Celtics keep rolling, beat Lakers 110-91 (AP)

Celtics keep rolling, beat Lakers 110-91 (AP) - Wearing short shorts and having Hall of Famer Jerry West in the building didn't do much to help the Los Angeles Lakers revive their storied rivalry with the Boston Celtics. The Celtics are just too good these days. With Boston's big three -- Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen -- leading the way, the Celtics overwhelmed Kobe Bryant and the Lakers 110-91 on Sunday night.

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Durant sprains finger, but Sonics win (AP)

Durant sprains finger, but Sonics win (AP) - An injury to the team's franchise player overshadowed a nice win by the SuperSonics. Wally Szczerbiak and rookie Jeff Green each scored 18 points, and Seattle overcame the loss of Kevin Durant to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 109-90 on Saturday night. The Sonics played the final three quarters without Durant, their leading scorer.

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Kings F Artest may face elbow surgery (AP)

Kings F Artest may face elbow surgery (AP) - Sacramento's Ron Artest could face possible surgery this week to remove chipped bone fragments in his right elbow, a team spokesman said. Artest missed his second straight game Sunday against the Phoenix Suns. The Kings are 2-7 without him in the lineup. He is averaging 19.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 4.3 assists in 19 games this season.

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Warriors end 7-game skid in Denver (AP)

Warriors end 7-game skid in Denver (AP) - The Golden State Warriors were focused on playing better defense against Denver and it paid off. Baron Davis scored 28 points and Stephen Jackson added 23 to help Golden State beat the Nuggets 105-95 on Sunday night, ending a seven-game losing streak in Denver. It was a far cry from the last meeting between the teams which Denver won 124-120 on Friday night.

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Gordon solid again off bench, Bulls win (AP)

Gordon solid again off bench, Bulls win (AP) - Jim Boylan got a new job, then asked Ben Gordon to accept an old one. That's two moves, two wins for the Chicago Bulls. Gordon scored 25 points in his second consecutive strong performance since returning to a reserve role, leading the Bulls to a 100-83 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday. Luol Deng added 17 points for the Bulls, who are 2-0 since Boylan became the interim head coach this...

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Stoudemire helps Suns by Kings 117-102 (AP)

Stoudemire helps Suns by Kings 117-102 (AP) - Even with an abundance of road games in the first two months of the season, the Phoenix Suns are right where they expected, on top of the Pacific Division standings. Amare Stoudemire scored 31 points and grabbed 17 rebounds to help the Phoenix Suns beat the Sacramento Kings 117-102 on Sunday night. "We've had a tough schedule and after some of those losses it's been emotional in our locker room...

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Duncan, Parker lead Spurs by Grizzlies (AP)

Duncan, Parker lead Spurs by Grizzlies (AP) - The San Antonio Spurs were outrebounded and outplayed in the first quarter by the Memphis Grizzlies. And for a team that prides itself on defense, that was not a good thing. Down by as many as 12 points early, the Spurs turned things around when it counted, beating Memphis 111-87 on Sunday and handing the Grizzlies their fifth straight loss.

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Blazers rout 76ers for 13th straight win (AP)

Blazers rout 76ers for 13th straight win (AP) - While Brandon Roy is Portland's top scorer, the Trail Blazers look to Travis Outlaw in the fourth quarter. Outlaw, a reserve, was 1-for-7 from the floor for the first three quarters, but took over in the fourth as the Blazers went on a 21-0 run to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 97-72 on Sunday for their league-leading 13th straight win.

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Surging Blazers looking at division race (AP)

Surging Blazers looking at division race (AP) - Not all that long ago, many Trail Blazer fans were ready to write off this season. After all, No. 1 draft pick Greg Oden was gone, and maybe it was better to look down the road when the 7-footer returned from surgery. Then came the streak. Portland has won 12 straight games, matching a streak from the 2001-02 season.

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Wizards roll by slumping Heat 96-74 (AP)

Wizards roll by slumping Heat 96-74 (AP) - Pat Riley did what he could to find a silver lining to the dark cloud hanging over his Miami Heat. The injuries and losses are accumulating quickly for the Heat, who trailed by as many as 30 points Saturday night and were held to their lowest total of the season in a 96-74 loss to the Washington Wizards.

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West leads Hornets to fifth straight win (AP)

West leads Hornets to fifth straight win (AP) - A visit from LeBron James produced the first sellout in New Orleans Arena this season. The 17,623 fans who showed up perhaps noticed there was something else worth watching. Namely, their own team. David West had 27 points and 15 rebounds, leading the New Orleans Hornets to their fifth straight victory, 86-76 over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night.

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Turkoglu, Howard lead Magic past Bobcats (AP)

Turkoglu, Howard lead Magic past Bobcats (AP) - Dwight Howard has been a one-man wrecking crew against Charlotte this season, but he welcomed some timely contributions from teammates on Saturday night. Hedo Turkoglu scored a season-high 28 points, Howard added 15 points and 21 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic beat the Bobcats 104-95 for their third straight victory.

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Carter, Kidd rally Nets by Bucks 97-95 (AP)

Carter, Kidd rally Nets by Bucks 97-95 (AP) - The New Jersey Nets don't have problems winning the close games. It's the other ones that are giving them trouble. Vince Carter scored eight of his 23 points in the final 3:55, Jason Kidd added 11 of his 17 in the fourth quarter, and the Nets beat the Bucks 97-95 on Saturday night. The win pushed New Jersey's record to 11-3 in games decided by five points or less.

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Yao carries Rockets past Raptors 91-79 (AP)

Yao carries Rockets past Raptors 91-79 (AP) - Yao Ming didn't feel his best Saturday night, but wouldn't let that stop him in the fourth quarter. Yao scored 17 of his 25 points in the second half and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets to a 91-79 victory over the Toronto Raptors. Yao has been battling flu-like symptoms recently and though it showed much of the game, as he had a season-high eight turnovers.

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Mavericks end Hawks' 5-game win streak (AP)

Mavericks end Hawks' 5-game win streak (AP) - Jason Terry and the Dallas Mavericks never changed their philosophy, even with their recent shooting woes. "We know we're a good shooting team," Terry said. "Shooters keep shooting." The Mavericks started fast Saturday by making their first five shots and got an inside boost from Erick Dampier to lead throughout a 97-84 victory that snapped Atlanta's longest winning streak in eight years.

