Feb. 4—Senior forward Kalib Boone and senior guard John-Michael Wright used one interaction to encapsulate Oklahoma State men’s basketball’s 79-73 win over No.
MINNEAPOLIS -- Stephen Curry lit up Target Center in the first half to give Golden State the lead. D’Angelo Russell and Naz Reid caught fire in the fourth to bring the Timberwolves back. It added up to the second overtime game for the Wolves in as many nights.
DALLAS — The Mavericks appeared primed to cruise to an easy victory Thursday night over the travel-weary New Orleans Pelicans — until Luka Doncic tried to dunk. About five minutes into the third quarter of Dallas’ 111-106 win, Doncic drove toward the basket and looked to score over Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas.
DENVER — If Jamal Murray was disappointed about being bypassed for the All-Star Game, he dwelled on it for five minutes. Facing All-Star guard Steph Curry, Murray erupted for 33 points, and the Nuggets pounded the Warriors, 134117 on Thursday night.
INDIANAPOLIS — The intensity was there, Patrick Beverley pressuring the ball, Anthony Davis flying at the rim, LeBron James pushing the ball down the court. The Lakers looked focused and forceful. They looked dangerous.
CHICAGO — It was actually fitting for the Charlotte Hornets to play on Groundhog Day. The same issues that have cropped up all season long were a problem yet again Thursday night at the United Center: Careless turnovers.
In a region where everyone is decked out in Philadelphia Eagles gear, especially with the team headed to the Super Bowl for the second time in six seasons, Ed Kelce is easy to spot. He is a tall, sturdy man with broad shoulders and meaty hands, and even at 71 has a thick head of hair that’s parted down the middle and more salt than pepper.
BOSTON — Patriots owner Robert Kraft issued a video statement Wednesday congratulating Tom Brady on his retirement. On Thursday, Kraft called for Brady to come home.
The Ponca City Lady Cat wrestling team is scheduled to head to Sallisaw for the 2023 East Regional Tournament. All girls wrestling teams in the state participate in one class.