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SUNDAY 11 APRIL 2021 Rose clings to one-shot Masters lead as Spieth and Thomas lurk Just a classic day at Augusta National when you’re slightly off. I kind of told myself going up the eighth hole, ‘You’re leading the Masters.’ Your frame of reference is a little bit different to yesterday. Four ahead is something, but you’re still leading. So just enjoy it and keep it going.

Justin Rose Sport |06 PREMIER LEAGUE RESULTS: Liverpool 2 - 1 Aston Villa; Crystal Palace 1 - 4 Chelsea; Manchester City 1 - 2 Leeds United Cheetahs secure ACL Play-off berth with win on final day of QSL season Al Gharafa beat Umm Salal 5-1 to seal top-four finish; Al Arabi, Al Wakrah win

THE PENINSULA – DOHA Jonathan Kodjia (centre) scores Al Al Gharafa managed to storm Gharafa's fourth goal back into top four in the final against Umm Salal standings with a magnificent at Qatar SC Stadium 5-1 win over Umm Salal while yesterday. Al Arabi and Al Wakrah gained full points on the final day of ROUND 22 the QNB Stars League season Al Arabi 3-1 Al Sailiya yesterday. Umm Salal 1-5 Al Gharafa This means Al Gharafa will Al Kharaitiyat 0-2 Al Wakrah have the opportunity to play in the play-off round of the next Three minutes later, Al season’s AFC Champions Gharafa made it 4-1 with Kodjia League. opening his account with a At the Qatar SC Stadium header from a corner kick. yesterday, Jacheol Koo (26), Umm Salal failed to stage a Othman Alawi (47), comeback despite making a lot Ahmed Alganehi (59), Jonathan of effort before Adlane com- Kodjia (62) and Guedioura pleted Al Gharafa’s emphatic Adlane (90) were on target for victory with a strike in the last Al Gharafa after Kayke Rod- minute. rigues (15) put Umm Salal Earlier, at the same venue, ahead. a brilliant hat-trick by Mehrdad It was Al Gharafa’s 10th win Mohammadi helped Al Arabi of the season, as they signed defeat Al Sailiya 3-1 as the off with 33 points. Al Ahli (-10) Dream Team finished in the also finished with 33 points but seventh spot. The Cheetahs maintained a Mohammadi scored in the better goal difference (+7) to 9th (penalty), 26th and 81st take back their fourth position. minutes, while Ramin Rezaeian Al Ahli ended up fifth with (45+2) pulled one back for Al Qatar SC (32 points) slipping to Sailiya who ended the season sixth position in the final in the ninth spot with 26 points. standings. QNB STARS LEAGUE - FINAL STANDINGS The Cheetahs clinched lead Othman, who struck the ball in Later, at Al Sadd Stadium, Umm Salal finished 10th POS CLUB M W L D GF GA GD PTS soon after the start of second the right corner with a rocket. Al Wakrah handed relegated with 21 points after facing 11th 1 Al Sadd 22 19 0 3 77 14 63 60 half through their captain when Just before the one hour Al Kharaitiyat their18th loss on defeat. 2 Al Duhail 22 15 5 2 53 25 28 47 Umm Salal keeper Habib mis- mark, Al Gharafa extended the final day of the QSL season. The Orange Fortress, 3 Al Rayyan 22 10 7 5 31 22 9 35 calculated Sofiane Hanni’s their lead after Alganehi Abdeirahman Moustafa (13) and however, started their final 4 Al Gharafa 22 10 9 3 41 34 7 33 cross and failed to grab the ball, headed the ball in from Oth- Abdulghani Mazeed (45+1) match on a positive note as a giving a golden opportunity to man’s cross following a corner. scored for the winners. defensive error by Al Gharafa 5 Al Ahli 22 10 9 3 28 38 -10 33 handed them an opportunity 6 Qatar SC 22 9 8 5 30 24 6 32 to open account but Kayke’s hit 7 Al Arabi 22 8 9 5 28 32 -4 29 from edge of the box was too 8 Al Wakrah 22 7 10 5 19 29 -10 26 high. 9 Al Sailiya 22 7 10 5 22 36 -14 26 Kayke collected another 10 Umm Salal 22 5 11 6 13 31 -18 21 fine cross from the centre but 11 Al Khor 22 3 11 8 17 42 -25 17 his attempt flew over the 12 Al Kharaitiyat 22 4 18 0 17 49 -32 12 crossbar again. Kodjia’s touch from near As Al Gharafa looked to a free kick, letting him to pass the penalty spot after Homam fight