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Pierce lifts Celtics over Jazz 104-98 (AP)

Pierce lifts Celtics over Jazz 104-98 (AP) - Paul Pierce was angry and embarrassed after the first half. Pierce had no points and no rebounds in 19 minutes, 33 seconds, essentially leaving the Boston Celtics without one third of their "Big Three." Pierce woke up at halftime and led the Celtics to their fifth straight victory, beating the Utah Jazz 104-98 Saturday night.

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Durant hurt in Sonics' win over Wolves (AP)

Durant hurt in Sonics' win over Wolves (AP) - An injury to the team's franchise player overshadowed a nice win by the SuperSonics. Wally Szczerbiak and rookie Jeff Green each scored 18 points, and Seattle overcame the loss of Kevin Durant to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 109-90 on Saturday night. The Sonics played the final three quarters without Durant, their leading scorer.

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Pistons win eighth straight, beat Pacers (AP)

Pistons win eighth straight, beat Pacers (AP) - Tougher game, same result. Following a comfortable victory over Indiana on Friday, the Pistons had to work harder against the Pacers on Saturday before extending their winning streak to eight with a 98-92 victory "They came out tough, and we didn't play quite like we did (Friday)," said Pistons guard Richard Hamilton, who scored 10 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter.

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Suns sluggish, but beat Clippers 94-88 (AP)

Suns sluggish, but beat Clippers 94-88 (AP) - Yes, it can be done. The Phoenix Suns can win without their usual triple-digit deluge. Amare Stoudemire scored 28 points on 12-of-15 shooting and the Suns won for the first time this season with less than 100 points, pulling away over the final 1 1/2 minutes to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 94-88 Friday night.

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Raptors hand Spurs second home loss (AP)

Raptors hand Spurs second home loss (AP) - An hour before Friday's game against the San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors coach Sam Mitchell was asked whether a nearly weeklong layoff might cause his team to be a bit rusty. Mitchell was unequivocal in his response. "Why would I worry about it? There's nothing I can do about it," he said. "I actually think we needed it." After the Raptors stomped the Spurs 83-73 Friday night, Mitchell might have...

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Bulls win Boylan's debut as head coach (AP)

Bulls win Boylan's debut as head coach (AP) - Jim Boylan's debut as interim head coach of the Chicago Bulls was a winner because of a major change he made soon after getting the job. Boylan asked Ben Gordon to give up his starter's role and come off the bench to give the stumbling team an offensive lift. Gordon, the NBA Sixth Man of the Year during the 2004-05 season, prefers to be on the floor at the start of the game, but made the switch to...

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Surging Hornets roll past Bobcats 99-85 (AP)

Surging Hornets roll past Bobcats 99-85 (AP) - With so many powerful teams in the Western Conference, the New Orleans Hornets get little attention. After their fourth straight blowout win Friday night, it may be time to take notice. David West had 20 points and 10 rebounds in the Hornets' latest dominating performance, a 99-85 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats.

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Iverson's 39 lift Nuggets over Warriors (AP)

Iverson's 39 lift Nuggets over Warriors (AP) - Shots were flying, both teams were running and defense appeared to be an afterthought for long stretches of the game. If that appears to be the type of game that a great open-court player like Allen Iverson would prefer, think again. Even Iverson would have liked a few more walk-it-up-the court possessions than there were in Denver's 124-120 victory over Golden State on Friday night.

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Yao leads McGrady-less Rockets to win (AP)

Yao leads McGrady-less Rockets to win (AP) - Even without Tracy McGrady, Yao Ming and the Houston Rockets were able to easily take care of the struggling Memphis Grizzlies. For the first time this season, the Rockets won without having one of their regular starters in the lineup as Yao scored 22 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and blocked five shots, and Luis Scola scored a caree-high 22 points in a 103-83 victory over Memphis on Friday night.

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Pistons win seventh straight, top Pacers (AP)

Pistons win seventh straight, top Pacers (AP) - Jarvis Hayes can't imagine that food poisoning helped his game Friday night. He doesn't have a better explanation, though. Hayes, who has been sick since Detroit's flight back from New Jersey on Wednesday, scored 13 points in the second quarter to help the Pistons post their seventh straight victory, 114-101 over the Indiana Pacers.

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Lakers' Jackson ties Auerbach in wins (AP)

Lakers' Jackson ties Auerbach in wins (AP) - Phil Jackson pulled even with Red Auerbach in regular-season victories, 5 1/2 seasons after tying the Boston Celtics coach for the most NBA championships won. Kobe Bryant had 31 points and seven assists before sitting out the fourth quarter and the Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 123-109 Friday night, giving Jackson his 938th career win and a share of seventh place on the career list.

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Roy leads Blazers to 12th straight win (AP)

Roy leads Blazers to 12th straight win (AP) - Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan was being cautious, saving guard Brandon Roy for when the team needed him. With two fouls, Roy sat the entire second quarter Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Then he went on to steer the Blazers to a 109-98 victory for Portland's league-leading 12th consecutive win.

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Magic overcome Wade's 48, top Heat in OT (AP)

Magic overcome Wade's 48, top Heat in OT (AP) - Stan Van Gundy had seen this all before from Dwyane Wade. Jumpers that swish with the game on the line. Forcing turnovers. Setting up teammates for big shots. Van Gundy enjoyed it when he coached Wade and the Miami Heat. He even enjoyed it again Friday night, albeit from the Orlando Magic's end of the court.

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Spurs G Brent Barry out up to 2 weeks (AP)

Spurs G Brent Barry out up to 2 weeks (AP) - Spurs guard Brent Barry will miss up to two weeks after tearing a muscle his left calf against Chicago. He was hurt in the first quarter of a 94-79 victory over the Bulls on Wednesday night. The team said Thursday he had an MRI. The 13-year veteran is averaging 7.7 points and 2.0 assists for San Antonio (20-7).

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Heat C O'Neal, PG Williams day-to-day (AP)

Heat C O'Neal, PG Williams day-to-day (AP) - Heat center Shaquille O'Neal and point guard Jason Williams were listed as day-to-day Thursday, after both had nagging injuries checked out by Miami team doctors. O'Neal got treatment on his achy hips. Tests performed on Williams' sore left knee did not reveal any major problems, and both may be available when the struggling Heat (8-21) host the Orlando Magic on Friday.

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Garnett leads James in All-Star voting (AP)

Garnett leads James in All-Star voting (AP) - Kevin Garnett and the Boston Celtics are off to a fast start, and fans are taking notice. Garnett was the leading vote-getter for the 2008 NBA All-Star game with 1,186,690 votes when the second set of returns were released Thursday. Celtics forward Paul Pierce and guard Ray Allen were fourth at their positions in the Eastern Conference.

