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NBA: Jimmy Butler's triple-double powers Heat past Lakers
NBA: Jimmy Butler's triple-double powers Heat past Lakers
Field Level Media/Reuters
Published Jan 24, 2022 11:07 AM PHT
Jimmy Butler recorded 20 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists, leading the host Miami Heat to a 113-107 win over the struggling Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.
Jimmy Butler recorded 20 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists, leading the host Miami Heat to a 113-107 win over the struggling Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.
The Lakers, who trailed by 26 points in the second quarter, cut their deficit to 111-107 with 1:07 left. But Talen Horton-Tucker poor in-bounds pass with seven seconds left led to a Caleb Martin steal and layup, ending the Lakers' final chance.
The Lakers, who trailed by 26 points in the second quarter, cut their deficit to 111-107 with 1:07 left. But Talen Horton-Tucker poor in-bounds pass with seven seconds left led to a Caleb Martin steal and layup, ending the Lakers' final chance.
Duncan Robinson led Miami with 25 points (6 of 11 on 3-pointers) as the Heat improved to 16-5 at home, the best home record in the Eastern Conference.
Duncan Robinson led Miami with 25 points (6 of 11 on 3-pointers) as the Heat improved to 16-5 at home, the best home record in the Eastern Conference.
For Butler, it was his 10th career triple-double with the Heat, breaking the franchise record previously held by LeBron James, who led Miami to NBA titles in 2012 and 2013.
For Butler, it was his 10th career triple-double with the Heat, breaking the franchise record previously held by LeBron James, who led Miami to NBA titles in 2012 and 2013.
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Now with the Lakers, James scored a game-high 33 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and dished four assists Sunday. He has scored at least 26 points in 17 straight games.
Now with the Lakers, James scored a game-high 33 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and dished four assists Sunday. He has scored at least 26 points in 17 straight games.
Still, James made just 1 of 8 3-pointers, and he couldn't keep his Lakers from falling under .500 (23-24).
Still, James made just 1 of 8 3-pointers, and he couldn't keep his Lakers from falling under .500 (23-24).
Russell Westbrook added 24 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, but he went 0 for 3 on 3-pointers.
Russell Westbrook added 24 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, but he went 0 for 3 on 3-pointers.
Trevor Ariza, who started for the Lakers at forward, was held scoreless on 0-for-5 shooting and charged with a team-high four turnovers.
Trevor Ariza, who started for the Lakers at forward, was held scoreless on 0-for-5 shooting and charged with a team-high four turnovers.
For the game, the Lakers shot 11 for 40 on 3-pointers (27.5 percent). The Heat made 15 of 33 from distance (45.5 percent).
For the game, the Lakers shot 11 for 40 on 3-pointers (27.5 percent). The Heat made 15 of 33 from distance (45.5 percent).
Miami led by as many as 18 points early, 32-14. The Lakers then went on an 8-0 run.
Miami led by as many as 18 points early, 32-14. The Lakers then went on an 8-0 run.
However, Miami closed the first quarter with a Max Strus buzzer-beating 3-pointer over James, giving the Heat a 39-25 lead. The Heat shot 66.7 percent in that first quarter, accumulating a 14-4 edge on assists and turning the ball over just once.
However, Miami closed the first quarter with a Max Strus buzzer-beating 3-pointer over James, giving the Heat a 39-25 lead. The Heat shot 66.7 percent in that first quarter, accumulating a 14-4 edge on assists and turning the ball over just once.
Los Angeles closed the first half on a 12-3 run and went into the break trailing 69-52.
Los Angeles closed the first half on a 12-3 run and went into the break trailing 69-52.
After three quarters, Miami led 89-70, and the Heat held on in the fourth.
After three quarters, Miami led 89-70, and the Heat held on in the fourth.
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Shaq promises massive Super Bowl party at his 'Shaq's Fun House'
Shaq promises massive Super Bowl party at his 'Shaq's Fun House'
Reuters
Published Feb 03, 2025 12:26 AM PHT
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The parties leading up to Super Bowl Sunday are as big an attraction as the game itself and this week's celebrity-filled festivities will look to incorporate the host city's vibrant music and food scenes.
The parties leading up to Super Bowl Sunday are as big an attraction as the game itself and this week's celebrity-filled festivities will look to incorporate the host city's vibrant music and food scenes.
More than 100,000 visitors are expected to descend on New Orleans this week and some of the biggest names from the worlds of sports and entertainment will be on hand to kick off the party.
More than 100,000 visitors are expected to descend on New Orleans this week and some of the biggest names from the worlds of sports and entertainment will be on hand to kick off the party.
Shaquille O'Neal said his Friday (February 7) night bash will stand head and shoulders above the rest as the NBA's ultimate Big Man brings his larger-than-life personality to the Big Easy.
Shaquille O'Neal said his Friday (February 7) night bash will stand head and shoulders above the rest as the NBA's ultimate Big Man brings his larger-than-life personality to the Big Easy.
"Shaq's Fun House" will combine the wild sights of a carnival with the pulsating energy of a music festival and feature performances by rapper Ludacris, DJ John Summit and DJ Diesel (aka Shaq).
"Shaq's Fun House" will combine the wild sights of a carnival with the pulsating energy of a music festival and feature performances by rapper Ludacris, DJ John Summit and DJ Diesel (aka Shaq).
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"There's no doubt in my mind it's the biggest party of the weekend," O'Neal told Reuters.
"There's no doubt in my mind it's the biggest party of the weekend," O'Neal told Reuters.
"A lot of these corporate parties you go to, you can't feel the music. People are just standing there and it's not really a party, it's more of a conference.
"A lot of these corporate parties you go to, you can't feel the music. People are just standing there and it's not really a party, it's more of a conference.
"But this is a party. We'll have live entertainment, carnival rides, goody bags. A real party."
"But this is a party. We'll have live entertainment, carnival rides, goody bags. A real party."
Sports Illustrated's "SI the Party," always a magnet for A-list celebrities, follows on Saturday (February 8) and Guy Fieri's "Flavortown Tailgate" arrives on Sunday (February 9) with performances by Diplo and Flavor Flav.
Sports Illustrated's "SI the Party," always a magnet for A-list celebrities, follows on Saturday (February 8) and Guy Fieri's "Flavortown Tailgate" arrives on Sunday (February 9) with performances by Diplo and Flavor Flav.
All three events are produced by Medium Rare and will take place at Mardi Gras World, a massive warehouse along the Mississippi River where floats are built for the world-famous parade.
All three events are produced by Medium Rare and will take place at Mardi Gras World, a massive warehouse along the Mississippi River where floats are built for the world-famous parade.
(Production: Kurt Michael Hall, Rory Carroll)
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