Numbers Game Warriors to a 135-117 Triumph Over the Chicago Packers
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THIS DAY IN SPORTS 1962 — Wilt Chamberlain scores an NBA regula- tion-game record 73 points to lead the Philadelphia Numbers Game Warriors to a 135-117 triumph over the Chicago Packers. Antelope Valley Press, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 C3 NBA results | Tuesday National Basketball Association | COVID-19 76ers 137, Heat 134, OT Irving, and the Brooklyn Nets PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid rallied from 18 down to beat the had 45 points and 16 rebounds, Denver Nuggets 122-116. NBA stiffens virus protocols amid outbreak Dakota Mathias’ only basket Brown scored 16 points, of the game was a go-ahead including the tying and go- By TIM REYNOLDS world. The virus is still very much for leaving hotels. positive COVID-19 tests. In the 3-pointer with 26.1 seconds left ahead baskets down the stretch. Associated Press out there.” NBPA executive director Mi- last four weeks, the league has and the Philadelphia 76ers hung Durant followed with Brooklyn’s With five games called off this Utah’s game in Washington chele Roberts said “it would be announced a total of only seven on to beat the undermanned next six points, including a week already and more teams on Wednesday was postponed be- irresponsible and unacceptable” to positive tests, part of the reason the Miami Heat 137-134 in 3-pointer that essentially put cause contact-tracing issues among not seek better ways to keep players NBA has not paused play. overtime. dealing with virus-related issues, it away at 120-113 with 27 the Wizards meant they wouldn’t safe. “This is real life, COVID-19, Embiid had one of the great seconds to play. the NBA and the National Bas- ketball Players Association enact- have eight available players for that “No one wants to see more re- and taking the precautions and games of his career and carried Jazz 117, Cavaliers 87 the Sixers with a perfect third matchup. Orlando’s game in Bos- strictions imposed,” Roberts said. taking the protocols seriously is the CLEVELAND — Donovan ed additional rules Tuesday in the quarter and clutch buckets in Mitchell scored 27 points and hope of keeping the season going ton on Wednesday is also off, the “No one also wants to see the in- most important thing,” Minnesota OT to put them on the brink of the Utah Jazz rolled to a 117-87 safely. third postponement since Sunday fection rate increase if there are coach Ryan Saunders said. victory. win over the injury-depleted involving the Celtics. steps we can take to mitigate the Additional actions taken Tues- It was little-known Mathias For “at least the next two Cleveland Cavaliers, wrapping with the stunner that won it. weeks,” the league and union said, Boston’s most recent list showed risk. Our experts have concluded day include a new rule prohibiting Mathias, who went undrafted up their six-game road trip. players and team staff will have to eight players as unavailable be- that these new procedures will add any pregame meetings in locker in 2018 and signed this season The Jazz are headed home remain at their residence when in cause they are adhering to the to our arsenal of weapons against rooms from lasting more than 10 with the Sixers as a two-day G with a victory, albeit a little their home markets and are pro- NBA’s health and safety protocols, the virus.” minutes; when those meetings take League player, got the ball from earlier than expected. Utah was scheduled to play Wednesday hibited from leaving their hotels which means they either tested The new rules add to a chal- place everyone must wear a mask. the top of the arc and buried it when on the road — with excep- positive or contact-tracing data lenging time in the NBA, especial- Players have been told to limit for the 134-132 lead. at Washington, but the NBA postponed the game because tions primarily for practices and showed they may have been ex- ly when dealing with the mental on-court interactions with fellow Nets 122, Nuggets 116 the Wizards do not have the posed to someone who is positive. strain of playing in a COVID-19 players to elbow or fist bumps, with NEW YORK — Kevin Durant games. minimum eight available had 34 points, 13 assists and “I’m all for anything