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McGrady to miss Rockets' next 2 games (AP)

McGrady to miss Rockets' next 2 games (AP) - Tracy McGrady will miss Houston's next two games to rest his ailing left knee. McGrady missed the second half of the Rockets' 97-92 loss to Orlando on Dec. 19 with soreness in the knee. He sat out Houston's loss to Denver the next night. He played a total of 50 minutes in Houston's last two games, a win in Chicago on Dec.

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Bulls name asst. Boylan interim coach (AP)

Bulls name asst. Boylan interim coach (AP) - Jim Boylan was promoted Thursday to interim head coach of the Chicago Bulls, who fired Scott Skiles on Monday after the team's disappointing start. Boylan was in his fourth season as an assistant under Skiles and has 14 years experience in the NBA but none as a head coach at the pro level. "Jim has paid his dues as an assistant coach and has his own ideas on the way he wants us to play," Bulls...

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Stoudemire leads Suns by Clippers 108-88 (AP)

Stoudemire leads Suns by Clippers 108-88 (AP) - This time, Amare Stoudemire was the big man in the middle, and sometimes on the perimeter as well. Stoudemire had 30 points and 15 rebounds and played stifling defense against Chris Kaman to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 108-88 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. Two nights earlier in the same building, 20-year-old Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum scored a career-high 28...

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James' 24 help Cavaliers beat Mavs 88-81 (AP)

James' 24 help Cavaliers beat Mavs 88-81 (AP) - LeBron James' night started with a face-full of a defender's hand and got worse with a slip in an empty backcourt. Then came two painful drives, the first leaving him with an aching wrist, the other forcing him to blink away stars from another pop in the face. There was nothing easy or smooth about this game.

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Celtics match last season's win total (AP)

Celtics match last season's win total (AP) - Forget those two new guys who give Boston its latest version of the Big Three. Paul Pierce can still carry the Celtics just like the past when he was the only option. While most of the attention focused on Ray Allen's return to Seattle, it was Pierce who took over for Boston on Thursday night, much as he had to do in past seasons without the type of All-Star help now surrounding him.

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Magic top Knicks, end 4-game home skid (AP)

Magic top Knicks, end 4-game home skid (AP) - The home court has been anything but an advantage for the Orlando Magic this season, so they welcomed a visit from the last-place New York Knicks. The Magic, who had lost four straight at home, beat the Knicks in every phase of the game in the second half Wednesday night to roll to a 110-96 victory behind 26 points from Hedo Turkoglu and 25 from Rashard Lewis.

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Butler returns, helps Wizards end skid (AP)

Butler returns, helps Wizards end skid (AP) - The Washington Wizards knew they had to find somebody to pick up the scoring slack with Gilbert Arenas out until March following knee surgery. But Roger Mason? The guy who's bounced around the NBA and even spent two years playing in Israel? If the last two games are any indication, the answer is yes. Mason set a career high in points for the second consecutive game, scoring 24 Wednesday night as the...

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Hawks win fifth straight, beat Pacers (AP)

Hawks win fifth straight, beat Pacers (AP) - Atlanta has been an easy target for visiting teams as it built the NBA's longest current streak of non-playoff seasons. No more. The Hawks suddenly are winning at home, and such visiting teams as the Indiana Pacers can't help but notice. Joe Johnson scored 26 points to lead six scorers in double figures and the Hawks beat the Pacers 107-95 on Wednesday night for their first five-game winning streak...

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Iguodala's 28 help Sixers hold off Heat (AP)

Iguodala's 28 help Sixers hold off Heat (AP) - Andre Miller set the tone by distributing the basketball. Andre Iguodala was the beneficiary of many of those passes. For the second straight game, the two Andres carried the Sixers to a victory. Iguodala scored a season-high 28 points, Kyle Korver and Lou Williams added 13 apiece and the Philadelphia 76ers held off the pesky Miami Heat 96-85 on Wednesday night.

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Camby, Anthony lead Nuggets past Bucks (AP)

Camby, Anthony lead Nuggets past Bucks (AP) - The stat sheet and smiles told the story: The Denver Nuggets are finally at full strength. In their best all-around effort of the season, the Nuggets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 125-105 on Wednesday night behind a triple-double by Marcus Camby, Carmelo Anthony's fourth straight double-double, Allen Iverson's spectacular 24-point performance and the much-awaited return of power forward Nene.

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Boozer helps Jazz hold off Mavericks (AP)

Boozer helps Jazz hold off Mavericks (AP) - Jerry Sloan has been coaching the Utah Jazz for 20 seasons and has never seen his team play more inspired to start a game. "Our defense was about as good in the first quarter as I've seen since I've been here. If you can play defense like that the whole time, we'd be pretty good," Sloan said. Alas, after taking a 16-0 lead, the Jazz squandered the advantage by halftime.

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Celts end 11-year drought in Sacramento (AP)

Celts end 11-year drought in Sacramento (AP) - One dominating stretch in the second quarter turned out to be enough to carry the Boston Celtics to a win in their first West Coast game this season. Coach Doc Rivers knows his team will need to play more complete games to beat some of the elite Western Conference teams on the road. Paul Pierce scored 14 of his 16 points during a 33-5 second-quarter run that led the Celtics to their first win in...

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Paul's 40 lift Hornets over Grizzlies (AP)

Paul's 40 lift Hornets over Grizzlies (AP) - The New Orleans Hornets are feeding off the weak teams in the NBA. And Chris Paul is particularly enjoying the defense that the Memphis Grizzlies are feeding him. Paul scored 40 points and handed out nine assists Wednesday night in a 116-98 victory over Memphis, the worst team in the Southwest Division.

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Pistons rip Nets for sixth straight win (AP)

Pistons rip Nets for sixth straight win (AP) - The Detroit Pistons aren't waiting for the fourth quarter to put teams away. They're doing it in the third. Richard Hamilton scored 22 points and the Pistons shot 78 percent in the third quarter in beating the New Jersey Nets 101-83 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight victory. "The third quarter is always an important quarter and we always want to play well in the third quarter," Pistons...

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Skiles-less Bulls fall to Spurs 94-79 (AP)

Skiles-less Bulls fall to Spurs 94-79 (AP) - The battered San Antonio Spurs picked up another injury Wednesday. But playing a struggling Chicago Bulls team that just fired its coach, they also picked up another win. The Spurs handily beat the Bulls 94-79 in Chicago's first game since the dismissal of Scott Skiles on Monday. Tony Parker led San Antonio with 28 points.

