The Jazz pray for better rebounding (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Tuesday, November 30, 2010 | No Comments
Sports and religion go hand in hand. Watch an interview after a game, and chances are that one of the winning...
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Celtics G Rondo back in lineup (AP)
Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo was back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Toronto after missing the previous three with a strained left hamstring. Boston coach Doc Rivers said Rondo was 100 percent before the game, but was still uncertain if he'd play because the team has three days off before its next game Tuesday in Cleveland.
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The honeymoon is over for Paul Westphal and DeMarcus Cousins (Yahoo! Sports)
There were unending warning signs surrounding DeMarcus Cousins as he left Kentucky and declared himself NBA...
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Boston blows out Atlanta right from the start (AP)
The Boston Celtics looked like the fresh team, not the one playing back-to-back games on the road. The Atlanta Hawks? No one's quite sure what's going on with this listless bunch. Nate Robinson had 16 points and 10 assists filling in for Rajon Rondo and the Celtics blew out Atlanta right from the start, racing to a 26-point lead in the first quarter on the way to a 99-76 rout Monday night.
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Bargnani scores 26, Raptors beat Rockets 106-96 (The Canadian Press)
Toronto coach Jay Triano praised his bench for providing an injection of energy and offence that led to consecutive wins for the first time this season.
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Unlucky 13: Mavs halt Spurs' win streak at 12 (AP)
The San Antonio Spurs were going to lose eventually. But the Dallas Mavericks seemed to enjoy being the ones who finally ended their four-week unbeaten streak more than most. Dirk Nowitzki scored 26 points and the Mavericks ended San Antonio's winning streak at 12 games, beating the Spurs 103-94 on Friday night.
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Nowitzki leads Mavericks past Pistons (AP)
For three quarters, Dirk Nowitzki was practically flying solo. Finally, he got some help down the stretch. Nowitzki had a season-high 42 points with 12 rebounds, carrying the Dallas Mavericks to an 88-84 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. Jason Terry added 16 points and Caron Butler contributed 11 points and eight rebounds to help the Mavericks to their fifth straight win over the...
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Johnson lifts Raptors over Celtics, 102-101 (AP)
The Boston Celtics are playing tough defense, as usual. Just not for the entire game, and it's costing them. Amir Johnson made two free throws with 2.7 seconds left, Andrea Bargnani scored 29 points and the Toronto Raptors snapped an eight-game losing streak to the Celtics with a 102-101 victory Sunday.
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Hawks' Crawford distracted by lack of extension (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Monday, November 29, 2010 | No Comments
Atlanta Hawks guard Jamal Crawford is making $10.08 million this season, the last on his current contract.
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Phil Jackson sends a semi-apology to Stan Van Gundy (Yahoo! Sports)
Phil Jackson apologized to Stan Van Gundy on Friday, in his own inimitable, not-quite-an-apology fashion.
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Ellis helps Warriors hold off Pistons (AP)
With the new owners in attendance, Warriors coach Keith Smart knew his team had to figure out a way to hang on for a much-needed victory on an important day in Golden State Warriors history. Monta Ellis scored 24 of his 27 points in the first half and the Warriors remained undefeated at home despite losing nearly all of a 32-point, first-half lead, beating the Detroit Pistons 101-97 on Monday...
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Create-a-Caption: Amar'e Stoudemire can't hear you (Yahoo! Sports)
Little-known fact: When you add an extraneous punctuation mark/special character to your name, it decreases your...
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Heat rally in 4th, top 76ers 99-90 to end slide (The Canadian Press)
MIAMI - For the first time in a week, the Miami Heat had something to celebrate.
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Wright's 9 3s lift Warriors over Timberwolves (AP)
On the list of big signings over this blockbuster NBA free agent summer, Dorell Wright landing in Golden State barely even registered. Everyone is starting to take notice now. Wright scored a career-high 30 points and set a franchise record with nine 3-pointers to lead Golden State to a 104-94 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night, snapping the Warriors' five-game losing...