we possi- “I’m for whatever the NBA world. And the flurry of virus-re- no extended socializing. And when nine rebounds, Bruce Brown players. bly can do to ramp up the safety,” wants us to do,” Washington coach lated issues in the last few days have a player is subbed out of a game, made a huge contribution while Spurs 112, Thunder 102 said Miami coach Erik Spoelstra, Scott Brooks said. only made matters tougher. he can sit in a “cool down chair” starting for the absent Kyrie Indiana at Golden State, late whose team had the NBA-mini- All that is permitted in home “I feel like I’m living my life in without a mask — but must put mum eight players in Philadelphia markets, for now, is “to attend a box,” Portland guard Damian a mask on when he returns to the on Tuesday night, missing eight team-related activities at the team Lillard said. “I go to practice, I go bench and sits in his assigned seat. College Basketball results | Tuesday for COVID-related reasons and facility or arena, exercise outside, back home, I don’t go anywhere There were at least 36 players in Oklahoma State 82, both halves. It was another another with injury. “Just because or perform essential activities,” else.” the league dealing with virus-relat- No. 6 Kansas 46 masterpiece for coach Juwan we want to proceed with our pro- the league and union said. On the When teams started testing in ed issues or protocols when Tues- NORMAN, Okla. — De’Vion Howard’s team, which became fession doesn’t mean that there isn’t road, team activities and emergen- late November prior to the start day began, based on information Harmon made four 3-pointers the first in college basketball a reality of what’s going on in the cies are the only allowable reasons of training camps, 48 players had released by teams. and scored 22 points to lead history to beat three ranked Oklahoma to an 82-46 rout over opponents in a row by at least TCU on Tuesday night. 19 points. COLLEGE BASKETbaLL COLLEGE BASKETbaLL COLLEGE FOOTBALL NFL NBA Oklahoma (7-4, 3-3), which Michigan set the one for this AMERICAN CONFERENCE WESTERN CONFERENCE The AP Top 25 The AP Women’s Top 25 The AP Top 25 West Pacific Division beat TCU 82-78 on Dec. 6 in one with its rim protection. The The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press Badgers (10-3, 4-2) struggled to college basketball poll, with first-place votes women’s college basketball poll, with first- college football poll, with first-place votes in W L T Pct PF PA W L Pct GB a Big 12 Conference opener, in parentheses, records through Jan. 10, place votes in parentheses, records through parentheses, records through Jan. 11, total *zyx-Kansas City 14 2 0 .875 473 362 L.A. Lakers 9 3 .750 — finish plays around the basket total points based on 25 points for a first- Las Vegas 8 8 0 .500 434 478 L.A. Clippers 7 4 .636 1½ ended a two-game losing skid. Jan. 10, total points based on 25 points for a points based on 25 points for a first-place early on, and the Wolverines place vote through one point for a 25th- first-place vote through one point for a 25th- vote through one point for a 25th-place vote, L.A. Chargers 7 9 0 .438 384 426 Phoenix 7 4 .636 1½ The Horned Frogs (9-5, 2-4) have place vote and previous ranking. place vote and previous ranking. and previous ranking: Denver 5 11 0 .313 323 446 Golden State 6 4 .600 2 had six blocked shots in the first Sacramento 5 6 .455 3½ lost three straight since having Record Pts Prv Record Pts Prv Record Pts Pvs East half alone. 1. Gonzaga (63) 12-0 1599 1 1.Stanford (29) 10-0 747 1 1. Alabama (61) 13-0 1525 1 W L T Pct PF PA Southwest Division their five-game winning streak 2. Baylor (1) 11-0 1536 2 2. Louisville 10-0 696 2 2. Ohio St. 7-1 1463 3 yx-Buffalo 13 3 0 .813 501 375 W L Pct GB No. 20 Virginia Tech 74, 3. Villanova 8-1 1436 3 3. NC State (1) 10-0 680 3 3. Clemson 10-2 1378 2 Miami 10 6 0 .625 404 338 Dallas 5 4 .556 — snapped. San Antonio 6 5 .545 — No. 19 Duke 67 4. Texas 10-1 1422 4 4. UConn 7-0 678 3 4. Texas A&M 9-1 1324 5 New England 7 9 0 .438 326 353 Austin Reaves added 11 points 5. Iowa 11-2 1322 5 5. South Carolina 8-1 647 5 5. Notre Dame 10-2 1279 4 N.Y. Jets 2 14 0 .125 243 457 New Orleans 4 5 .444 1 and Alondes Williams had 10 for BLACKSBURG, Va. — Tyrece 6. Kansas 10-2 1220 6 6. Baylor 8-1 589 6 6.