Russell Westbrook wanted nothing to do with triple-double talk Wednesday night after his 27-point, 6-rebound, 5-assist outing in the Thunder's lopsided loss to the Jazz.
Kobe Bryant turned in a vintage performance when the Lakers needed a lift, scoring 38 points and making seven 3-pointers to bury the Timberwolves 119-115 and end L.A.'s longest skid since 1994.
Stephen Curry & Co. didn't take kindly to the Bucks' celebration Saturday after ending the Warriors' 28-game winning streak. They said Wednesday they are relishing Friday's rematch.
Warriors guard Klay Thompson, who sprained his ankle in the final minute of Tuesday's game, was ruled out for Friday's game against the Celtics.
Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane scored a point in his 19th consecutive game to set a new NHL record for the longest points streak by a U.S.-born player.
The Houston Rockets (4-7), mired in a four-game losing streak, held a players-only meeting Tuesday.
