The short-handed Oilers are now stuck in a five-game losing streak, after dropping a 4-2 decision in Toronto on Wednesday, the same day that Edmonton star forward Connor McDavid was placed on the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol list.
Kyrie Irving made his season debut Wednesday night and showed flashes of his old form as the game progressed, finishing with 22 points as the Nets beat the Pacers 129-121.
Quin Snyder endorsed Draymond Green for MVP consideration, and the appreciative Warriors forward agreed with the Jazz coach about the way he impacts winning.
Russell Westbrook bounced back from his nine-turnover outing on Sunday by committing zero miscues in the Lakers’ win over the Kings on Tuesday — the first time the point guard protected the ball that well in nearly six years.
Nate Hobbs, who was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of DUI early Monday morning, is expected to play Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers, interim coach Rich Bisaccia said Wednesday.