back, captain Othman’s the ball easily to the South Al Arabi's hat-trick Elamin’s cross was brilliantly dangerous strike from inside Korean, who finished the ball hero Mehrdad saved by Umm Salal goal- the box was deflected away in a spectacular fashion. Mohammadi (centre) keeper Samy Habib with a dive after taking defender Ali Al Gharafa started domi- in action against on his left. Mohammad’s touch with Habib nating the proceedings after Al Sailiya players Kayke then came up with nowhere to be seen. their opening goal, making yesterday. a stunning free kick from left Koo’s incredible back-heel several attacks including a just outside the box, firing the goal from close to the right couple of dangerous attempts ball in the right corner, giving upright brought The Cheetahs by Kodjia, which were no chance to Al Gharafa goal- back into the game. Umm Salal thwarted by Habib as teams keeper Yousof Hassan despite left Homam Elamin unmarked went into the half-time with a diving effort. inside the box after conceding scores leveled. Champions Al Sadd prepare for ACL matches

Coach Xavi Hernandez looks on as Al Sadd players take part in a training session yesterday ahead of their AFC Champions League Group stage matches in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The QNB Stars League champions will take on Iranian Foolad Khuzestan FC on April 14 in their first Group D match. SUNDAY 11 APRIL 2021 SPORT 07 Aguero free Liverpool end long wait for win at home to join City’s REUTERS – LIVERPOOL Liverpool responded almost Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold scores their immediately through Roberto second goal against Aston Villa. Trent Alexander-Arnold scored Firmino but his goal was PL rivals: a stoppage-time winner as chalked off by VAR as Jota was Liverpool fought back to snatch adjudged to be marginally a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa offside in the buildup. Guardiola and move provisionally into the Yet the hosts deservedly Premier League's top four equalised 12 minutes into the REUTERS – LONDON yesterday. second half through a Salah Juergen Klopp's side col- header after left back Andy Manchester City manager Pep lected their first home league Robertson's initial strike was Guardiola said he wants only win in 2021 after right back palmed away by Martinez and the best for the club’s all-time Alexander-Arnold scored with Alexander-Arnold's effort leading goal-scorer Sergio a curling effort from the edge secured all three points. Aguero, even if the Argentine of the box at the death. Earlier, a dramatic last-gasp opts to join a Premier League Having suffered a humili- winner from Stuart Dallas rival at the end of the season. ating 7-2 defeat at Villa Park in earned 10-man Leeds United a Aguero, who has scored 257 October, defending champions shock 2-1 victory against goals in 385 appearances and Liverpool enjoyed a better start runaway Premier League won four Premier League titles, at Anfield as forwards leaders Manchester City at the an FA Cup and five League Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota Etihad Stadium. Cups at City, is set to leave tested visiting goalkeeper A much-changed City side when his contract expires at the Emiliano Martinez with early struggled to get going in the first end of the campaign. attempts. half, with Leeds taking a sur- sent off just before the break for the score with a fine finish. minute. The result means City’s The 32-year-old has been But Villa, against the run of prise lead in the 42nd minute, a dangerous looking challenge The drama was not over six-game winning streak in all linked with several English and play, found the breakthrough in full-back Dallas drilling the ball on Gabriel Jesus. however. As City threw every- competitions has ended as they overseas clubs. Guardiola was the 43rd minute when John in off the post with the visitors’ The depleted visitors then thing at Leeds in search of a remain 14 points clear of