Lakers' Jackson to get $24M, 2-year deal (AP)

Lakers' Jackson to get $24M, 2-year deal (AP) - Lakers coach Phil Jackson said he has agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension believed to be worth about $24 million, putting him under contract through the 2009-10 season. The Hall of Fame coach announced his decision and discussed his contract situation before Thursday night's victory over Denver.

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Parker's 29 points help Spurs by Wizards (AP)

Parker's 29 points help Spurs by Wizards (AP) - Tony Parker knows that sometimes you have to wait your turn and bide your time. Parker's first-half wait paid off for the San Antonio Spurs, who with the help of the finals MVP's 20 second-half points beat the Washington Wizards 109-94 Wednesday. "I was trying to be patient in the first half," said Parker, who finished with 29 points and 11 assists.

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Heat probing incident involving G Parker (AP)

Heat probing incident involving G Parker (AP) - Heat guard Smush Parker missed practice Thursday in the wake of a dispute with a parking valet service. Police said Parker got into an argument Tuesday morning over whether he had paid a $12 valet parking fee at a condominium. Parker has not been charged. He also missed Tuesday's game against Charlotte.

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LeBron day-to-day with sprained finger (AP)

LeBron day-to-day with sprained finger (AP) - An MRI on LeBron James' injured left finger in Toronto revealed a sprain, and the Cleveland Cavaliers said their superstar would be a game-time decision for Friday's game against the Raptors. James hurt his index finger with 4:41 left in the second quarter on Wednesday night against Detroit when he was fouled on a drive by Pistons center Nazr Mohammed, who slapped at the ball as James began to...

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Vujacic powers Lakers past Nuggets (AP)

Vujacic powers Lakers past Nuggets (AP) - Sasha Vujacic did his best impersonation of Kobe Bryant, dominating the fourth quarter with his perimeter shooting. Bryant scored 24 points, but remained on the bench during the final 12 minutes while Vujacic scored 19 of his career-high 22 points to power the Los Angeles Lakers to a 127-99 rout of the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night.

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Warriors win fifth straight, rip Rockets (AP)

Warriors win fifth straight, rip Rockets (AP) - Al Harrington gives up 9 inches and 60 pounds to Yao Ming. Yet by using his quickness to front and harass the 7-foot-6 Yao, Harrington is somehow able to shut down Houston's All-Star center. Harrington outplayed Yao for a second straight meeting, shutting him down at one end and scoring 18 points on the other to help the Golden State Warriors beat the Rockets 113-94 on Thursday night for their...

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Celtics rout punchless Knicks 104-59 (AP)

Celtics rout punchless Knicks 104-59 (AP) - The New York Knicks' brief winning streak is history, and the Boston Celtics nearly made history ending it. The Celtics cruised to their biggest victory since Larry Bird was in high school, beating New York 104-59 on Thursday night to send the Knicks to their third-worst loss and their second-worst scoring performance of the shot-clock era.

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Bulls end 3-game skid, beat Hawks again (AP)

Bulls end 3-game skid, beat Hawks again (AP) - The pain Luol Deng was experiencing had nothing to do with a poke in the eye or a sore back. The Chicago Bulls were playing the way they had all season, missing shot after shot and giving the ball away like some charitable contribution. And then, everything changed. "If we struggle shooting, we've got to be aggressive," Deng said.

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Dunleavy helps Pacers hold off Blazers (AP)

Dunleavy helps Pacers hold off Blazers (AP) - If the Indiana Pacers were tired, they didn't show it when it mattered against the Portland Trail Blazers. Mike Dunleavy had 20 points and 11 rebounds and the Indiana Pacers built a big third-quarter lead then held off the Portland Trail Blazers 95-89 on Wednesday night. Jeff Foster added 11 points and 17 rebounds for the Pacers, who won for the second straight night.

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Boozer leads Jazz over 76ers 106-95 (AP)

Boozer leads Jazz over 76ers 106-95 (AP) - Carlos Boozer is developing quite a reputation. Despite tweaking his right ankle before halftime, he had it re-taped and scored 12 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Utah Jazz to a 106-95 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Ronnie Brewer added 19 points and Mehmet Okur had 16.

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Jackson's late 3s lift Warriors by Kings (AP)

Jackson's late 3s lift Warriors by Kings (AP) - On a night when his team struggled from beyond the arc, Stephen Jackson made a pair of huge 3-pointers late in the fourth quarter to rescue the resurgent Golden State Warriors. Jackson made two 3-pointers in a 20-second span and Monta Ellis had 22 points to rally the Warriors to a 103-96 victory Wednesday night over the Sacramento Kings.

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Mavericks end 3-game skid, beat Wolves (AP)

Mavericks end 3-game skid, beat Wolves (AP) - The Mavericks got a lift when coach Avery Johnson went back to a tried-and-true lineup. However, Dallas still struggled down the stretch before avoiding a fourth straight defeat to an underdog. Dirk Nowitzki had 27 points and 11 rebounds, Devin Harris scored 22 points, and the Mavericks snapped a three-game losing streak with a 109-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.

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Bosh, Bargnani hurt in Raptors' win (AP)

Bosh, Bargnani hurt in Raptors' win (AP) - The Toronto Raptors lost their best player in the second quarter. The Memphis Grizzlies lost the game around the same time. Anthony Parker scored 19 points and Jose Calderon added 13 points and 10 assists to help the Raptors beat the Grizzlies 103-91 on Wednesday night. Chris Bosh limped off in the second with a strained right groin.

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Parker lifts Spurs past Wizards 109-94 (AP)

Parker lifts Spurs past Wizards 109-94 (AP) - Tony Parker knows that sometimes you have to wait your turn and bide your time. Parker's first-half wait paid off for the San Antonio Spurs, who with the help of the finals MVP's 20 second-half points beat the Washington Wizards 109-94 Wednesday. "I was trying to be patient in the first half," said Parker, who finished with 29 points and 11 assists.

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Yao scores 31, Rockets beat Suns 100-94 (AP)

Yao scores 31, Rockets beat Suns 100-94 (AP) - Yao Ming produced the points and rebounds. Steve Francis provided the spark. Yao had 31 points and 13 rebounds, helping the Houston Rockets beat the Phoenix Suns 100-94 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory. Yao was impressive throughout -- shooting 12-for-19 from the floor on an assortment of shots, including turnarounds, jump hooks and stuffs.