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James' 25 help struggling Cavs by Heat (AP)

James' 25 help struggling Cavs by Heat (AP) - LeBron James winced as he pressed the ice bag tightly against his swollen jaw. On Christmas, he felt lucky to still have his two front teeth. "I got elbowed by Shaq in the face, which is not a good thing," James said. "Ever." James shook off the big man's blow to the head and scored 25 points, Drew Gooden had 18 and Cleveland's defense arrived in time for the holiday, sparking the struggling...

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Bryant, Bynum lead Lakers over Suns (AP)

Bryant, Bynum lead Lakers over Suns (AP) - Kobe Bryant asked to be traded last spring in part because he wanted to play for a team that could contend for an NBA title. He just might have gotten his wish by staying put. Bryant scored 26 of his 38 points in the second half, Andrew Bynum had a career-high 28 points to go with 12 rebounds and a season-high four assists, and the Lakers beat the Phoenix Suns 122-115 on Tuesday for their ninth win...

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Blazers push streak to 11, top Sonics (AP)

Blazers push streak to 11, top Sonics (AP) - After the Portland Trail Blazers won their 11th straight game, normally stoic owner Paul Allen looked directly at a camera and jubilantly held up one finger on each hand to signify the streak. That's what winning is doing for the surprising Blazers. "We're going out there with all the confidence in the world, and a sense of urgency at the same time," forward Martell Webster said.

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Lakers recall G Coby Karl from D-league (AP)

Lakers recall G Coby Karl from D-league (AP) - The Los Angeles Lakers recalled guard Coby Karl from the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League. The 6-foot-5 Karl, the son of Denver Nuggets coach George Karl, averaged 18.3 points and 5.8 rebounds in 10 games with the D-Fenders. The Lakers signed the undrafted rookie out of Boise State in July, less than four months after he had cancerous lymph nodes removed.

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Christmas no day to relax for Durant (AP)

Christmas no day to relax for Durant (AP) - Kevin Durant used to be able to sit around with his family and watch movies on Christmas. It was the one day in the middle of hoops season that he didn't have any practices, shootarounds, pregame scouting sessions or team meals to attend. Even last year as a freshman at Texas, Durant was able to return home for Christmas and sit on his family's couch.

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Cavs booed at home, lose to Warriors (AP)

Cavs booed at home, lose to Warriors (AP) - The Cleveland Cavaliers are a team in disarray. A 105-96 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night was their 10th in 13 games, and was met with a chorus of boos from fans of the defending Eastern Conference champions. The latest loss, in which the Cavaliers never led and trailed by 28 points in the third quarter, was so bad LeBron James left the arena without talking to reporters.

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Bulls fire coach Skiles after 9-16 start (AP)

Bulls fire coach Skiles after 9-16 start (AP) - The Chicago Bulls were sure this was their season to challenge for the Eastern Conference championship. If they do, it'll be with a new coach. The Bulls fired Scott Skiles on Monday, hoping to shake up a team with one of the worst records in the Eastern Conference. "I felt like something was going to happen," forward Luol Deng said.

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Cavs assistant Egan has bypass surgery (AP)

Cavs assistant Egan has bypass surgery (AP) - Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Hank Egan had bypass surgery Saturday morning, and coach Mike Brown said there is no timetable for Egan's return to the team. Brown said he has spoken with team doctors about the surgery, which was performed at Fairview Hospital in suburban Cleveland. "He's going to be out for a while," Brown said.

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Kleiza beats buzzer, Nuggets top Kings (AP)

Kleiza beats buzzer, Nuggets top Kings (AP) - The Kings had just completed a successful road trip that Reggie Theus thought raised their confidence. Then, a meltdown of major proportions. Linas Kleiza recovered the ball in a scramble and hit a jumper just before the final buzzer sounded, lifting the Denver Nuggets to a thrilling 106-105 victory over Sacramento on Sunday night.

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Wade's buzzer-beater gets Heat by Jazz (AP)

Wade's buzzer-beater gets Heat by Jazz (AP) - Dwyane Wade was in the moment, even as his mind drifted back three years. "Same spot," Wade said. "Same shot." Same result. Wade's 20-footer bounced off the rim and through the basket at the buzzer Saturday night, giving the Miami Heat a 104-102 win over the Utah Jazz. The Heat wasted a 16-point second-half lead and trailed in the final minute, before Wade -- who also hit a buzzer-beating winner...

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Warriors cruise past slumping Cavaliers (AP)

Warriors cruise past slumping Cavaliers (AP) - The Cleveland Cavaliers are a team in disarray. A 105-96 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night was their 10th in 13 games, and was met with a chorus of boos from fans of the defending Eastern Conference champions. The latest loss, in which the Cavaliers never led and trailed by 28 points in the third quarter, was so bad LeBron James left the arena without talking to reporters.

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Celtics' balanced offense beats Magic (AP)

Celtics' balanced offense beats Magic (AP) - Opponents expect big scoring nights from the likes of Ray Allen, Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett. But Rajon Rondo? Often forgotten in the Celtics' star-packed starting lineup, Rondo matched a career high with 23 points -- including his first two 3-pointers of the season -- and Boston cruised to a 103-91 victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night.

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Rockets' McGrady, Yao injured in loss (AP)

Rockets' McGrady, Yao injured in loss (AP) - The Houston Rockets were running on fumes Sunday night, then lost their two best players while playing the NBA's hottest team. The result wasn't a surprise. Richard Hamilton scored 17 points and Antonio McDyess and Rasheed Wallace added double-doubles, helping the Detroit Pistons beat the shorthanded Rockets 94-82.

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Kobe youngest to score 20,000, LA wins (AP)

Kobe youngest to score 20,000, LA wins (AP) - From the jawing with Spike Lee and Chris Rock to the postgame news conference with his daughters on his lap, Kobe Bryant enjoyed every minute of his return to Madison Square Garden. Making history made it even better. Bryant scored 39 points, becoming the youngest player in NBA history to reach 20,000, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the New York Knicks 95-90 Sunday.

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Jefferson, Kidd lead Nets past Warriors (AP)

Jefferson, Kidd lead Nets past Warriors (AP) - New Jersey's Big Three came up big in the end, and also got some help inside from Josh Boone. Richard Jefferson scored 31 points, Jason Kidd collected his 94th career triple-double and the Nets beat the Golden State Warriors 100-95 on Saturday night. Vince Carter finished with 23 points, including a clutch 3-pointer with 24.6 seconds left, for the Nets, who led by 14 in the first half and needed...

