LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves combine for 67 points as the Lakers put on a show in a dominant, 117-96 win over the rival Boston Celtics.
Henderson, Johnson put up 14 apiece and Portland State knocks off Weber State 74-56
Jaylin Henderson and Isaiah Johnson scored 14 points apiece as Portland State beat Weber State 74-56 on Thursday. Henderson also had six rebounds and five assists for the Vikings (12-7, 4-2 Big Sky Conference). Johnson finished 6 of 8 from the floor.
Julian Reese and Derik Queen dominate as Maryland crushes No. 17 Illinois
Julian Reese had 27 points and 17 rebounds and Derik Queen scored 25 points to lead Maryland to a 91-70 victory over No. Illinois on Thursday night. Ja'Kobi Gillespie added 15 points and Selton Miguel 14 for the Terrapins (15-5, 5-4 Big Ten), who won for the fourth time in five games, with the lone loss a buzzer-beater by Northwestern.
Oregon State secures 83-63 victory against Pepperdine
Michael Rataj scored 22 points as Oregon State beat Pepperdine 83-63 on Thursday. Rataj had four blocks for the Beavers (15-6, 5-3 West Coast Conference). Nate Kingz scored 20 points, shooting 8 for 13, including 4 for 8 from beyond the arc.
Murauskas scores 24 in Saint Mary’s 71-51 victory against San Francisco
Paulius Murauskas had 24 points and Saint Mary's beat San Francisco 71-51 on Thursday night to extend its winning streak to seven games. Murauskas added five rebounds for the Gaels (17-3, 7-0 West Coast Conference). Mitchell Saxen added 14 points while going 6 of 8 and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line while he also had five assists.
Futrell’s 20 lead Lindenwood past Southeast Missouri State 72-68
Anias Futrell had 20 points in Lindenwood's 72-68 victory over Southeast Missouri State on Thursday night. Futrell had four steals for the Lions (9-11, 4-5 Ohio Valley Conference). Jordan Wildy added 17 points while going 6 of 9 from the floor, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and 4 for 4 from the line.
Marshall scores 24 as Morehead State defeats Eastern Illinois 73-66
George Marshall had 24 points in Morehead State's 73-66 win against Eastern Illinois on Thursday night. Marshall shot 9 for 15 (3 for 8 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Eagles (13-7, 8-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Kenny White Jr. added 14 points while going 4 of 10 from the floor, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and 4 for 7 from the line while he also had eight rebounds.
Wooley scores 23 off the bench, Kennesaw State defeats New Mexico State 69-56
Adrian Wooley led Kennesaw State over New Mexico State on Thursday night with 23 points off of the bench in a 69-56 victory. Wooley shot 9 of 14 from the field, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the line for the Owls (12-7, 4-2 Conference USA). Simeon Cottle shot 3 of 11 from the field, including 2 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 5 from the line to add 11 points.
Highlights: Ohio State rallies vs. Maryland
Freshman guard Jaloni Cambridge had 20 points and eight rebounds as Ohio State rallied from a 15-point deficit in a 74-66 win against Maryland.
Maryland beats No. 17 Illinois 91-70 and sends the Illini to their 3rd loss in four games
Julian Reese had 27 points and 17 rebounds and Derik Queen scored 25 points to lead Maryland to a 91-70 victory over No. 17 Illinois on Thursday night. Ja’Kobi Gillespie added 15 points and Selton Miguel 14 for the Terrapins (15-5, 5-4 Big Ten), who won for the fourth time in five games, with the lone loss a buzzer-beater by Northwestern. Kasparas Jakucionis had 21 points and seven assists and Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn scored 15 points for Illinois (13-6, 5-4), which lost for the third time in four games and dropped consecutive games for the first time in two seasons.
BBL final set as ‘incredible’ revival finally swings Sydney derby despite big scare
The Sydney Thunder are through to their second BBL final after claiming victory over rivals the Sydney Sixers in a thrilling Challenger clash on Friday night.
Mitchell scores 25, including buzzer-beating 3 as Idaho downs Northern Colorado 77-76
Kolton Mitchell' had 25 points capped by a buzzer-beating 3-pointer and Idaho defeated Northern Colorado 77-76 on Thursday night. Mitchell took the inbounds pass with 3.7 seconds and dribbled up court. Beyond the top of the key her veered left, avoided one defender and put up an off-balance shot over another and swished the winner.
McLaughlin’s 20 lead Northern Arizona past Eastern Washington 70-61
Trenton McLaughlin scored 20 points as Northern Arizona beat Eastern Washington 70-61 on Thursday night. McLaughlin shot 5 of 14 from the field, including 2 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 8 for 8 from the line for the Lumberjacks (12-8, 3-4 Big Sky Conference). Diego Campisano scored 17 points, shooting 6 for 12 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line.
Rangers roaring back into playoff contention as NHL-best stretch continues
Evidence is mounting after Thursday's trouncing of the Flyers that the Rangers, who were in shambles earlier this season, are back and ready to make a playoff push.
Taylor scores 24 as SIU-Edwardsville knocks off Southern Indiana 82-76
Ray'Sean Taylor had 24 points in SIU-Edwardsville's 82-76 win against Southern Indiana on Thursday night. Taylor also contributed three steals for the Cougars (13-7, 6-3 Ohio Valley Conference). Brian Taylor II shot 4 of 8 from the field and 6 for 7 from the line to add 15 points.