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Brunson scores 48, Knicks down Cavs 130-116 without Randle

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:20:32 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — With All-Star Julius Randle back in New York, the Knicks needed someone to step up.Jalen Brunson did that, and more.New York’s point guard scored a career-high 48 points and the Knicks moved closer to a playoff berth while waiting for Randle to get healthy, outrunning the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-116 on Friday night.“There is nothing that Jalen does that surprises you,” Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said. “He’s so mentally tough. He’s nicked up a little bit, but he’s a machine. He just keeps going.”Brunson credited his teammates and coaches for his big night, which included seven 3-pointers and nine assists. He finished 18 of 32 from the floor.“They had confidence in me and the ball just went through the hole,” said Brunson, who scored 44 in a loss to Milwaukee on Jan. 9. “I just kept shooting with confidence and that’s just how it went.”The Knicks reduced their magic number to one in their first game without Randle, who sprained his left ankle Wednesd...

Rockets snap 7-game skid by beating Pistons 121-115

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:20:32 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Kevin Porter Jr. scored 30 points and Jalen Green added 26 to help the Houston Rockets end their seven-game losing streak with a 121-115 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. Porter shot 12 of 20 from the field and made seven 3-pointers, the last of which put Houston up by six with less than a minute to play. It marked the first time this season Porter scored 30 or more points in consecutive games. Meanwhile, Green was 10 of 18 on field goals. Marvin Bagley III scored 21 points and Jaden Ivey added 18 points and nine assists for Detroit, which lost its eighth in a row and 19th in the last 20 games. In a game that featured 14 ties and 23 lead changes, the Rockets took the lead for good when Porter knocked down a free throw to break a 104-104 tie after Pistons coach Dwane Casey was called for a technical foul with 4:59 to play.Alperen Sengun had 15 points, 13 rebounds, and seven assists for the Rockets. Jabari Smith Jr. finished with 13 points and 11 rebounds fo...

Connor, Scheifele, Wheeler help Jets beat Red Wings 6-2

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:20:32 GMT

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele and Blake Wheeler each had a goal and an assist as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-2 on Friday night.Dylan DeMelo and Nikolaj Ehlers also had a goal and an assist, and Nino Niederreiter also scored as Winnipeg snapped a two-game skid. Mason Appleton and Vladislav Namestnikov each had two assists and Connor Hellebuyck finished with 23 saves.David Perron and Joe Veleno scored 21 seconds apart midway through the third period for Detroit, and Magnus Hellberg had 23 saves. The Red Wings snapped a two-game win streak and lost for the sixth time in nine games.Connor gave the Jets a 1-0 lead at 6:56 of the first period as he tipped Brenden Dillon’s point shot past Hellberg’s blocker side for his 29th goal of the season.Wheeler got his 16th with 8:03 left in the first as he got a cross-ice pass from Nikolaj Ehlers and beat Hellberg from the right side. It snapped his 21-game goal-scoring drought.Scheifele made i...

Wildfire burns 40 acres near Morrison, Red Rocks; cause identified

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:20:32 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) -- A brush fire sparked off Interstate 70 in Jefferson County on Friday afternoon, causing pre-evacuations and closing roads and nearby Red Rocks Amphitheatre.The fire was burning along the hogback south of I-70, with smoke visible in the area of I-70 and C-470. It was estimated to be 40 acres in size at 0% containment around 8:45 p.m., according to West Metro Fire. 9 ways to prepare for a wildfire in your neighborhood Firefighters have a line around the fire, but it's in a rocky area and could jump. A West Metro spokesperson said people may see smoke and some small flames in the perimeter, but it should not cause worry.Investigators believe the fire was caused when an electrical line fell on the west side of the hogback.Fire near Morrison closes road, trails into SaturdayRooney Road will remain closed through 8 a.m. Saturday from Sixth Avenue and C-470 to Morrison, according to the Lakewood Police Department. All hiking trails on the hogback and Ma...

Loveland principal put on leave after 14 teachers left campus during threat

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:20:32 GMT

LOVELAND, Colo. (KDVR) -- Loveland High School principal Michael James has been placed on administrative leave until further notice, according to the Thompson School District.Ferguson High School/Thompson Career Campus principal Dr. Jason Germain will be serving as interim principal at LHS effective immediately, the district said.The district confirmed that more than a dozen teachers left campus during a shooting threat at Loveland High School on Wednesday.A district spokesperson said 14 teachers “departed the Loveland High School campus” while school was still in session, following a Safe2Tell tip about a planned shooting at the school. Policy under review after 14 teachers left campus during school shooting threat  Students didn't know what to doAubrey Livermore, a sophomore at LHS, said some students were told to go to the cafeteria, while others mingled in the hallway.“There was no direction on what to do,” she told FOX31's Evan Kruegel. “We were all kind of just con...

