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SPORTSWednesday 18 November
NBA Capsules
Mavericks escape scare against hapless 76ers and win
The Associated Press with 12 points and 10 re- Dallas Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki (41) goes up for a shot against for the Celtics and gives
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Dirk bounds. Philadelphia 76ers’ JaKarr Sampson (9) during the first half of an Houston a four-game losing
Nowitzki scored 21 points, Russell Westbrook led the NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, in Philadelphia. streak for the first time since
including seven during a Thunder with 40 points, 12 in the team dropped seven
pivotal stretch late in the the fourth quarter trying to Associated Press straight in January 2013.
fourth quarter, to lead the bring Oklahoma City back Boston led by 4 after a
Dallas Mavericks to a 92-86 from an 11-point deficit in a victory over the Pacers. George had 26 points for 3-pointer by James Harden
victory over the winless Phil- the frame. Serge Ibaka had Butler stayed right with Indiana, and Monta Ellis with 3 1/3 minutes left in the
adelphia 76ers on Monday 18 and Enes Kanter scored George in the final seconds finished with 20 points. C.J. third quarter. The Celtics
night. 16. Steven Adams and Dion and contested his difficult Miles made five 3-point- closed out the quarter by
Jahlil Okafor had 19 points Waiters finished with 14 fadeaway shot that was ers on his way to 19 points, scoring 15 straight points to
and 11 rebounds for the apiece. well short as time expired, and Jordan Hill and Ian take a 87-68 lead into the
76ers, who have lost all 11 giving the Bulls their third Mahinmi each grabbed 12 fourth quarter.
games this season and 21 Oklahoma City shot 51 straight win and fourth in rebounds. The Celtics rode the mo-
in a row dating back to last percent, including 10 of 24 five games. CELTICS 111, ROCKETS 95 mentum from their strong
season. Philadelphia’s last from outside the arc. But Derrick Rose had 23 points HOUSTON (AP) — Isaiah third quarter into the early
win was March 25 at Den- Memphis converted 12 of on 9-for-18 shooting for Chi- Thomas scored 23 points part of the fourth quar-
ver, and the 76ers are with- 17 3-pointers. cago, but departed with and the Celtics used a ter and used a 13-4 run to
in five defeats of matching SPURS 93, TRAIL BLAZERS 80 about six minutes remain- 32-point third quarter to pull open the period and ex-
the franchise’s all-time re- SAN ANTONIO (AP) — ing after he sprained his left away and cruise to a win tend the lead to 100-72. Av-
cord for consecutive losses. Kawhi Leonard had 19 ankle. Doug McDermott over the slumping Rockets. ery Bradley scored seven
Chandler Parsons added points and Manu Ginobili scored 11 points. It is the third straight win points with a dunk and a
20 points for the Mavericks, added 17 points and the 3-pointer to lead the team
who needed a late push to Spurs overcame a listless in that stretch.
hold off Philadelphia. start to beat the Trail Blazers Coach Kevin McHale
The 76ers trailed by as many for their fifth straight victory. pulled most of Houston’s
as 19 points in the first half Danny Green and Boris starters after that.
but battled back to take Diaw each had 12 points SUNS 120, LAKERS 101
an 82-81 lead with 4 min- and Tony Parker and Tim PHOENIX (AP) — Brandon
utes, 23 seconds remaining Duncan both added 10. Knight had 30 points, 15
on a free throw by Nerlens Damian Lillard scored assists and 10 rebounds for
Noel before Nowitzki took 27 points and Al-Farouq his first career triple-double
over. Aminu added 17 points for and the Suns ran past the
GRIZZLIES 122, THUNDER 114 Portland. Lakers.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Leonard and Ginobili both Eric Bledsoe added 21
Newcomer Mario Chalm- missed the previous game points and T.J. Warren had
ers scored 16 of his season- with minor ailments and 19 for the Suns, who gradu-
high 29 points in the fourth their returns were needed. ally pulled away after tak-
quarter and the Grizzlies San Antonio and Portland ing a five-point lead into
held on for a victory over both set season lows for the fourth quarter.
the Thunder. points in the first half with Jordan Clarkson scored 20
Chalmers, picked up in a the Trail Blazers’ 28 points points to lead the weary
trade with the Miami Heat falling just four points of Lakers, who were playing
last week, converted 6 of matching a franchise low. on consecutive days for
13 shots, including 4 of 7 BULLS 96, PACERS 95 the second time in a week.
from outside the arc, as five CHICAGO (AP) — Jimmy The Lakers were without
Grizzlies reached double Butler scored 17 points for All-Star guard Kobe Bryant,
figures. Mike Conley had Chicago and played tough who was kept back in Los
22, Jeff Green scored 20, defense on Paul George on Angeles to rest rather than
while Marc Gasol added Indiana’s final possession, having to play on back-to-
17. Zach Randolph finished helping the Bulls hold on for back nights.q