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Kay Kellogg, Orlando Magic superfan, passes away (Yahoo! Sports)
We gave Dwight Howard a rightful bit of stick Tuesday morning on BtB, and I stand by what I wrote.
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NBA Roundup: A look at Tuesday's games (The Canadian Press)
With the Portland Trail Blazers' leading scorer out with an injury Wesley Matthews filled the offensive void — and then some.
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Riley should support coach, not replace him (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Sunday, November 28, 2010 | No Comments
As Miami's star-filled roster continues to flail under Erik Spoelstra, Pat Riley fears risking his own legacy.
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Terry's 26 points lead Mavericks past Hornets (AP)
Jason Terry, Jason Kidd and Dirk Nowitzki made pressure shots down the stretch to spoil the New Orleans Hornets' perfect start. Terry scored 26 points, including the go-ahead jumper in the final minute, Nowitzki contributed 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks handed the Hornets their first loss of the season, 98-95 on Monday night.
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The Jazz pray for better rebounding (Yahoo! Sports)
Sports and religion go hand in hand. Watch an interview after a game, and chances are that one of the winning...
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Wright's 9 3s lift Warriors over Timberwolves (AP)
On the list of big signings over this blockbuster NBA free agent summer, Dorell Wright landing in Golden State barely even registered. Everyone is starting to take notice now. Wright scored a career-high 30 points and set a franchise record with nine 3-pointers to lead Golden State to a 104-94 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night, snapping the Warriors' five-game losing...
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Spurs win 10th straight with rout of Cavs (The Canadian Press)
SAN ANTONIO - Tony Parker scored 19 points and the San Antonio Spurs won their 10th in a row with a 116-92 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night.
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Saturday's National Basketball Association Capsules (PA SportsTicker)
Caron Butler scored seven of his 23 points in a key run for Dallas to start the second half and the Mavericks went on to win their fifth straight game, 106-95 over the struggling Miami Heat on Saturday night.
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Billups' future raises questions for Nuggets (Yahoo! Sports)
Chauncey Billups was born and raised in Denver, but it's far from certain that he'll end his career there.
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Suns extend Denver's desert misery with 100-94 win (AP)
Legs tired, the shots clanging away after playing the night before, the Phoenix Suns found a way to pull out a victory. Maybe this team is finally starting to figure itself out, at least a little bit. Getting a big night off the bench and gritty defense after a sluggish start, the Suns overcame a 15-point first-half deficit to beat the Denver Nuggets for the 12th straight time at home, 100-94...
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Hamilton leads Pistons to OT win (AP)
Posted on | Saturday, November 27, 2010 | No Comments
After 11 NBA seasons, Richard Hamilton knows his days as an elite scorer are probably over. He's still capable of lighting things up on occasion, though. Hamilton scored 12 of his 27 points in overtime in the Detroit Pistons' 115-110 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night. "I still enjoy playing this game, and I'm always going to work hard out there," said...
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Top five scorers in Syracuse Orange history (Associated Content)
Syracuse (NY) University Orange Men's Basketball has a history dating back to 1900. During this time, the team has seen some of the nation's top players display the Orange and Blue, including Carmelo Anthony of the NBA's Denver Nuggets and current Mayor of Detroit, Michigan, David Bing. But who are the top scorers in the history of the Syracuse Orange? These five players lead the Syracuse University record books. Lawrence Moten - Moten is SU's all-time leading scorer with 2,334 points; he also leads the team all-time in three-point field goals...
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Have the Thunder let us down? Should we care? (Yahoo! Sports)
It's happening! OK, it's not happening, and it might not be about to happen. But it could happen.
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Lakers hold off Bulls for 5th straight win (AP)
Shannon Brown tried not to take it personally when his hometown team showed no real interest in him last summer during free agency. The Chicago Bulls probably wish they had picked up the phone after watching the Lakers' dynamic backup step in front of Kobe Bryant to help beat them. Brown hit five 3-pointers and matched his season high with 21 points, and Bryant added 20 points in Los...
