News archive: Sunday, December 29, 2013
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NBA rumors
The Clippers would have interest in Bynum if he was released by the Cavaliers, but they would have competition because the Miami Heat are interested in him too.
Injuries
The Nets announced before their 105-91 loss to the Pacers that Brook Lopez will have surgery to repair the fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot on Jan.4
NBA games
With LeBron James injured, Chris Bosh took over for the Miami Heat. Bosh had a season-high 37 points and the Heat beat the Portland Trail Blazers 108-107.
NCAA news:
Syracuse win Villanova 78-62 in a game between two of nine unbeaten teams left in Division I.
NBA games
Paul Millsap scored a season-high 33 points, Lou Williams scored 10 of his season-best 28 points in overtime and the Hawks rallied to beat the Bobcats.
NCAA news:
Kentucky finally beat a Top 25 opponent Saturday. UK win Louisville 73-66 to the delight of a rowdy Rupp Arena.
NBA games
Kevin Love had 33 points and 15 rebounds, Nikola Pekovic added 19 points and 11 boards, and the Minnesota Timberwolves climbed back to .500.
NCAA news:
Jabari Brown hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 55.1 seconds left to help Missouri beat North Carolina State 68-64 on Saturday night.
NBA games
Kyle Lowry had a season-best 32 points and matched his season high in assists, Terrence Ross made a career-high seven 3-pointers and the Raptors beat New York.
NCAA news:
Derrick Gordon put-back of Trey Davis miss with 1.1 seconds remaining in overtime lifted Massachusetts to a 69-67 win over Providence on Saturday night.
NBA games
Miles Plumlee scored a career-high 22 points and the Phoenix Suns bounced back from their worst loss of the season to beat the Philadelphia 76ers.
NCAA news:
Clemson reserve guard Devin Coleman is leaving the basketball team and will transfer. He is the 3rd of 5 players to leave since signing before 2011-12 season.