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Granger helps Pacers hold off Wizards (AP)

Granger helps Pacers hold off Wizards (AP) - The Indiana Pacers were careful not to look past an ailing Washington Wizards team. Despite playing without three injured starters, Washington managed to stay close until late in the fourth quarter before Danny Granger and the Pacers finally pulled away for a 93-85 victory Saturday night. Granger scored 11 of his 25 points in the final period, including a 3-pointer that gave the Pacers an 87-79...

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Paul leads Hornets to rout of Wolves (AP)

Paul leads Hornets to rout of Wolves (AP) - Chris Paul suspected Minnesota would be tired, and did what he could to make the Timberwolves wish they'd stayed in bed. Paul had 19 points, 15 assists and five steals in only 30 minutes, leading the New Orleans Hornets to a 110-76 victory Saturday night. The downtrodden Timberwolves had played in Minnesota a night earlier, putting forth an exhaustive effort to overcome a 21-point deficit and beat...

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Marbury files grievance over fine (AP)

Marbury files grievance over fine (AP) - Stephon Marbury has filed a grievance over the fine the New York Knicks gave him for missing a game in Phoenix last month. Marbury believes he was given permission to miss the game and has asked the players' association to begin the grievance process, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Saturday.

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Sixers win on Iguodala's shot at buzzer (AP)

Sixers win on Iguodala's shot at buzzer (AP) - Andre Iguodala heated up in a hurry, and the Memphis Grizzlies couldn't stop him when it mattered most. Iguodala made a 20-foot jumper as time expired to give the Philadelphia 76ers a 99-97 victory over Memphis on Saturday night. Iguodala, who had 17 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter, converted the winner over Mike Miller from near the top of the key.

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Yi helps Bucks beat road-weary Bobcats (AP)

Yi helps Bucks beat road-weary Bobcats (AP) - Rookie Yi Jianlian played like a veteran in his best NBA game so far. Yi scored a season-high 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Michael Redd added 27 points to help the Milwaukee Bucks outlast the road-weary Charlotte Bobcats 103-99 on Saturday night. The game was delayed 15 minutes after the Bobcats needed nearly 11 hours to get to Milwaukee after their flight left Charlotte at 9 a.m.

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Duncan's 34 points, 18 boards lift Spurs (AP)

Duncan's 34 points, 18 boards lift Spurs (AP) - The San Antonio Spurs took advantage of the banged-up Los Angeles Clippers, and departed with an injury problem of their own. Tim Duncan had 34 points and a season-high 18 rebounds, and the Spurs beat the undermanned Clippers 99-90 on Saturday night. Tony Parker had 18 points in his first game back since missing four with a sprained left ankle but top reserve Manu Ginobili left in the first quarter...

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McGrady returns, leads Rockets by Bulls (AP)

McGrady returns, leads Rockets by Bulls (AP) - The Rockets' bench players showed Tracy McGrady how important they can be. Then McGrady showed those guys a thing or two. McGrady returned to the Houston lineup and had 20 points and eight assists to lead the Rockets to a 116-98 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. Yao Ming had 18 points and eight rebounds but sprained his right thumb in the third quarter.

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Wade's buzzer-beater lifts Heat by Jazz (AP)

Wade's buzzer-beater lifts Heat by Jazz (AP) - Dwyane Wade was in the moment, even as his mind drifted back three years. "Same spot," Wade said. "Same shot." Same result. Wade's 20-footer bounced off the rim and through the basket at the buzzer Saturday night, giving the Miami Heat a 104-102 win over the Utah Jazz. The Heat wasted a 16-point second-half lead and trailed in the final minute, before Wade -- who also hit a buzzer-beating winner...

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Bosh scores 42 but Raptors fall to Suns (AP)

Bosh scores 42 but Raptors fall to Suns (AP) - The Toronto Raptors were a one-man show. That wasn't near enough with the Phoenix Suns revved up and running. The Suns raced past Toronto 122-103 on Saturday night despite Bosh's career-high 42 points. Leandro Barbosa, starting in place of injured Raja Bell, scored 31 points, Amare Stoudemire added 28 and Grant Hill 25 as Phoenix swept the season series from Toronto for the fourth consecutive...

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Walker rallies Wolves by Pacers 131-118 (AP)

Walker rallies Wolves by Pacers 131-118 (AP) - The Minnesota Timberwolves have been begging to see the Antoine Walker Shoulder Shimmy all season. With only three wins in their first 24 games, Walker never really had a chance to let it loose. He finally unveiled his trademark juke in the second quarter against Indiana on Friday night, and it spurred the young Wolves to an improbable comeback victory.

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Durant's 27 help Sonics hold off Raptors (AP)

Durant's 27 help Sonics hold off Raptors (AP) - About halfway to the basket, Kevin Durant decided his skinny frame wasn't about to shy away from taking on a 7-footer at the rim. The result: 27 games into his NBA career, Seattle's 19-year-old rookie now has a poster-worthy dunk sure to be replayed and highlighted often. Durant's baseline slam over 7-foot Toronto center Rasho Nesterovic was certainly impressive enough.

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Hawks win fourth straight, top Wizards (AP)

Hawks win fourth straight, top Wizards (AP) - As well as Joe Johnson was shooting, it was one of his passes that led to the game's biggest basket for the surging Atlanta Hawks. Johnson scored 16 of his 32 points in the final quarter and set up Josh Smith's tiebreaking 3-pointer with a minute left Friday night, leading Atlanta past the Washington Wizards 97-92 for its season-high fourth consecutive victory.

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Wallace's 27 help Bobcats roll by Knicks (AP)

Wallace's 27 help Bobcats roll by Knicks (AP) - Gerald Wallace scored 27 points and the Charlotte Bobcats dominated New York 105-95 on Friday to send the listless Knicks back to their losing ways. Nazr Mohammed added 20 points and 14 rebounds and Jason Richardson and Emeka Okafor scored 17 points apiece for the Bobcats, who rolled out to a 24-point second-quarter lead.

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Surging Pistons rip Grizzlies 92-67 (AP)

Surging Pistons rip Grizzlies 92-67 (AP) - Arron Afflalo had the best night of his short NBA career on Friday. He paid for it after the game. The Detroit Pistons rookie had a career-best 12 points in a 94-67 win over Memphis, then had to deal with heckling teammates as the media gathered around his locker. "Can we wait until he leaves?" asked an embarrassed Afflalo, as Rasheed Wallace screamed teasing insults.

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Bynum, Odom lead Lakers past Sixers (AP)

Bynum, Odom lead Lakers past Sixers (AP) - Dr. J roused the Philly diehards into an appreciation for the city's last championship team. Kobe Bryant riled up those Sixers fans simply by touching the ball. The 76ers could only wish to matter as much as those two greats. On a night Julius Erving and Philadelphia's 1983 championship team was honored, Andrew Bynum and the Lakers stole the show.