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Howard's career-high 39 power Magic (AP)

Howard's career-high 39 power Magic (AP) - One, two, four guys. It didn't matter how many players were draped on Orlando's Dwight Howard. Using his remarkable power and speed, Howard dunked, blocked and dominated Seattle's undersized frontline for a career-high 39 points and 16 rebounds, and the Magic beat the SuperSonics 110-94 on Wednesday night for their NBA-best 14th win.

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James hurts finger, Cavs fall to Pistons (AP)

James hurts finger, Cavs fall to Pistons (AP) - LeBron James was grounded at The Palace after lifting his game to rarified air in his previous visit. James sprained his left index finger in the second quarter Wednesday night, and did not return, and the Detroit Pistons went on to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-74 Wednesday night. The Pistons insisted the victory didn't mean any less to them even though it came against a team missing its first,...

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Pacers nearly blow lead, edge Nuggets (AP)

Pacers nearly blow lead, edge Nuggets (AP) - The Indiana Pacers squandered another lead against the Denver Nuggets, but this time they found a way to win. Mike Dunleavy scored 30 points, Shawne Williams had 21 and the Pacers, thanks to J.R. Smith's missed free throw with 2.7 seconds left, held off the Nuggets 112-110 on Tuesday night. "It easily could have gotten away from us," Indiana guard Jamal Tinsley said.

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Udrih helps Kings end Spurs' 5-game run (AP)

Udrih helps Kings end Spurs' 5-game run (AP) - Gregg Popovich could hardly believe Beno Udrih's name hadn't come up before the game. "What, no Beno questions?" the Spurs coach said of his former guard now with Sacramento, then joked, "We'll talk after he scores 30." He almost did. Udrih scored a career-high 27 points against his former team while holding down Tony Parker on defense, and the Kings snapped San Antonio's five-game winning streak...

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76ers hand Bucks first home loss, 114-99 (AP)

76ers hand Bucks first home loss, 114-99 (AP) - Kyle Korver waited patiently at his locker, glancing at his teammates and prepared to start a game. If it wasn't for ice on both knees, it would have been hard to tell the 76ers' forward had already finished one. "I'm glad to be back," said Korver, who missed the previous four with a groin injury. "I feel like I'm in good shape.

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Bryant's 35 helps Lakers beat Sonics (AP)

Bryant's 35 helps Lakers beat Sonics (AP) - Kobe Bryant brought some order to another sloppy finish by the Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant scored six of his 35 points in the final 3:51 and the Lakers overcame three turnovers in the final 1 1-2 minutes to beat Seattle 106-99 Tuesday night, snapping a three-game skid and sending the SuperSonics to their fifth straight loss.

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Gasol, Navarro get Grizzlies by Nets (AP)

Gasol, Navarro get Grizzlies by Nets (AP) - Here's one sign the Memphis Grizzlies are improving under new coach Marc Iavaroni. It only took them 14 games to win consecutive games. Not bad, compared to a year ago when it took them almost a full season -- 73 games -- to string wins together. "It's good for us," Mike Miller said after scoring 19 points in the Grizzlies 110-103 win over the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night.

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Davis, bench push Heat past Bobcats (AP)

Davis, bench push Heat past Bobcats (AP) - The Miami Heat upgraded their bench Tuesday, and the result was an easy night for the starters. Pulled from the starting lineup for the first time this season, Ricky Davis and Jason Williams responded with strong games as reserves to help the struggling Heat beat the Charlotte Bobcats 110-90. Davis equaled a season high with 23 points, while Williams totaled 11 points and eight assists with no...

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Bulls end 4-game skid, top Hawks 90-78 (AP)

Bulls end 4-game skid, top Hawks 90-78 (AP) - The pain Luol Deng was experiencing had nothing to do with a poke in the eye or a sore back. The Chicago Bulls were playing the way they had all season, missing shot after shot and giving the ball away like some charitable contribution. And then, everything changed. "If we struggle shooting, we've got to be aggressive," Deng said.

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James' 38 lifts Cavs past Celtics in OT (AP)

James' 38 lifts Cavs past Celtics in OT (AP) - There's at least one other Big 3 in the NBA, and this trio isn't gracing any magazine covers. LeBron James scored 38 points, Drew Gooden added a season-high 24 and Zydrunas Ilgauskas had 15 as Cleveland's threesome outplayed Boston's heralded triumvirate during a 109-104 win in overtime on Tuesday night.

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Nuggets F Martin only has bruised knee (AP)

Nuggets F Martin only has bruised knee (AP) - Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin received some good news Monday when an MRI on his surgically repaired right knee found only a bone bruise. Martin is listed as doubtful for Tuesday night's game against Indiana and will be day-to-day after that. The Nuggets could ill afford to have Martin out for an extended period.

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Raptors F Garbajosa to have more surgery (AP)

Raptors F Garbajosa to have more surgery (AP) - TORONTO (AP)-- Raptors forward Jorge Garbajosa plans to have more surgery on his left leg and ankle and will be out indefinitely. The Raptors said Monday that the decision was made after Garbajosa met with a specialist in Baltimore on Monday. The six-foot-nine, 245-pounder broke a bone in his lower leg and dislocated his ankle while trying to block a shot in March.

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Mavericks coach Johnson fined $25,000 (AP)

Mavericks coach Johnson fined $25,000 (AP) - Dallas Mavericks coach Avery Johnson was fined $25,000 Monday for his actions during a game against the Indiana Pacers last week. Johnson was cited for failing to leave the court in a timely manner and for verbal abuse of a game official, said Stu Jackson, NBA executive VP of basketball operations, in a release.

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Wolves earn second victory, beat Hornets (AP)

Wolves earn second victory, beat Hornets (AP) - Antoine Walker joked that Minnesota Timberwolves teammate Marko Jaric was "overachieving." The reference was not to the guard's recent hot shooting, but that the native of Serbia is dating Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima. The romance certainly hasn't hurt Jaric's play. He scored 21 points and the Timberwolves protected a big lead for a change to get their second victory of the season, 103-94 over...

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McGrady's big 4th quarter lifts Rockets (AP)

McGrady's big 4th quarter lifts Rockets (AP) - The Houston Rockets had a difficult time shaking off the banged-up Los Angeles Clippers through three tedious quarters. Then Tracy McGrady took over. McGrady scored 19 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter, and the Rockets capitalized on another key injury to the Clippers in a 88-71 victory Monday night.

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Turkoglu, Lewis help Magic by Blazers (AP)

Turkoglu, Lewis help Magic by Blazers (AP) - With Dwight Howard's shooting cooling off, the Orlando Magic had to win with defense, patience and contributions from the bench. Hedo Turkoglu scored 21 points, Rashard Lewis had 20 and the Magic beat the Portland Trail Blazers 85-74 on Monday night to become the first NBA team to win 13 games this season.

