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We all know that adrenalin rush we get when we win something, but imagine what your life would be like if you jeopardized your emotional and financial well-being because you were constantly chasing that “winning” feeling. Compulsive gamblers do just that. They are unable to control their desire to gamble because they have what is technically classified as an impulse-control disorder. Without treatment, it is a serious problem that can destroy lives. A recovery term for quitting gambling is to “stay off the bet,” but as many recovering gamblers will tell you, “It’s easier said then done.” Luckily, recent findings in neuroplasticity research, the brain’s ability to make changes through learning, may hold some answers. The brain has a remarkable ability to re-wire itself when provided with the right kind of stimulation which is providing hope for many people who are suffering with addictions.

 

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Howard's 26 and 22 lead Magic by Knicks (AP)

Howard's 26 and 22 lead Magic by Knicks (AP) - Short at guard, the Orlando Magic turned to two unlikely sources to run the offense. Both responded brilliantly. Hedo Turkoglu just missed a triple-double with 25 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds and Carlos Arroyo had 13 points, eight assists and only one turnover as the Orlando Magic beat the New York Knicks 118-92 on Saturday night.

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Pistons continue mastery of Clippers (AP)

Pistons continue mastery of Clippers (AP) - The Detroit Pistons didn't miss Chauncey Billups one bit. Tayshaun Prince had 22 points and 10 assists, and the Pistons got 41 points from their reserves to beat the Clippers 103-73 Saturday night for their 11th straight victory against Los Angeles. "When we have a good player out, especially one of our main guys, I think it's important that we depend on each other," Prince said.

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Williams' 19 assists spark Jazz (AP)

Williams' 19 assists spark Jazz (AP) - The recent road woes for the Utah Jazz have included losses to weak Western Conference teams such as the Los Angeles Clippers and the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Jazz wouldn't let another cellar dweller get the best of them. Deron Williams had 19 assists and scored 13 points, and the Jazz sent Memphis Grizzlies to their eighth straight loss, 113-92 on Saturday night.

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76ers get rare win at Phoenix, 119-114 (AP)

76ers get rare win at Phoenix, 119-114 (AP) - That Shaquille O'Neal deal isn't working out too well so far for Phoenix. Andre Iguodala scored 32 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers held on to beat the Suns in Phoenix for the first time in six years, 119-114 on Saturday night. Andre Miller added 25 points and 12 assists for the 76ers, who shot 57 percent after being blown out at Golden State 119-97 on Friday night.

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Yao opts for surgery on broken foot (AP)

Yao opts for surgery on broken foot (AP) - Yao Ming will have surgery to repair a stress fracture in his left foot, Houston Rockets officials said Saturday. The surgery will be performed Monday in Houston by Rockets team doctor Tom Clanton. The team announced the All-Star center's injury on Tuesday and said he would get a second opinion before deciding whether to have the surgery.

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Ginobili helps Spurs win eighth straight (AP)

Ginobili helps Spurs win eighth straight (AP) - After a big win against the Dallas Mavericks, the San Antonio Spurs might have taken the Milwaukee Bucks lightly. Manu Ginobili scored 30 points and hit a 17-footer with 13.2 seconds left to give San Antonio a 96-94 victory Saturday night over the Milwaukee Bucks, the Spurs' eighth straight victory. "We are disappointed," Ginobili said of the team's effort.

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Wright's fast start picks up Warriors (AP)

Wright's fast start picks up Warriors (AP) - The Golden State Warriors have made a bad habit out of starting slowly and scrambling to get back into games. Brandan Wright helped them play from ahead for a change. Wright got Golden State off to a quick start by eclipsing his career high in scoring before the end of the first quarter and anchoring a strong defensive effort that helped the Warriors coast to a 119-97 victory over the Philadelphia...

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Dunleavy's career-high 36 power Pacers (AP)

Dunleavy's career-high 36 power Pacers (AP) - The Indiana Pacers shook off the absence of some big-name players, while the Toronto Raptors couldn't overcome the loss of their best big man. Mike Dunleavy matched his career high with 36 points, Kareem Rush added 23 and the Pacers beat the Raptors 122-111 on Friday night. Troy Murphy scored 18 and Stephen Graham had 16 as the Pacers won for just the second time in their past seven games.

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2 plead not guilty in Donaghy scandal (AP)

2 plead not guilty in Donaghy scandal (AP) - Two men charged in a betting scandal involving disgraced basketball referee Tim Donaghy have pleaded not guilty to conspiring to defraud the NBA. Prosecutors said James Battista, a professional gambler with nicknames "Baba" and "Sheep," and Thomas Martino entered the pleas during a brief appearance Friday in Brooklyn.

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Iverson clutch late as Nuggets win (AP)

Iverson clutch late as Nuggets win (AP) - Allen Iverson wasn't trying to take over the game down the stretch. It just happened -- like it typically does for him. Iverson scored 38 points, including two big jumpers in the final two minutes, and Carmelo Anthony added 30, helping the Denver Nuggets hold on for a 110-104 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night.

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Rondo's 16 assists propel Celtics to win (AP)

Rondo's 16 assists propel Celtics to win (AP) - The Celtics' opponents are learning a hard lesson: Pay too much attention to the Big Three and their solid supporting cast will beat you. Kendrick Perkins scored 19 points and Rajon Rondo had a career-high 16 assists in Boston's 108-100 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night. "(That) shows how unselfish Rajon is," said Celtics forward Paul Pierce, who scored 13 points.

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James sparks Cavaliers past Wolves 92-84 (AP)

James sparks Cavaliers past Wolves 92-84 (AP) - LeBron James had no trouble with his aching ankle Friday night. Listed as a game-time decision after spraining his right ankle Wednesday night, James had 30 points and 13 assists to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 92-84 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The NBA's leading scorer was hurt in Wednesday's loss in Boston.

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Paul helps Hornets defeat Jazz 110-98 (AP)

Paul helps Hornets defeat Jazz 110-98 (AP) - Chris Paul explained his latest highlight-filled performance by complimenting his friend and fellow young point guard, Deron Williams. "When you play against the best, it brings out the best in you," Paul said. Paul had 24 points, 16 assists and five steals to help the New Orleans Hornets hold off the Utah Jazz 110-98 on Friday night.

