NBA wRap: Harden burns former team as Rockets win
FEAR THE BEARD. James Harden made his former team pay as he led the Rockets to victory. Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images/AFP
MANILA, Philippines - Even with just three games lined up, the NBA's games on Friday, January 16, were entertaining.
The Knicks brought their horrible brand of basketball to London, while James Harden, Kevin Durant, and Russell Westbrook had a reunion in Houston. In Hollywood, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James went toe to toe as the Lakers hosted the Cavs.
Milwaukee Bucks (21-19) 95 - 79 New York Knicks (5-36)
MIL: Brandon Knight 20 points, 6 assists, 6 steals, 5 rebounds
NYK: Carmelo Anthony 25 points, 3 rebounds, 3 steals
Anthony returned from a two-week absence but it didn't help much, as the Bucks beat the Knicks in London and sent them to their 16th straight loss. OJ Mayo also helped out for Milwaukee, scoring 22 points.
The Bucks led 14-0 early in the game and were up by as much as 24 in the second period. The Knicks couldn't cut the lead to below 11 after.
New York sucks right now. Charles Barkley called the Triangle Offense stupid. He also says they "stink."
He has a point:
Knicks, go home, you're drunk. https://t.co/KMmFjdxGR5
But wait! They're really bad on offense too:
Now the Knicks are just showing off for the London fans. http://t.co/Stl7JyVpNM https://t.co/khiGK5lhG3
Houston Rockets (28-12) 112 - 101 Oklahoma City Thunder (18-20)
HOU: James Harden 31 points, 10 assists, 9 rebounds
OKC: Kevin Durant 24 points, 10 rebounds, 3 blocks
OKC had a 5-day rest before Friday's game, but it didn't look like it in the early goings as Houston raced off to a 40-18 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Rockets didn't look back after and cruised to a 28th win this season, putting them at a virtual tie with Memphis for the no. three seed in the West.
How do you bank corner triples? Well, ask Trevor Ariza:
Houston beat the Thunder, but we're still watching Ariza bank in this 3: http://t.co/VUydAlRKs5 https://t.co/WMZ17MIL7U via @anthonyVslater
Now if dunks are more of your thing, ask Harden:
James Harden came out ready to play against his former team: http://t.co/dTHaBPuNXp https://t.co/4R5CxHcbbt
Some good news: Paul George is dunking again!
Hey look, it’s Paul George dunking in practice! (via @Pacers) http://t.co/1YBLxlxZAr https://t.co/MHFK4ZXtgH
About just six months ago, George broke his leg during a Team USA scrimmage game in Las Vegas that still leaves a bad taste in peoples' mouths up to today. George isn't expected to return this NBA season, but seeing this must make Pacers fans very happy.
Yay or nay? Here are some of the new jerseys the Miami Heat will be wearing soon. You interested in purchasing one?
Formally introducing Black Tie
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Cleveland Cavaliers (28-12) 109 - 102 Los Angeles Lakers (18-20)
CLE: L. James 36 Pts, 5 Reb, 5 Ast, 2 Stl
LAL: K. Bryant 19 Pts, 6 Reb, 17 Ast
- Rappler.com