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Marbury, Randolph power Knicks over Jazz (AP)

Marbury, Randolph power Knicks over Jazz (AP) - Isiah Thomas rattled off a list of all the things Stephon Marbury did right. Hard to believe it's only two weeks since Thomas didn't think his point guard was worthy of starting. Marbury continued his turnaround with a season-high 28 points, and the New York Knicks beat the Utah Jazz 113-109 on Monday night.

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Butler leads Wizards past Mavs 110-98 (AP)

Butler leads Wizards past Mavs 110-98 (AP) - With top scorer Gilbert Arenas out for three months following left knee surgery, Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison are picking up the scoring for the Washington Wizards. Butler had 35 points and connected on all five 3-pointers, Jamison added 27, and the Wizards handed the Dallas Mavericks their first home loss of the season and third straight overall, 110-98 on Monday night.

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Kings' Udrih beats old Spurs teammates (AP)

Kings' Udrih beats old Spurs teammates (AP) - Gregg Popovich could hardly believe Beno Udrih's name hadn't come up before the game. "What, no Beno questions?" the Spurs coach said of his former guard now with Sacramento, then joked, "We'll talk after he scores 30." He almost did. Udrih scored a career-high 27 points against his former team while holding down Tony Parker on defense, and the Kings snapped San Antonio's five-game winning streak...

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Warriors snap Suns' 8-game win streak (AP)

Warriors snap Suns' 8-game win streak (AP) - The Golden State Warriors had every excuse to get trampled. They were exhausted after a successful East Coast road trip, and they were trying to keep up with fast-paced Phoenix in their first game back home. Instead, the Warriors ran away from Steve Nash and the Suns for a win that excited coach Don Nelson more than any of last week's big victories on the road.

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Nuggets F Martin to undergo MRI on knee (AP)

Nuggets F Martin to undergo MRI on knee (AP) - Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin was scheduled to undergo an MRI Monday after straining his right knee in a game against Houston. Martin missed the second half of Saturday's game against the Rockets. Martin has had knee troubles before. Over the previous two seasons, he missed 106 games because of microfracture surgeries on both knees.

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Pistons C Wallace sits out Sunday (AP)

Pistons C Wallace sits out Sunday (AP) - Detroit Pistons center Rasheed Wallace will miss the game Sunday against Utah because of a knee injury. Wallace, who injured the knee in the win over New York on Wednesday, also missed the victory against Philadelphia on Friday. He is the fourth leading scorer for the Pistons with 15.2 points, and leads the team with 7.20 rebounds.

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Pacers F O'Neal out third straight game (AP)

Pacers F O'Neal out third straight game (AP) - Indiana Pacers forward Jermaine O'Neal will miss his third straight game when he sits out Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers with swelling in his left knee and lower leg. The timetable for the six-time All-Star's return is uncertain. He is listed as day-to-day. It will be the 86th regular-season game he has missed in just over three seasons.

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Celtics stirring memories of glory days (AP)

Celtics stirring memories of glory days (AP) - The Boston Celtics have had plenty of game-winning shots in their storied history and their buzzer-beating win in Charlotte on Saturday night recalled some of the more remarkable ones. It wasn't at the level of "Havlicek stole the ball," but the Celtics' improbable victory over the Hornets was one they won't soon forget and brought back the memories of the franchise's glory days.

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Raptors deal Bulls fourth straight loss (AP)

Raptors deal Bulls fourth straight loss (AP) - Whether it's getting blown out early or faltering in the fourth quarter, the Chicago Bulls keep finding ways to lose. Chris Bosh had 16 points and 13 rebounds, rookie Jamario Moon matched his career-high with 15 points and the Toronto Raptors pulled away in the fourth to beat Chicago 93-78 Sunday, handing the Bulls their fourth straight loss.

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Boozer, Williams lift Jazz over Pistons (AP)

Boozer, Williams lift Jazz over Pistons (AP) - Carlos Boozer expected things would be good when Deron Williams recovered from a toe injury. Sunday, he found out he was right. Boozer had 36 points and 11 rebounds and a full-speed Williams added 21 points and 14 assists as the Utah Jazz beat the Detroit Pistons 103-93 Sunday. "There's a lot more of this to come," Boozer said.

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Kidd helps Nets edge Lakers 102-100 (AP)

Kidd helps Nets edge Lakers 102-100 (AP) - The New Jersey Nets have taken to heart Jason Kidd's comments about the team's desire to win. There was no giving in against Los Angeles on Sunday night. Kidd had 15 points, 14 assists and seven rebounds leading the Nets to a 102-100 victory over the Lakers and Kobe Bryant, who had 31 points. During New Jersey's recent six-game losing streak, Kidd was quoted in New York papers as saying that the...

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Duncan leads Spurs past Sonics 116-101 (AP)

Duncan leads Spurs past Sonics 116-101 (AP) - The defending champions were angry. They had allowed 64 points in the first half to a young, skittish Seattle team nowhere near their elite class. "They ran rampant in that first half," Spurs center Tim Duncan said. "We didn't say anything ... we understand what it takes to win a game." Such as scoring the first 12 points of the third quarter while playing shutdown defense more common for April than...

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James' fourth triple-double powers Cavs (AP)

James' fourth triple-double powers Cavs (AP) - The Cleveland Cavaliers were having a blast laughing at the Indiana Pacers for about 2 1/2 quarters. The joke almost was on them. Indiana erased a 14-point deficit in the third quarter before Cleveland rallied behind LeBron James' fourth triple-double of the season to beat the Pacers 111-106 Sunday for their third straight win.

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Magic hand Heat 10th loss, 120-99 (AP)

Magic hand Heat 10th loss, 120-99 (AP) - Stan Van Gundy could be forgiven for gloating. He coached his 200th NBA game Saturday night and Orlando stomped his former mentor and boss Pat Riley's team, the Miami Heat, 120-99. With the win the Magic improved to 12-3. Instead, Van Gundy made fun of himself. "You can see my knowledge of (Dwyane Wade's) game-- we were able to limit him to his season high points of 32," said Van Gundy, who coached...

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Hawks rally from 21 down to beat Wolves (AP)

Hawks rally from 21 down to beat Wolves (AP) - The Atlanta Hawks have won two in a row on the road. That those wins have come against the teams with two of the worst records in the NBA matters not to these Hawks. Sure they trailed by double digits in the fourth quarter of both of them, but after losing the previous 17 away from home, the Hawks will take them wherever and however they can get them.