asked if he would prefer that McGinn slotted a neat pass into first shot at goal. defended en masse, with City winner, the visitors broke at second-placed Manchester Aguero did not stay in the striker Ollie Watkins, whose Leeds’ joy was short-lived, struggling to break through, but pace, with Dallas racing through United having played two more Premier League and face City drilled effort slipped under Liv- however, as a VAR intervention Ferran Torres broke their to grab a sensational win for games, while Leeds move up to on a weekly basis. erpool keeper Alisson's right arm. saw their captain Liam Cooper resistance in the 76th, levelling Marcelo Bielsa’s side in the 91st ninth. “All of us wish the best for him. Find the best for Sergio for the last years in his career, for Lampard says he turned sure,” Guardiola told reporters Mbappe shines again as before yesterday's home game with Leeds United. down ‘flattering’ offers “We’ll be delighted with the decision he takes - the best for PSG thrash Strasbourg 4-1 him and his family and his after Chelsea sacking career. My preference is his preference. His preference is REUTERS – LONDON REUTERS – PARIS Metz are 10th on 42 points, seven points behind my preference. fellow promoted RC Lens who occupy the last Europa “The best for him is the best Former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has received some Kylian Mbappe completed a remarkable week as he League qualifying spot. for us.” Aguero has been a “flattering” offers to return to management since his dismissal scored one and set up another to inspire Paris St The hosts dominated early on and were awarded peripheral figure at City this by the London side in January, but the 42-year-old said he Germain to a 4-1 win at Racing Strasbourg as the a penalty following a VAR review after Jose Fonte season, making nine league will wait until the right opportunity comes along. French champions reduced Lille’s Ligue 1 lead to appeared to handle the ball in the area. appearances after struggles Chelsea dismissed club great Lampard after only 18 three points yesterday. Maignan, however, stretched to his right to tip with injury and illness. But months in charge, following a run of five defeats in eight The France striker, who netted a double in PSG’s away Aaron Leya Iseka's spot kick in the 17th minute. Guardiola expressed hope the Premier League games that left them in ninth place. His 3-2 win at Bayern Munich in the Champions League Lille had their first shot on target in the 40th striker can hit top form and replacement, Thomas Tuchel, has lifted the team to fifth. quarter-finals earlier this week, opened the scoring minute when Celik's shot was easily blocked by Alex- play a role in the remainder of Lampard has since been linked by the British media with with Pablo Sarabia, Moise Kean and Leandro Paredes andre Oukidja. Maignan was decisive again five the campaign. “Everything can the job of coaching the England Under-21 side, as well as also on the scoresheet to put the capital side on 66 minutes into the second half as he boxed happen. Everything can change posts from Premier League side Crystal Palace and Scottish points from 32 games. away Leya Iseka's attempt. quickly in a positive or (neg- outfit Celtic. PSG, who host Bayern the return leg at the Metz, who controlled the mid- ative) way. Everyone must be “I’ve had some opportunities that have come up in the Parc des Princes on Tuesday, lead third- field, came close again two minutes ready and hopefully Sergio can last six weeks, two months, that have been flattering but not placed Monaco by four points before the later, only for Pape Sarr's shot to be ready quick,” Guardiola said. the right thing,” Lampard said in a question-and-answer principality team host bottom club crash onto the post. “Sergio’s a lovely person session ahead of this month’s London Football Awards in Dijon on Sunday. Lille, however, broke the with specific qualities and support of Willow Foundation. Strasbourg, who deadlock on the hour when Yilmaz skills. 