It was a full slate when the NBA returned to action Friday. Russell Westbrook sank a three-pointer with a tenth of a second on the clock to lift OKC past Golden State in the night’s highlight game.
Westbrook nails game-winner, OKC tops Warriors
Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY SportsThe officiating crew reviewed the play to ensure Westbrook’s toe didn’t touch the line and ruled the shot as initially called.
Westbrook’s big shot spoiled a solid late performance from Barnes, who scored 13 points during the fourth quarter and overtime. Barnes finished with 26 points on 10-of-15 shooting.
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Kidd-Gilchrist suffering from plantar fasciitis
Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY SportsThe pain was severe enough to force Kidd-Gilchrist to wear a walking boot on Thursday, and there is no outlook on how long the injury could leave him sidelined. Clifford stated he is “optimistic” the injury could clear up in a few days.
The second-year forward is averaging a career-high 9.5 points per game while shooting 50.9 percent from the field, five percent higher than his rookie year. He has started in all 16 of the Bobcats’ games, averaging 27.4 minutes per game.
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Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY SportsWith Korver sidelined, the chase for Dana Barros’ record of consecutive games with a made three-pointer is once again put on hold. Barros went 89 straight games with a three, and Korver is just one shy of that mark.
Korver has been excellent thus far for Atlanta, averaging 11.7 points on 51.7-percent shooting overall and 50.0 percent from three-point range. The 32-year-old is tied for seventh in three-point makes, tied for sixth in three-point percentage and third in true shooting percentage this season.
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