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MIAMI — The Miami Heat was on the ropes in the fourth quarter Monday. When it mattered most, the stars came through.

On the second Sunday in November of 2019, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes made a quicker-than-anticipated return from a dislocated kneecap, and he promptly threw for 446 yards and three touchdowns. The footnote: Kansas City lost the game.

DETROIT — Adversity met the Pistons at their doorstep once again as they dug themselves into a 14-point deficit caused by turnovers, sloppy play and bad free-throw shooting. It wasn’t an unfamiliar place for Detroit as two of their wins this season were achieved because of doubledigit comebacks.

Nov. 15—The Eagles played an imperfect game and left with an imperfect record.

Sunday was all about what could have been, even if the Lakers won 116-103. The Lakers and the Nets helped reshuffle the future of the NBA in the summer of 2019, the Nets adding Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, the Lakers pairing Anthony Davis with LeBron James.

Nov. 15—In order to win their first game of the season, Oklahoma needed standout performances last Friday against Arkansas Pine Bluff.

Nov. 15 — During his preseason media availability in September, Oklahoma City Thunder Sam Presti said he would allow the league’s youngest team a chance to declare itself this season.

Nov. 12—It was a quick fourth quarter for the Oklahoma offense, as two possessions wasn’t enough to pull out a win in a tightly-contested ending against West Virginia.

Two area schools, Tonkawa and Woodland advanced in the Class A playoffs with wins on Friday. The Newkirk Tigers lost by a point in the Class 2A playoff game at Jones.