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Celtics bounce back, rout Bulls 107-82 (AP)

Celtics bounce back, rout Bulls 107-82 (AP) - The Boston Celtics have only lost one home game this season, and that was plenty for Kevin Garnett. "What you saw tonight was what we call 'stopping the bleeding,"' he said after the Celtics beat Chicago 107-82 on Friday to stop their losing before it became a streak. "When we lose, we want it to be very, very, very, very few, and we want to learn from what mistakes we made in the loss and apply it...

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Nowitzki extends Mavs' win streak to 5 (AP)

Nowitzki extends Mavs' win streak to 5 (AP) - Dirk Nowitzki is aware his long-range game is off right now. So the reigning MVP is trying to work closer to the basket. Nowitzki scored 30 points and Devin Harris added 21 to lead Dallas past the Los Angeles Clippers 102-89 on Friday night. Nowitzki is hitting just 30 percent of his 3-pointers -- his worst percentage since his rookie season in 1998-99.

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Jazz end 7-game road skid, beat Magic (AP)

Jazz end 7-game road skid, beat Magic (AP) - Stan Van Gundy looked furious, and sounded worse. His Orlando Magic have lost six of eight, and Friday night allowed their second career high in a week. Paul Millsap had a career-best 28 points and the Utah Jazz broke a seven-game road losing streak with a 113-94 victory. "We're absolutely frightened of contact -- frightened," Van Gundy said.

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Surprising Blazers win 10th straight (AP)

Surprising Blazers win 10th straight (AP) - The Portland Trail Blazers were expected to have another rebuilding year after losing their future franchise player to injury before the season even started. Instead, they have won 10 straight -- the longest winning streak in the NBA this season. Martell Webster scored 19 points while Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge each added 18 in Portland's 99-96 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday...

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Okla. City mayor tries to woo Bennett (AP)

Okla. City mayor tries to woo Bennett (AP) - Oklahoma City made its first major move toward permanently attracting an NBA franchise Thursday when Mayor Mick Cornett called for the public to support a proposal to spend more than $100 million to overhaul the Ford Center and build a practice facility. Cornett accelerated plans for the vote by several months so it could be held prior to an April date when NBA owners are expected to consider a...

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Heat consider protest of loss to Hawks (AP)

Heat consider protest of loss to Hawks (AP) - The Miami Heat may protest what they believe was a scoring error in Wednesday night's overtime loss at Atlanta. Shaquille O'Neal fouled out with 51 seconds remaining in Miami's 117-111 loss -- but statsheets distributed immediately after the game showed the Miami center with five fouls. The sheet was eventually revised to show O'Neal with six fouls, although those charting on the Miami bench also...

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Surprising Blazers on 9-game win streak (AP)

Surprising Blazers on 9-game win streak (AP) - When top draft pick Greg Oden was lost for the season because of knee surgery, many wrote off the Portland Trail Blazers. Now, the NBA's youngest team is proving it can do fine without him. The Blazers have won nine straight, the longest current winning streak in the NBA after the Boston Celtics lost at home to the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.

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Mourning undergoes knee surgery (AP)

Mourning undergoes knee surgery (AP) - The notion of not seeing Alonzo Mourning play basketball again is a difficult one for the Miami Heat to accept. Mourning had surgery Thursday to repair a torn patellar tendon in his right knee and a quadriceps tear in the same leg. The injury, which he suffered Wednesday night in Miami's overtime loss at the Atlanta Hawks, will almost certainly keep Mourning sidelined for the remainder of the...

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Nets rally late, top Heats 107-103 in OT (AP)

Nets rally late, top Heats 107-103 in OT (AP) - Something about close games has brought out the best in the New Jersey Nets this season, and they proved it again at the expense of the reeling Miami Heat. Vince Carter scored 31 points, Richard Jefferson added 29 and the Nets overcame a seven-point deficit late in regulation before beating the Heat 107-103 in overtime Thursday night -- their eighth win in 11 games decided by five points or less.

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Nuggets outlast Rockets 112-111 in 2OT (AP)

Nuggets outlast Rockets 112-111 in 2OT (AP) - Anthony Carter made all three of his baskets count. Especially that last one. His floater in the lane with 0.8 seconds left in double overtime gave the Denver Nuggets a 112-111 win over the shorthanded Houston Rockets on Thursday. Carmelo Anthony scored 37 points and had a career-high 16 rebounds, and Allen Iverson had 36 points and nine assists for Denver, which ended a two-game losing streak.

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LeBron shuts down Kobe late in Cavs' win (AP)

LeBron shuts down Kobe late in Cavs' win (AP) - The two superstars wanted to guard each other in the final moments: Kobe on LeBron. LeBron on Kobe. It had to end like that. "I didn't even ask," James said. "I just told Sasha (Pavlovic) to go somewhere else." James scored 33 points and shut out Bryant when the NBA's top two scorers went one-on-one in the final 2:23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers bounced back from a dismal loss with a 94-90 victory...

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Spurs' Parker sues over infidelity claim (AP)

Spurs' Parker sues over infidelity claim (AP) - Tony Parker has sued a celebrity gossip Web site that published stories claiming he had an affair with a French model. The San Antonio Spurs star sued X17online.com on Wednesday in Superior Court, alleging it posted a series of "false and defamatory" stories claiming Parker cheated on his wife, actress Eva Longoria.

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Wallace, Richardson lift Bobcats by Jazz (AP)

Wallace, Richardson lift Bobcats by Jazz (AP) - A day after part-owner Michael Jordan jumped into a practice drill to teach his struggling team a thing or two, the Charlotte Bobcats pulled off a late comeback reminiscent of Jordan's glory days. Charlotte trailed by 12 points with less than six minutes left, but Gerald Wallace, Jason Richardson and Raymond Felton led a furious rally that helped the Bobcats stun the Utah Jazz 98-92 on Wednesday...

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Hawks outlast Heat 117-111 in overtime (AP)

Hawks outlast Heat 117-111 in overtime (AP) - On a night Miami lost its veteran leader, Atlanta again found new leadership from an unlikely veteran. Anthony Johnson, pressed into starting duty by injuries to three other point guards, put up big numbers for the second straight game and the Hawks outlasted the Heat 117-111 in overtime on Wednesday night.

