Kobe Bryant Returns to Philadelphia for Farewell Tour Opener
Kobe Bryant starts his farewell NBA road run in Philadelphia against the winless 76ers as fans weigh mixed memories of his career with the Lakers. The hometown icon, born in Philadelphia and a Lower Merion HS alum, has long sparked passion and debate among Sixers supporters.
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Hawks edge Thunder to snap skid in late surge
Atlanta guard Jeff Teague fueled a decisive run in the final 1:09, scoring and setting up the go ahead basket as the Hawks beat Oklahoma City 106-100. Paul Millsap scored 26, Russell Westbrook led OKC with 34 in a tight fourth.
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Wildcats overcome sluggish start to beat Illinois State
Kentucky, ranked No. 1, held off Illinois State 75 63 as Isaiah Briscoe scored 18 and Jama Murray 16. The Wildcats improved after halftime despite playing without injured point guard Tyler Ulis, outrebounded 20 12 in the first half, and shot 43 percent while UCLA looms next. DeVaughn Akoon Purcell led the Redbirds with 22 points as Kentucky regrouped after a 31 31 halftime tie.
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No 1 UConn breezes past Chattanooga 79 to 31
Moriah Jefferson scored 15 for No 1 UConn as the Huskies routed Chattanooga 79-31 for their 41st straight win. Breanna Stewart and Gabby Williams added 14 each as UConn improved to 4-0 while Chattanooga saw its 17-game home winning streak end in a large crowd at Engel Stadium.
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Rangers top Hurricanes again in New York
Mats Zucarello and Oscar Lindberg opened with first period power play goals as the Rangers beat the Hurricanes 4-3. Chris Kreider and Derick Brassard added goals as New York improved to 18-1-0 in 19 meetings and extended their MSG dominance with an 11th straight win over Carolina.
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