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Most T20 Red-hot Rizwan leads Pakistan Openers power DC to Internationals easy win over CSK in career to T20 victory over South Africa AGENCIES – MUMBAI REUTERS – Shoaib Malik Pakistan's Mohammad (ICC/PAKISTAN) 2006-2020 Rizwan runs between the Delhi Capitals rode on a century-plus first- 116 Opener Mohammad Rizwan during yesterday's stand by Prithvi Shaw (72 off 38 balls) and Shikhar smashed an unbeaten half-century match. Pic: Twitter/ Dhawan (85 off 54 balls) to chase down a challenging to lead Pakistan to a nail-biting @TheRealPCB 189-run target set by Chennai Super Kings within four-wicket victory over inexpe- 18.4 overs to win their opening fixture of the 2021 Rohit Sharma rienced South Africa in the first VIVO Indian Premier League season yesterday. (I(INDIA) 2007-2021 International at The At the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Chen- 111 Wanderers yesterday. nai's Suresh Raina, who missed the previous edition South Africa, who were due to personal reasons, returned with a 36-ball without seven of their leading 54, sharing two fifty-run partnerships to lift his team Martin Guptill players, either injured or released from 7/2 after they were put in to bat first. (NEW ZEALAND) to compete in the Indian Premier Raina and Moeen Ali, who scored a momentum- 2009-2021 League, won the toss and elected changing 24-ball 36 (4x4, 2x6) at No 3, put on 53 102 to bat, posting 188 for six in their for the third wicket. Raina put on 63 for the next 20 overs on an excellent wicket. with Ambati Rayudu (23). Sam Curran (34) and EoinEooin MorganMo Rizwan scored 74 from 50 balls Ravindra Jadeja (26 n.o.) powered the finish with a (ENGLAND)(ENGGL in Pakistan’s reply as the visitors 51-run stand as three-time champions Super Kings 2009-202120099- profited from the depleted home posted a competitive 188/7 total. 102 bowling attack and reached their However, the Delhi's 138-run opening-wicket target with one ball remaining. partnership made things easier for the last year's It is their highest successful run runner-up. Once the openers departed, Rishabh chase in T20 , beating the Pant (15 n.o.) sealed the win with eight deliveries to Ross Taylor 187 they managed in a win over SCOREBOARD spare. (New Zealand) 2006-2020 Australia in 2018. Brief scores: 102 The industrious Rizwan was SOUTH AFRICA PAKISTAN Chennai Super Kings 188/7 in 20 overs (S Raina helped over the line by Faheem Ashraf (30 from 14 Janneman Malan lbw b Nawaz ...... 24 Mohammad Rizwan ...... 74 54, M Ali 36, S Curran 34, R Jadeja 26 not out, C c Rizwan b Nawaz ...... 51 Babar Azam c Williams b Hendricks ...... 14 Mohammad balls) as the pair added 48 in 24 balls for the sixth Wihan Lubbe c Afridi b Ali ...... 4 Fakhar Zaman c Malan b Shamsi ...... 27 Woakes 2/18, A Khan 2/23) lost to Delhi Capitals Hafeez wicket, turning the match firmly in the visitors’ favour. Heinrich Klaasen c Zaman b Ali ...... 50 M Hafeez st Klaasen b Shamsi ...... 13 190/3 in 18.4 overs (S Dhawan 85, P Shaw 72, S (PAKISTAN) South Africa’s total was boosted by half-centuries Pite van Biljon c Nawaz b Afridi...... 34 Haider Ali lbw b Hendricks ...... 14 Thakur 2/53) by seven wickets. 2006-2021 for opener Aiden Markram (51 from 32 balls) and stand- George Linde lbw b Rauf ...... 6 Mo Nawaz c Klaasen b Hendricks ...... 0 not out ...... 9 Faheem Ashraf b Williams ...... 30 IPL 2021: UPCOMING FIXTURES 100 in captain Heinrich Klaasen (50 from 28 balls), but at one stage they looked as though they would cruise Sisanda Magala not out ...... 9 Hasan Ali not out ...... 9 TODAY Extras (lb 1) ...... 1 Extras (lb 2, nb 1, w 5) ...... 8 Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders 14:00 GMT in 2336 past 200. TOTAL (20 Ov, for 6 wkts) ...... 188 TOTAL (19.5 Ov, for 6 wkts) ...... 