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DENVER — Losers of three straight and seeking a spark, the Los Angeles Clippers hoped this night would represent a turnaround. In one sense, that is exactly what took place.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic’s backcourt got healthier Thursday, but that wasn’t enough for them to overcome the West-leading Memphis Grizzlies.

It’s Week 18 and there are still more questions than answers. Which playoffbound teams will rest starters? Which out-of-it teams may still find motivation? Like Week 1, this is a good week to sit it out or just focus on one or two games.

Jan. 6—Jordan Bowers accomplished a lot in her first season as a collegiate gymnast.

Jan. 5—After riding the high of arguably the best offensive performance in franchise history in its 150-117 win over the Boston Celtics, the Oklahoma City Thunder crashed back down to Earth in a 126-115 loss to the Orlando Magic. {/span} By simply watching, it was pretty easy to guess which of these two teams was on the second night of a home-and-road back-to-back and which of the two enjoyed four consecutive off days.

OOLOGAH -- Ponca City Wildcat swimmers came home with the combined team title from a meet Tuesday night in Oologah. The WIldcats scored a total of 176 points to win the event.

Of all the coaching challenges Darvin Ham has had this season, this might’ve been the toughest. Following a rough 12-day road trip that began with a flight to Dallas late on Dec.

Jan. 5—When the Oklahoma State women’s basketball made the trip north to play Kansas State on Wednesday night, the Cowgirls were in search of their first Big 12 Conference win of the season.

SAN FRANCISCO — Only two teams had beaten the Golden State Warriors inside the Chase Center before Wednesday, one of the most difficult arenas to leave with a victory. The Indiana Pacers and Denver Nuggets accomplished that rare feat, and the Pistons became the third team to hand the Warriors a loss in their home arena with a 122-119 win on Wednesday.

Jan. 4—The Oklahoma State football team lost another member of its receiving corps on Tuesday afternoon.