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Woman accuses Dennis Rodman of assault (AP)

Woman accuses Dennis Rodman of assault (AP) - A former beverage manager at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas has sued Dennis Rodman, claiming the former NBA star assaulted her in March 2006 by rubbing up against her body and slapping her on the buttocks. In her federal lawsuit filed this week, Sara Robinson also accused her former employer of retaliating against her after she complained about Rodman's behavior.

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Wizards lose despite 41 from Jamison (AP)

Wizards lose despite 41 from Jamison (AP) - Juan Carlos Navarro and Rudy Gay provided more than enough offense to help the Grizzlies overcome Antawn Jamison's 41 points. Navarro scored 28 points and Gay added 27, and Memphis handed the Washington Wizards a 124-118 loss Saturday night. Jamison finished with a season high for points and 11 rebounds for the Wizards, who lost their second straight following six straight victories.

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McGrady helps Rockets end 6-game slide (AP)

McGrady helps Rockets end 6-game slide (AP) - Houston's All-Star duo felt as if the Rockets were reverting to last year's bad habits, so they did something about it. Tracy McGrady scored 35 points and Yao Ming had 22 points and 13 rebounds, and the Rockets snapped a six-game losing streak with a 109-81 win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night.

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Azubuike's 3 lifts Warriors to OT win (AP)

Azubuike's 3 lifts Warriors to OT win (AP) - Kelenna Azubuike wiped out his poor shooting performance with one basket -- the game-winner. Azubuike made a 3-pointer from the left corner with 6.1 seconds left in overtime, giving the Golden State Warriors a 100-98 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Azubuike was just 2-for-9 from the floor before making the 3 but point guard Baron Davis did not hesitate to pass the ball to him...

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Bucks top Mavs to stay unbeaten at home (AP)

Bucks top Mavs to stay unbeaten at home (AP) - It's been a dream week for Michael Redd and the Milwaukee Bucks. Redd scored 27 points and made five late free throws to lead the Bucks over the Dallas Mavericks, 97-95 on Saturday night. Andrew Bogut had 16 points and 14 rebounds, and Mo Williams added 19 points as the Bucks won their fifth straight overall and improved to 6-0 at home.The win also snapped a three-game losing streak to Dallas.

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Knicks end 8-game skid, beat Bulls 85-78 (AP)

Knicks end 8-game skid, beat Bulls 85-78 (AP) - For one afternoon, the jeers were silenced, the coach's job seemed a bit safer. Around here, a lot can change with one win. "In New York, you're either dead or alive," Knicks coach Isiah Thomas said. "You lose a game and you're dead and you win one and you basically get to survive." Eddy Curry scored 21 points against his former team, and New York snapped its eight-game losing streak with an 85-78...

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James' triple-double powers Cavaliers (AP)

James' triple-double powers Cavaliers (AP) - LeBron James continues to make difficult feats look easy. Cleveland's star forward scored 37 points as part of his third triple-double this season in the Cavaliers' 111-108 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday. "If he continues with this scoring and stats, I would hate to see the numbers at the end," Cleveland teammate Damon Jones said.

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Celts top Bobcats on Allen's 3 at buzzer (AP)

Celts top Bobcats on Allen's 3 at buzzer (AP) - While winning has become routine for the new-look Boston Celtics, this victory was different. It had the players huddled around the locker room TV, giggling like school kids as they watched it again. And the replay was just as sweet. Ray Allen made a 3-pointer at the buzzer after Eddie House knocked away Jason Richardson's inbounds pass with 4.7 seconds left, and the Celtics stunned the Charlotte...

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Jefferson leads Nets past Sonics 98-93 (AP)

Jefferson leads Nets past Sonics 98-93 (AP) - Richard Jefferson kept up his stellar start to the season, scoring 30 points, and the New Jersey Nets held off the Seattle SuperSonics' fourth-quarter rally for a 98-93 victory Friday night. Averaging a career-best 24.5 points so far, Jefferson continued to carry the Nets' scoring lead even with Vince Carter available again after missing time with a sprained right ankle.

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Jazz cruise to sixth straight home win (AP)

Jazz cruise to sixth straight home win (AP) - All eyes usually focus on Deron Williams and Chris Paul when they meet. But breakout games from reserve guards Ronnie Price and Jason Hart made the difference in the latest matchup between young point guards. It started with the pair diving for a loose ball during the second-quarter rally where Utah took the lead for good, and the Jazz cruised past the New Orleans Hornets 99-71 Friday night.

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Wallace sits, Pistons top 76ers 83-79 (AP)

Wallace sits, Pistons top 76ers 83-79 (AP) - Detroit coach Flip Saunders summed up the Pistons' victory over Philadelphia perfectly. "It was one of those games that was like going to the dentist," Saunders said. "It was like pulling teeth." Tayshaun Prince scored 15 points, and Pistons made a key late defensive play to hold on for their fourth home victory in four games, an 83-78 decision Friday night.

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Duncan helps Spurs win fourth straight (AP)

Duncan helps Spurs win fourth straight (AP) - The Memphis Grizzlies went with a small lineup. Bad idea. The San Antonio Spurs countered with Tim Duncan. Duncan led the Spurs with 28 points in their 101-88 win that was never in doubt after the first quarter. Duncan scored 14 points in the opening period and was key to the Spurs' 64-38 advantage in the paint.

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Davis' triple-double lifts Warriors (AP)

Davis' triple-double lifts Warriors (AP) - Don't get Baron Davis wrong. Of course he was excited about his first triple-double of the season. Of course he was thrilled his Golden State Warriors beat Washington 123-115 to end the Wizards' six-game winning streak. Still, Davis knew something wasn't right Friday night: Gilbert Arenas wasn't there.

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Granger, Pacers snap Mavs' 5-game streak (AP)

Granger, Pacers snap Mavs' 5-game streak (AP) - The Indiana Pacers weren't about to let another big first-half lead slip away. After blowing a 25-point cushion against Denver earlier this season, the Pacers managed to hold off the Dallas Mavericks' second-half rally for a 111-107 victory on Friday night. Danny Granger scored eight of his 25 points in the fourth quarter, Jamaal Tinsley added 24 points and Troy Murphy chipped in 18 for the Pacers...

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Howard gets 34 and 17 as Magic roll (AP)

Howard gets 34 and 17 as Magic roll (AP) - The Orlando Magic are getting great production from Dwight Howard, though the fourth-year center could use a little help. Howard had 34 points, 17 rebounds and four blocked shots in what looked like a one-man show most of the night, and the Magic beat the Charlotte Bobcats 105-92 Friday. It was the second straight game of 30-plus points for Howard, who dominated the four Bobcats who took turns...