189 Runs: Chennai Left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz (2-21) and Did not bat: , Lizaad Wil- Did not bat: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Highest Score: TOMORROW 99 n.o. seamer Hasan Ali (2-28) ensured they did not with liams, Tabraiz Shamsi Qadir, Haris Rauf eight excellent overs between them. Fall of wickets: 1-31, 2-36, 3-98, 4-159, Fall of wickets: 1-41, 2-86, 3-110, 4-132, Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings 14:00 GMT in Mumbai Average: 27.80 The home side handed debuts to batsman Wihan 5-168, 6-171 5-132, 6-180 APRIL 13 Wickets: 54 Lubbe, all-rounder Sisanda Magala and seamer Lizaad BOWLING: Shaheen Shah Afridi 4-0-45-1, BOWLING: George Linde 3-0-31-0, Lizaad Wil- Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians 14:00 GMT in Chennai Best Bowling Mohammad Nawaz 4-0-21-2, Hasan Ali 4-0- liams 3.5-0-39-1, Beuran Hendricks 4-0-32-3, Williams. APRIL 14 Figures: 4/10 28-2, Usman Qadir 3-0-38-0, Haris Rauf Sisanda Magala 3-0-35-0, Tabraiz Shamsi 4-0- The second match in the four-game series will be Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore 14:00 GMT Catches: 26 3-0-37-1, Faheem Ashraf 2-0-18-0 29-2, Andile Phehlukwayo 2-0-21-0 played at the same venue on Monday. in Chennai Sport SUNDAY 11 APRIL 2021 06

Augusta Rose clings to one-shot Masters Masters Scores 137 - Justin Rose (ENG) 65-72 138 - Will Zalatoris 70-68, lead as Spieth and Thomas lurk Brian Harman 69-69 139 - Marc Leishman (AUS) AP - AUGUSTA Rose was at 7-under 137, 72-67, Jordan Spieth 71-68 one shot ahead of Brian Harman 140 - Bernd Wiesberger Justin Rose apparently didn’t get (69) and Will Zalatoris (68), the 74-66, Tony Finau 74-66, the memo that Augusta National 24-year-old from Dallas who Justin Thomas 73-67, was a little more forgiving still doesn’t have a full PGA Tour Kim Si-woo (KOR) 71-69, Friday in the Masters. The card. Cameron Champ 72-68, consolation was still having the “I wanted to be here my Hideki Matsuyama (JPN) lead, but just barely. entire life,” Zalatoris said after 69-71 Rose didn’t hit one putt hard birdies on his last three holes to 141 - Xander Schauffele enough to get through the fringe get in the final group. 72-69 behind the fourth green. “Some people shy away 142 - Ryan Palmer 74-68, Another putt on the sixth hole from that, but I’m excited to be Collin Morikawa 73-69, didn’t have enough pace and here. There’s no reason to feel Cameron Smith (AUS) 74-68, returned back to him some 60 intimidated now. I made it to Corey Conners (CAN) 73-69 feet away. here. And obviously, the job is 143 - Bryson DeChambeau All around him, major not done by any means.” 76-67, Matt Jones (AUS) champions and a Masters rookie Jordan Spieth (68) and Marc scored well enough to close the Leishman (67) were two shots 74-69, Stewart Cink 74-69, gap. behind. Spieth stands out for his Viktor Hovland (NOR) 73-70 144 - The contenders even wizardry around Augusta Mackenzie Hughes included Si Woo Kim, who National - one green jacket, two (CAN) 72-72, Robert broke his putter in anger and runner-up finishes and a third MacIntyre (SCO) 74-70, used a fairway metal to putt the place in his seven appearances Shane Lowry (IRL) 71-73, final four holes. - and because he is coming off England’s Justin Rose acknowledges the crowd on the Tommy Fleetwood (ENG) Rose was among 12 players a victory in the Texas Open that 18th green after completing his second round at the 74-70, Matthew Fitzpatrick who broke par Thursday. He ended a drought of nearly four Masters, Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia. (ENG) 74-70, Michael wasn’t among the 40 who broke years. Thompson 72-72, Henrik par on Friday. “Having made a triple and Stenson (SWE) 73-71, “I didn’t quite appreciate the five over-par holes through two Asked if he had a backup a short par putt on the final hole Zalatoris also is a quick study Brendon Todd 73-71, scoring was going to be quite so rounds, I feel pretty good about putter, Kim replied: “No. I don’t and shot 67. with a long memory. He grew