76ers tie U.S. pro sports record with 26th straight loss The Philadelphia 76ers found a way to tie the longest losing streak in major U.S. professional sports history. Blowing a late five-point lead in an 84-80 loss to the host Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, the 76ers tumbled to their 26th straight loss and 16th in a row to start the season. Philadelphia tied the sports futility mark set by the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1976 to '77 and matched by the 76ers in 2013-14. Isaiah Thomas scored 30 points, and Jae Crowder hit a go-ahead three-pointer for Boston. LeBron James had 24 points, eight assists and six rebounds for the Cavaliers, who lost their third straight road game. LaMarcus Aldridge had 18 points and seven rebounds in his return from a two-game absence caused by a mild left ankle sprain. Anthony Davis tipped in a missed shot with 20.6 seconds left for the go-ahead basket for visiting New Orleans. The Hornets overcame a late nine-point deficit and set a franchise record by holding the Wizards to six points in the fourth quarter. Kevin Durant scored 30 points, and Russell Westbrook added 27 points and 13 assists in Oklahoma City's third straight win. Brook Lopez...