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Suns win eighth straight, tie best start (AP)

Suns win eighth straight, tie best start (AP) - The Phoenix Suns turned to their energized front line of Amare Stoudemire and Shawn Marion to put away their eighth victory in a row. On the Los Angeles Clippers' bench, Sam Cassell sat the entire fourth quarter, watching the Suns pull away. Stoudemire scored 13 of his season-high 29 points in the decisive third quarter, and the Suns matched the best start to a season in franchise history with a...

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Shaq, Wade lead Heat to first home win (AP)

Shaq, Wade lead Heat to first home win (AP) - Shaquille O'Neal and Dwyane Wade looked as good as they did while leading the Miami Heat to an NBA title. O'Neal and Wade both had their best games of the season, and the Heat finally won at home, beating the Houston Rockets 98-91 on Friday night. O'Neal had season highs of 26 points and 14 rebounds, Wade scored a season-high 31 points, and the Heat handed the Rockets their sixth straight loss.

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KG's double-double gets Celts by Lakers (AP)

KG's double-double gets Celts by Lakers (AP) - All the indications of the 1980s were there: The Celtics and Lakers on the parquet, a full house chanting "Beat L.A.!" and even a clip of an Arnold Schwarzenegger movie on the scoreboard. The real Schwarzenegger was sitting courtside on Friday night watching Boston and Los Angeles renew their rivalry -- one of the perks of being governor of California.

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Suns score 47 in 1st quarter, rip Kings (AP)

Suns score 47 in 1st quarter, rip Kings (AP) - Amare Stoudemire sat at his stool in the Phoenix Suns' locker room and smiled broadly. He had good reason to be happy. "Beautiful, just beautiful," Stoudemire said when asked how it felt to sit out the fourth period of the Suns' 127-111 victory over the short-handed Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.

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Redd limits Bryant, Bucks defeat Lakers (AP)

Redd limits Bryant, Bucks defeat Lakers (AP) - As far as Michael Redd is concerned, playing for the U.S. national team has fringe benefits beyond the honor of wearing red, white and blue. Redd said going head-to-head with Kobe Bryant during USA Basketball practices over the summer made him a better player, and Redd proved it in the Milwaukee Bucks' 110-103 victory over Bryant's Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.

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Wade not concerned by Heat's slow start (AP)

Wade not concerned by Heat's slow start (AP) - Dwyane Wade isn't overly concerned. His Miami Heat are 2-9, at the bottom of the Eastern Conference, winless at home and are coming off an 82-79 loss Wednesday to an Atlanta Hawks team that had dropped 17 straight road games before visiting South Florida. Yes, things are bad. But Wade points out that it's still just the opening month of a long, long season.

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Kidd's triple-double helps Nets end skid (AP)

Kidd's triple-double helps Nets end skid (AP) - While Vince Carter's return boosted the New Jersey Nets, it was Jason Kidd's leadership that got them a victory. Kidd had 12 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists, and the Nets snapped a six-game losing streak with a 106-101 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. Richard Jefferson scored 30 points for the Nets, who welcomed back Carter after he missed five games with a sprained ankle.

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Celtics roll to sixth straight home win (AP)

Celtics roll to sixth straight home win (AP) - Obviously there's still a lot of season left, but the Celtics are doing everything they can in the early going to prove they're a good team. Boston bounced back from its only loss of the season with a 105-82 win over Golden State Wednesday night. It was their ninth win and their sixth straight home victory.

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Suns score 47 in first, rout Kings (AP)

Suns score 47 in first, rout Kings (AP) - Amare Stoudemire sat at his stool in the Phoenix Suns' locker room and smiled broadly. He had good reason to be happy. "Beautiful, just beautiful," Stoudemire said when asked how it felt to sit out the fourth period of the Suns' 127-111 victory over the short-handed Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.

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Redd limits Bryant, Bucks top Lakers (AP)

Redd limits Bryant, Bucks top Lakers (AP) - As far as Michael Redd is concerned, playing for the U.S. national team has fringe benefits beyond the honor of wearing red, white and blue. Redd said going head-to-head with Kobe Bryant during USA Basketball practices over the summer made him a better player, and Redd proved it in the Milwaukee Bucks' 110-103 victory over Bryant's Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.

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Hawks end 17-game road skid, beat Heat (AP)

Hawks end 17-game road skid, beat Heat (AP) - Josh Smith blocked Dwyane Wade's shot, then listened for the whistle. "That's D-Wade," Smith said. "He normally gets the calls down the stretch." Not these days, he doesn't. And that proves absolutely nothing is going right for the Miami Heat -- especially at home. Smith snuffed out Wade's potentially game-tying layup with 3.9 seconds left, Joe Johnson scored 22 points and the Atlanta Hawks rallied...

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Pistons hand Knicks eighth straight loss (AP)

Pistons hand Knicks eighth straight loss (AP) - The New York Knicks appeared to concede another game, perhaps pushing Isiah Thomas one step closer to losing his job. Chauncey Billups had season highs with 25 points and 15 assists, directing the Detroit Pistons to a 98-86 victory over the slumping Knicks on Wednesday night. "They looked like they didn't want to compete," Detroit guard Flip Murray said.

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Wizards G Arenas to miss 3 months (AP)

Wizards G Arenas to miss 3 months (AP) - Washington Wizards leading scorer Gilbert Arenas underwent two different surgical procedures on his left knee on Wednesday and will miss about three months. Arenas had been experiencing swelling and soreness in the knee which he had surgically repaired late last season. After sitting out the past two games, Arenas did not travel with the team to Charlotte and underwent an MRI Wednesday morning,...

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Harris, Nowitzki rally Mavs past Rockets (AP)

Harris, Nowitzki rally Mavs past Rockets (AP) - The Dallas Mavericks are developing a dangerous tendency of falling into double-digit deficits. So far, they've gotten away with it. Devin Harris scored 22 points and converted a key three-point play in the closing minutes, and the Mavericks rallied from far back for the second straight game to beat the Houston Rockets 100-94 on Wednesday night.

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James scores 45, Cavs beat Wolves 97-86 (AP)

James scores 45, Cavs beat Wolves 97-86 (AP) - With his defending Eastern Conference champions looking rather ordinary so far this season, LeBron James has decided to take matters into his own hands. Barely breaking a sweat, James had 45 points, eight rebounds and five assists to carry the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 97-86 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.

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Parker, Spurs hand Magic first road loss (AP)

Parker, Spurs hand Magic first road loss (AP) - The Orlando Magic shot better, Dwight Howard had a big night with 34 points and 16 rebounds, and the Spurs trailed at halftime for the first time at home this season. It was, as Tim Duncan said, exactly the type of situation he didn't want his team to be in. But somehow -- and their high-scoring bench and franchise-low three turnovers probably had something to do with it -- the Spurs sent the Magic...

