Woz Blog: How the Raptors reacted to the devastating Oladipo injury
INDIANAPOLIS — I thankfully wasn’t there to see Jorge Garbajosa’s leg explode, or Shaun Livingston’s knee shatter and Victor Oladipo’s knee injury wasn’t as gruesome, but it was sad all the same.
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On Basketball: Harden's run should end when he gets help
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Fast-playing Kings try to run all the way to the post-season
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Grizzlies sign forward Bruno Caboclo to 10-day deal
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Pacers lose All-Star Victor Oladipo to season-ending injury
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Lightning look to improve at home
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Sluggish start kills Raptors' hopes in loss to the Pacers
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Towns, Timberwolves to face James, Lakers on Thursday
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Phoenix faces Portland, aims to end 5-game slide
Harden ties Kobe's MSG opponent mark, scores career-best 61
NEW YORK — James Harden scored a career-high 61 points, tying Kobe Bryant’s record for a visiting opponent at the current Madison Square Garden, and the Houston Rockets edged the New York Knicks 114-110 on Wednesday night.
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Walker, Batum lead Hornets over the Grizzlies 118-107
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Charlotte Hornets have used a nice run to keep a grasp on one of the final Eastern Conference playoff spots. -
Griffin scores 37, Pistons hold off Pelicans 98-94
NEW ORLEANS — Blake Griffin got Detroit off to a hot start, but the Pistons still had to scratch out a victory in the final seconds over the Anthony Davis-less Pelicans.
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Hazzard hits winner in OT, UC Irvine tops Hawaii 75-74
HONOLULU — Evan Leonard scored 17 points, Max Hazzard hit a game-winning shot with 9.2 seconds left in overtime and UC Irvine beat Hawaii 75-74 on Wednesday night. -
No. 7 Nevada romps to 100-60 win over Colorado State
RENO, Nev. — Nevada coach Eric Musselman threatened to turn off the 3-point green light after a lacklustre shooting performance Saturday by the seventh-ranked Wolf Pack against Air Force. -
Lineup switch helps Arkansas rally past Missouri 72-60
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Less than nine minutes into Wednesday’s Southeastern Conference home game, Arkansas found itself on the short end of a 17-4 score against Missouri. -
Bieniemy scores 17, leads Oklahoma past Oklahoma State 70-61
STILLWATER, Okla. — Jamal Bieniemy made his second career start memorable. The freshman point guard scored a season-high 17 points, and Oklahoma rallied from a 19-point deficit to defeat Oklahoma State 70-61 on Wednesday night. -
Howard scores 23 as No. 12 Marquette holds off DePaul 79-69
MILWAUKEE — Markus Howard found ways to score when Marquette needed it most. Howard had 13 of his 23 points — including 11 free throws — in the final six minutes and Sam Hauser added 19 as the 12th-ranked Golden Eagles held off DePaul 79-69 on Wednesday night to remain unbeaten at home. -
Basketball Lancers women's basketball team shows growth in win over No. 3-ranked McMaster
The University of Windsor Lancers women’s basketball team can see the growth. In the second game of the season, the Lancers fell by eight points on the road to the McMaster Marauders. -
Collins scores 35 as Hawks beat Bulls 121-101
CHICAGO — John Collins was on the move for the Atlanta Hawks, all night long. He cut along the baseline for layups and dunks. -
Russell's double-double helps Nets edge Magic 114-110
NEW YORK — D’Angelo Russell could very well make his first NBA All-Star game appearance next month in Charlotte.
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George leads Oklahoma City into matchup against New Orleans
New Orleans Pelicans (22-25, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (29-18, third in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Thursday, 8 p. -
Washington hosts Golden State for cross-conference contest
Golden State Warriors (33-14, first in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (20-26, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Thursday, 8 p. -
Purdue rolling into showdown with No. 6 Michigan State
A look at the upcoming week around the Big Ten: GAME OF THE WEEKEND: Michigan State at Purdue. The Boilermakers (13-6, 6-2) are rolling now. -
The Heat leader: Spoelstra passes Riley on Miami games list
MIAMI — Erik Spoelstra still vividly remembers getting a short speech from his father, a sage piece of advice that came about a year into his time in the employ of the Miami Heat. -
Kansas, Kentucky square off in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge
A look at the upcoming week around the Big 12 Conference. GAME OF THE WEEKEND: Kansas at Kentucky: The ninth-ranked Jayhawks travel to face the eighth-ranked Wildcats in the highlight of the SEC/Big 12 Challenge. -
Reuvers scores 22 to lead Wisconsin past Illinois 72-60
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — With All-American Ethan Happ on the bench with foul trouble, Nate Reuvers stepped up, scoring a game-high 22 points and grabbing 10 rebounds to lead Wisconsin past Illinois 72-60 on Wednesday night. -
CSU Northridge pulls away late, tops Long Beach State 86-71
LOS ANGELES — Terrell Gomez scored 21 points and all five CSU Northridge starters scored at least 12 points as the Matadors pulled away in the second half to beat Long Beach State, 86-71 on Wednesday night. -
Kennedy has 15 points, 9 rebounds in UC Riverside victory
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — Ajani Kennedy scored 15 points with nine rebounds and UC Riverside broke away in the second half to defeat Cal Poly 74-51 on Wednesday night. -
Cook with 21, Missouri St. rolls past Loyola-Chicago 70-35
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Keandre Cook scored 21 points on five 3-pointers and grabbed eight rebounds as Missouri State cruised to a 70-35 win over Loyola of Chicago Wednesday night. -
Reuvers scores 22 to lead Wisconsin past Illinois 72-60
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Nate Reuvers scored a game-high 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Wisconsin beat Illinois 72-60 on Wednesday night.