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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2013 SPORTS Hawks fly over Cavaliers ATLANTA: Kyle Korver set the NBA record for con- secutive games with a 3-pointer, Al Horford scored 22 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-89 Friday night. Korver’s 3 with 5:29 remaining in the first quarter gave him at least one in a record-90th straight game, break- ing a tie with Dana Barros (1994-96). Korver was 2 for 3 from beyond the arc and finished with 10 points. Dion Waiters scored a season-high 30 points for the Cavaliers. Andrew Bynum tied his season high with 20 points and grabbed a sea- son-best 13 rebounds, and Jarrett Jack added 13 points. The rest of the Cavs, however, combined to shoot 12 for 50 and starters Kyrie Irving and Alonzo Gee went scoreless. Irving, who entered the game averaging 20.8 points per game, shot 0 for 9. adidas unveils brazuca BOBCATS 105, 76ERS 88 Jeffery Taylor matched a career high with 20 KUWAIT: adidas today unveiled brazuca, tweeting all the way. Brazilian star Dani points, leading six Charlotte scorers in double fig- the official 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Alves said: “My first impression of brazuca is ures. Subbing for injured starter Michael Kidd- match ball. The ball was revealed with a of a ball that is fantastic and we’re going to Gilchrist at small forward, Taylor scored nine of spectacular 3D light projection launch have a lot of fun with it. adidas has created Charlotte’s first 22 points. Gerald Henderson and event held at the iconic Parque Lage in Rio an incredible-looking ball fitting for a tour- Kemba Walker added 18 apiece, and Walker also de Janeiro. brazuca was named back in nament as big as the FIFA World Cup. had a season-high 10 assists. Al Jefferson had 14 September 2012 following a public vote in Most importantly it plays well on the points and 12 rebounds for the Bobcats. Ramon Brazil involving 1 million football fans; the ground and in the air. I’m sure all the play- Sessions added 13 points and rookie Cody Zeller name “brazuca” is an informal local term ers will love it. It’s increased my levels of chipped in with 10. Philadelphia was led by Tony which means “Brazilian”, or to describe the excitement even further and I honestly can- Wroten’s 21 points. Evan Turner added 16, Hollis Brazilian way of life. not wait for the opening game!” FIFA World Thompson scored 12 and Spencer Hawes had 10 The colors and ribbon design of the ball Cup(tm) winning Spanish captain Iker points and 13 rebounds. The Sixers played with- panels symbolize the traditional multi-col- Casillas said: “brazuca has a stunning out starting point guard Michael Carter-Williams, ored wish bracelets worn in the country design that feels inspired by Brazil. Now the who came in averaging 17.7 points. The rookie sat (fita do Senhor do Bonfim da Bahia), in ball has been launched the tournament addition to reflecting the vibrancy and fun out because of a sore right knee. associated with football in Brazil. brazuca went through a thorough testing process KNICKS 121, MAGIC 83 over a two and a half year period involving Carmelo Anthony had 20 points and 11 more than 600 of the world’s top players rebounds, and New York snapped a seven-game and 30 teams in 10 countries across three home losing streak. Andrea Bargnani and J R continents, making it the most tested ball Smith each added 17 points for the Knicks, who ever by adidas and ensuring that it is suited followed their 113-83 rout of Brooklyn on to all conditions. Thursday with an even more powerful perform- Clubs involved in testing included AC ance, giving them consecutive victories for the NEW ORLEANS: Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka (9) goes to the Milan, Bayern Munich, Palmeiras and first time this season after a nine-game losing basket against New Orleans Pelicans power forward Lou Amundson in the second Fluminese. Players involved in the process streak. The Knicks hadn’t won at home since beat- half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, Dec 6, 2013. —AP included global football stars Leo Messi, ing Milwaukee in their season opener on Oct 30. Iker Casillas, Bastian Schweinsteiger and The seven-game skid had matched the longest in for 17 - including 0 for 10 on 3-pointers - against LAKERS 106, KINGS 100 Zinedine Zidane. The ball has already been franchise history, set during the 2007-08 season. Phoenix. Howard was 12 for 20 on free throws as Jodie Meeks made two huge 3-pointers in tested in competitive international match- Arron Afflalo scored 20 points for the Magic, who