SPORTS SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 2016 Spurs down Cavs to extend home win streak

SAN ANTONIO: Tony Parker had 24 points and the used a furious start to the fourth quarter to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 99-95 on Thursday night, remaining undefeated at home this season and aveng- ing their previous loss in their own building. Kawhi Leonard added 20 points and 10 rebounds for San Antonio, which has won 10 straight overall. LeBron James had 22 points and Tristan Thompson added 18 points and 14 rebounds for Cleveland, which had won eight in a row. The Spurs extended their home winning streak to 23 games to begin the season. San Antonio has won 32 straight at home dating to 2015. The team’s last loss at home came against the Cavaliers on March 12 last year when Kyrie Irving scored 57 points in a 128-125 overtime victory. Irving was limited to 16 points on 6-for-16 shooting this time.

BULLS 115, 76ERS 111, OT Jimmy Butler scored a career-high 53 points and E’Twaun Moore had seven of his 14 in overtime to lead Chicago over Philadelphia. Butler also had 10 rebounds and six assists while making 15 of 30 field goals and 21 of 25 free throws to help the Bulls snap a three-game losing streak. He became the first Chicago player to score 50 points since Jamal Crawford in 2004. Robert Covington scored 25 points and Ish Smith had 24 for the 76ers, who fell to 4-37. Chicago was without star guard Derrick Rose (knee) and starting center Pau Gasol (rest).

WARRIORS 116, LAKERS 98 scored 26 points, with his first eight baskets coming on 3-pointers, and Golden State beat Los Angeles in what was likely Kobe Bryant’s last game in Oakland. SAN ANTONIO: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives on Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center. — AP Bryant had eight points, six rebounds and three assists in 28 minutes. It was the Lakers’ 92 victory on Dec. 9. Marc Gasol had 19 points game-winning shot with 0.9 seconds Western Conference playoff race. Gay hit a final regular-season visit to Oracle Arena, and for Memphis, and Barnes scored 18. Jeff Green remaining to lift Sacramento over Utah. 17-foot fadeaway after Joe Ingles’ 3-pointer Bryant plans to retire after the season. Curry finished with 16. Rookie forward Stanley DeMarcus Cousins had his 21st double-dou- tied the score at 101 with 4.1 seconds left. put the Warriors ahead 84-70 on a breakaway Johnson led the Pistons with 19 points. ble of the season with 36 points and 17 Rookie forward Trey Lyles scored a career- dunk off a long pass from Andre Iguodala in rebounds. Rajon Rondo added 13 assists and high 19 points for the Jazz, and Gordon the closing seconds of the third quarter for his KINGS 103, JAZZ 101 six rebounds for the Kings, one game Hayward had 21 despite shooting 4 for 17 first score inside the 3-point line. The reigning Rudy Gay scored 24 points and hit the behind Utah for the No. 8 spot in the from the field. — AP MVP made eight 3s for the eighth time this season and the 18th time in his career - most in NBA history. Draymond Green had seven points, nine rebounds, five assists and three Bryant enjoying farewell tour steals for Golden State after missing Wednesday night’s loss in Denver for rest. OAKLAND: At every stop, in every road arena, you” and waving after scoring eight points on “He was incredible. I’ve never, still to this Kobe Bryant is reflecting on 20 years of mem- 4-for-15 shooting to go with six rebounds in day, ever seen anyone play through the stuff RAPTORS 106, MAGIC 103, OT ories and many great games. He’s 27 1/2 minutes. In honor of Bryant’s five NBA that he’s played through. Early on in my Kyle Lowry scored 24 points, Cory Joseph enjoying every second of this farewell ride titles, the Warriors gifted him with a five-day career, I would think, ‘OK, well he’s not going added 19 and Toronto beat Orlando in over- despite all the losing, which isn’t exactly how Napa Valley vacation with five wineries and to be out there tonight and we have to step time at O2 Arena. DeMar DeRozan had 13 he intended to go into retirement. five restaurants included. He also received a up and then after a while you just learn that points and 11 rebounds to help the Raptors The 37-year-old Bryant returned to Oracle five-liter bottle from Amuse Bouche winery he’s playing no matter what unless someone win their fourth straight game. Victor Oladipo Arena, the site of his first career 50-point featuring a special label with his jersey. takes him off the court,” Walton recalled. scored 27 points and Evan Fournier had 21 for game, but his Los Angeles Lakers lost 116-98 “There was a game he couldn’t even lift his Orlando. The Magic lost for the sixth time in to the defending NBA champion Golden State Incredible career right shoulder up above his head to shoot the seven games. Nikola Vucevic’s last-second Warriors late Thursday. “This place has always Bryant received many a hug at midcourt ball so he started shooting it left-handed and shot from near halfcourt bounced off the rim. been a special place to play,” Bryant said. from the Warriors beforehand. He started finally that’s when Phil (Jackson) pulled him Vucevic had 17 points and 11 rebounds for “They’ve always been great fans. To have that despite a sore right shoulder and a right out. “That kind of hurt a little bit that he Orlando. Before the game, and after the play- appreciation from them tonight was pretty Achilles strain, and made his first shot. “He thought him shooting left-handed 3-pointers ing of “O Canada,” “The Star-Spangled awesome. I was really stiff, but I thought it was fixated in not having a career. He was fix- was more effective than passing me the ball. Banner,” and “God Save the Queen,” Lowry was the right thing to do, go back in the ated on having an incredible career,” West That’s what made him such a great player.” and Vucevic stood at center court and briefly game and play and try to enjoy it one more said during a pregame news conference, This is the arena where Bryant produced his spoke to the London crowd, thanking fans for time.” recalling the first NBA workout Bryant went first career 50-point game, when he scored 51 their support. During pregame introductions, the through 20 years ago at age 17. on Dec. 6, 2000. Golden State star Antawn Warriors showed a tribute from Lakers Hall of “For someone that age, it was remarkable Jamison also scored 51 that night in a 125- GRIZZLIES 103, PISTONS 101 Famer and Golden State executive Jerry West the skill, the love that he had for the game 122 overtime win against the Lakers. Mario Chalmers scored 25 points, includ- with a highlight video on the main score- and the desire to excel. The one thing that Bryant acknowledged it has been fun to ing a leaning 19-foot jumper with less than a board. Fans in the sellout crowd - including was very evident to me right away, this was a see Golden State grow into a contender again second left to give Memphis a victory over retiring Raiders defensive back Charles player at 17 years old, I had never seen some- after all the down years - but he has no desire Detroit. Chalmers was fouled on the play and Woodson, Oakland quarterback Derek Carr one with the skill that he had.” Bryant left a to face Stephen Curry and these Warriors in missed the ensuing . The shot and Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin - lasting impression on interim Warriors coach the playoffs. “No, I’m good. They play too well appeared to miss the front of the rim, and the chanted “Kobe! Kobe!” before a rousing ova- Luke Walton with his grit to play no matter here,” Bryant said with a grin. “If I had to and clock ran out with players scrambling for the tion when his name was called. what body part was hurting or how tired he the challenge presented itself, of course I’d . Chalmers’ basket meant the Pistons Bryant waved, tipped his head and might be, and they won two NBA champi- rise to the challenge. If I had a choice, lost both games to Memphis this season on a clapped his hands in appreciation. He left to a onships during 8 1/2 seasons together with absolutely not. I don’t want to deal with this late shot. Matt Barnes’ heave from halfcourt warm ovation with 3:04 to play, saying “thank the Lakers. crowd.” —AP with 1.1 seconds left gave the Grizzlies a 93-