Los Angeles Times

Four-point play caps Thunder’s wild win

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OKLAHOMA CITY 117 PHILADELPH­IA 115

Paul George converted a fourpoint play with 5.1 seconds left, lifting the Oklahoma City Thunder to a wild 117-115 victory over the host Philadelph­ia 76ers on Saturday.

Russell Westbrook fouled out with 14.9 seconds remaining after he hit Joel Embiid while Embiid was shooting a three-pointer. Embiid made all three foul shots, tying it at 113, and Jimmy Butler’s driving layup put Philadelph­ia in front with 6.9 seconds to go. But George drained a three-pointer while being fouled by Butler and made the foul shot.

Philadelph­ia had one last chance, but Butler missed a threepoint attempt.

The 76ers have lost 19 in a row to the Thunder.

at Toronto 119, Memphis 90:

Danny Green had a season-high 24 points and set a franchise record with seven three-pointers in the third quarter for the Raptors, who extended their home winning streak to nine. Toronto scored 38 points off 26 Memphis turnovers.

at Indiana 111, Dallas 99:

The Mavericks were unable to overcome a lackluster performanc­e by rookie star Luka Doncic, who was three of 14 from the field. Doncic was ejected in the third quarter after drawing his second technical foul.

at Denver 124, Cleveland 102:

Nicola Jokic had 19 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds as the Nuggets cruised to a victory. Denver shot 56.2% from the field.

at Charlotte 135, Phoenix 115:

The Hornets shot 54.5% from the field and made 16 of 34 three-point attempts en route to their seasonhigh points total. Kemba Walker led Charlotte with 21 points.

Sacramento 103, at Detroit 101:

Buddy Hield made an off-balance, fadeaway three-pointer just before time expired to lift the Kings. Hield, who fumbled the inbound pass before taking the shot, finished with 35 points.

Milwaukee 118, at Orlando 108:

Eric Bledsoe scored 30 points and Giannis Antetokoun­mpo added 25 as the Bucks won their fourth straight. Orlando, which trailed by 16 points in the third, pulled within 87-85 but could get no closer.

Miami 117, at Chicago 103:

The Heat’s Dwyane Wade had 14 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists in his final game in his hometown. Zach LaVine scored 22 points for the Bulls, who have lost 10 straight.

Boston 113, at Atlanta 105:

Kyrie Irving scored 32 points as the Celtics rallied for a victory.

at Houston 138, Lakers 134 (OT)

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