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Auto Racing Capsules: NASCAR In The Pits – Speedweeks opens strong at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Busch twice appeared destined to destroy his race car, and twice used breathtaking saves to keep on running around Daytona International Speedway.
Dudley, Gortat help Suns hold off Lakers (AP)
PHOENIX (AP)—A 27-point deficit was too much to overcome, even for Kobe Bryant, and the outcome left the Los Angeles star annoyed at Lakers management. Jared Dudley scored a season-high 25 points, Marcin Gortat had 21 points and 15 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns held on to beat the Lakers 102-90 Sunday night, ending a four-game losing streak
Kobe rips Lakers over Gasol trade rumors (AP)
PHOENIX (AP)— Kobe Bryant has lashed out at Los Angeles Lakers management for leaving teammate Pau Gasol wondering whether he’s about to be traded.
Durant’s 51, Westbrook’s 40 lift Thunder (AP)
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP)— Kevin Durant scored a career-best 51 points for the top performance in the NBA this season, Russell Westbrook added 40 and Serge Ibaka had his first career triple-double as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 124-118 in overtime Sunday night. Durant hit a 3-pointer and drove for a dunk to tie the game with 4.4 seconds left in regulation, then used the extra period to chalk up the first 50-point game of the two-time scoring champion’s career.
Ilyasova’s 29 and 25 help Bucks end skid (AP)
NEWARK, N.J. (AP)—This Linsanity stuff is contagious and spreading from New York
Wolves win on Love’s FTs with 0.1 left (AP)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP)—Success and improvement breed confidence, a key to fending off frustration. Kevin Love has followed that formula and progressed to the point where his clutch contributions toward big wins are expected by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Love scored 12 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, including a pair of free throws with 0.1 seconds left, to lift the Timberwolves to a 92-91 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night
Irving’s 2 FTs with 0.4 left lift Cavs (AP)
CLEVELAND (AP)— Kyrie Irving was calm and confident when he stepped to the foul line with 0.4 seconds remaining on the clock Sunday night. “I imagined myself back in my backyard,” he said
Surging Pistons top Garnett-less Celtics (AP)
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP)—Amid stories about Jeremy Lin and the upcoming All-Star game, the Detroit Pistons have quietly become one of the hottest teams in the NBA. Greg Monroe had 17 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, and Rodney Stuckey added 16 points to lead the surging Detroit Pistons over the Boston Celtics 96-81 on Sunday night.
Heat beat Magic for sixth straight win (AP)
MIAMI (AP)— Dwyane Wade hasn’t had a shooting streak like this since he was a rookie.
Lin has 28 and 14, ends Mavs’ 6-game run (AP)
NEW YORK (AP)—Linsanity lives. Forget the off night that had NBA fans worldwide wondering if the Jeremy Lin story was too good to be true