Hogback Fire covers rush hour traffic in smoke and dust

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:20:32 GMT

MORRISON, Colo. (KDVR) — A windy day fueled a grass fire, putting communities in the foothills on standby for evacuations.The Hogback Fire left a smoky commute for folks along C-470, near Interstate 70 in Morrison. Fire crews spent most of the day battling flames in hurricane-force winds.The wind didn't stop some folks from their Friday plans, but the fire did."I actually was coming in to plan an event tonight, to put on an event tonight, which ironically is called our 'fireside chat." Not this kind of fire," Kristen Kidd, who works at the nearby Dinosaur Ridge, said. Wind gusts reach 90 mph near Denver: See list of Friday’s top speeds The Hogback Fire burned near Matthews-Winters Park close to Morrison, leading to pre-evacuation notices for communities nearby."I never even made it over," Kidd said. "I was just called off before I could even come in."Wind-blown rocks damage carsBecause of the fire, Kidd was among many folks who had to high-tail it out of the area in a smoky and wi...

Broomfield soccer field vandalized again

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:20:32 GMT

BROOMFIELD, Colo (KDVR) -- Frustration is growing for the Broomfield Soccer Club community after more vandalism, this time at Highland Park. The soccer club shared photos on its Facebook page, showing a torn-up soccer field covered in tire tracks.Broomfield Soccer ClubBroomfield Soccer ClubBroomfield Soccer ClubMike Schrad with Broomfield Soccer Club said it’s been a rough couple of months, and now this field is out of commission for the spring season.“I couldn’t believe it happened again,” Schrad said. I felt bad for the city because they had just come out and repaired the field a day or two ago, and now it’s damaged again.”Highland Park field vandalized 3 timesSchrad said the field has been vandalized three times within the last few months. This time, the damage is extensive. “We’re shutting it down for the spring no matter what. Hopefully, it's back online for the fall, but it’s hard to tell right now," Schrad said.  Wind gusts reach 90 mph near Denver: See list of Fr...

Harsh winter could mean fewer hunting licenses in part of Colorado 

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:20:32 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Along the Front Range, the first signs of spring are beginning to appear. But in northwest Colorado, winter continues to hold strong. "I know technically we're in spring, but unfortunately, winter just does not want to stop," said Rachael Gonzales with Colorado Parks and Wildlife.Gonzales said historic snowfall and relentless wind have led to an uncharacteristically high number of animal deaths in the region. "This winter's been very difficult, so that good winter range is just not there," she said. "We're talking in some areas 30 inches of hard, crusted snow that animals really cannot get through." Hogback Fire covers rush hour traffic in smoke and dust Gonzales said aerial surveys and collar data from deer are showing more animal deaths than usual, so the agency is responding. CPW is anticipating a 40% reduction in hunting licenses for rifle season in the Bears Ears and White River Data Analysis Unit, as well as pronghorn in the Great Divide DAU for the 2023 big...

DU women's lacrosse team embarking on historic season

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:20:32 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — It has been a season of firsts for the University of Denver’s women’s lacrosse team.“First time being ranked fourth, first time being 10-0, and the best start to a season the program has had,” said Ellie Curry, a senior midfielder.Their historic start includes four victories over teams ranked in the top 25. But after beating national powers like Maryland and Boston College, head coach Liza Kelly had a hard time coming up with a word to describe what makes the Pioneers go.“I don’t even know if it would be swagger,” said Kelly. “They’re just driven. They have the drive to want to win and to keep winning.” How much will a Colorado Rockies game cost a family of 4? “We have a high bar for ourselves. But within the lacrosse world, we’ve always played with that kind of [drive]. People don’t always know us or recognize us, we’ve always played with that hunger to show people who we are,” said Sam Thacker, senior defense.Denver is one of only three undefeated teams...

Denver weather: Winds to calm for breezy, warm weekend

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:20:32 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will stay dry and windy, leading to increased fire danger through Friday evening. Red flag warnings will stay in effect through 7 p.m. ahead of a warmer weekend. Weather tonight: Breezy and cool Dry and breezy weather will stick around through Friday night. Wind speeds will calm some to 5-15 mph with gusts at times around 40 mph as low temperatures fall to around 30 degrees. Weather tomorrow: Warm and breezy Saturday will be sunny, breezy and warmer. High temperatures will reach the mid-60s with wind gusts reaching 20-25 mph. Looking ahead: Nice weekend ahead of rain, snow showersWarm, breezy weather will continue on Sunday as high temperatures climb to the upper 60s alongside wind gusts reaching around 30 mph. Dry, breezy conditions will continue into Monday and help highs climb into the mid to upper 60s. The next chance for showers moves in Monday night into Tuesday. This will be followed by much cooler temperatures and another chance for sho...