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Nets assign problem kid Williams to D-League team (AP)
The New Jersey Nets have assigned problem-child Terrence Williams to their NBA Development League affiliate in Springfield, Mass. General Manager Billy King announced the move on Friday, saying the second-year guard will benefit from playing for the Springfield Armor while he is on the team's inactive list.
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Collison signs extension with Thunder (AP)
Center Nick Collison has signed a multiyear contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder. General manager Sam Presti announced the new deal Tuesday but did not disclose the terms. Collison has spent his entire career with the franchise since being drafted 12th overall in 2003 by the Seattle SuperSonics, who later relocated to Oklahoma City.
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Knicks beat Bobcats for fourth straight win (AP)
Last time they left Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks were a team of bad moods and worse basketball, seemingly headed on the road to nowhere. This time, they left with a chance to get back to .500 -- unfamiliar territory for a team coming off nine straight losing seasons. Toney Douglas scored 22 points, and the Knicks won their fourth straight game, beating the Charlotte Bobcats 110-107 on...
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Wall and Yi both sidelined against Celtics (AP)
Washington rookie guard John Wall, the top overall draft pick last spring, and center Yi Jianlian will both be out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics. Wizards coach Flip Saunders made the announcement. Both players will be missing their second straight game. Wall, averaging 18.1 points and 9.8 assists per game, is sidelined with a sprained left foot.
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Roy's knee is the one that scares Blazers (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Friday, November 26, 2010 | No Comments
Losing Greg Oden for another season hurts, but it's Brandon Roy's status that has Portland sweating.
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Kay Kellogg, Orlando Magic superfan, passes away (Yahoo! Sports)
We gave Dwight Howard a rightful bit of stick Tuesday morning on BtB, and I stand by what I wrote.
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Nash leads Suns past Rockets (AP)
Steve Nash returned Monday night and the Phoenix Suns were clicking again. Nash had 24 points and nine assists to help the Suns snap a three-game losing streak with a 123-116 win over the Houston Rockets. The star point guard showed no lingering effects from the groin injury that sidelined him for the Suns' previous two games.
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Lewis tops list of NBA's most overpaid players (Yahoo! Sports)
Orlando's Rashard Lewis leads a group bagging big bucks without producing wins.
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Scola says he'd play next summer even with lockout (AP)
Luis Scola says he wants to play for Argentina in next summer's FIBA Americas championship even if there is a lockout. Scola says playing international tournaments is a great way to stay in shape, so he sees "no reason" not to and would get insurance and play -- a risk many players might not take if the NBA is closed for business by a work stoppage.
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Clippers' Kaman returning early? (Yahoo! Sports)
Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman suffered an ankle injury Nov. 9 and wasn't expected to return until...
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Rose leads Bulls to double-OT victory over Suns (AP)
Derrick Rose again proved why he was the No. 1 pick in the 2008 NBA draft and why he is one of the premier guards in the league. Rose scored 35 points and hit numerous big shots, helping the road-weary Chicago Bulls rally from a 23-point, second-quarter deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 123-115 in double-overtime Wednesday night.
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Raptors surprise Magic to end 6-game skid (The Canadian Press)
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Toronto Raptors weren't sure who was going to start — or even who'd be available to play — against the Orlando Magic.
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Clippers not adding any players (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Thursday, November 25, 2010 | No Comments
Center Chris Kaman is out for a few weeks due to a sprained left ankle, but the Los Angeles Clippers aren't...
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Yao Ming urges China to 'go for it' at Asian Games (AP)
Yao Ming has a message for the Chinese basketball team preparing for the Asian Games: "Just relax and go for it." The NBA All-Star said he hasn't played in any Asian competitions since 2005, so he doesn't know much about the other teams. But he said conditions are ripe for a good showing by China.
