News archive: Wednesday, December 02, 2015
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Suspensions & fines
The Philadelphia 76ers have suspended rookie center Jahlil Okafor two games for his recent off-court behavior, the team announced Wednesday.
Coaches
Steve Kerr said his back feels fine, but he’s still having headaches and other side effects from surgeries. He said there is still no timetable for his return.
Obituaries
Seven-time NBA champion Jim Loscutoff has passed away at the age of 85 from complications from pneumonia with Parkinsons.
NBA games
Marc Gasol scored a career-high 38 points to go with 13 rebounds and four blocks, and the Grizzlies beat the New Orleans Pelicans 113-104 on Tuesday night.
NBA games
A large number of fans came to watch Lakers guard Kobe Bryant play his last game in Philadelphia. They also witnessed the 76ers' first victory of the season.
NCAA news:
Marcus Paige scored 20 points to help UNC beat No. 2 Maryland 89-81 in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge, showing no ill effects from the broken bone in his right hand.