Russell Westbrook made a layup with 3.3 seconds left and the Oklahoma City Thunder won their fifth straight, defeating the Brooklyn Nets 109-108. The win lifts the Thunder to fifth in the West, just 2.5 games out of hosting a playoff series.
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Saturday’s Convincing Win Closes Gap From Houston To Golden State
Chris Paul scored 33 points and James Harden hit a clutch three with 1:10 on the clock. The Houston Rockets defeated the Golden State Warriors for the second time this season, with a convincing 114-108 scoreline. The win was part of a stretch in which Houston has now won six of seven, closing the gap to Golden State.
Match Preview: Sevilla vs. Atlético
After a disappointing 1-2 loss to Sevilla at home, Atletico need a win in the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán.
Could Ernesto Valverde lead Barcelona to the treble?
A stacked Champions League knockout stage and a formidable Copa Del Rey field lie ahead, but a 2017-18 Barcelona treble seems less of a pipe dream and more of an actual possibility.
Match Preview: Atlético vs. Girona
With Barcelona traveling to surprising seventh-place Real Betis, this weekend could give Atleti a chance to close the gap to first place.
Are the Boston Celtics NBA Title contenders?
The C’s competitive drive and their impressive recent record puts their resume right up there with the NBA’s elite. They could be the first team to break up the Warriors-Cavs Finals match up that has repeated for the last three years.
What’s wrong with the Cavs (and can it be fixed)?
The Cleveland Cavaliers have five of six and nine of twelve. They now sit third in the East, 7.5 games behind the Celtics and 5 ahead of Philadelphia.
Can Lingard, Pogba and Defense Help Man U Gain Separation?
After three draws during the holiday period, Man U have started to turn their luck and skill around with back to back 2-0 wins vs. Everton in the League and at Derby in the FA Cup.
Is Liverpool the next man up in the Premier League?
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Roberto Firmino combined for two goals and Liverpool barely held on to defeat Manchester City on Sunday.
Match Preview: Atlético vs. Sevilla
The Copa del Rey could be Atlético's best shot at a 2018 trophy. Sevilla's poor form and Atleti's recent wins should open up a spot in the semifinals.
Patrick English 