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Bryant, Lakers extend win streak to 4 (AP)

Bryant, Lakers extend win streak to 4 (AP) - When the Los Angeles Lakers delivered the knockout blow to the Indiana Pacers, Kobe Bryant was reclining on the sideline. The Lakers scored the first 12 points of the fourth quarter with Bryant resting and went on to a 134-114 win. Bryant scored 32 points and Jordan Farmar had a career-high 18 points for short-handed Los Angeles, which has won four straight.

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Raptors F Garbajosa out with leg problem (AP)

Raptors F Garbajosa out with leg problem (AP) - Toronto forward Jorge Garbajosa was inactive for Tuesday night's game at Dallas after team medical personnel saw something "unusual" on an MRI of his left leg, the one he broke last season. Garbajosa has missed three of the Raptors' last four games. He is not expected to play or practice again until the team can determine the extent of the problem.

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Lakers acquire F Ariza from Magic (AP)

Lakers acquire F Ariza from Magic (AP) - The Los Angeles Lakers traded forward Brian Cook and swingman Maurice Evans to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday for forward Trevor Ariza. Ariza has averaged 3.3 points and 2.2 rebounds in 11 games this season, his fourth in the NBA. Last season, he averaged 8.9 points and 4.4 rebounds for the Magic. The 6-foot-8 forward left UCLA after one season and was drafted by the New York Knicks with the 43rd...

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Nuggets win sixth straight, rout Bulls (AP)

Nuggets win sixth straight, rout Bulls (AP) - The Denver Nuggets feel like they finally have a defense to go with their prolific offense. Carmelo Anthony scored 26 points, Marcus Camby added 12 points and 20 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets beat the slumping Chicago Bulls 112-91 Tuesday night. Allen Iverson scored 22 points and Kenyon Martin had 13 for the Nuggets, who have won six straight.

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Arenas sits, Wizards win fifth straight (AP)

Arenas sits, Wizards win fifth straight (AP) - Andray Blatche reached his career high at the first-half buzzer, holding both hands aloft long after he swished his baseline 3-pointer. Gilbert Arenas, cheering in street clothes on the bench, must have been happy and jealous at the same time. "I had to tell him, he ain't the only one who can do it," said Blatche, laughing through his attempt to sound pretentious.

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Suns beat Kings for sixth straight win (AP)

Suns beat Kings for sixth straight win (AP) - The offensive-minded Phoenix Suns turned up their defense at the right time. Amare Stoudemire had 26 points and 13 rebounds, and the Suns held on for a 100-98 win over Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. Stoudemire scored the Suns' final six points and blocked a John Salmons 3-point attempt with a second left, leading Phoenix to its sixth straight win.

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Parker's 31 helps Spurs beat Hawks (AP)

Parker's 31 helps Spurs beat Hawks (AP) - Tony Parker helped San Antonio get a big lead and returned to the floor when the Spurs started struggling. Parker scored 17 of his 31 points in the second quarter and added nine assists, Manu Ginobili scored 19 and San Antonio beat the Atlanta Hawks 95-83 on Tuesday night. "I was just trying to be aggressive," Parker said.

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Knicks booed in seventh straight loss (AP)

Knicks booed in seventh straight loss (AP) - The message was loud and clear: Knicks fans were disgusted by what they saw. Isiah Thomas didn't blame them. Baron Davis had 31 points, seven assists and six rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors ruined Stephon Marbury's return to the starting lineup Tuesday night with a 108-82 victory, sending New York to its seventh straight loss.

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Mavs rally from 24 down to top Raptors (AP)

Mavs rally from 24 down to top Raptors (AP) - Devin Harris got the record-setting rally started for the Dallas Mavericks. Dirk Nowitzki had the perfect ending that finally put them on top. Once again, a 24-point lead wasn't enough for Toronto against Dallas. Nowitzki hit four straight 3-pointers in the final 1:41 of the third quarter, when the Mavericks went ahead to stay on their way to a 105-99 victory Tuesday night.

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Bucks snap 7-game skid vs. Cavs 111-107 (AP)

Bucks snap 7-game skid vs. Cavs 111-107 (AP) - The Milwaukee Bucks are 1-for-LeBron. Michael Redd scored a season-high 34 points, Mo Williams added 20 and the Bucks ended a seven-game losing streak against Cleveland with their first road win, 111-107 over the Cavaliers on Tuesday night. The Bucks hadn't beaten the Cavs since Dec. 10, 2005. They also snapped an eight-game losing streak in Cleveland, where they had been winless since Jan.

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Udrih's 23 points help Kings by Pistons (AP)

Udrih's 23 points help Kings by Pistons (AP) - Unwanted in San Antonio, Beno Udrih appears to have found a home with the Sacramento Kings. Udrih had 23 points and six assists to help the Kings beat the Detroit Pistons 105-95 on Sunday night. Udrih, a late preseason cut by San Antonio who came to the Kings as a backup when Mike Bibby was injured just prior to the season, has quickly become a starter.

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Bench lifts Lakers past Bulls 106-78 (AP)

Bench lifts Lakers past Bulls 106-78 (AP) - The Lakers might not be among the NBA's elite teams, but they're making a case for having one of the league's strongest benches. Kobe Bryant scored 10 of his 18 points in the third quarter, five Los Angeles reserves finished in double figures, and the Lakers beat the Chicago Bulls 106-78 on Sunday night for their third straight victory.

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Wizards' Arenas expected to play Tuesday (AP)

Wizards' Arenas expected to play Tuesday (AP) - Gilbert Arenas sat out practice Monday to rest his left knee, but the Washington Wizards expect him to play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. Arenas missed a game for the first time this season Saturday because his surgically repaired knee was feeling sore. The Wizards beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-90 that night for their fourth consecutive victory after opening the season 0-5.

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Grizzlies snap skid, rout Sonics 125-108 (AP)

Grizzlies snap skid, rout Sonics 125-108 (AP) - Stromile Swift scored a season-high 24 points, Mike Miller added 19 points and seven assists and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Seattle Supersonics 125-108 on Monday night. Damon Stoudamire had 16 points and seven assists and Hakim Warrick added 16 for the Grizzlies, who stopped a three-game skid. Pau Gasol had 14 points, seven rebounds, five assists and seven blocks, one short of his career-high...