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Kidd shoots more, keys Mavericks' win (AP)

Kidd shoots more, keys Mavericks' win (AP) - Jason Kidd finally got the message, the one he was hearing from his new coach, his new teammates and even from friends and family. Shoot! Although more comfortable as a distributor, Kidd showed Friday night that he can change his mind-set, scoring a season-high 21 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks past the Sacramento Kings 115-106 Friday night.

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Blazers end Lakers' 10-game win streak (AP)

Blazers end Lakers' 10-game win streak (AP) - Brandon Roy launched a rally for the Portland Trail Blazers' final 24 games. He told his teammates: "Let's make a push, you guys!" Portland responded with a 119-111 victory Friday night over the Los Angeles Lakers. Roy had 20 points and a career-high 12 assists after missing the previous two games with a sprained right ankle.

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Rockets roll to 14th consecutive victory (AP)

Rockets roll to 14th consecutive victory (AP) - The Houston Rockets didn't lose in February. March is likely to be a lot more difficult. Tracy McGrady had 25 points and six assists, and the Rockets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 116-95 on Friday night to extend their winning streak to 14, the longest in the NBA this season. They are one shy of the longest winning streak in franchise history, reached twice, with the last time coming in their...

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Nuggets shoot 67 percent in 138-96 win (AP)

Nuggets shoot 67 percent in 138-96 win (AP) - Midway through the fourth quarter Allen Iverson unlaced his white and light blue sneakers and found a child in the stands to send home with a little gift. Wednesday night was that easy, and record-setting, for Iverson and the Denver Nuggets. Iverson scored 31 points, and the Nuggets were nearly flawless, scoring the most points in the NBA this season in a 138-96 rout of the Seattle SuperSonics.

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2 more Pacers draw unwanted attention (AP)

2 more Pacers draw unwanted attention (AP) - The Indiana Pacers are facing another wave of unwanted attention with the arrest of a murder suspect after he had been at the home of one player and a reported rape at the home of another. While police say forward Shawne Williams and guard Marquis Daniels were not involved in either case, both have been in recent legal trouble and the incidents frustrate a team trying to improve its tarnished...

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Wizards' Butler has labral tear in hip (AP)

Wizards' Butler has labral tear in hip (AP) - It raised a few eyebrows when Caron Butler was listed as day-to-day for nearly a month. Now the Washington Wizards have discovered the reason. A re-examination of the All-Star forward's hip revealed a small labral tear of the left joint. Butler will be re-examined next week -- the injury might require surgery -- and coach Eddie Jordan made it sound as if his slumping team isn't expecting its...

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Clippers waive injured PG Cassell (AP)

Clippers waive injured PG Cassell (AP) - The last-place Clippers waived injury-prone Sam Cassell on Thursday, clearing the way for him to join another team, possibly the Boston Celtics. Cassell has missed four straight games with a sprained right wrist. He averaged 12.8 points, 4.7 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 25.7 minutes in 38 games. Earlier in the season, the 38-year-old point guard missed 12 games with a strained left calf.

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Duncan's 31 lift Spurs by Mavs 97-94 (AP)

Duncan's 31 lift Spurs by Mavs 97-94 (AP) - Against a team that has a new look and new marquee player, the San Antonio Spurs kept up their winning ways Thursday by sticking to basics -- namely, their own franchise player. Tim Duncan, called the "backbone" of the team by coach Gregg Popovich, led the Spurs with 31 points and 15 rebounds in a 97-94 victory over the made-over Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night.

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Lakers beat Heat for 10th straight win (AP)

Lakers beat Heat for 10th straight win (AP) - The Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat both traded Shaquille O'Neal after winning NBA titles with the "Big Aristotle." The Lakers have rebuilt themselves into a championship-caliber team, while the Heat are faced with a long climb from the bottom of the standings. Jordan Farmar scored a career-high 24 points, Kobe Bryant added 21 and the Lakers extended their winning streak to a season-best 10...

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Harris makes instant impact for Nets (AP)

Harris makes instant impact for Nets (AP) - It took Devin Harris only nine minutes to turn around the New Jersey Nets and make Jason Kidd seem like a distant memory. Stepping on the court for the first time since being acquired last week in an eight-player trade for Kidd, Harris scored 16 of his 21 points in a spectacular game-changing early spurt that carried New Jersey to a 120-106 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night.

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Jack's big 4th quarter saves Blazers (AP)

Jack's big 4th quarter saves Blazers (AP) - The Portland Trail Blazers blew a lead of 14 or more points for the third straight game. This time, they wouldn't be denied a win. Jarrett Jack tied a season high with 21 points, scoring 13 of them in the fourth quarter and leading the Trail Blazers to an 82-80 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.

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Wittman blasts Wolves after 112-100 loss (AP)

Wittman blasts Wolves after 112-100 loss (AP) - After another frustrating loss, Minnesota Timberwolves coach Randy Wittman warned his players to show more consistency -- or start looking for work elsewhere. Chris Bosh scored 28 points, T.J. Ford had 16 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Timberwolves for the eighth straight time, 107-85 on Wednesday night.

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Miller's 22 in 1st half propel 76ers (AP)

Miller's 22 in 1st half propel 76ers (AP) - This is how the Philadelphia 76ers wanted to enter their West Coast road trip. Andre Miller scored 22 of his 26 points in the first half and Willie Green had a season-high 26 to lead the Sixers to a 101-89 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. The Sixers have won seven straight at home with their last loss at the Wachovia Center coming to Orlando on Feb.

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Congress hears commissioners' testimony (AP)

Congress hears commissioners' testimony (AP) - David Stern was not about to back down. Summoned again to Capitol Hill to discuss whether Congress should get into the business of legislating drug testing in the major professional sports leagues, the NBA commissioner took exception to lawmakers' remarks and stood up for his colleagues from the NFL, NHL and major league baseball.

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Hughes' 29 power Bulls past Pacers (AP)

Hughes' 29 power Bulls past Pacers (AP) - Larry Hughes and Drew Gooden seem to be adapting to their new team just fine. Hughes had 29 points and Gooden added 10 points and 15 rebounds, helping the Chicago Bulls beat the Indiana Pacers 113-107 on Wednesday night. It was their first victory since the duo was acquired from Cleveland on Feb. 21 as part of a three-team trade.