the Rockets finished 25 for 39 from the line. the final minutes to finish with 19 points, lift- es at the FIFA U-20 World Cup(tm) with a dropped their fourth straight. Victor Oladipo Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 22 points ing the Los Angeles Lakers past Sacramento different print design, and was also used in added 17 points and nine rebounds. and five assists, but was just 5 of 14 from the field in what was expected to their last game a friendly match between Sweden and while making all 11 free-throw attempts. before Kobe Bryant returns. Pau Gasol had 19 Argentina in February 2013. CELTICS 106, NUGGETS 98 Harrison Barnes had 14 points and seven points and seven rebounds, and Steve Blake The technology incorporated into the rebounds, and Kent Bazemore added 12 and added 13 points and 10 assists. The Lakers bladder and carcass of brazuca is identical Kris Humphries came off the bench and had a David Lee 11 points as the Warriors saw their held the Kings scoreless for nearly 31/2 min- to the Tango 12 (UEFA Euro 2012), Cafusa season-high 18 points and seven rebounds for two-game win streak end. utes until Ben McLemore’s 3 in the final sec- (FIFA Confederations Cup 2013) and the Boston, which scored the first 14 points of the ever popular UEFA Champions League(tm) game and held on for the win. Jordan Crawford onds. The Lakers are figuring to get an even Official Match Ball. However, a new struc- had 22 points and eight assists, and Avery Bradley SUNS 106, RAPTORS 97 bigger boost when Bryant returns against tural innovation with a unique symmetry of scored 18 as the Celtics won their second straight Markieff Morris made his first 11 shots en Toronto on Sunday, nearly eight months six identical panels alongside a different feels a lot closer. I’m looking forward to game to remain in first place in the Atlantic route to a 25-point performance and Phoenix since undergoing surgery on his torn left surface structure will provide improved playing in Brazil with a great ball. Hopefully Division despite a 9-12 record that would rank no handed Toronto its fifth straight loss. Morris, who Achilles tendon. grip, touch, stability and aerodynamics on with brazuca we can get the same result as better than fifth in any division in the Western also grabbed 11 rebounds, finished 11 of 14 from the pitch. in 2010.” Conference. Ty Lawson scored 20 points and JJ the field, tying his career high in field goals made. TRAIL BLAZERS 130, JAZZ 98 brazuca has been thoroughly tested to The launch of brazuca marks the next Hickson had 17 for Denver. His scoring total was three shy of his career best. Wesley Matthews scored 24 points and meet and exceed all FIFA metrics for an offi- phase of adidas’ “All in or Nothing” 2014 Eric Bledsoe added 19 points, including 3 of 3 on LaMarcus Aldridge added 20 points and 15 cial match ball, ensuring top performance FIFA World Cup Brazil(tm) campaign, fol- BUCKS 109, WIZARDS 105, OT 3-pointers, and P.J. Tucker had 18 points and a rebounds as the Portland Trail Blazers beat the for every condition. adidas has called on lowing the launch of seven national federa- Khris Middleton scored a career-high 29 points career-high 13 rebounds for the Suns. Amir Utah Jazz for their 15th win in 16 games. Damian players and fans to “Love Me or Lose Me” tion FIFA World Cup(tm) kits and the Samba and Brandon Knight added 20 as Milwaukee out- Johnson scored a season-best 22 for the Raptors. Lillard added 21 points and Nicolas Batum had with the unveiling of brazuca as part of its Collection, a Brazilian-themed football boot lasted Washington in overtime. John Henson had Kyle Lowry added 19 and Rudy Gay 17. The 13 for the Blazers, who set a franchise mark with “All In or Nothing” World Cup campaign. collection. The FIFA World Cup(tm) is the 19 points and 17 rebounds for the Bucks (4-15), Raptors lost Tyler Hansbrough with a sprained left 17 3-pointers en route to a season high for adidas is launching @brazuca on Twitter, world’s largest football event and the ulti- who had lost 13 of their previous 14. John Wall shoulder in the first quarter. points. —AP where fans will be able to track the build- mate platform for the adidas state-of-the- scored 30 points and Trevor Ariza added 22 points up to the FIFA World Cup(tm) in Brazil art apparel, hardware and footwear. adidas and 12 rebounds for Washington. With the score through the eyes of the ball as it travels the has made every FIFA World Cup(tm) ball world and offers an alternative take on the since 1970, and recently extended the part- tied at 102 heading to the extra period, Hensen’s NBA results/standings game.