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Heat C Mourning tears tendon in knee (AP)

Heat C Mourning tears tendon in knee (AP) - Alonzo Mourning refused to leave what might have been the last game of his career on a stretcher. After tearing the patellar tendon in his right knee in Miami's game against Atlanta on Wednesday night, the 37-year-old Heat center was placed on the stretcher, but he refused the ride. "That's not the way I envisioned myself walking off the court for the last time in my career," he said.

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Isiah's Knicks roll past Cavs 108-90 (AP)

Isiah's Knicks roll past Cavs 108-90 (AP) - The Knicks have heard it from the fans and media all season. When the criticisms started coming from their coach, it was time to respond. David Lee scored 17 of his 22 points in the first half, Jamal Crawford added 21, and New York beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-90 Wednesday for its most lopsided victory of the season.

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McGrady hurt in Rockets' loss to Magic (AP)

McGrady hurt in Rockets' loss to Magic (AP) - Orlando's star of the past got hurt and the Magic's star of the present carried them to a victory. Dwight Howard had 21 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks and the Magic took advantage of former Orlando star Tracy McGrady's absence in the second half to beat the Houston Rockets 97-92 on Wednesday night.

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Grizzlies top Spurs on Gay's 3 at buzzer (AP)

Grizzlies top Spurs on Gay's 3 at buzzer (AP) - After blowing a 23-point lead, the last-place Memphis Grizzlies stunned San Antonio with one big shot. Rudy Gay hit a 3-pointer over Tim Duncan as time expired to give Memphis an 88-85 victory over the Spurs on Wednesday night. The play wasn't even set up for Gay. The first option was for the inbounds pass to go to Mike Miller, who led the Grizzlies with a season-high 31 points.

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Roy leads Blazers to ninth straight win (AP)

Roy leads Blazers to ninth straight win (AP) - Brandon Roy wasn't going to let a bout with the flu mess with the streak. Roy was ailing, but didn't play like it. He had 25 points, nine rebounds and eight assists to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to their ninth straight win -- a 101-96 victory over the Toronto Raptors Wednesday night. "I was hurting a little bit, but we're doing something special right now so I didn't want that to get in the...

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Nowitzki's 31 help Mavs hold off Suns (AP)

Nowitzki's 31 help Mavs hold off Suns (AP) - Two weeks ago, the Dallas Mavericks were dragging, facing questions about what happened to the team that 67 games last season. Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns probably wish they'd caught the Mavs right about then. Because on Wednesday night, Dallas sure looked crisp. Dirk Nowitzki scored 31 points, including the Mavericks' final eight, giving Dallas just enough to hold off the Suns 108-105 Wednesday...

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Pistons hand Celtics first home loss (AP)

Pistons hand Celtics first home loss (AP) - Chauncey Billups has had enough big moments in his career that he knew exactly what he wanted to do against a younger player. Billups hit two free throws with a tenth of a second left and the Detroit Pistons handed the Boston Celtics their first home loss of the season, 87-85 on Wednesday night. Billups, who scored 12 of his team-high 28 points in the final quarter, was fouled by Tony Allen.

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Nuggets F Nene cleared to practice (AP)

Nuggets F Nene cleared to practice (AP) - Nuggets forward Nene has been cleared by team doctors to begin ballhandling and shooting drills and can participate in full practices beginning Friday. Nene, who has appeared in five games this season, tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb in a game at Boston on Nov. 7.

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Shaq looking to get things turned around (AP)

Shaq looking to get things turned around (AP) - Shaquille O'Neal sees this as just another test. His 14.3 points-per-game average is, by far, the lowest of his career. His Miami Heat are 7-17, one of the worst records in the NBA, and look nothing like the team that won a championship 18 months ago. His leg hurts, his pride aches and he knows that, at 35 years old, many believe he's finished.

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Jordan practices with struggling Bobcats (AP)

Jordan practices with struggling Bobcats (AP) - Michael Jordan was back on the court Tuesday, swishing jump shots and talking tough. No, he's not making another comeback. In an effort to get more involved with his slumping team, the Charlotte Bobcats' part-owner jumped into a drill during the team's practice. He then gave tips to some young players and showed he still has that famous shooting touch.

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Thomas: Knicks may need changes soon (AP)

Thomas: Knicks may need changes soon (AP) - No changes yet for the New York Knicks, but check back in a couple of weeks. Maybe even in the coach's seat. With his team coming off its latest embarrassing performance, Isiah Thomas said Tuesday he may have to shake up his roster if the Knicks don't show signs of recovery from their 7-17 start. "It's safe to say that we're not happy about where we are and I'm not happy about where we are," Thomas...

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Bosh leads Raptors by Clippers 80-77 (AP)

Bosh leads Raptors by Clippers 80-77 (AP) - Toronto's Chris Bosh realized it was a game the Raptors weren't going to win on shooting and rebounding, so they had to just keep plugging away. The Raptors got the job done, using tough defense and sure ball-handling to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 80-77 on Tuesday night. Toronto shot just 37.5 percent from the field to the Clippers' 39 percent and were outrebounded 50-43.

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Salmons helps Kings beat slumping Nets (AP)

Salmons helps Kings beat slumping Nets (AP) - On the best scoring night of his eight-year NBA career, John Salmons' best move came when he gave the ball up. With New Jersey's defense collapsing on him in the closing seconds Tuesday night, Salmons drove the lane and kicked the ball out to teammate Francisco Garcia, who sank a 3-pointer with 15 seconds left that helped Sacramento beat the slumping Nets 106-101.

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Vujacic, Odom lift Lakers over Bulls (AP)

Vujacic, Odom lift Lakers over Bulls (AP) - The Lakers may be Kobe Bryant's team, but once again, they showed they're not a one-man operation. Sasha Vujacic scored 19 points, Lamar Odom added 17 points and 16 rebounds, and Los Angeles beat the Chicago Bulls 103-91 Tuesday night. Slowed by a groin injury, Bryant scored 18 points but was a nonfactor for long stretches against the team he targeted as a possible destination during the offseason.

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James, Ilgauskas lead Cavs to win in 2OT (AP)

James, Ilgauskas lead Cavs to win in 2OT (AP) - Having lost eight of nine going into Monday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers needed something good to happen. It took some extra time -- two overtimes to be exact -- but something good finally did happen for the defending Eastern Conference champions in a 104-99 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. "Every win is good for a team, especially with our struggles lately," said Cavaliers forward LeBron James, who...

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Wolves F Walker returns to Miami (AP)

Wolves F Walker returns to Miami (AP) - Antoine Walker still speaks to a couple former Miami Heat teammates, and he's not enjoying seeing the Heat get off to a slow start. There is, however, one piece of consolation for the injured Minnesota forward. "I wasn't the problem," Walker said. Walker returned Monday night to his former home court in Miami for the first time as a visitor since he was sent to the Timberwolves in October as part of...

