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Canes Fall Short in Double OT as Knights Take Game 3
sports1 month ago

Canes Fall Short in Double OT as Knights Take Game 3

Carolina erased a four-goal third-period deficit to force double overtime, but a late bounce off Brandon Bussi in the fifth period capped Vegas’s 5-4 win in Game 3, giving the Knights a 2-1 series lead. Brandon Bussi stopped 18 of 19 in his playoff debut after Frederik Andersen exited; Svechnikov’s late power-play goal completed a record-setting Canes comeback, though they could not complete the comeback in the extra frame. It was Carolina’s first road loss of the postseason and their first overtime defeat.

Wembanyama explodes for 41-24 as Spurs edge Thunder in double OT to take West finals opener
sports1 month ago

Wembanyama explodes for 41-24 as Spurs edge Thunder in double OT to take West finals opener

Victor Wembanyama posted 41 points and 24 rebounds to power San Antonio to a 122-115 double-overtime win over Oklahoma City in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals, aided by Dylan Harper's 24 points and a playoff-record seven steals. Wembanyama, at 22 years old, became the youngest player with 40+ points and 20+ rebounds in a playoff game, as the Spurs grabbed home-court advantage. Thunder stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (24 points, 12 assists) and Jalen Williams (26) fought hard, but Oklahoma City’s nine-game playoff win streak ended; Game 2 is Wednesday in Oklahoma City.

Indiana Outlasts UCLA in a Double-OT Thriller
sports5 months ago

Indiana Outlasts UCLA in a Double-OT Thriller

Indiana outlasted UCLA 98-97 in a double-overtime thriller, sparked by Nick Dorn's 26 points as he led a second-half surge; Reed Bailey and Lamar Wilkerson added 24 apiece, and Trent Sisley iced the win with a free throw after a baseline inbound with 1.5 seconds left in the second OT, as IU overcome an early scoring funk and held on on the road to set up a next game vs. USC.

Thunder kick off season with double-OT victory, banner unveiling, and celebratory wins
sports8 months ago

Thunder kick off season with double-OT victory, banner unveiling, and celebratory wins

The Oklahoma City Thunder celebrated their season opener with a ring ceremony and banner unveiling, then narrowly defeated Kevin Durant's Houston Rockets 125-124 in double overtime, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring the winning free throws in the final seconds. Durant, booed throughout, scored 23 points, while Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 35 points. The game featured a rare double overtime and a controversial no-call on a timeout attempt by Durant.

Lakers' Epic Double-Overtime Comeback Victory Against Bucks
sports2 years ago

Lakers' Epic Double-Overtime Comeback Victory Against Bucks

The Los Angeles Lakers staged a remarkable 19-point comeback against the Milwaukee Bucks, ultimately winning 128-124 in double overtime. Anthony Davis played a career-high 52 minutes despite battling a sore knee, finishing with 34 points, 23 rebounds, and four blocks. Austin Reaves redeemed himself with a go-ahead 3-pointer and recorded a triple-double with 29 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists. The Lakers' winning streak reached four games, positioning them at 40-32 for the season and just two games behind the Phoenix Suns for eighth place in the Western Conference.