Topic: Memphis Beat

OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Golden State Warriors limited the Memphis Grizzlies to 10 field goals in the second half Wednesday night, allowing the defending NBA champs to gradually pull away for a hard-earned, 97-84 victory, their 10th win in a row.

Long one of the NBA's elite franchises, the Los Angeles Lakers now count playing .500 basketball as a major accomplishment.

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Russell Westbrook notched his 29th triple-double of the season to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 118-110 victory over New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

BOSTON -- Isaiah Thomas flashed his fourth-quarter magic one more time, leading his Boston Celtics from behind to their fifth straight victory, a 109-104 decision over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.

MIAMI -- Tulsa wide receiver Josh Atkinson revealed on Monday night that his team has wristbands that say, "Tulsa versus Everybody."

Memphis says it has punished 12 football players involved in an ugly brawl with BYU following the Miami Beach Bowl last month.

Zach Randolph had 15 points and 17 rebounds Saturday to help Memphis beat Houston 99-81 and complete a home-and-home sweep.

Shaq Goodwin finished with 21 points, six rebounds and three blocked shots Saturday, helping No. 15 Memphis beat Northwestern State 96-76.

Chris Crawford scored 23 points and Memphis beat Southern Mississippi 91-79 in double overtime Saturday to win the Conference USA Tournament title.

Shaq Goodwin and Chris Crawford each scored 19 points Saturday and No. 19 Memphis beat Southern Mississippi 89-73 for its 18th straight win.