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Bibby shines, leads Hawks past Kings (AP)

Bibby shines, leads Hawks past Kings (AP) - Like any good point guard, Mike Bibby wants to involve as many of his teammates as possible. "You can't do anything by yourself," he said. "I tell the guys, 'Whenever I drive to the basket, circle in, because I'm looking to pass it. Be aggressive.' I'm going to try to get the ball where they need it." Bibby had 24 points and 12 assists in his home debut for Atlanta on Wednesday night, leading the...

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Okur, Millsap rally Jazz past Pistons (AP)

Okur, Millsap rally Jazz past Pistons (AP) - Utah's streak of wins over Detroit appeared to be ending. The Pistons put up 30 points in the first quarter and had a 15-point lead with about 5 minutes left in the third, then self-destructed against the Jazz -- again. The Jazz rallied to beat the Pistons 103-95 Wednesday night, extending Utah's winning streak over Detroit to six games in a row.

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Nuggets shoot 67 percent in 138-96 rout (AP)

Nuggets shoot 67 percent in 138-96 rout (AP) - Midway through the fourth quarter Allen Iverson unlaced his white and light blue sneakers and found a child in the stands to send home with a little gift. Wednesday night was that easy, and record-setting, for Iverson and the Denver Nuggets. Iverson scored 31 points, and the Nuggets were nearly flawless, scoring the most points in the NBA this season in a 138-96 rout of the Seattle SuperSonics.

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Paul helps Hornets beat Suns, end skid (AP)

Paul helps Hornets beat Suns, end skid (AP) - At this rate, the New Orleans Hornets can only hope to meet the Phoenix Suns in the playoffs. Chris Paul had 25 points, 15 assists and three steals to help the Hornets end a three-game losing streak with a 120-103 victory over Phoenix on Wednesday night. "Enough is enough," Paul said. "We were on a losing streak and we came out with a different mentality, but we've got to come out with that...

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James youngest to 10,000 but Celtics win (AP)

James youngest to 10,000 but Celtics win (AP) - LeBron James hit a milestone. The Boston Celtics hit their shots. Advantage Celtics. James returned from a first-half ankle injury to score 26 and become the youngest player in NBA history to reach the 10,000 points, but Boston got 22 points from Ray Allen to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 92-87 on Wednesday night.

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Bobcats' Wallace visits neurologist (AP)

Bobcats' Wallace visits neurologist (AP) - Gerald Wallace earned the nickname "Crash" for his aggressive style that causes him to tumble to the floor with great regularity as the Charlotte Bobcats' acrobatic leading scorer. Last season somebody placed a sign in Wallace's locker that read "No Diving Allowed." After Wallace's latest spill, the jokes have stopped.

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Wolves beat Jazz for first division win (AP)

Wolves beat Jazz for first division win (AP) - The Minnesota Timberwolves hope Randy Foye can become a cornerstone player as they continue to rebuild. To get there, he'll have to be more consistent. Al Jefferson and Rashad McCants scored 22 points, Foye added a season-high 20, and the Timberwolves beat the Utah Jazz 111-100 on Tuesday night. "We just have to be patient," Minnesota coach Randy Wittman said.

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Redd's 3 at buzzer lifts Bucks over Cavs (AP)

Redd's 3 at buzzer lifts Bucks over Cavs (AP) - The Milwaukee Bucks might be buried near the bottom of the Eastern Conference, but they're beginning to prove they can beat a good team or two. And put on a pretty good show in the process. Michael Redd hit a game-winning 3-pointer as the final horn sounded, giving Milwaukee a 105-102 victory over the new-look Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night.

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Turkoglu clutch again, Magic top Nets (AP)

Turkoglu clutch again, Magic top Nets (AP) - With the game on the line in the fourth quarter, the Orlando Magic have no problem getting the ball to Hedo Turkoglu. The 6-foot-10 forward has been money for the Magic in crunch time all season. He put on another show Tuesday night, scoring scored 17 his 25 points in the final quarter in a 102-92 decision over the New Jersey Nets.

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Ellis, Croshere spark Warriors by Sonics (AP)

Ellis, Croshere spark Warriors by Sonics (AP) - Austin Croshere has watched from the Golden State bench all season as the Warriors repeatedly got off to slow starts, recovered with big runs and then struggled to put away opponents before the final minutes. It's exhausting basketball, both to play and to watch. Not even Croshere realized he might be the solution.

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Heat end 11-game skid, rout Kings 107-86 (AP)

Heat end 11-game skid, rout Kings 107-86 (AP) - For one night, it all worked. Half-court alley-oop passes, 3-pointers in transition, even the occasional lucky bounce off the glass. The Miami Heat still have the worst record in the NBA. But they looked nothing like the league's worst team Tuesday night. Shawn Marion scored 24 points on 10-of-14 shooting, Udonis Haslem added 17 and the Heat used a huge third quarter to beat the Sacramento Kings...

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O'Neal has double-double in Suns' win (AP)

O'Neal has double-double in Suns' win (AP) - The Shaquille O'Neal project in Phoenix is progressing, perhaps a bit slower than some might have expected. Steve Nash had 25 points and 13 assists and O'Neal added 13 points to go along with 11 rebounds, leading the Suns to a 127-113 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. The recently acquired O'Neal had his best game as a Sun.

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Bryant scores 30, Lakers run streak to 9 (AP)

Bryant scores 30, Lakers run streak to 9 (AP) - Kobe Bryant established the tone for this season from opening night: He's going for his fourth championship instead of his third consecutive NBA scoring title. Bryant got 11 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Lakers held Portland to 36 percent field goal shooting, beating the Trail Blazers 96-83 Tuesday night for their ninth straight victory.

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Minus Yao, Rockets win 13th straight (AP)

Minus Yao, Rockets win 13th straight (AP) - Maybe the Houston Rockets will be OK without Yao Ming. In their first game minus Yao, Luther Head had 18 points to lead the Rockets to a 94-69 win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night for their 13th straight victory. Yao is out for the season with a stress fracture in his left foot. The Rockets didn't seem to miss their All-Star center, jumping to a 7-0 lead and never trailing as they...

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Rockets C Yao out for season (AP)

Rockets C Yao out for season (AP) - All-Star center Yao Ming is out for the season with a stress fracture in his left foot, a stunning blow to the surging Houston Rockets. General manager Daryl Morey made the announcement Tuesday, hours before the Rockets put their 12-game winning streak on the line against the Washington Wizards. Yao was having a terrific season, averaging 22 points and 10.8 rebounds per game.