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Wallace helps Bobcats stay above .500 (AP)

Wallace helps Bobcats stay above .500 (AP) - With a tough road schedule at the end of the season, the Charlotte Bobcats knew they had to get off to a quick start. Through 10 games, they're in pretty good shape. Behind Gerald Wallace's third straight game of 27 points and a stifling defense that shut down LaMarcus Aldridge, the Bobcats beat the Portland Trail Blazers 101-92 on Monday night.

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Knicks' Thomas not worried about his job (AP)

Knicks' Thomas not worried about his job (AP) - Isiah Thomas conceded the New York Knicks had a bad week -- on the court. But he dismissed the other turmoil surrounding his team, including the idea that he could follow Stephon Marbury as the next person around the Knicks to lose his job. He instead pointed out Monday that the Knicks have been close in many of their losses, and his only worry is finding ways to get them over the hump.

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Howard leads Magic to fifth straight win (AP)

Howard leads Magic to fifth straight win (AP) - Rashard Lewis promised that he and his Orlando teammates were not in fact trying to prevent Magic coach Stan Van Gundy from living to see his 50th birthday. Orlando nearly blew a 20-point lead for the second time in as many nights, but Dwight Howard's dominance inside and Lewis' clutch long-range shooting helped the Magic beat New Orleans 95-88 on Monday night in an impressive encore to their...

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Jazz send Nets to sixth straight loss (AP)

Jazz send Nets to sixth straight loss (AP) - Deron Williams and an aggressive defense helped the Utah Jazz rebound in a big way. Williams overcame two subpar games to score 20 points and lead the Utah Jazz to a 102-75 win over the reeling New Jersey Nets on Monday night. "D-Wills is definitely the one who makes us go," said Ronnie Brewer, who had 14 points and five steals.

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Paul sits out but Hornets win again (AP)

Paul sits out but Hornets win again (AP) - If they continue to share the scoring load like this, the New Orleans Hornets will be one of the NBA's toughest teams to beat this year. Their leading scorer on the season had only two points after halftime and their starting point guard was out injured, but the Hornets still handily defeated Minnesota to build on their best start in franchise history.

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Raptors C Nesterovic to miss 1-2 weeks (AP)

Raptors C Nesterovic to miss 1-2 weeks (AP) - Toronto Raptors center Rasho Nesterovic will miss one to two weeks with a sprained right ankle. He will not travel with the Raptors on an upcoming road trip to Dallas and Memphis, the team said Sunday, when Maceo Baston started in Nesterovic's place in Toronto's game against Golden State. Nesterovic was injured in the third quarter of last Wednesday's home loss to Utah, when he landed on the foot...

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Lower back pain sidelines Bulls F Deng (AP)

Lower back pain sidelines Bulls F Deng (AP) - Luol Deng, the Chicago Bulls' second-leading scorer, sat out Sunday night against the Los Angeles Lakers because of lower back pain. Deng, averaging 14.6 points and 6.0 rebounds, started Chicago's previous eight games this season and all 82 last season, when he averaged 18.8 points and 7.1 rebounds -- both career bests.

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Udrih helps Kings beat Pistons 105-95 (AP)

Udrih helps Kings beat Pistons 105-95 (AP) - Unwanted in San Antonio, Beno Udrih appears to have found a home with the Sacramento Kings. Udrih had 23 points and six assists to help the Kings beat the Detroit Pistons 105-95 on Sunday night. Udrih, a late preseason cut by San Antonio who came to the Kings as a backup when Mike Bibby was injured just prior to the season, has quickly become a starter.

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Balanced Warriors beat Raptors 106-100 (AP)

Balanced Warriors beat Raptors 106-100 (AP) - With Stephen Jackson back from suspension, the NBA's highest-scoring team has another valuable option. Jackson scored 17 points, Andris Biedrins had 15 points and 14 rebounds and the Golden State Warriors beat the Toronto Raptors 106-100 on Sunday. "It was fun being back with my team, not only getting a win but being back with my family," Jackson said.

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Bryant, bench lead Lakers past Bulls (AP)

Bryant, bench lead Lakers past Bulls (AP) - The Lakers might not be among the NBA's elite teams, but they're making a case for having one of the league's strongest benches. Kobe Bryant scored 10 of his 18 points in the third quarter, five Los Angeles reserves finished in double figures, and the Lakers beat the Chicago Bulls 106-78 on Sunday night for their third straight victory.

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Magic hand Celtics first loss, 104-102 (AP)

Magic hand Celtics first loss, 104-102 (AP) - The Boston Celtics' big three -- and big 3-point attack -- come up short Sunday. The NBA's best-shooting team, the Celtics found themselves uncharacteristically down 20 points and still trailing after three quarters. They came back and made it close, but Paul Pierce missed an off-balance jumper with time running out and Orlando dealt Boston (8-1) its first loss, 104-102.

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Gordon, Nocioni lead Bulls by Clippers (AP)

Gordon, Nocioni lead Bulls by Clippers (AP) - When he wasn't exchanging flagrant fouls with the Los Angeles Clippers, Andres Nocioni was hurting them at the offensive end of the court. Nocioni shrugged off a couple of hard fouls by Tim Thomas and Chris Kaman and scored 21 points, complementing Ben Gordon's 25-point effort and leading the Chicago Bulls to a 92-73 rout of the banged-up Clippers on Saturday night.

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Bucks hand Hawks 17th straight road loss (AP)

Bucks hand Hawks 17th straight road loss (AP) - Despite not being able to stop Josh Smith, the Milwaukee Bucks found a way to keep Atlanta struggling on the road. Andrew Bogut and Michael Redd each scored 21 points to lead the Bucks to a 105-96 victory over Atlanta on Saturday night, extending the Hawks' road losing streak to 17 games. Smith, who missed Wednesday's game against Seattle with a left quadriceps strain, started at center against the...

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Wade, Hardaway lead Heat over Nets 91-87 (AP)

Wade, Hardaway lead Heat over Nets 91-87 (AP) - A return of the usual Dwyane Wade, combined with a glimpse of the old Penny Hardaway. Suddenly, the Miami Heat don't look so bad anymore. Wade scored 23 points, Hardaway added 16 in his best game since returning to the NBA, and the Heat beat the New Jersey Nets 91-87 Saturday night for their second victory of the season.

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Bobcats wear down Durant, beat Sonics (AP)

Bobcats wear down Durant, beat Sonics (AP) - Jason Richardson's scoring burst and an unkind schedule were too much for Kevin Durant and the Seattle SuperSonics. Richardson scored 14 of his 23 points in a 3-minute stretch midway through the third quarter, Gerald Wallace scored 27 points and the Charlotte Bobcats wore down the Sonics in a 100-84 win on Saturday night.

