LeBron James won big in his homecoming in Cleveland, while the Thunder knocked off the Spurs in Oklahoma City.
Kidd fined $50K for intentionally spilled drink


Asked about it during his postgame press conference, Kidd told the media, via Nets Daily: “Cup slipped out of my hand as I was getting (Tyshawn) substituted. Sweaty palms, I was never good with the ball.”
Taylor played coy, too, saying: “I was coming out and he was in my way. I was like, ‘Coach, get outta my way, bro!’”
Read Article >Thunder top Spurs, Wiz win again and more

Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY SportsReturning from a few days off as he still recovers from offseason knee surgery, Westbrook never found his rhythm on the court against the Spurs. Though he dished out eight assists, the guard’s abysmal 2-of-16 shooting effort stands as easily his worst in the past year-plus.
However, with Jackson coming up big off the bench, the Thunder still had enough firepower to end San Antonio’s 11-game winning streak on Wednesday. Kevin Durant finished with 24 points and 13 rebounds, some of the former coming on this big slam:
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Jason Kidd uses spilled drink to get free timeout


Of course, the Nets still lost the game. But it’s a pretty savvy move by the first year head coach. Kidd and Taylor tried to play it off as an accident after the game:
Via The Brooklyn Game:
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Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY SportJackson powers OKC past San Antonio, 94-88

Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY SportsAfter sitting out the team’s win over Utah last Sunday, Westbrook returned against San Antonio and simply never found his form. Over 32 minutes, he scored just six points on 2-of-16 shooting, which represents arguably his worst performance in years.
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Read Article >Lakers top Nets, 97-94

Maddie MeyerAll in all, it was a classic Swaggy P effort and exactly what the Lakers needed on a night when the four non-Gasol starters shot a combined 9 of 33.
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Read Article >Dirk Nowitzki is wearing a turkey head


Dirk is now wearing a turkey head and I am excited to see what they have up their sleeves.
Read Article >Lin leaves Rockets-Hawks with knee injury

Scott HalleranLin played just four minutes Wednesday night before going down. He was quiet, recording just one rebound and one assist while shooting 0 for 1 from the field, and needed help off the court from a trainer following the injury.
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Read Article >Sad Cavs fan is sad.


Sad Cavs fan is sad. See what you’re doing, LeBron? You’re making little kids sad.
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Lakers will wear black jerseys against Nets

Rob CarrCavs are shopping guard Dion Waiters

Rob Grabowski-USA TODAY SportsWaiters missed two games this season because of a flu-like illness, according to the Cavs. That came after reports surfaced of an altercation during a players-only meeting. Waiters needed to defend himself and deny the rumor of a physical altercation when he returned.
Update: The Cavs are denying the rumors:
Read Article >Duncan, Durant set to do battle Thanksgiving Eve

USA TODAY SportsSo grab your silverware and loosen your belt — there’s plenty to go around.
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