Abraham Ancer (MEX) 75-69, good today,” he said. being at 5 under,” Spieth said want to answer anymore. “For as tough as this place up with the kids of former PGA Bubba Watson 74-70, Jon Even so, his even-par 72 after a 68. Sorry.” has been playing, I felt like it champion Lanny Wadkins, and Rahm (ESP) 72-72 was good enough for a one-shot The group three shots Rose was staked to a four- was as easy as it could have took in tales of Wadkins and his 145 - Martin Laird (SCO) lead going into a weekend filled behind included Kim, who shot shot lead at the start of a warm, been,” Thomas said. 23 times playing the Masters. 74-71, Kevin Na 75-70, Gary with a little mystery how 69 without having much a overcast day and it was gone The wild card in all this is One story Zalatoris heard when Woodland 73-72, Tyrrell Augusta National will play and chance to make birdies with a after his fourth bogey in seven Zalatoris, built like a 1-iron and he was 14 years old came in plenty of possibilities for who fairway metal on the greens. holes. He didn’t drop a shot the already renowned for his ball handy on the par-3 12th hole. Hatton (ENG) 71-74, Scottie will win the green jacket. After a three-putt bogey on rest of the way, picked up three striking. His late run began with The wind was about 10 mph Scheffler 73-72, Charl One certainty: It won’t be the 14th and a chip that nearly birdies on the back nine and a 9-iron to a back right pin on into him and out of the left, 153 Schwartzel (RSA) 74-71, Dustin Johnson, who took 64 ran off the green at the 15th, he salvaged the day. the par-3 16th to 10 feet and yards to the hole. He hit a shot Harris English 74-71, Patrick putts in 36 holes and missed the jammed the head of the club “Just a classic day at Augusta ended with a wedge from 138 that normally goes 152 yards Reed 70-75 cut by two shots. into the turf and damaged it. National when you’re slightly yards on the 18th to 5 feet. and it carried 150. It helped that 146 - Jose Maria Olazabal off,” Rose said. “I kind of told “Being here is a childhood he made a 35-foot putt for (ESP) 75-71, Louis Dustin Johnson myself going up the eighth hole, dream,” he said. “Final group birdie. It has been 42 years since Oosthuizen (RSA) 76-70, of the US reacts ‘You’re leading the Masters.’ on Saturday is pretty cool.” Fuzzy Zoeller became the most Jim Herman 76-70, Joaquin as he walks off Your frame of reference is a Zalatoris played some of his recent player to win the Masters Niemann (CHI) 75-71, C the 18th green little bit different to yesterday. best when golf was shut down on his first try. Bezuidenhout (RSA) 70-76, after missing Four ahead is something, but during the pandemic. Zalatoris Right there with Zalatoris is Webb Simpson 70-76, M the cut after you’re still leading. So just enjoy was on the Korn Ferry Tour another Dallas resident - Spieth, Wallace (ENG) 74-72 completing his it and keep it going.” and, when golf resumed, he had who is looking like the Spieth 147 - Jason Kokrak 71-76, second round. The course played to an five straight finishes in the top of old at age 27. He thought he Francesco Molinari (ITA) average score of 72.2, compared six, including his first victory. could win at Augusta even 74-73, Billy Horschel 76-71, with 74.5 for the opening round. That got him into the US Open, before he won last week in Phil Mickelson 75-72, Adam Bernd Wiesberger of Austria where he tied for sixth. Now he Texas. and Tony Finau each had 66 to has temporary PGA Tour mem- “I’m in position now to think Scott (AUS) 74-73, Sebastian get within three shots. Also in bership and is among the top 50 that for sure,” Spieth said. “But Munoz (COL) 74-73, Ian that group was Justin Thomas, in the world, getting him into the at the halfway point, I would Poulter 74-73, Paul Casey who can returned to No. 1 in the Masters. That’s why he talks of an have been pleased with being (ENG) 73-74 world with a victory. He missed “attitude of gratitude.” two back.”

