News archive: Sunday, December 15, 2013
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Suspensions & fines
Portland center Meyers Leonard and Philadelphia 76ers center Daniel Orton have each been suspended one game without pay.
NBA rumors
J.R. Smith’s and head coach Mike Woodson exchanged heated words following Wednesday’s win over the Chicago Bulls.
NBA rumors
The Lakers recently called the Knicks to express their interest in Iman Shumpert, according to sources close to the situation.
NCAA news:
McDonald's All-American Chris Walker has been admitted to Florida and is eligible to practice immediately, though he still hasn't been cleared.
NBA games
Kobe Bryant took a big step in the right direction, scoring a season-high 21 points to help the Lakers defeat the Charlotte Bobcats 88-85.
NCAA news:
Marcus Paige scored 21 of his 23 points in the second half and James Michael McAdoo had 20 points.
NCAA news:
Nick Johnson made six free throws over the final 25 seconds, and Arizona held on for a 72-70 victory over the Wolverines on Saturday.
NBA games
Chris Paul called it a "must-win." Blake Griffin deemed it a "Game 7," which, technically, it was.
NCAA news:
Brandon Dawson had 16 points and 13 rebounds, helping the No. 5 Spartans hold off Oakland for a 67-63 victory at The Palace.
NCAA news:
Oregon's Mike Moser was happy to be home.The senior transfer from UNLV played at Portland's Grant High School.
NBA games
Carmelo Anthony scored 35 points, Andrea Bargnani added 23 and the Knicks beat the Atlanta Hawks 111-106 on Saturday night.
NCAA news:
Joel Embiid scored 16 of his career-high 18 points over the final 20 minutes, leading the No. 13 Jayhawks to an 80-63 victory over New Mexico.
NCAA news:
LaQuinton Ross and Lenzelle Smith Jr. each scored 18 points and Ohio State never trailed in rolling over NDSU 79-62 Saturday.