Villanueva: No extra focus on Garnett (AP)
Posted on | Sunday, January 2, 2011 | No Comments
Charlie Villanueva insists he isn't fixated on his early season dustup with Kevin Garnett as Detroit prepares to host Boston again. Villanueva said shortly before Wednesday night's game he'd take the same approach he always does. The Detroit forward says it's just "another game" for him.
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Pierce's triple-double leads Celtics over Pacers (The Canadian Press)
BOSTON - Rest up, Rajon Rondo.
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Horford's big night ends Hawks' road woes (AP)
Al Horford and the Hawks opened a huge early lead by knocking down shot after shot. The Bucks tried to rally, but Atlanta responded each time. Back in Milwaukee, the Hawks were impressive again. Horford had 18 points and 12 rebounds, Joe Johnson added 15 points and Atlanta beat Milwaukee 95-80 on Monday night to snap a five-game road losing streak.
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Paul leads Hornets past Hawks (AP)
Chris Paul had just four points as the New Orleans Hornets fell behind the Atlanta Hawks by nine points at halftime. "I told him, 'Hey, you have to be a scorer for us. Our offense is kind of stagnant there. You've got to be aggressive and be ready to score,"' Hornets guard Jarrett Jack said.
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Martin scores 22, Rockets beat Kings 102-93 (AP)
Kevin Martin made himself right at home in Arco Arena. The former Sacramento forward traded 10 months ago scored 22 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Sacramento Kings 102-93 Sunday night. "I love coming back to Sacramento and playing before fans who supported me for so many years," Martin said.
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Grizzlies beat Raptors after slow start (The Canadian Press)
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - After a stagnant quarter and a half, Zach Randolph and the Memphis Grizzlies finally woke up — just as he said they would.
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Odom leads Lakers past Hornets 103-88 (AP)
Posted on | Saturday, January 1, 2011 | No Comments
Lamar Odom cruised into the lane on a fast break, put the ball behind his back and then bounced a finger roll off the back rim. Unfazed, he jumped to jam home the rebound. The sequence sent Lakers teammates into giggling fits while New Orleans coach Monty Williams disgustedly called a timeout. "It's funny that a play like that happens in New Orleans," Odom said.
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