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SPORTSWednesday 2 December
NBA Capsules
Warriors win 19th straight, 106-103 over the Jazz
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — But the Thunder lost for the The Clippers barely out- The Spurs had one last game, a 92-81 loss at Dal-
Stephen Curry scored 26 first time since he rejoined rebounded Portland 55-54, chance, but Kawhi Leon- las on Saturday.
points as the Golden State the lineup. the first time in 18 games ard and Tony Parker each PISTONS 116, ROCKETS 105
Warriors held on for their Westbrook also grabbed this season that they had missed 3-point attempts in AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP)
NBA-record 19th consecu- 11 rebounds and dished the advantage in that the final seconds. Parker’s — Reggie Jackson had 31
tive win to start the season, out seven assists. department — although try was partially blocked points, and Andre Drum-
106-103 over the Utah Jazz CLIPPERS 102, TRAIL BLAZ- they have finished on even by Derrick Rose, who fin- mond added 24 points
on Monday night. ERS 87 terms three times ished with 11 points and six and 13 rebounds as the Pis-
With the game tied at 101 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Blake BULLS 92, SPURS 89 assists. tons beat the Rockets.
with 51 seconds left, Curry Griffin scored 23 points and CHICAGO (AP) — Pau Ga- CELTICS 105, HEAT 95 The Pistons built a 23-point
hit a 3-pointer from the left DeAndre Jordan had a sol had 18 points, 13 re- MIAMI (AP) — Avery Brad- lead in the first half before
wing to give the Warriors season-high 24 rebounds bounds and three blocked ley scored 25 points and the Rockets got back into
the lead. Rodney Hood along with 18 points as shots, as the Bulls ended forced a big turnover when the game by constantly
scored 14 seconds later to the Los Angeles Clippers San Antonio’s five-game he knocked away a pass intentionally fouling Drum-
bring the Jazz within one. beat Portland for their third winning streak. by Dwyane Wade with a mond — he went 4-for-18
After Curry missed a 3, the straight victory. Jimmy Butler scored 14 minute remaining, as Bos- from the line. Houston was
Jazz had a chance to take ton put all five starters in never able to get within
the lead, but Hood missed Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) lays the double figures against Mi- one possession.
a 3 from the wing with ami. Rookie Stanley Johnson
5 seconds left. Curry hit ball up as Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) defends in the Jared Sullinger had 17 had 19 points and a ca-
two free throws and Gor- points to help the Celtics reer-high 10 rebounds for
don Hayward’s half-court first quarter during an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 30, snap a three-game road Detroit, while James Hard-
heave at the buzzer fell slide. Isaiah Thomas scored en scored 29 for the Rock-
way short. 2015, in Salt Lake City. Associated Press 16 while fellow starters Jae ets.
Klay Thompson added 20 Crowder and Amir Johnson KINGS 112, DALLAS 98
points for the Warriors, in- Griffin, who began the points and reserve Doug each added 13 for Boston. SACRAMENTO, California
cluding four 3-pointers. day with an NBA-best .548 McDermott had 12 for Evan Turner also had 13 off (AP) — DeMarcus Cousins
Hayward led the Jazz with field goal percentage, Chicago in the opener of the bench. scored 16 of his 31 points
24 points. made eight of 19 shots and a four-game homestand. Wade scored 30 for Mi- in the fourth quarter as the
Derrick Favors gave Utah a grabbed eight boards. Joakim Noah contributed ami, which cut a 14-point Sacramento Kings beat
99-97 lead on a three-point Chris Paul had 10 points eight points, seven assists deficit to one in the fourth the struggling Dallas Mav-
play before Curry hit a 3. and six assists in 24 minutes, and 11 rebounds in 24 min- quarter but never led after ericks.
The Warriors have won 23 leaving in the third quarter utes off the bench. halftime. Chris Bosh played Rajon Rondo had 21 points
straight regular-season because of a strained rib Gasol blocked LaMarcus through an illness to add 21 and Rudy Gay added 20
games dating to last sea- muscle. Aldridge on a drive with points for the Heat. for the Kings, who had
son. Griffin’s 450 points are the 1:06 left, and then hit one Miami made it a one-pos- dropped six straight to Dal-
HAWKS 106, THUNDER 100 most by a Clippers player of two foul shots on the session game on five sepa- las and 21 of the previous
ATLANTA (AP) — Paul Mill- through the first 18 games other end for a 90-89 lead. rate occasions in the final 23 meetings. Sacramento
sap scored 26 points and of a season since the fran- After Manu Ginobili missed 14 minutes, and Boston outscored the Mavericks
Jeff Teague made all the chise relocated from San for San Antonio, Butler hit scored on its ensuing trip 22-13 in the third to take
big shots down the stretch, Diego to Los Angeles in two free throws with 10.6 every time. The first three the lead for good.
sending Atlanta to a vic- 1984-85. seconds left. of those were all on jump- Chandler Parsons had 14
tory that ended Oklahoma ers by Bradley, two of them points for the Mavericks.
City’s four-game winning being 3-pointers. Dirk Nowitzki and Zaza Pa-
streak. BUCKS 92, NUGGETS 74 chulia both scored 13.
Russell Westbrook had 34 MILWAUKEE (AP) — Greg Dallas, which has dropped
points, including a drive Monroe scored 18 points four of five, missed 28 of
with 2:49 remaining that and Milwaukee forced 24 37 attempts from 3-point
gave the Thunder their turnovers that led to 35 range.
first lead since scoring the points in handing Denver its Darren Collison added 15
opening basket. West- seventh consecutive loss. points and Omri Casspi
brook knocked down a Jabari Parker had 16 points 10 for the Kings. Cousins
jumper to push Oklahoma and Michael Carter-Wil- grabbed nine rebounds
City to a four-point lead. liams added 12 points and and Rondo had five assists.
Teague took control from nine assists for the Bucks, In other NBA games it was
there. He finished with 25 who won for only the sec- Boston 105, Miami 95; De-
points, while Al Horford ond time in eight games. troit 116, Houston 105; Chi-
added 21 points and 13 re- Danilo Gallinari scored 13 cago 92, San Antonio 89;
bounds. points and Kenneth Faried Milwaukee 92, Denver 74;
Kevin Durant, selected added 11 for the Nug- Atlanta 106, Oklahoma
Western Conference play- gets, who managed just 30 City 100; Golden State 106,
er of the week after com- points in the second half Utah 103; Sacramento 112,
ing back from a left ham- after scoring only five in the Dallas 98; and L.A. Clippers
string injury, had 25 points. third quarter of its previous 102, Portland 87q