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Pistons Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
The theme through the Pistons' first 15 games has been their open-door policy. Opponents are welcome to attack their interior defense at will, knowing the Pistons don't have the personnel or the toughness to stop them.
The Pistons are surrendering a whopping 46.7 points in the paint on average, the main reason why they have a 5-10 record entering weekend home games against Milwaukee Friday and New York Sunday. Their generosity seems almost limitless. They gave up a season-high 68 points in the lane in a blowout loss at Memphis Wednesday, one night after holding Dallas to 18 paint points.
Detroit was actually leading 50-47 at halftime in Memphis before the defensive breakdowns came on nearly every possession.
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Fast start has Paul feeling content (Yahoo! Sports)
Chris Paul says he's happy to still be in New Orleans. The Hornets' 11-1 mark is pretty convincing proof.
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Philadelphia's Nocioni fined by NBA (AP)
The NBA has fined Philadelphia 76ers forward Andres Nocioni for throwing his mouthpiece into the stands. NBA executive vice president of basketball operations Stu Jackson announced the $25,000 fine on Thursday. The incident happened during the first quarter of Philadelphia's 109-103 loss at Oklahoma City on Wednesday night.
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Westbrook leads Thunder past Bucks, 82-81 (AP)
James Harden and Russell Westbrook are taking turns picking up the Oklahoma City Thunder in the absence of Kevin Durant. Westbrook scored 18 points, making two free throws with 7.3 seconds left to lift the Thunder to an 82-81 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. Harden did his part, too.
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College basketball: Top scorers in Georgetown Hoyas history (Associated Content)
The Georgetown Hoyas started playing college basketball with the 1906-1907 season. Throughout their history the Hoyas have reached the Final Four five times and won the NCAA national championship in 1984. They have been Big East champions seven times. The school has produced many successful NBA players, and enjoyed its greatest success under legendary head coach John Thompson. In their first season of existence the Hoyas played four games and wound up with a 2-2 record.
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Injured Nowitzki helps Mavericks beat Grizzlies (AP)
Posted on | Wednesday, November 24, 2010 | No Comments
Dirk Nowitzki may have been slowed by an ankle injury, but it didn't slow the Dallas Mavericks. Nowitzki returned from the second-quarter ankle injury and the Mavericks defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 106-91 late Wednesday. "This guy is so tough, it is ridiculous" Dallas coach Rick Carlisle said of Nowitzki's return.
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Ron Artest wants a shot at the NFL when his NBA career ends (Yahoo! Sports)
Man, you go, Ron Artest. Dig this enthusiasm: "... It's a fantasy of mine. It's an opportunity because...
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Rose leads Bulls past Wizards (AP)
John Wall lumbered out of the locker room with a walking boot protecting his injured left foot, weary after chasing around Derrick Rose all night. It was his third game in four days, too. Welcome to the NBA, kid. Rose scored 15 of his 24 points in the second half, outplaying Wall and leading the Chicago Bulls to a 103-96 victory over the banged-up Washington Wizards on Saturday.
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Raptors Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
Toronto president and general manager Bryan Colangelo vowed before the season began that he would make trades at some point this year to improve his team.
He waited less than a quarter of the season and thinks he's set himself up perfectly for the future.
Toronto acquired Peja Stojakovic and Jerryd Bayless from New Orleans on Saturday for Jarrett Jack, David Andersen and Marcus Banks, a move the GM fully admits wasn't primarily done to make this year a success.
"It's pretty obvious this trade was made with the future in mind," he said. "If the last four years were about building around Chris Bosh, the next four years are about building without Chris Bosh."
The thing that makes Colangelo so certain he can build a contender is the financial flexibility the...
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Tayshaun Prince and John Kuester tangle in another Detroit loss (Yahoo! Sports)
So far this season we've heard that Detroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey is not always smitten with the way...