Golden State forward NBA: Celtics’ Andrew Wiggins (22) intercepts a pass NHL: Blues crush intended for Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) during the third quarter of their NBA game at Chase Wild for 9-1 win Jayson Tatum Center, San Francisco, California. produces AP - NEW YORK Ryan O’Reilly posted his second career hat trick and Jaden Schwartz added a pair of goals as the St. Louis Blues routed the visiting Minnesota Wild 9-1 Friday night. career-high Justin Faulk (goal, two assists), Sammy Blais (goal, two assists), Torey Krug (two assists), Robert Thomas (two assists) and Tyler Bozak (two assists) also had multi-point games for the Blues. Zach Sanford and Ivan Barbashev also scored as the Blues 53 points won consecutive games for the first time since March 19-20. Jordan Binnington made 24 saves in the victory. Zach Parise scored for the Wild, and Kaapo Kahkonen made AP - NEW YORK along with eight rebounds and Rose contributed 19 while Burks for the Hornets, who went 4-2 29 saves. nine assists, and Atlanta rallied scored 16 of his 19 in the fourth on the trip. Golden 7, Coyotes 4 Jayson Tatum scored 35 of his for a win over visiting Chicago. quarter and overtime. The Bucks played their Reilly Smith scored two goals, Jonathan Marchessault, Chandler career-high 53 points after Clint Capela contributed 22 Nuggets 121, Spurs 119 fourth straight game without Stephenson and Max Pacioretty each had a goal and an assist and halftime as the Boston Celtics points and 10 rebounds while Nikola Jokic racked up 26 star Giannis Antetokounmpo Vegas built a five-goal lead before holding on to defeat Arizona erased a 17-point deficit to shooting 10-for-12 from the points, 14 assists and 13 (knee). Milwaukee also was in Las Vegas. The seven goals were a season high for the Golden outlast the visiting Minnesota field. Danilo Gallinari added 20 rebounds as host Denver built missing Jrue Holiday (left knee), Knights. Marchessault, William Carrier, Keegan Kolesar and Smith Timberwolves 145-136 in points off the bench for the a big early lead and barely held Khris Middleton (right knee), all scored in a 5:41 span in the opening period. Robin Lehner made overtime Friday night. Hawks, who earned their fifth on to beat San Antonio. Brook Lopez (back), Donte 22 saves for Vegas. Tatum, the youngest player win in the past six games. By beating San Antonio for DiVincenzo (hip) and P.J. Tucker Capitals 4, Sabres 3 in Celtics history to score at Zach LaVine scored a the second time in three days (calf). Defensemen Justin Schultz and Brenden Dillon combined for least 50 in a game at 23 years career-high 50 points for the at Denver, the Nuggets earned Pelicans 101, 76ers 94 two goals and three assists as Washington continued its season and 37 days, shot 16 of 25 from Bulls. He made 18 of 31 shots their eighth consecutive victory. Zion Williamson had 37 dominance over Buffalo to get a much-needed win. the field, had six 3-pointers and from the field, 7 of 12 shots from Denver is 13-3 since the All-Star points and a career-high 15 Alex Ovechkin scored his 21st of the season, Jakub Vrana added 10 rebounds as the beyond the arc and 7 of 8 break. San Antonio lost for the rebounds as host New Orleans snapped a 13-game goal drought and rookie Vitek Vanecek (5-0-1 Celtics won for the fourth time attempts from the free-throw fifth game in a row and fell for defeated Philadelphia. Wil- versus Buffalo this season) made 30 saves for the Capitals, who in five games. line. Chicago lost for the first the 10th time in the past 12 liamson tied a career high with pulled into a tie atop the East Division. The Capitals are 6-0-1 Jaylen Brown scored 26 time in four