News archive: Thursday, December 05, 2013
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NBA games
The game between the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves was postponed Wednesday night because of smoky conditions inside the Mexico City arena.
NBA games
LaMarcus Aldridge had a season-high 38 points and added 13 rebounds in the Blazers' 111-104 win Wednesday night.
NBA games
Kyle Korver was just ready to get out of the house and return to what he does best — shoot 3-pointers.
Injuries
Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo is scheduled to head to Florida within the next 10 to 14 days to meet with Dr. James Andrews.
Former players
Former NBA player Keon Clark was sentenced to eight years in prison on Wednesday after pleading guilty to weapons and driving under the influence.
Injuries
The fractured left hand Charlotte Bobcats' Michael Kidd-Gilchrist suffered Tuesday night in Dallas will keep him out four to six weeks.
Coaches
The Lawrence Frank re-assignment news came out of nowhere yesterday.
Legal issues
Police have ticketed Milwaukee Bucks center Larry Sanders for disorderly conduct and assault and battery.
NCAA news:
The Tar Heels had five scorers in double figures and more players going after loose balls and rebounds in a 79-65 win over Michigan State on its home court.
Injuries
Andrei Kirilenko’s timetable to return to the Nets still is unclear.
NCAA news:
Josh Gasser led all scorers with 11 points and Wisconsin limited Virginia to its lowest point total since a 77-36 loss to Connecticut.
Injuries
Dwight Howard will have a little more pressure to man the paint over at least the next four games.
NCAA news:
Darrun Hilliard scored 19 points and No. 14 Villanova overcame a 7:29 scoreless stretch to open the second half in beating Penn.
NBA rumors
Jeff Van Gundy is not plotting a comeback, gunning for the Knicks coaching job or even been contacted about the position.
NBA rumors
Lamar Odom has returned home to Los Angeles after two weeks of strenuous workouts with renowned trainer Rob McClanaghan.