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New Cavaliers contribute to easy win (AP)

New Cavaliers contribute to easy win (AP) - LeBron James and his new teammates didn't need any time getting acquainted. James scored 25 points and had 11 assists while all four players acquired in Thursday's blockbuster trade contributed, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers past Memphis 109-89 Sunday night. As debuts go, these new-look Cavaliers were a smashing success.

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Error keeps Jordan dad's killer in jail (AP)

Error keeps Jordan dad's killer in jail (AP) - A sentencing mistake is keeping one of the two men convicted of killing Michael Jordan's father from seeking parole, an attorney said Monday. Larry Martin Demery, 32, was sentenced to life in prison in the July 1993 shooting death of James Jordan, who was sleeping in his car beside a highway when he was killed in Robeson County.

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Bobcats F Wallace to undergo more tests (AP)

Bobcats F Wallace to undergo more tests (AP) - Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace has been suffering from headaches and drowsiness since he was knocked unconscious in a game Friday. Wallace has been experiencing post-concussion symptoms that include soreness in his neck and jaw, the team said Monday. He's scheduled to be examined by a neurologist this week.

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Reserves lift Raptors past Pacers 102-98 (AP)

Reserves lift Raptors past Pacers 102-98 (AP) - Indiana Pacers coach Jim O'Brien thinks the Toronto Raptors might have the best set of backups in the NBA. Toronto's reserves scored 55 points, led by Carlos Delfino's 23, in a 102-98 win Monday night. T.J Ford had 16 points and seven assists in 26 minutes, the most he's played since missing 24 games with an arm stinger.

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Pacers G Daniels not suspected in rape (AP)

Pacers G Daniels not suspected in rape (AP) - Police said Indiana Pacers guard Marquis Daniels is not a suspect in an alleged rape at his home in Carmel. Hamilton County Sheriff Doug Carter said a woman reported the rape to police Sunday after going to a hospital in Indianapolis. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Department took over the investigation when it was determined the alleged rape had occurred during a small gathering at Daniels' home in...

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Pistons' balanced scoring beats Nuggets (AP)

Pistons' balanced scoring beats Nuggets (AP) - Chauncey Billups was hoping to redeem himself in front of his hometown crowd. J.R. Smith made it unnecessary. Billups' foul put Smith on the line with 6.5 seconds left and a chance to tie the game, but Smith missed two of three foul shots, allowing the Detroit Pistons to escape with a 98-93 win over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night.

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Celtics cruise past Clippers 104-76 (AP)

Celtics cruise past Clippers 104-76 (AP) - Their longest losing skid of the season behind them, the Celtics head back to Boston with a modest two-game winning streak. "We started out with three tough games against three quality opponents and we faced some adversity, but we didn't waiver from what we've been wanting to do and what our goals were," the Celtics' Ray Allen said after Boston routed the Los Angeles Clippers 104-76.

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Buzzer-beating 3 gets Wizards by Hornets (AP)

Buzzer-beating 3 gets Wizards by Hornets (AP) - DeShawn Stevenson had never hit a game-winning shot in his six-year NBA career -- until Monday night. Stevenson drained a fadeaway 3-pointer as time expired to push the Washington Wizards past the New Orleans Hornets 95-92. His buzzer beater capped Stevenson's already impressive performance as the Wizards guard scored a career-high 33 points to topple one of the Western Conference's best.

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Spurs score 5 in 1st, beat Hawks 89-74 (AP)

Spurs score 5 in 1st, beat Hawks 89-74 (AP) - After an opening period in which his team set a franchise low for points scored in a quarter, San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker had one comforting thought. "We can't do worse," Parker said. "So it was like, hopefully we'll make shots and get it going." They sure did. The Spurs went from a disastrous five-point first quarter to a season-high six straight wins with an 89-74 win over the Atlanta...

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Mavericks win in Kidd's home debut (AP)

Mavericks win in Kidd's home debut (AP) - Jason Kidd came back to Dallas as a different player -- and to a much better Mavericks team. Forget the perennial losing Mav-Wrecks that Kidd played the first two-plus seasons of his career. Or the youngster still trying to figure out the NBA. In his first home game for Dallas in more than 11 years, and since being traded from New Jersey last week, the All-Star point guard had 11 points with nine...

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Bucks rally from 23 down, beat Nuggets (AP)

Bucks rally from 23 down, beat Nuggets (AP) - Michael Redd hopes the Milwaukee Bucks' stunning comeback over the Denver Nuggets will signal a similar resurgence in the playoff race. Redd scored a season-high 42 points, including five free throws in the final 1:13, and the Bucks rallied from 23 points down to beat Denver 115-109 on Saturday. It was Milwaukee's second victory in three games since the All-Star break.

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Magic's reserves key win over Kings (AP)

Magic's reserves key win over Kings (AP) - Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy only expected to give Dwight Howard a one-minute rest to start the fourth quarter Sunday night. The All-Star ended up with a 4 1/2 minute breather and, in his absence, Orlando's lead kept growing. Brian Cook and Keyon Dooling scored 11 apiece in the fourth quarter and Magic reserves had the team's first 24 points in the period as Orlando beat the Sacramento Kings...

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Raptors cruise past Knicks 115-92 (AP)

Raptors cruise past Knicks 115-92 (AP) - Andrea Bargnani's quick start caused big trouble for the New York Knicks. Bargnani finished with 25 points, including 10 in the first quarter, and Chris Bosh added 17 as the Toronto Raptors rebounded from a loss to New York two days earlier and beat the Knicks 115-92 on Sunday night. "I tried to be more aggressive from the beginning," said Bargnani, who matched a career high by going 5-of-10 from...

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Kidd racks up 17 assists as Mavs romp (AP)

Kidd racks up 17 assists as Mavs romp (AP) - Jason Kidd's pass-first philosophy hasn't changed much over the years. "For me, it's just to find the open guy and make the game as easy as possible," Kidd said. "Until my teammates got on me a little bit on attempting a layup, because I had a lot of looks for layups." Kidd's 17 assists tied his season high in his third game with Dallas and Dirk Nowitzki scored 29 points to lead the Mavericks to a...

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Celts rally from 17 down, defeat Blazers (AP)

Celts rally from 17 down, defeat Blazers (AP) - Paul Pierce wasn't going to be embarrassed again. After struggling against the Phoenix Suns two days earlier, Pierce scored 30 points to lead the Boston Celtics over the Portland Trail Blazers 112-102 on Sunday. "Last game, the way I played was one of my top-five worst games of my career," said Pierce, who had eight points against the Suns.