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Heat overcome poor shooting, edge Wolves (AP)

Heat overcome poor shooting, edge Wolves (AP) - With time running out in a close game, Dwyane Wade was struggling and Shaquille O'Neal had fouled out. So the Miami Heat turned to another duo -- Udonis Haslem and Alonzo Mourning. Haslem hit consecutive jumpers to give the Heat some breathing room, and Mourning came up with three crucial rebounds and a clutch tip-in in the final minute as the Heat edged the Minnesota Timberwolves 91-87 Monday...

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Warriors end road skid, beat Grizzlies (AP)

Warriors end road skid, beat Grizzlies (AP) - Stephen Jackson had 28 points and 12 rebounds, and Monta Ellis added 23 points to help the Golden State Warriors end a three-game road losing streak with a 125-117 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. The Golden State victory overshadowed 32 points from Memphis forward Rudy Gay, the second consecutive game in which he has surpassed 30.

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Dunleavy's 36 lift Pacers over Knicks (AP)

Dunleavy's 36 lift Pacers over Knicks (AP) - Mike Dunleavy did more than break a tie. He apparently broke the New York Knicks' will to compete. By the time Dunleavy's scoring spree was done, the only toughness shown by the Knicks came from Isiah Thomas, in perhaps the strongest comments he's ever made about the disappointing team he assembled. Dunleavy scored 22 of his career-high 36 points in the third quarter, helping the Indiana Pacers pull...

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Hawks end 9-game losing streak to Jazz (AP)

Hawks end 9-game losing streak to Jazz (AP) - Al Horford was incredulous when told the Atlanta Hawks hadn't beaten the Utah Jazz in five years. "Really? I didn't know that," said the rookie before pausing and adding "We're 1-0 against them now. I feel pretty good." Joe Johnson scored 26 points, including 20 in the second half, and Anthony Johnson had 14 assists to help the Hawks end their nine-game losing streak against Utah, holding off the...

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Roy leads Blazers to eighth straight win (AP)

Roy leads Blazers to eighth straight win (AP) - The last time the Portland Trail Blazers managed a winning month was November 2004. At least, it was. Brandon Roy helped Portland to its eighth straight win with 24 points and eight assists in the Trail Blazers' 88-76 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night. "When you've won seven in a row you start to believe you can win every game," said Roy, who was 10-of-17 from the field and made key...

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Nowitzki helps Mavericks hold off Magic (AP)

Nowitzki helps Mavericks hold off Magic (AP) - Dwight Howard has been on a tear this season, playing "at an MVP-type of level," according to Mavericks coach Avery Johnson. Yet, Dirk Nowitzki is still the reigning MVP, and he reminded Howard and Johnson of it Monday night. Nowitzki scored 11 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter, including a surprisingly rare 3-pointer and a pair of free throws in the closing seconds to help send Dallas past...

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Suns hand Spurs first home loss, 100-95 (AP)

Suns hand Spurs first home loss, 100-95 (AP) - Nobody on the Phoenix Suns team was talking about revenge on Monday night. After all, this is still the early part of the regular season and their 100-95 win over the San Antonio Spurs may not mean much come playoff time. But the teams' first meeting of the year came with plenty of baggage, and by winning, not to mention handing the Spurs their first home loss of this season, Phoenix could claim a...

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Paul outplays Nash as Hornets beat Suns (AP)

Paul outplays Nash as Hornets beat Suns (AP) - Steve Nash is on track to finish well ahead of Chris Paul in fan voting for the NBA All-Star game to be played in the New Orleans Arena in a couple months. When the Phoenix Suns and their former league MVP visited New Orleans on Saturday night, Paul was the best point guard in the building. Paul had 21 points and 10 assists, outplaying one of the players he admires most and lifting the Hornets to a...

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Knicks G Marbury plans to play Monday (AP)

Knicks G Marbury plans to play Monday (AP) - Knicks guard Stephon Marbury returned to practice Sunday after missing a week while mourning the death of his father. Marbury plans to play Monday when the Knicks host the Indiana Pacers. He had missed four straight games after briefly trying to return following the Dec. 2 death of his father, Donald. Looking noticeably thinner, Marbury said he started working out again a few days ago.

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Bryant's 32 help Lakers roll by Clippers (AP)

Bryant's 32 help Lakers roll by Clippers (AP) - Kobe Bryant worked around the clock to make sure he could answer the bell against the Los Angeles Clippers in the opener of a four-game season series against their Staples Center co-tenants. Bryant scored 32 points and Sasha Vujacic scored all of his 14 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Lakers to a 113-92 victory Sunday night.

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Prince lifts Pistons by Warriors 109-87 (AP)

Prince lifts Pistons by Warriors 109-87 (AP) - The Golden State Warriors aren't used to blizzards or early starts. They had to deal with both Sunday and it didn't go well against Detroit. Tayshaun Prince scored 23 points and Antonio McDyess had 14 points and 11 rebounds and the Pistons never trailed in beating the Warriors 109-87. "We knew we had a chance to take advantage of them early -- this was a tough scheduling game for them -- and we did...

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Roy helps Blazers win seventh straight (AP)

Roy helps Blazers win seventh straight (AP) - The Portland Trail Blazers are finding the road more enjoyable lately. Brandon Roy had 26 points and 11 assists and Channing Frye scored a season-high 20 points as Portland beat the Denver Nuggets 116-105 on Sunday night. It was the Blazers' seventh straight win overall, and third straight victory on the road, where they had lost their first nine games of the season.

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Celtics' win streak reaches 9 games (AP)

Celtics' win streak reaches 9 games (AP) - With another dominant defensive performance, the Boston Celtics matched their longest winning streak in 14 years. Paul Pierce scored 18 points, Kevin Garnett had 16 and the Boston Celtics extended their streak to nine games by beating the Toronto Raptors 90-77 on Sunday. "Our philosophy is that defense is going to win games for us," Garnett said.

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Stevenson's 5 3s help Wizards by Kings (AP)

Stevenson's 5 3s help Wizards by Kings (AP) - It's been a strange season for DeShawn Stevenson. He's started every game for the Washington Wizards, but sometimes he's been ineffective. Held scoreless in four games, he's led his team in scoring for the past two. On Saturday night, with the Wizards playing without both its top two point guards, Stevenson had 19 points, including five 3-pointers, to lead the Wizards to a 92-79 win over the...

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