Windies in trouble after Taylor’s record; Oladipo scores career-high 47 in Pacers’ win

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Victor Oladipo had a career-high 47 points and added seven rebounds and six assists in the Indiana Pacers' 126-116 overtime victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday.

Basketball

Pacers beat Nuggets in overtime

Indiana Pacers defeated Denver Nuggets 126-116 in overtime as Victor Oladipo poured in a career-high 47 points.

Boston Celtics, meanwhile, got the better of Detroit Pistons 91-81 – a season-low for Detroit in terms of points scored in a match.

Cricket

Taylor notches up record 17th century

Ross Taylor scored a record-equalling 17th century as the hosts edged closer to a series sweep against the West Indies.

Taylor’s unbeaten 107, which puts him on par with Martin Crowe and current captain Kane Williamson for maximum number of Test centuries for New Zealand, helped the Kiwis set a target of 444 for West Indies.

The visitors were 30 for two at the end of third day’s play, with two full days remaining in the Test match.

Football

Barca maintain La Liga lead

Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi were on the score sheet as Barcelona defeated 10-man Villarreal 2-0 to maintain their five-point lead at the top of the La Liga table.