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Arenas-less Wizards top Blazers 109-90 (AP)

Arenas-less Wizards top Blazers 109-90 (AP) - Despite missing Gilbert Arenas, the short-handed Washington Wizards found a way to extend their winning streak to four. About an hour before Saturday's game with the Portland Trail Blazers, Washington Wizards coach Eddie Jordan found out that Gilbert Arenas wasn't going to be available. Arenas, who had surgery on his left knee in April, missed the game with soreness in his knee.

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Howard helps Mavs beat Grizzlies 108-105 (AP)

Howard helps Mavs beat Grizzlies 108-105 (AP) - The Dallas Mavericks needed late-game heroics from Josh Howard and Dirk Nowitzki to outlast the stubborn Memphis Grizzlies and remain unbeaten at home. Howard matched his season high with 27 points, six during a key fourth-quarter stretch, and Nowitzki added 21, including two free throws with 8 seconds left, in the Mavericks' 108-105 victory over the Grizzlies on Saturday night.

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Paul sits out but Hornets top Wolves (AP)

Paul sits out but Hornets top Wolves (AP) - If they continue to share the scoring load like this, the New Orleans Hornets will be one of the NBA's toughest teams to beat this year. Their leading scorer on the season had only two points after halftime and their starting point guard was out injured, but the Hornets still handily defeated Minnesota to build on their best start in franchise history.

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Pacers end 6-game skid, beat Jazz 117-97 (AP)

Pacers end 6-game skid, beat Jazz 117-97 (AP) - The Indiana Pacers had become experts at winning the first half, losing the second half and losing games. They finally won all three in a 117-97 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night that ended a six-game losing streak. Indiana blew halftime leads in four of those losses, and looked ready to do it again before going on a 19-4 run in the third quarter to regain control.

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Anthony, Iverson help Nuggets rip Knicks (AP)

Anthony, Iverson help Nuggets rip Knicks (AP) - The Denver Nuggets thought they were pretty good. Then two weeks ago along came the Boston Celtics, who humiliated the Nuggets in a blowout win and put Denver in its place. The Nuggets haven't lost since. Carmelo Anthony had 24 points, Allen Iverson added 23 and Denver won its fifth straight game with a 115-83 win over the New York Knicks on Saturday night.

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Nash leads Suns over depleted Rockets (AP)

Nash leads Suns over depleted Rockets (AP) - Trying to beat the buzzer at the end of the third quarter, Shawn Marion heaved a wild hook shot from the top of the key. The ball rattled around the rim and dropped in. It was that kind of a night for the Phoenix Suns. Marion had 18 points and 11 rebounds, Steve Nash had 19 points and 15 assists and the Suns beat the Houston Rockets 115-105 on Saturday night for their fifth straight win.

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76ers rally from 25 down to beat Blazers (AP)

76ers rally from 25 down to beat Blazers (AP) - The 76ers mobbed each other at midcourt and the fans went wild as confetti made out of programs and scraps fluttered through the air. This might have been the only type of win more rare in Philly than one in a championship game: Down 25 in the second quarter, 22 in the third, the Sixers never flinched.

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Lakers beat short-handed Pistons 103-91 (AP)

Lakers beat short-handed Pistons 103-91 (AP) - Kobe Bryant's shooting touch was off, so he wanted to help out in other ways. "When you're not shooting the ball well, you have to lead by example and make the rest of the guys understand that even though you don't shoot the ball well, it doesn't mean you relax on defense. If anything, you pick it up," Bryant said after the Lakers beat Detroit 103-91 Friday night.

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Warriors become final NBA team to win (AP)

Warriors become final NBA team to win (AP) - The NBA's most exciting team of the spring is no longer the most depressing club of the fall. After waiting longer than any other team, the Golden State Warriors finally cracked the win column Friday night -- and they think a few more victories are on the way now that their whole roster finally is back together.

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West's 40 points lift Hornets to OT win (AP)

West's 40 points lift Hornets to OT win (AP) - New Orleans forward David West was pleased with his career-high 40 points, but prouder that the Hornets fought through overtime to record the best start in franchise history. "I am more happy with the fact that we were able to gut this one out," West said after his 15-footer with 8.3 seconds left in the extra period gave the Hornets a 120-118 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.

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Duncan helps Spurs top Rockets 90-84 (AP)

Duncan helps Spurs top Rockets 90-84 (AP) - The San Antonio Spurs weren't about to give the Houston Rockets what coach Gregg Popovich considered a "double win." Playing the Tracy McGrady-less Houston Rockets, Popovich said the Spurs entered the AT&T Center already with an advantage. If they had lost under those circumstances, "you feel doubly bad." The Spurs beat the Rockets 90-84 Friday night, avenging an 89-81 loss earlier this month in...

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Martin's 43 gets Kings by Knicks in 2OT (AP)

Martin's 43 gets Kings by Knicks in 2OT (AP) - Kevin Martin was glad the Sacramento Kings didn't waste his latest 40-point game. Martin scored a career-high 43 points Friday night in a 123-118 double-overtime victory over the New York Knicks. "It's always good to do it and get the win, last year I got 40 and we lost (to Washington)," Martin said. Despite Martin's effort, there was nothing easy about this victory, which snapped the Kings'...

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Howard powers Magic over Nets 95-70 (AP)

Howard powers Magic over Nets 95-70 (AP) - At 21 years old, Dwight Howard has already pushed Shaquille O'Neal out of a spot in the NBA record book. Howard had 21 points, 19 rebounds and replaced O'Neal as the NBA's youngest player to reach 3,000 rebounds, leading the Orlando Magic to a 95-70 victory over the ice cold and injured New Jersey Nets on Friday night.

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James scores 34 in 2nd half as Cavs win (AP)

James scores 34 in 2nd half as Cavs win (AP) - Once LeBron James decided to dominate, the Utah Jazz were defenseless -- and soon, defeated. James scored 34 of his 40 points in the second half, and stripped former teammate Carlos Boozer in the final seconds Friday night to give the Cleveland Cavaliers a 99-94 victory over Utah, ending a five-game winning streak by the Jazz.

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Celtics improve to 8-0, beat Heat 92-91 (AP)

Celtics improve to 8-0, beat Heat 92-91 (AP) - The Boston Celtics overcame a very imperfect fourth quarter to preserve their perfect season. Paul Pierce made the go-ahead layup with 25 seconds left after Boston squandered a 15-point, fourth-quarter lead, and the Celtics held on to beat the Miami Heat 92-91 on Friday night to improve their record to 8-0.

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