December 2022

Dec. 30—Orlando, Fla.

The Knicks played — and lost — like they had a debilitating Luka Doncic hangover. Two days after their epic collapse in Dallas — when they allowed a 60-point triple-double to Doncic — the Knicks were pummeled Thursday night by the rebuilding Spurs, 122-115, for a fifth consecutive loss.

Chinese President Xi Jinping said the country’s COVID-19 strategy was “optimized” to protect people’s lives and minimize economic costs, his first comments on the issue since his government abruptly started dismantling the harsh policy earlier this month.

Dec. 30—Aside from one game, the Oklahoma State men’s basketball team has made its way through the nonconference schedule.

DALLAS — Mavericks coach Jason Kidd delivered a clear message before Dallas’ 129-114 win over the Houston Rockets on Thursday night: “We can’t wait on Luka.” Sure, teammates and the staff relished celebrating Doncic’s 60-point, 21-rebound, 10-assist triple-double Tuesday night against the New York Knicks, dousing him with cold water bottles when he entered the postgame locker room, showering him with praise on social media and no doubt helping him locate a much-needed recovery beer.

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump’s seven-year battle to keep the public from seeing his taxes ended in defeat Friday as a House committee released six years of returns documenting his aggressive efforts to minimize what he paid the IRS.