News archive: Sunday, December 27, 2015
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Coaches
The Suns' 5-15 nosedive, including a home loss Saturday night to the Philadelphia 76ers, has put coach Jeff Hornacek's job security under immediate threat.
Injuries
Tiago Splitter will miss at least the next two games with mild right calf strain. He did not accompany the team when they left on a two-game road trip.
Injuries
Utah Jazz guard Alec Burks underwent MRI on his left leg this morning and Jazz physicians have confirmed that he suffered a fractured left fibula.
Injuries
Guard Eric Bledsoe left the Suns' 111-104 loss to Philadelphia on Saturday night after spraining his left knee and did not return.
NBA games
Allen Crabbe scored a career-high 26 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers held LeBron James to just 12 points in a 105-76 victory over the Cavaliers.
NBA games
J.J. Barea made a career-high seven from beyond the arc and finished with 26 points coming off his first 30-point game, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Bulls.
News
The NBA Finals rematch between Golden State and Cleveland drew nearly 11 million viewers, making it the most-watched Christmas game in four years.
Injuries
The L.A. Clippers announced Saturday that forward Blake Griffin suffered a partially torn left quad tendon during last night’s win over the Lakers.
Awards
Stephen Curry's amazing year, in which he won an MVP and led to Golden State to its first title in 40 years earned him The AP 2015 Male Athlete of the Year.
NCAA news:
Point guard Tyler Ulis scored 21 points, and No. 12 Kentucky held off 16th-ranked Louisville's rally for a 75-73 win Saturday.