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” LeBron James scored 17 of his 32 points in the first quarter as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Charlotte Hornets 121-109 on Saturday night. Kevin Love added 28 points and 10 rebounds for Cleveland, which played without Kyrie Irving after the point guard injured his right hamstring during Thursday’s 124-118 victory over Boston.

Harden drops career-high 53 in massive triple-double

Harden drops career-high 53 in huge triple-double James Harden poured in 53 points to go with 17 assists and 16 rebounds as Houston beat New York. Check out this story on mysouthshorenow.com: http://usat.ly/2iRwGtv HOUSTON – James Harden had 53 points, 17 assists and 16 rebounds for his second straight triple-double, and the Houston Rockets beat the short-handed New York Knicks 129-122 on Saturday night.

James, Love help Cavs end 2016 with 121-109 win over Hornets

LeBron James scored 17 of his 32 points in the first quarter, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Charlotte Hornets 121-109 on Saturday night. Kevin Love added 28 points and 10 rebounds for Cleveland, who played without Kyrie Irving after the point guard injured his right hamstring during Thursday’s 124-118 victory over Boston.

Antetokounmpo scores 35 as Bucks beat Bulls 116-96

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 points, Jabari Parker added 27 and the Milwaukee Bucks used a huge fourth quarter to beat the Chicago Bulls 116-96 on Saturday night. The Bucks outscored the Bulls 36-20 in the fourth to break open a tight game and come away with a lopsided win after dropping four of six.

Reframing the Rondo Benching

For the first time since March 31, 2007, Rajon Rondo will come off the bench rather than start a game. Prior to the Chicago Bulls New Year’s Eve showdown against the Milwaukee Bucks , Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg told reporters that he would start Michael Carter-Williams at point guard over Rondo who has started in every game he has played in this season with the Bulls.

Reframing the Rondo Benching

For the first time since March 31, 2007, Rajon Rondo will come off the bench rather than start a game. Prior to the Chicago Bulls New Year’s Eve showdown against the Milwaukee Bucks , Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg told reporters that he would start Michael Carter-Williams at point guard over Rondo who has started in every game he has played in this season with the Bulls.

Porzingis out for Knicks against Rockets

New York center Kristaps Porzingis will miss the Knicks’ game Saturday night against the Houston Rockets because of a sore Achilles tendon. Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek said he was dealing with the problem before Friday night’s game against New Orleans.

Porzingis out for Knicks against Rockets

New York center Kristaps Porzingis will miss the Knicks’ game Saturday night against the Houston Rockets because of a sore Achilles tendon. Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek said he was dealing with the problem before Friday night’s game against New Orleans.

Lakers: Best and Worst of 2016

April 13, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant is hugged by team mates after scoring a basket against Utah Jazz during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports This year was a year of ups and downs-and more downs-for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Lakers: Best and Worst of 2016

April 13, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant is hugged by team mates after scoring a basket against Utah Jazz during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports This year was a year of ups and downs-and more downs-for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Basketball: Henare hoping for a New Year resolution

First, his team boasts enough talent that, with a little overdue injury luck, the Breakers absolutely have the ability to make a playoff run in the Australian NBL. But, second, such success will be impossible if his players continue to hurt themselves in ways extending beyond their unfortunate physical health.

Wiggins, Towns lead Wolves over Bucks, 116-99

Andrew Wiggins scored 31 points and Karl-Anthony Towns had 18 points and 16 rebounds to help the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 116-99 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Zach LaVine added 24 points and Shabazz Muhammad had 22 points in 18 minutes off the bench for the Wolves, who shot 55.8 percent from the field and hit 13 of 25 3-pointers.

Korver, Howard lead Hawks past Pistons, 105-98

Paul Millsap scored 26 points and Kyle Korver added a season-high 22 on Friday night to lead Atlanta to a 105-98 victory over the Detroit Pistons, helping the Hawks forget about the first time these teams met here four weeks ago. Detroit walloped Atlanta 121-85 on Dec. 2 in Philips Arena, but after Korver made three consecutive free throws to open the second quarter and break a 19-all tie, the Hawks never again trailed nor were even tied.

Wizards’ Bradley Beal out vs. Nets with sprained ankle

Wizards’ Bradley Beal out vs. Nets with sprained ankle Wizards guard Bradley Beal is out against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night with a sprained right ankle Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2iNRBO8 Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal dribbles against Indiana Pacers center Kevin Seraphin, back, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, in Washington. WASHINGTON – Wizards guard Bradley Beal is out against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night with a sprained right ankle.

Oram: Lakersa lack of fight speaks to an absence of on-court leadership

LOS ANGELES >> It hasn’t been that long since Lakers players took turns pledging that they would run through a wall for Luke Walton. A 101-89 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, the Lakers last game of 2016, hammered home the fact that this is no longer the team that played .500 ball throughout November, that beat playoff teams like Houston and Atlanta and hammered the God-like Golden State Warriors.

Miami’s Ten Biggest Food Stories of 2016

As 2016 draws to a close, New Times is looking back at the year’s stories with the most impact. The past year saw a lot of good and bad in our local food scene – from a beloved Brooklyn restaurant opening in South Florida to the Zika scare that threatened a large part of our entire dining scene.

New York Knicks Continue Road Woes

… limited fouling a flagrant two foul during an alteraction with Thabo Seefolosha (left). Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Dennis Schroder, who finished with 27 points, made two free throws to put the Hawks up 100-97. After a Knicks timeout, …

What is the Oklahoma City Thunder’s next move going to be?

Oct 28, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti is seen on the floor prior to action against the Phoenix Suns at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports To say the OKC Thunder have been in a transition period ever since Kevin Durant decided to join the Warriors is an under statement.

Once Considered Soft, Dirk Nowitzki Was Ahead of His Time

Let’s go back 15 or so years to when Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitzki were best-bud Dallas Mavericks teammates establishing their excellence in the NBA and always hanging out to shoot in the gym together at night. For lunches, they would swing through EatZi’s Market & Bakery, the ahead-of-its-time semi-supermarket that, at the turn of the century, gave Dallas cultured, ready-made, healthy eating – and even cultured classical or opera music playing inside its sliding doors.

Warriors bounce back from Christmas Day defeat

Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors blocks a shot taken by DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors at ORACLE Arena on December 28, 2016 in Oakland, California. Ezra Shaw/AFP Los Angeles: The Golden State Warriors, stung on Christmas Day in their NBA Finals rematch with the Cleveland Cavaliers, took charge early Wednesday in a 121-111 victory over the Toronto Raptors.

George fined for ‘little brother’ comment

THE NBA fined Indiana Pacers forward Paul George and head coach Nate McMillan on Wednesday over their comments criticising league officials in the wake of the team’s loss to Chicago on Monday. George, who was fined $15,000, was anticipating such a move even as he voice his frustration after the game.

Parker scores 31 points as Bucks beat Pistons 119-94

Jabari Parker scored 31 points and Giannis Antetokuompo added 23 points and eight rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Detroit Pistons 119-94 on Wednesday night. Greg Monroe added 14 points, six assists and five rebounds against his former team to help the Bucks win for the second time in five games.