games. contests. eight assists and made 15 of a against the Sabres and have won all four games in Buffalo. points and Marcus Smart 24 Wizards 110, Warriors 107 Clippers 126, Rockets 109 career-high 28 field-goal Penguins 6, Devils 4 points and eight assists. Bradley Beal’s four-point Kawhi Leonard scored 31 attempts. Bryan Rust had two goals and an assist as Pittsburgh built a Karl-Anthony Towns had play with 6.1 seconds remaining points and dished out eight Brandon Ingram returned three-goal lead and held on to win Newark, N.J. 30 points, 12 rebounds and powered Washington to a win assists as host Los Angeles from a five-game absence Avalanche 2, Ducks 0 seven assists to lead the league- over Golden State in San defeated Houston for its fourth caused by a foot injury and Jonas Johansson had 28 saves for his first career shutout as worst Timberwolves, who Francisco. win in a row. scored 17 for the Pelicans, visiting Colorado beat Anaheim. rallied from down 11 with 2:51 Beal, the NBA’s leading Reggie Jackson finished though he made just 5 of 21 Valeri Nichushkin and Mikko Rantanen scored goals and left in regulation to force scorer, finished with 20 points with 26 points, Nicolas Batum shots. Nathan MacKinnon had an assist to extend his points streak to overtime. D’Angelo Russell -- more than 11 fewer than his added 17 and Terance Mann Tobias Harris led the Sixers eight games. scored 26 with eight assists and season average. Russell West- totaled 16 points and nine with 23 points, and Joel Embiid Sharks 5, Kings 2 Anthony Edwards had 24 brook -- who recorded his 21st rebounds for Los Angeles. had 14 points and nine Dylan Gambrell scored a late short-handed goal and Martin points. triple-double of the season with Clippers forward Paul George rebounds. Jones made 32 saves as host San Jose held on to defeat Los Angeles Boston led 122-111 before 19 points, 14 rebounds and 14 didn’t play as the team gave him Pacers 111, Magic 106 for its fifth win in six 3-pointers from Towns and assists -- notched six of his a rest following consecutive Aaron Holiday’s 20 points games. Russell helped Minnesota get points in the final period. 30-plus-point outings, and and 6-of-10 shooting from Baseball Results Rangers 4, Islanders 1 within three. Knicks 133, Grizzlies 129 Rajon Rondo (adductor 3-point range propelled Indiana County 3 Rangers 0 Alexis Lafreniere and The visitors knotted the RJ Barrett scored 20 points soreness) also sat out. to a victory at Orlando. Dodgers 1, Nationals 0 Colin Blackwell scored in score at 124 on another Russell and hit the tiebreaking Hornets 127, Bucks 119 The healthier Pacers, who Braves 8, Phillies 1 the second period for the trey that banked in with 9.7 3-pointer with 1:15 remaining Miles Bridges scored 26 welcomed Domantas Sabonis Giants 3, Rockies 1 visiting New York seconds remaining, and Tatum in overtime as New York rallied points and Charlotte wrapped (16 points, 15 rebounds) and A's 6, Astros 2 Rangers, who gained missed a chance at a game- for a victory over Memphis. up a key road swing with a Malcolm Brogdon (11 points) Rays 10, Yankees 5 ground in the East winner at the buzzer. Barrett was among six Knicks victory against short-handed back to their lineup, secured Indians 4, Tigers 1 Division playoff race by Hawks 120, Bulls 108 to reach double figures. Milwaukee. The backcourt duo back-to-back wins as they Angels 7, Blue Jays 1 beating the New York Trae Young scored 42 points Immanuel Quickley also fin- of Devonte’ Graham and Terry began a stretch of five out of six Reds 6, Diamondbacks 5 Islanders in Uniondale, on 15-for-25 shooting to go ished with 20 points, Derrick Rozier each supplied 20 points on the road. N.Y.