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Kobe tossed, Lakers win eighth straight (AP)

Kobe tossed, Lakers win eighth straight (AP) - On another night, maybe Kobe Bryant bites his tongue and shrugs off what he believes was an undeserved technical foul. Up 31 points late in the third quarter, Bryant's ejection mattered little for the Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant scored 26 points, handed out 10 assists and got his first ejection of the season, in the Lakers 111-91 win over the SuperSonics on Sunday night, their season-high eight...

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James, new-look Cavs get easy win (AP)

James, new-look Cavs get easy win (AP) - LeBron James and his new teammates didn't need any time getting acquainted. James scored 25 points and had 11 assists while all four players acquired in Thursday's blockbuster trade contributed, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers past Memphis 109-89 Sunday night. As debuts go, these new-look Cavaliers were a smashing success.

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Pistons pound O'Neal, Suns 116-86 (AP)

Pistons pound O'Neal, Suns 116-86 (AP) - Detroit saves its best for the big ones, so the Pistons were more than ready for Shaquille O'Neal. Rasheed Wallace scored 22 points in 26 minutes to lead six Detroit players in double figures, and the Pistons embarrassed O'Neal and the Phoenix Suns 116-86 Sunday. Richard Hamilton had 18 points, Chauncey Billups 14 points and 11 assists, and Antonio McDyess 12 points and 13 rebounds.

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McGrady helps Rockets win 12th in a row (AP)

McGrady helps Rockets win 12th in a row (AP) - Bobby Jackson was lauded for his ability to be a spark off the bench when he was traded to Houston last week. In his first game with the Rockets, the point guard delivered. Jackson scored 11 of his 14 points in the second half and helped Houston to its 12th straight win, a 110-97 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night.

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Slumping Wizards down Bobcats 110-95 (AP)

Slumping Wizards down Bobcats 110-95 (AP) - It's been a difficult few weeks for the Washington Wizards. Despite their win Saturday night, it doesn't look as if things will get any easier any time soon. Antawn Jamison scored 22 points to lead the Wizards to just their second victory in their last 12 games, 110-95 over the Charlotte Bobcats. Washington then got ready for a three-game roadtrip to New Orleans, Houston and Chicago without Caron...

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Jefferson's 36 help Nets down Pacers (AP)

Jefferson's 36 help Nets down Pacers (AP) - The New Jersey Nets knew replacing Jason Kidd would be a tough task. So far, Marcus Williams has risen to the challenge. Inheriting the role of point guard following the trade of Kidd on Tuesday, Williams had another strong game with a career-high 13 assists to go along with eight points and seven rebounds as the Nets beat the Indiana Pacers 102-91 on Saturday night.

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Wizards' Arenas uncertain of return date (AP)

Wizards' Arenas uncertain of return date (AP) - For weeks, Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas has been targeting a March 2 return from knee surgery. On Saturday night, he conceded that he's not close to being ready to play. "If I wanted it to be, it can be realistic," Arenas said of his original goal. "But, it's going to be longer to get into shape." Arenas had surgery on his left knee Nov.

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Bobcats F Wallace out at least 2 weeks (AP)

Bobcats F Wallace out at least 2 weeks (AP) - Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace will miss at least two weeks after suffering his fourth concussion in four seasons Friday night in a loss to Sacramento. "Gerald is probably going to be two weeks to maybe slightly more," Charlotte coach Sam Vincent said before Saturday's game with the Washington Wizards.

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Sixers send Heat to 11th straight loss (AP)

Sixers send Heat to 11th straight loss (AP) - The Philadelphia 76ers rallied in overtime to avoid becoming Miami's first victims in nearly a month. Andre Iguodala scored 24 points and converted a key three-point play as the 76ers scored the final 10 points in overtime and sent the Heat to their 11th straight loss, 101-96 on Saturday night. Andre Miller scored 24 points and Willie Green added 14 for the Sixers, who fell behind early in the...

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Jazz win 14th consecutive home game (AP)

Jazz win 14th consecutive home game (AP) - The Atlanta Hawks gave the Utah Jazz more trouble than they expected. Carlos Boozer knew they just needed to focus and they'd prevail again at home. "We got a little jumpshot happy," he said. "But when we needed to execute and get the ball inside, we did and we scored. Then we got down and played some good defense." Boozer, who had 21 points and 12 rebounds, to help the Jazz hold off Atlanta 100-94...

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Redd's 42 rally Bucks past Nuggets (AP)

Redd's 42 rally Bucks past Nuggets (AP) - Michael Redd hopes the Milwaukee Bucks' stunning comeback over the Denver Nuggets will signal a similar resurgence in the playoff race. Redd scored a season-high 42 points, including five free throws in the final 1:13, and the Bucks rallied from 23 points down to beat Denver 115-109 on Saturday. It was Milwaukee's second victory in three games since the All-Star break.

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Lakers roll to seventh straight victory (AP)

Lakers roll to seventh straight victory (AP) - Kobe Bryant was just one of the guys Saturday night. That's how simple it was for the Los Angeles Lakers against their short-handed crosstown rivals. Pau Gasol had 23 points, five rebounds, six assists and three blocked shots, five teammates including Bryant scored in double figures, and the surging Lakers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 113-95 for their seventh straight victory.

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Ginobili powers Spurs past Hornets 98-89 (AP)

Ginobili powers Spurs past Hornets 98-89 (AP) - Manu Ginobili may not have made the All-Star roster this year, but his coach sure thinks he's playing like one. Ginobili scored 30 points and had a career-high 12 assists Saturday against the New Orleans Hornets to help the Spurs withstand a late run for a 98-89 victory and their fifth straight win. "Obviously, Manu has been on fire here for quite a while playing All-Star basketball," Spurs coach...

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Pistons bounce back, rip Bucks 127-100 (AP)

Pistons bounce back, rip Bucks 127-100 (AP) - The Milwaukee Bucks got a bad break from the NBA schedule. Just two days after they upset the Pistons at home, the Bucks had to travel to Auburn Hills and take on that same, angry Detroit team on Friday night. It didn't go well. The Pistons had their best scoring night for nearly eight years in a 127-100 rout.