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Granger leads Pacers past Clippers (AP)
Danny Granger has a well-earned reputation as a scorer. Now, his defense is catching up. Granger scored 22 points and helped clamp down on Clippers guard Eric Gordon, leading the short-handed Indiana Pacers to a 107-80 victory over banged-up Los Angeles on Thursday night. Gordon scorched the Pacers in an 11-point first quarter, even dunking on 7-foot-2 Roy Hibbert.
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Arenas, Hinrich lead Wizards over Grizzlies 89-86 (AP)
One of the perks of being an NBA owner is sitting wherever you'd like. In his first year in control of the Washington Wizards, Ted Leonsis often sits next to his team's bench, and on Friday, he watched an ugly game. While his team shot 38 percent and went to the foul line 35 times, Leonsis got to hear coach Flip Saunders moan about the artlessness of the contest.
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Love has 30-30 game in Wolves' win over Knicks (AP)
At one point in the third quarter, Kevin Love leaned over to Michael Beasley on the bench and whispered in his ear. "I'm going for 30 tonight," Love said. With Love having only seven points at the time, Beasley looked at him and said, "Thirty what?" Incredibly, Love was talking about rebounds.
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Bargnani scores 26, Raptors beat Rockets 106-96 (The Canadian Press)
Posted on | Tuesday, November 23, 2010 | No Comments
Toronto coach Jay Triano praised his bench for providing an injection of energy and offence that led to consecutive wins for the first time this season.
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Clippers' Kaman returning early? (Yahoo! Sports)
Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman suffered an ankle injury Nov. 9 and wasn't expected to return until...
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Jazz prove 'no lead is safe' isn't just a cliche (AP)
As the Utah Jazz wiped out one big deficit after another during their remarkable road trip, a couple of NBA truths were proven again. No lead is safe, especially against a team that plays as hard as the Jazz. "I think it's another testament to the team that over the years has been the most mentally tough in the league," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said.
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Rondo gives Celtics needed assist (Yahoo! Sports)
At his current pace, Rajon Rondo could catch John Stockton for the NBA’s 21-year-old assist record.
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Karl says he's evaluating his health this season (AP)
Everybody seems to be talking about where Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony will end up next season. What about coach George Karl? He's in the last year of his contract and is working with a new front office. More importantly, he's still recovering from throat and neck cancer that sidelined him at the end of last season.
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Jazz rally again to beat Bobcats (AP)
The Utah Jazz are making a habit of comeback victories. Deron Williams hit a running hook shot from seven feet out with 0.8 seconds left to cap a fourth-quarter rally and give the Jazz a 96-95 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Saturday night. Williams finished with 17 points and nine assists for Utah, which overcame a 16-point halftime deficit to win its fifth consecutive game and fourth...
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Love's 31-31 puts Timberwolves on the map (AP)
Kevin Love had just outmuscled two New York Knicks for the last of his 31 rebounds in the game and there was a stoppage. He turned to the crowd and beckoned fans to their feet, and they eagerly obliged, roaring their approval. At that moment, it appeared that Love accomplished a seemingly impossible feat -- putting the Minnesota Timberwolves back in the national spotlight, and back in the good...
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Warriors hang on to give Lee win in MSG return (AP)
David Lee fought through the emotions of a return home and the pain of a former teammate's tooth cutting into his arm. Anything to get the type of win that too often eluded him when he used to play at Madison Square Garden. Lee scored a season-high 28 points, Dorell Wright made two huge baskets in the final two minutes, and the Golden State Warriors improved their best start in 16 years to 6-2...
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Nuggets wanted Nets' Brook Lopez? (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Monday, November 22, 2010 | No Comments
Carmelo Anthony is most likely leaving the Denver Nuggets at some point, either before the trading deadline in...
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Suns' Turkoglu heading to the bench? (Yahoo! Sports)
Hedo Turkoglu wasn't happy in his time with the Toronto Raptors last year and he might not be loving life...
