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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Our View: BLM caught in the middle over forest policy ... Are smoky skies the new normal for the Rogue Valley? ... Since You Asked: 1983 building collapse affected three businesses ... Our View: BLM caught in the middle over forest policy ... Are smoky skies the new normal for the Rogue Valley? ... Since You Asked: 1983 building collapse affected three businesses ... NBA ROUNDUP Durant back, but Thunder falls Comment By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Dec. 3, 2014 at 2:00 AM By The Associated Press Posted Dec. 3, 2014 at 2:00 AM » Social News NEW ORLEANS — Kevin Durant didn’t look rusty when he drove past Anthony Davis for a two-handed dunk, or when he fired off any of his three 3-pointers. The 27 points scored by the reigning NBA MVP in his comeback from a foot injury just wasn’t enough for Oklahoma City to overcome Tyreke Evans’ relentless drives to the hoop or Davis’ all-around dominance. Evans scored 15 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, Davis had 25 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks, and the New Orleans Pelicans snapped a three-game skid with a 112-104 victory over the Thunder on Tuesday night. “I was confident in myself. I knew my wind wasn’t where I wanted it to be, obviously, but I felt good out there,” said Durant, who missed the Thunder’s first 17 games with a fractured right foot. Thunder coach Scott Brooks said before the game he’d limit Durant to 30 minutes for his first few games back, and that was how much he played. “I just got to keep putting together good days and I’ll keep getting back to where I want to be,” Durant added. “To get back to midseason form like I want to be is going to take some time. No excuses for me. I’m out there, I got to play hard as I can no matter what and I got to go out there and be the best leader and player I can be.” The Pelicans had three players with double-doubles. Jrue Holiday had 23 points and 10 assists while Ryan Anderson had 23 points and 11 rebounds. WARRIORS 98, MAGIC 97: At Oakland, Stephen Curry made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 2.2 seconds remaining, and Golden State won its 10th straight. In the most dramatic finish in the streak to date, Curry sprinted up court and lost Tobias Harris with some crafty dribbling before pulling up to swish the shot. Curry finished with 22 points as Golden State (15-2) rallied from nine points down in the final four minutes. RAPTORS 117, KINGS 109: At Sacramento, Calif., Toronto’s Kyle Lowry scored 27 points and made a pivotal jumper with 57 seconds left. Terrence Ross matched his season high with 20 points and reserve James Johnson added 19 points and seven rebounds. LAKERS 106, PISTONS 96: At Auburn Hills, Mich., Lakers star Kobe Bryant scored all 12 of his points in a row, leading an impressive flurry in the third quarter. The Pistons held Bryant scoreless in the first half, but still lost their ninth in a row. Josh Smith led Detroit with 18 points, and Andre Drummond added eight points and 13 rebounds. MAVERICKS 132, BULLS 129: At Chicago, Monta Ellis hit three foul shots with 1.2 seconds left in the fourth quarter, and then made a go-ahead 3-pointer late in the second overtime that lifted Dallas. Ellis finished with 38 points, including his trio of foul shots that made it 108-all. He was fouled by Kirk Hinrich soon after crossing half-court. Chicago’s Derrick Rose banked in a 3-point at the overtime buzzer to force double OT. CAVALIERS 111, BUCKS 108: At Cleveland, Kyrie Irving scored 28 points, LeBron James had 26 points and 10 assists and Mike Miller provided a much-needed spark off Cleveland’s bench, leading the Cavaliers to their fourth straight win. Kevin Love added 27 points for the Cavs, who got all they could handle from the young Bucks. Brandon Knight scored 24 and 19-year-old rookie Jabari Parker had 22. HAWKS 109, CELTICS 105: At Atlanta, Kyle Korver scored 24 points, and the Hawks rallied to beat the struggling Celtics. Paul Millsap added 19 points for Atlanta, which has won three straight and five of six. Korver went 6-for-7 from 3-point range. Boston has lost five straight and eight of nine. NETS 98, KNICKS 93: At New York, Brook Lopez scored 23 points, Joe Johnson added 22 and Brooklyn improved to 2-0 this season against its city rival. Carmelo Anthony had 20 points, nine rebounds and six assists, but missed a potential tying 3-pointer with about 5 seconds left as the Knicks lost their fifth straight. They fell to 4-15. SUNS 116, PACERS 99: At Phoenix, Goran Dragic scored 34 points, Eric Bledsoe had 27 and the Suns earned their fourth straight victory over the Pacers. The Suns’ starting guards combined for 22-for-35 shooting. Dragic matched his season high with 22 first-half points, and Bledsoe scored 21 in the second half. By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Dec. 3, 2014 at 2:00 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... 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