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Dunleavy's 34 help Pacers end skid (AP)

Dunleavy's 34 help Pacers end skid (AP) - The New Jersey Nets clearly missed Jason Kidd in their loss to the Indiana Pacers. Mike Dunleavy scored 34 points, and the Pacers took advantage of 23 turnovers by New Jersey in a 113-103 win Friday night. Kidd, the All-Star point guard, was sent to Dallas in a trade earlier in the week. Indiana could tell the difference in the Nets, who finished with just seven fast-break points and had more...

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Turkoglu pushes Magic past 76ers 115-99 (AP)

Turkoglu pushes Magic past 76ers 115-99 (AP) - Across the locker room from Dwight Howard, three Orlando Magic players were arguing about their own All-Star contest. "I won 3-point shooting tonight," joked Jameer Nelson, who was 5-of-5 from long range. "You made five?" said Hedo Turkoglu, who was 7-for-11 on 3s. Turkoglu had 31 points and seven assists, and Howard had 24 points and 18 rebounds to help the Orlando Magic beat the Philadelphia 76ers...

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Clips finally win consecutive games (AP)

Clips finally win consecutive games (AP) - Elton Brand, who hasn't played all season because of a ruptured Achilles tendon, wants to return as quickly as possible. One reason is that he's itching to play with talented rookie Al Thornton. Thornton scored 14 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter and the Clippers shocked the surging Utah Jazz 114-104 on Friday night, giving them back-to-back wins for the first time in 3 1/2 months.

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Hawks end 6-game skid, top Warriors (AP)

Hawks end 6-game skid, top Warriors (AP) - Maybe the Atlanta Hawks should adopt the Golden State Warriors fast-paced style. The defensive-minded Hawks, behind 27 points from Joe Johnson and a terrific game off the bench by Salim Stoudamire, snapped a sixth-game losing streak with a 117-110 victory over the NBA's highest scoring team on Friday night.

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Gordon, new-look Bulls race past Nuggets (AP)

Gordon, new-look Bulls race past Nuggets (AP) - Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson were adamant. A lack of "respect" for the Bulls played no role in the Nuggets' loss Friday night. Ben Gordon scored 37 points, and the revamped Bulls delivered their best offensive effort in years, overcoming a surge by Denver to beat the Nuggets 135-121. The 135 points were the most since a 140-96 thumping of New Jersey on Jan.

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Kidd's second game with Mavs better (AP)

Kidd's second game with Mavs better (AP) - Jason Kidd's second game with Dallas went much better than his first. Dirk Nowitzki scored 27 points and Kidd had 15 assists to lead the Mavericks to a 98-83 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. "He was decisive and knew who he wanted to get the ball to, when he wanted to get it to them, and he looked like he found his rhythm," said Jason Terry, who scored 22 points for Dallas on 9-of-15...

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James, 8-man Cavs hold off Wizards 90-89 (AP)

James, 8-man Cavs hold off Wizards 90-89 (AP) - Short-handed, undermanned, inadequate. The Cleveland Cavaliers weren't themselves Friday night, nowhere close. And it didn't matter. LeBron James was still around. James made two free throws with 7.8 seconds left and scored 33 points as the Cavaliers, playing with just eight one day after a humongous trade, had enough to beat the Washington Wizards 90-89 on Friday night.

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Celtics drop season-high third straight (AP)

Celtics drop season-high third straight (AP) - Boston's rough journey through the West got a little uglier on Friday night. Amare Stoudemire scored 28 points and the Phoenix Suns gave the Celtics their first three-game losing streak of the season with a rugged 85-77 victory. The Celtics never led while falling to 0-3 on their five-game trip through the West after going 16-0 against the Western Conference.

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Yao powers Rockets to 11th straight win (AP)

Yao powers Rockets to 11th straight win (AP) - The Houston Rockets' winning streak just got a whole lot more impressive. Yao Ming had 28 points and 14 rebounds, and the Rockets won their 11th straight game, 100-80 over the Western Conference-leading New Orleans Hornets on Friday night. "We talked about making a statement," said Rockets coach Rick Adelman, whose team also set a franchise record with 10 consecutive road victories.

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Baron Davis sinks Celtics with 0.3 left (AP)

Baron Davis sinks Celtics with 0.3 left (AP) - From the Celtics' Big Three to the last three fans in the standing-room-only crowd, everybody knows what's coming when the Golden State Warriors need a last-second basket. Baron Davis keeps delivering anyway -- and his latest theatrics brought down the curtain on the NBA leaders. Davis hit a 20-foot jumper with 0.3 seconds to play, and the Warriors beat Boston 119-117 on Wednesday night to send the...

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Hornets get Bonzi Wells from Rockets (AP)

Hornets get Bonzi Wells from Rockets (AP) - Looking to solidify their bench and protect their perch atop the Western Conference, the New Orleans Hornets acquired swingman Bonzi Wells and guard Mike James on Thursday in a trade that sent veteran guard Bobby Jackson to Houston. "We wanted to add a little bit of presence on our bench in the form of players who could give us some scoring punch," Hornets general manager Jeff Bower said.

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Paul, Hornets spoil Kidd's Mavs debut (AP)

Paul, Hornets spoil Kidd's Mavs debut (AP) - Perhaps Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets don't need any blockbuster trades to keep pace with their Western Conference rivals. Paul had 31 points, 11 assists and a career-high nine steals, spoiling Jason Kidd's debut with Dallas and lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 104-93 victory over the Mavericks on Wednesday night.

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Blazers halt 5-game skid, top Sonics (AP)

Blazers halt 5-game skid, top Sonics (AP) - Brandon Roy and the Trail Blazers found a way to fix their five-game losing streak: play the Seattle SuperSonics. Roy had 19 points and a career-high 14 rebounds, LaMarcus Aldridge added 18 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks, and Portland ended its skid with a 92-88 win over Seattle on Thursday night.

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Cavaliers G Gibson sidelined 4-6 weeks (AP)

Cavaliers G Gibson sidelined 4-6 weeks (AP) - Cleveland Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson could miss six weeks with a severely sprained left ankle, the latest costly injury for the defending Eastern Conference champions. Gibson injured his ankle in the second quarter of Wednesday night's win over Indiana when he and Pacers guard Travis Diener were diving in the lane for a loose ball.