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Jazz comeback from 18 down, stun Magic 104-94 (AP)
The Utah Jazz rallied again, coming back from a double-digit deficit for the second night in a row. Deron Williams scored 30 points, Paul Millsap added 23 points and the Jazz beat the Orlando Magic 104-94 Wednesday night. A night after a 22-point comeback victory in overtime at Miami, the Jazz went down 18 points in the third quarter but came back to stun Orlando.
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Rockets win again, Knicks lose to 5th straight (AP)
Even without two starters, the Houston Rockets are climbing out of the hole they dug to start the season. The New York Knicks seem headed toward continuing their recent holiday tradition of being hopelessly behind by Thanksgiving. Kevin Martin scored 28 points, Luis Scola added 24, and the Rockets sent the Knicks to their fifth straight loss with a 104-96 victory on Sunday night.
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Late 3s by Jamison and Parker lead Cavs over Nets (AP)
The Cleveland Cavaliers have found a new scoring threat in the post-LeBron James era: the bench. Antawn Jamison and Anthony Parker hit late 3-pointers and Cleveland's reserves poured in 52 points in leading the Cavaliers to their third straight win, 93-91 over the reeling New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night.
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Video: Awesome toddler recites the Milwaukee Bucks roster (Yahoo! Sports)
Just a heads-up to any NBA players, NBA coaches or NBA general managers out there. If you're at a game, or a...
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Nowitzki's 25 points lead Mavericks past Celtics (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki changed his look and that changed his luck. Nowitzki scored 25 points, including the go-ahead jumper with less than 20 seconds to play, and the Dallas Mavericks snapped Boston's five-game winning streak with a 89-87 victory over the Celtics on Monday night. Jason Terry added 17 points, and Tyson Chandler had 12 points and 13 rebounds for Dallas.
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Charting a storybook romance and unhappy ending (AP)
It's a desperate situation, spurring lots of chatter and media coverage. The fine romance seems over between "Desperate Housewives" star Eva Longoria Parker and her husband, Tony Parker, All-Star point guard for the San Antonio Spurs. With the end apparently in sight for these fallen lovebirds, this is a fitting time to go back -- way back, six long years -- for a stroll down the red...
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Nuggets Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Sunday, November 21, 2010 | No Comments
Kobe Bryant said Carmelo Anthony has reached out to him. And Bryant's advice was simple.
"I said, 'Make sure you're sure about what you want to do,'" Bryant, the Lakers' star guard, said about Anthony, the Nuggets' star forward. "That's the only advice I gave him."
Anthony, who has yet to sign a three-year, $64.47 million contract extension that is on the table, might want to be dealt before the Feb. 24 trade deadline. He can opt out of his contract next summer and become a free agent. Bryant had wanted a trade from the Lakers three years ago, but the team eventually appeased him by acquiring star forward Pau Gasol and now has won the past two NBA titles.
"He called me up and reached out," Bryant said of Anthony, his teammate on the 2008 Olympic team that won gold in...
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Colangelo continues to rebuild Raptors (The Canadian Press)
TORONTO - The youth movement continues for the Toronto Raptors.
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Tayshaun Prince and John Kuester tangle in another Detroit loss (Yahoo! Sports)
So far this season we've heard that Detroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey is not always smitten with the way...
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Durant's late run pushes Thunder past Blazers (AP)
Kevin Durant and Brandon Roy are reviving an old Northwest Division rivalry in a new location. Durant came out on top in the second meeting between the young All-Stars in eight days, scoring eight of his 34 points during Oklahoma City's decisive run in the final 5 minutes, and the Thunder beat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-108 on Friday night.
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Video: Andre Iguodala explodes, thanks to Brian Cardinal (Yahoo! Sports)
Every hero needs a villain and every comedian needs a straight man. It's the way of the world, kids —...
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Pacers' Collison, Dunleavy out (AP)
The Indiana Pacers will be without starters Darren Collison and Mike Dunleavy when they face the Los Angeles Clippers. Collison will miss his second straight game with a sprained ankle. Coach Jim O'Brien says Collison's injury is more severe than originally thought, but shouldn't keep him out much longer.
