Thomas scores 38, Celtics pull away to beat Wizards

Isaiah Thomas scored 20 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter and the Boston Celtics pulled away late for a 117-108 win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night . Al Horford added 16 points and nine rebounds, Jae Crowder scored 20 and Terry Rozier had 11 for the Celtics, who won for the fifth time in six games and ended Washington’s three-game winning streak.

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Dennis Schroder had 19 points and 10 assists, Dwight Howard added 14 points and 16 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks won their season-high seventh straight game with a 117-97 victory Tuesday night over the skidding Brooklyn Nets. Paul Millsap added 14 points for Atlanta, which led the entire way.

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DeMar DeRozan scored a season-high 41 points, Kyle Lowry had 24 and the Toronto Raptors rallied to end the Boston Celtics’ four-game winning streak with a 114-106 victory Tuesday night. DeRozan added 13 rebounds for his second double-double of the season, and Jonas Valanciunas had 18 points and a career-high 23 rebounds.

Harden’s triple-double leads Rockets to 9th straight win

James Harden had 40 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for his second straight triple-double and the Houston Rockets outlasted the Charlotte Hornets 121-114 on Tuesday night for their ninth straight win. The Rockets missed 10 straight shots and let an 18-point lead evaporate before coach Mike D’Antoni called a timeout with 2:26 left.

Hayward helps Jazz hold off LeBron, beat Cavs 100-92

Even if Gordon Hayward isn’t concerned with his All-Star candidacy, he put a signature performance on his resume in a huge win for the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. Hayward went blow for blow with LeBron James in the second half to help Utah beat the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers 100-92.

Atlanta takes Paul Millsap off the trade market

Just shy of 24 hours ago, it was reported by Yahoo’s Adrian Wojnarowski that the Atlanta Hawks have taken Paul Millsap off the trade market. The word apparently came for Hawks GM Wes Wilcox: Sources: Atlanta GM Wes Wilcox has started informing teams today that Paul Millsap is no longer on the trade market.

Phil Jackson is silently watching the Knicks burn :0

After the Knicks’ humiliating 110-96 loss to the Pelicans at the Garden, the Knicks’ eighth loss in the last nine games, Joakim Noah was the only Knicks player or official who said he spoke to the missing guard. Rose was at the morning shootaround, but did not show up to the game and did not contact the Knicks.

With Butler feeling sick, Bulls can’t stick with OKCJimmy Butler…

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook, center, drives on Chicago Bulls’ Cristiano Felicio, left, as Steven Adams and Michael Carter-Williams watch during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, in Chicago. Jimmy Butler probably just had the best week of any Chicago Bulls player since the days of vintage Michael Jordan.

NBA trade rumors: Hawks’ Paul Millsap reportedly no longer on the market

Days after reports surfaced that the Atlanta Hawks were listening to offers for veteran forward Paul Millsap, the three-time All-Star is apparently no longer available, according to a report Monday from Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical: Atlanta general manager Wes Wilcox started informing teams Monday afternoon that the Hawks were no longer working to unload Millsap, sources said. Millsap can be a free agent this summer, and multiple teams – including Denver, Sacramento and theLos Angeles Lakers – had an interest in making a deal for him, sources said.

Sources: Hawks’ Millsap no longer on market

For now, Atlanta Hawks All-Star forward Paul Millsap is no longer on the trade market, league sources told The Vertical. Atlanta general manager Wes Wilcox started informing teams Monday afternoon that the Hawks were no longer working to unload Millsap, sources said.

LeBron James, left, produced the goods for the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Warriors were downed by the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, but Stephen Curry top scored with 30 points to ensure they avoided back-to-back defeats, something that has not happened in 124 regular-season games. The Houston Rockets were inspired by James Harden’s 40 points in the 129-122 win over the Toronto Raptors, which was part of an impressive triple-double.

Sorry, Pop: The Spurs are historically good at 3-pointers

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Jimmy Butler, left, drives against Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Chicago. There was a coaching clinic in Berlin back in 2014, when San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich paced along the sideline for a while and talked about his various philosophies and keys to basketball success.

LeBron James, Cavaliers hold off Suns 120-116

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James shoots over Phoenix Suns forward Marquese Chriss during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Phoenix. Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James shoots over Phoenix Suns forward Marquese Chriss during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Phoenix.

Curry leads Warriors to a big second half, win over Kings

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, drives against Sacramento Kings guard Darren Collison during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, drives against Sacramento Kings guard Darren Collison during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif.

Sixers tie win total from last season

Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid, right, shoots over Brooklyn Nets’ Joe Harris during the first half of the NBA basketball game at the Barclays Center, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in New York. ORG XMIT: NYSW114 less Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid, right, shoots over Brooklyn Nets’ Joe Harris during the first half of the NBA basketball game at the Barclays Center, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in New York.

Redick and Paul Help Clippers Overpower Heat 98-86

J.J. Redick scored 25 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Miami Heat 98-86 on Sunday for their fourth straight victory. Chris Paul had 19 points, 18 assists and one turnover, and DeAndre Jordan added 18 rebounds to help keep the Clippers unbeaten in the new year after they closed 2016 on a six-game skid.

76ers beat Nets for 10th win to match last season’s total

Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid, center, is stopped by Brooklyn Nets’ Justin Hamilton, left, and Bojan Bogdanovic during the first half of the NBA basketball game at the Barclays Center, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in New York. Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid dunks during the first half of the NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in New York.

Sure shot: Cavs acquire Korver, complete deal with Hawks

Two days after agreeing to the deal, the Cleveland Cavaliers completed a trade with Atlanta for Kyle Korver, one of the league’s best 3-point shooters, who will be able to spot up on the perimeter and wait for LeBron James to pass him the ball. The Cavs sent forward Mike Dunleavy, guard Mo Williams, cash and a protected future first-round draft pick to the Hawks for Korver, a 14-year veteran whose ability to come off screens and deep range challenges defenses.

George Hill activated for Utah Jazz

Utah Jazz point guard George Hill has been medically cleared to play after missing the previous three games with a concussion George Hill activated for Utah Jazz Utah Jazz point guard George Hill has been medically cleared to play after missing the previous three games with a concussion Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2i5bhzn MINNEAPOLIS – Utah Jazz point guard George Hill has been medically cleared to play Saturday night against Minnesota after missing the previous three games with a concussion. The Jazz announced that Hill had passed the league’s concussion protocol Saturday.

Florida Airport Shooter Charged, Could Face Death Penalty

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I Blame Russian Hackers

The NBA released the first round of fan-voting resultsfor the2017All-Star Game starters on Thursday, giving an early look at which players may be headed to New Orleans next month. Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James and Kyrie Irving received the most overall votes, while Golden State Warriors’ Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry lead all Western Conference players.