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Rockets' streak, Heat's skid each hit 10 (AP)

Rockets' streak, Heat's skid each hit 10 (AP) - The Houston Rockets' 10th straight win was somewhat bittersweet. Tracy McGrady scored 23 points and Yao Ming added 21 in a 112-100 victory over Miami on Thursday night that sent the Heat to their 10th straight loss. Earlier in the day, the Rockets learned Mike James and Bonzi Wells were traded to New Orleans for Bobby Jackson and Adam Haluska and that Kirk Snyder was sent to Minnesota in exchange...

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Ginobili's 44, late jumper stun Wolves (AP)

Ginobili's 44, late jumper stun Wolves (AP) - The San Antonio Spurs needed all of Manu Ginobili's 44 points to hold off the lowly Minnesota Timberwolves. Ginobili hit a jumper from the top of the key with 6.2 seconds left for his final points, leading the Spurs to their fourth straight win with a 100-99 victory over Minnesota on Thursday night. "Manu is a top caliber player, he's an All-Star caliber player," Spurs coach Greg Popovich said.

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Cavs get Ben Wallace in 11-player deal (AP)

Cavs get Ben Wallace in 11-player deal (AP) - Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry rattled off all kinds of reasons for making the colossal trade. It makes Cleveland tougher. It fills some holes. It makes the Cavs bigger. It gives them more experience. It will make a difference in the playoffs. Ferry left out the most important one: It should make LeBron James happy.

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Bucks end 4-game skid, defeat Pistons (AP)

Bucks end 4-game skid, defeat Pistons (AP) - The Milwaukee Bucks finally built a lead so big even they couldn't blow it. Barely. "We like to give our fans their money's worth," Andrew Bogut deadpanned. Michael Redd scored 27 points and Bogut had 14 points and 14 rebounds as the Bucks held on despite nearly squandering a 21-point lead in a 103-98 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.

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Sixers roll through Knicks 124-84 (AP)

Sixers roll through Knicks 124-84 (AP) - Those "Fire Isiah! chants followed Isiah Thomas from New York. So did 48 minutes of wretched basketball. Even the excuses -- this time Thomas blaming the looming trade deadline as a distraction -- came with the Knicks' latest humiliation. "We've had our good moments and we've had our share of bad moments," Thomas said.

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Nets win first game without Kidd 110-102 (AP)

Nets win first game without Kidd 110-102 (AP) - Jason Kidd is gone and Devin Harris isn't ready. So now comes Marcus Williams' big chance, and he looks ready to capitalize on it. Williams, in his first game as Kidd's temporary replacement at point guard, combined with Richard Jefferson for New Jersey's first 10 points of overtime, and the Nets beat the Chicago Bulls 110-102 on Wednesday night.

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Kings spoil Bibby's homecoming 119-107 (AP)

Kings spoil Bibby's homecoming 119-107 (AP) - Mike Bibby returned to Sacramento as an opposing player and the Kings fans made him feel as if he never left. It's only been a few days since Bibby was traded to the Atlanta Hawks, but he enjoyed the warm welcome. "It was good, it made me smile," Bibby said. Then, Ron Artest, another Kings player rumored to be leaving town, went out and provided another example why the Kings might not want to deal...

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Bosh's 40 propel Raptors past Magic (AP)

Bosh's 40 propel Raptors past Magic (AP) - The Toronto Raptors want to fine-tune their aggressive approach in the second half of the season. They sure looked pretty good Wednesday night against the Orlando Magic. Chris Bosh had 40 points -- going 14-for-16 from the field and 11-for-11 from the foul line -- and Jose Calderon had 19 points and 13 assists as the Raptors won 127-110.

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Spurs acquire F Kurt Thomas from Sonics (AP)

Spurs acquire F Kurt Thomas from Sonics (AP) - The San Antonio Spurs acquired veteran forward Kurt Thomas from the Seattle SuperSonics on Wednesday night for guard Brent Barry, center Francisco Elson and a 2009 first-round draft pick. The 6-foot-9 Thomas, in his 13th NBA season, gives the defending NBA champions much-needed size to complement Tim Duncan.

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James gets second straight triple-double (AP)

James gets second straight triple-double (AP) - With all due respect to the league's top talent, Cleveland coach Mike Brown considers the MVP race over. LeBron James had his second consecutive triple-double, with 31 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists, and the Cavaliers beat the Indiana Pacers 106-97 on Wednesday night. Brown was most impressed that James got the triple-doubles on back-to-back nights on the road.

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Davis' late jumper lifts Warriors to win (AP)

Davis' late jumper lifts Warriors to win (AP) - From the Celtics' Big Three to the last three fans in the standing-room-only crowd, everybody knows what's coming when the Golden State Warriors need a last-second basket. Baron Davis keeps delivering anyway -- and his latest theatrics brought down the curtain on the NBA leaders. Davis hit a 20-foot jumper with 0.3 seconds to play, and the Warriors beat Boston 119-117 on Wednesday night to send the...

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Paul outplays Kidd, spoils Mavs' debut (AP)

Paul outplays Kidd, spoils Mavs' debut (AP) - Perhaps Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets don't need any blockbuster trades to keep pace with their Western Conference rivals. Paul had 31 points, 11 assists and a career-high nine steals, spoiling Jason Kidd's debut with Dallas and lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 104-93 victory over the Mavericks on Wednesday night.

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Kobe's 41 trump Shaq's debut with Suns (AP)

Kobe's 41 trump Shaq's debut with Suns (AP) - Kobe Bryant spoiled Shaquille O'Neal's debut with Phoenix. The Suns believe with the big guy just getting started, there are better days ahead. Bryant, despite his dislocated right pinkie, scored 41 points to help the Lakers to an intense 130-124 victory over Phoenix on Wednesday night. Lakers newcomer Pau Gasol added 29, including a breakaway dunk that put Los Angeles up 123-117 with 1:15 to play.

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Ginobili helps Spurs beat Bobcats 85-65 (AP)

Ginobili helps Spurs beat Bobcats 85-65 (AP) - The San Antonio Spurs needed two quarters to shake off some rust from the All-Star break. They may have been getting acclimated to their surroundings again, too. Manu Ginobili scored 18 points and the Spurs beat the Charlotte Bobcats 85-65 Tuesday night in the defending NBA champions' first home game in more than three weeks.

