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SPORTS Thursday 21 November 2019

Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett, rear, leaves
an office building in New York, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019.
Associated Press
Browns' Garrett

Continued from Front a better job keeping my
composure in that situa-
The former No. 1 overall tion.
draft pick spent roughly "It falls short of what I be-
two hours in the league's lieve it means to be a Pitts- Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony is defended by New Orleans Pelicans guard
Manhattan offices before burgh Steeler and a mem- Kenrich Williams (34) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday,
leaving with his representa- ber of the NFL." Nov. 19, 2019. The Pelicans won 115-104. Associated Press
tives. He did not speak to It's unclear when Thrash will
the media. rule on Garrett's appeal. As Blazers fall in New Orleans
In the closing seconds of part of his punishment, the
the Browns' 21-7 victory league said Garrett is re- as Anthony has 10 in debut
over the rival Steelers on quired to meet with Com-
Thursday night, Garrett missioner Roger Goodell's By The Associated Press liams, who got the start at in a phenomenal first half
wrestled Rudolph to the office before he can be NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jrue forward, filled the stat sheet for the Thunder, who have
ground before they scuf- reinstated. Holiday had 22 points and with hustle plays, grabbing lost four of five despite
fled. Pittsburgh's QB un- Earlier this week, he and 10 assists, Brandon Ingram 14 rebounds to go with two solid performances at
successfully tried to rip off Hall of Fame linebacker added 21 points, and three steals and a blocked Staples Center. Danilo Gal-
Garrett's helmet before the Derrick Brooks heard ap- the New Orleans Pelicans shot. He also scored eight linari added 25 points in his
two got to their feet. peals of Browns defensive spoiled Carmelo Anthony's points. former home arena, and
That's when Garrett yanked tackle Larry Ogunjobi's Portland debut with a 115- LAKERS 112, THUNDER 107 Nerlens Noel had 15.
off Rudolph's helmet, swing- one-game suspension and 104 victory over the Trail LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeB- WARRIORS 114, GRIZZLIES
ing it and connecting with Steelers center Maurkice Blazers on Tuesday night. ron James became the 95
the top of the QB's head. Pouncey's three-game Anthony finished with 10 first player in NBA history MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) —
Rudolph avoided injury ban. points while Portland lead- to record a triple-double Alec Burks scored a sea-
and was not suspended Ogunjobi shoved a helmet- ing scorer and four-time All- against every team in the son-high 29 points, Glenn
despite his attempt to grab less Rudolph to the ground Star Damian Lillard missed league, and Anthony Davis Robinson III added 20 and
Garrett's helmet or charg- during the melee while his first game of the season scored 34 points during the Golden State snapped a
ing at him. Pouncey punched and with back spasms. Lakers' fifth straight victory. seven-game losing streak
On Wednesday, Rudolph, kicked Garrett as he lay on Starting at forward and James posted 25 points, 11 with a victory over Mem-
who likely will be fined for the ground. playing across the street rebounds and 10 assists to phis. Marquese Chriss and
his involvement, said he Neither ruling has been from where he led Syra- boost the NBA-leading Lak- Eric Paschall added 17
doesn't begrudge Garrett. made. cuse to the 2003 NCAA ers, who have won 12 of 13 points apiece for the War-
"I have no ill will toward Browns coach Freddie championship over Kansas, after a perfect four-game riors. Draymond Green was
Myles Garrett, great re- Kitchens would not divulge Anthony scored the Blaz- homestand. just short of his 24th career
spect for his ability as a who from the team ac- ers' first points of the game James is fifth in NBA history triple-double with eight
player and I know if Myles companied Garrett to his on a 3-pointer from 26 feet with 86 triple-doubles, but points, 10 rebounds and 11
could go back he would hearing. out, but wound up missing the four players in front of assists.
handle the situation differ- "Myles has great repre- 10 of 14 shots in what was him — Oscar Robertson, Rookie Ja Morant scored 20
ently," Rudolph told report- sentation," Kitchens said. the first game of his 17th Russell Westbrook, Lakers points for Memphis, while
ers in Pittsburgh after read- "More importantly, Myles NBA season. great Magic Johnson and Dillon Brooks finished with
ing a prepared statement. will represent himself well. J.J. Redick hit 4 of 9 3-point- Lakers assistant coach Ja- 18. Brandon Clarke added
"As for my involvement last We're going to continue to ers and scored 14 points son Kidd — hadn't done it 17 and Jae Crowder had
week, there is no accept- support him and Larry and for New Orleans, which against 30 different teams. 15 points along with 11 re-
able excuse. The bottom we will not waver with that has won two straight and Dennis Schröder scored 20 bounds as Memphis lost its
line is I should have done support."q three of four. Kenrich Wil- of his season-high 31 points second straight.q