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Bargnani scores 30 as Raptors beat 76ers (The Canadian Press)
PHILADELPHIA - The Toronto Raptors had 24 hours to stew after a lacklustre 15-point loss at Washington on Tuesday night.
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Allen's 3s carry Celtics past Heat again (The Canadian Press)
MIAMI - New roster, same problem for the Miami Heat.
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Saturday's National Basketball Association Capsules (PA SportsTicker)
Posted on | Saturday, November 20, 2010 | No Comments
Rudy Gay hit a fadeaway jumper over LeBron James at the buzzer, and the Memphis Grizzlies took advantage of Dwyane Wade's absence to beat the Miami Heat 97-95 on Saturday night and snap a five-game losing streak.
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Nash sits while Magic roll past Suns 105-89 (The Canadian Press)
Steve Nash was in the building, so it was understandable that a point guard was racking up assists. Except Nash was in a suit, sidelined with a sore groin.
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Blazers' Roy questionable for Tuesday (Yahoo! Sports)
Remember last week when Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest said he thought Portland Trail Blazers swingman...
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Philadelphia's Nocioni fined by NBA (AP)
The NBA has fined Philadelphia 76ers forward Andres Nocioni for throwing his mouthpiece into the stands. NBA executive vice president of basketball operations Stu Jackson announced the $25,000 fine on Thursday. The incident happened during the first quarter of Philadelphia's 109-103 loss at Oklahoma City on Wednesday night.
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West leads unbeaten Hornets over Bucks (AP)
The New Orleans Hornets are rolling. The Milwaukee Bucks are sputtering -- and growing increasingly frustrated. David West made 10-of-12 shots and scored a season-high 25 points, and New Orleans remained unbeaten with an 87-81 victory over Milwaukee on Saturday night. Chris Paul and Marco Belinelli each added 14 for the Hornets, who at 6-0 are off to their best start in franchise history.
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Shaq might play for Celtics in Miami (The Canadian Press)
MIAMI - Shaquille O'Neal groaned as he curled his seven-foot body off the courtside seat, then took a slow first step toward the practice floor.
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Bargnani scores 26, Raptors beat Rockets 106-96 (The Canadian Press)
Toronto coach Jay Triano praised his bench for providing an injection of energy and offence that led to consecutive wins for the first time this season.
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Jazz rally from 18 down, beat Clippers in 2 OTs (AP)
The Utah Jazz needed a big comeback and 10 extra minutes to extend their home dominance of the Los Angeles Clippers. Deron Williams made the tiebreaking layup with 6.8 seconds remaining in the second overtime and the Jazz rallied for a 109-07 victory Saturday night, the Clippers' 15th consecutive loss in Salt Lake City.
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Bill Russell to be awarded Medal of Freedom (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Friday, November 19, 2010 | No Comments
Few athletes are as widely respected as Bill Russell. An 11-time champion over 13 years with the Celtics, he has...
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Wednesday's NBA Roundup (The Canadian Press)
Stephen Jackson only got one fingertip on the ball, but that was all he needed for a game-clinching steal.
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Curry scores 34, Warriors beat Raptors 109-102 (The Canadian Press)
TORONTO - Stephen Curry tossed aside a restrictive ankle brace, then ran right through the Toronto Raptors.
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Rockets win first game of season, beat Wolves (AP)
This time, there was no second half disappearing act by the Houston Rockets. Luis Scola scored 24 points and Kevin Martin added 21 to help the Houston Rockets win their first game of the season with a 120-94 rout of the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night. The Rockets led at the half in four of their first five losses and then faded in the second half.
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Jazz prove 'no lead is safe' isn't just a cliche (AP)
As the Utah Jazz wiped out one big deficit after another during their remarkable road trip, a couple of NBA truths were proven again. No lead is safe, especially against a team that plays as hard as the Jazz. "I think it's another testament to the team that over the years has been the most mentally tough in the league," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said.
