Draymond Green committed to playing without ‘antics’

SAN FRANCISCO – Draymond Green is vowing a commitment to playing without the “antics” that have plagued him on the court throughout his career, working over the past month on ways to control his emotions and not let hostility take over.

He still plans to compete on the edge and isn’t promising he will be perfect during this process.

“Antics isn’t something that got me here, and so when I look back on these situations it’s like, ‘Can you remove the antics?’ I’m very confident I can remove the antics,” Green said, “and I’m very confident that if I do remove the antics, no one’s worried about how I play the game of basketball. Nobody’s worried about how I carry myself in the game of basketball but it’s the antics.”

Green doesn’t have a return date: “Not yet but I’m pushing to make that as soon as possible.”

Spoelstra, Heat ink extension

MIAMI – Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat have agreed on a contract extension. Spoelstra signed an eight-year extension worth around $120 million — the largest contract in NBA history in terms of total value for a coach.

MRI confirms Pacers’ Haliburton has strained hamstring

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Pacers All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton strained his left hamstring during a victory over Boston and will begin receiving treatment immediately, the team said Tuesday.

The 23-year-old point guard was injured in the first half against the Celtics on Monday when he slipped while driving to the basket.

Tuesday’s games

Timberwolves 113, Magic 92: Karl-Anthony Towns scored 23 of his 28 points in the first half for visiting Minnesota. Moritz Wagner (Michigan) led the Magic with 21 points and seven rebounds.

Knicks 112, Trail Blazers 84: OG Anunoby scored 23 points and the Knicks won their fifth in a row since he joined their lineup.