News archive: December 2015 (Page 3)
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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.
Videos
Jimmy Butler beat the first-quarter buzzer with a sky-high three-pointer over Kevin Durant, which put the Chicago Bulls up six over the Thunder.
NBA games
Kobe Bryant played his 20th and final Christmas Day with the Lakers. He had 12 points Friday, made a handful of shots and didn't get injured.
NBA games
Draymond Green transformed into his usual fierce competitor leading the Warriors to an 89-83 statement win over the Cavaliers in an NBA Finals rematch.
All-Star
The Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant is the leading vote-getter in the first returns of NBA All-Star Voting 2016. The 17-time All-Star received 719,235 votes.
Suspensions & fines
The Suns suspended Markieff Morris for 2 games without pay for throwing a towel at coach Jeff Hornacek and for an inappropriate verbal exchange.
NBA market
The Philadelphia 76ers announced today the team has acquired point guard Ish Smith from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for two second-round picks.
News
President Obama tweeted his support for the NBA’s collaboration with a public service announcement against gun violence that featured several league stars.
NBA games
Russell Westbrook had 23 points, 8 assists and 8 rebounds, and the Thunder steamrolled the Los Angeles Lakers for the second time in five days, 120-85.
Stats
Dirk Nowitzki hit an 18-foot jumper in the second quarter, passing Shaquille O'Neal for sixth place on the NBA's all-time scoring list.