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Trust binds Hornets' coach, GM (Yahoo! Sports)
Monty Williams and Dell Demps have leaned on their shared experience as they try to lead New Orleans.
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Once their hallmark, 3-pointers vanish for Magic (AP)
The roster shuffling and new offensive schemes the Orlando Magic have experimented with this season have left them without one of their hallmarks. The 3-pointers are beginning to disappear for the Magic -- at least the ones that go in. In the last two years, the Magic set NBA records for most 3-pointers made in a game and season.
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Gasol becomes center of attention (Yahoo! Sports)
With Andrew Bynum recovering from knee surgery, Pau Gasol has anchored the Lakers in an unbeaten start.
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Celtics get rest while beating Wizards 114-83 (AP)
Posted on | Thursday, November 18, 2010 | No Comments
Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers was ready to give his aging starters some rest. First, though, he needed to know that his bench could handle it. The Boston backups proved themselves capable in the fourth quarter on Wednesday night, expanding a 20-point lead to 37 and helping the Celtics coast to a 114-83 victory over Washington for their most lopsided win of the season.
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Cavs F Jamison out vs. 76ers (AP)
Cavaliers forward Antawn Jamison sat out Friday's game against Philadelphia with a sore left knee. Jamison was inactive for the second straight game. He missed Tuesday's loss against Atlanta. Coach Byron Scott says Jamison is day to day. Scott says he won't know until Saturday if Jamison can play that night against Washington.
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Rockets' Yao leaves game with left leg injury (AP)
Houston Rockets center Yao Ming left Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards with a strained tendon in his left leg. The team said his return is questionable. Yao played the opening 6:14 of the game and did not return for the remainder of the first half. He did not score and grabbed one rebound.
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Nash has big night after big day, Suns beat Kings (AP)
Steve Nash ended his big day with a big night. The 36-year-old two-time league MVP had 28 points, 14 assists and even seven rebounds on the day of the birth of his son, and the Suns beat the Sacramento Kings in Phoenix for the 10th straight time, 103-89 on Friday night. Nash, whose wife Alejandra gave birth to Matteo Joel Nash early Friday, made 11 of his first 12 shots and finished 13 for 18 to...
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Jazz wins fourth straight beating Hawks 90-86 (AP)
Deron Williams would be happy if his Utah Jazz played a bit better in the opening half so the last-minute heroics wouldn't be necessary. Paul Millsap hit a corner jumper with 1:20 to play and the Jazz came back from a double-digit, second-half deficit for the fourth consecutive game to beat the Atlanta Hawks 90-86 on Friday night.
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Lee back at MSG _ this time with a winning record (PA SportsTicker)
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer
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Curry's late surge helps lift Warriors past Jazz (AP)
This is the kind of game the Golden State Warriors might not have pulled out a year ago. "We would have given up and lost by 20," leading scorer Monta Ellis said. Now, they're doing the little things -- like getting key rebounds when the first shot doesn't fall. Stephen Curry returned from an ankle injury to score nine points over the final 2:35, lifting the Warriors to an 85-78...
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Paul, Okafor, help Hornets upset Heat, 96-93 (The Canadian Press)
Posted on | Wednesday, November 17, 2010 | No Comments
If all Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets had done was race to a franchise-best 5-0 start, that would be surprising enough.
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Kobe Bryant and the 2011 Los Angeles Lakers: In a league of their own (Associated Content)
There's just something about this year. Something even more historical than Miami Heat's LeBron James, and Chris Bosh acquisitions. Something deserving of more hype than the infamous "Decision". Something that causes more drama and mystery than the Carmelo Anthony, and Chris Paul situations; more engaging than the touchy new NBA rules implemented this year. The 2010-2011 Los Angeles Lakers could pull something off no other NBA franchise has accomplished.
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