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Suns vs. Nuggets in outdoor exhibition (AP)

Suns vs. Nuggets in outdoor exhibition (AP) - The Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets will play the first outdoor game in more than 35 years during the 2008-09 preseason. The exhibition game on Oct. 11 at the 16,000-seat Indian Wells Tennis Garden will be televised by TNT. The game follows the NHL's successful outdoor game on New Year's Day in Buffalo, N.Y.

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Kings win first game without Bibby (AP)

Kings win first game without Bibby (AP) - The Sacramento Kings didn't need long to adjust to playing without Mike Bibby, and Ron Artest led the way. Artest scored 24 points and the Kings snapped a three-game losing streak with a 105-94 victory Tuesday night over the Portland Trail Blazers. "We just don't want to be a rollover type of team, so we're making a push," Artest proclaimed.

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Jazz complete season sweep of Warriors (AP)

Jazz complete season sweep of Warriors (AP) - The Utah Jazz ran with the fast-paced Golden State Warriors early, then ran over them. The Jazz returned from the All-Star break with a 119-109 victory over the Warriors on Tuesday, overcoming a sloppy defensive performance in the first quarter by dominating the next two and winning their 13th straight at home.

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Bryant, Gasol power Lakers in rout (AP)

Bryant, Gasol power Lakers in rout (AP) - Kobe Bryant's sore pinkie wasn't an issue. As a result, Pau Gasol's first home game with the Los Angeles Lakers was a snap. Bryant and Gasol each scored 23 points before sitting out the fourth quarter, and the Lakers coasted to a 122-93 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night after building a 41-point lead late in the first half.

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Knicks score 23 in OT, beat Wizards (AP)

Knicks score 23 in OT, beat Wizards (AP) - Near the end of four quarters of dull basketball, Zach Randolph livened things up by throwing a cup of water toward New York Knicks teammate Nate Robinson on the bench during a timeout. Robinson retaliated by throwing a towel at Randolph. In the bizarre world of Knicks basketball, the quick and nasty spat was just what the team needed.

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Rockets extend road win streak to 9 (AP)

Rockets extend road win streak to 9 (AP) - Shane Battier chuckled before revealing Houston's defensive game plan to stop LeBron James. "Well, we hoped he had a good time in New Orleans," Battier said. It was the Rockets, though, who gave James the headache. Rafer Alston scored 22 points, Yao Ming added 16 points and 14 rebounds, and Houston tied a team record Tuesday night with its ninth straight road win, 93-85 over the Cleveland Cavaliers,...

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Magic snap Pistons' 10-game win streak (AP)

Magic snap Pistons' 10-game win streak (AP) - A blowout at the Palace of Auburn Hills is nothing new. The surprise Tuesday night was that it was the Pistons getting routed. Detroit trailed the Orlando Magic by as many as 26 points and its 10-game winning streak was snapped with a 103-85 loss. "I certainly didn't foresee that happening," Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said.

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Nuggets spoil return of Celtics' Garnett (AP)

Nuggets spoil return of Celtics' Garnett (AP) - Allen Iverson felt no satisfaction from knocking off the top team in the league, just added pressure. Carmelo Anthony scored 29 points, Iverson added 28 and the Denver Nuggets spoiled the return of Kevin Garnett, holding on for a 124-118 victory over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. "Winning this game puts a lot of pressure on us, because if you can beat a team like this, then you can beat all...

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Nets complete trade of Kidd to Mavericks (AP)

Nets complete trade of Kidd to Mavericks (AP) - Owner Mark Cuban said his Dallas Mavericks grew stagnant. Reigning MVP Dirk Nowitzki agreed. Things changed Tuesday with the long-awaited arrival of All-Star point guard Jason Kidd in an eight-player trade with New Jersey that was discussed for weeks, scuttled once, reconfigured and finally approved by the NBA.

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James wins second All-Star MVP in 3 yrs. (AP)

James wins second All-Star MVP in 3 yrs. (AP) - The huge lead was gone, and another MVP award also was slipping away. Then, with one powerful play, LeBron James snatched both back. James threw down a mighty dunk for the go-ahead basket with 55 seconds left, punctuating an MVP performance and helping the Eastern Conference beat the West 134-128 on Sunday night in the All-Star game.

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Celts' new 'Big 3' find 1 ball is plenty (AP)

Celts' new 'Big 3' find 1 ball is plenty (AP) - The Boston Garden crowd rose to cheer for the newest Celtics All-Star, and Ray Allen didn't even look up. After all, Boston's lead over the New York Knicks was withering away and the most important thing on his mind was, still, winning. "I was focused on what we were doing," said Allen, who was informed of his addition to the All-Star team at halftime of the Knicks game, Boston's last before the...

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Big Easy hosts peaceful All-Star weekend (AP)

Big Easy hosts peaceful All-Star weekend (AP) - A peaceful NBA All-Star weekend in New Orleans should silence skeptics who question whether the city is equipped to host major events as it recovers from Hurricane Katrina, city leaders said Monday. New Orleans largely avoided the violence that tarnished last year's game in Las Vegas, where five people were shot and hundreds arrested during All-Star weekend, city officials said a day after...

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As deadline nears, what trades are next? (AP)

As deadline nears, what trades are next? (AP) - Only a few days left in the NBA's version of "Let's Make a Deal." The Lakers were already winners, and the Suns and Mavericks could start playing with their new toys Wednesday. Now it's up to teams like San Antonio and New Orleans to see if they want to make a trade to help put them over the top in the loaded Western Conference.

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Wizards' Arenas returns to light drills (AP)

Wizards' Arenas returns to light drills (AP) - Gilbert Arenas participated in light, non-contact drills at the Washington Wizards' practice Monday, a step forward in his return from left knee surgery. Arenas has said he hopes to return to the Wizards in the coming weeks. The team has not said when he can return to full-contact practice. "I am just trying to get stronger and continue to work hard at rehab.

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Nets return to practice without Kidd (AP)

Nets return to practice without Kidd (AP) - The New Jersey Nets might need to get used to not seeing Jason Kidd at practice. The team returned to the court Monday without their All-Star point guard, whose status remained in limbo while rumors persist that his trade to the Dallas Mavericks is growing increasingly imminent. The deal reportedly has Kidd, forward Malik Allen and guard Antoine Wright going to Dallas for point guard Devin Harris,...

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All-Stars miss fun-loving Shaq (AP)

All-Stars miss fun-loving Shaq (AP) - Larger-than-life likenesses of Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett and Dwight Howard -- a trilogy of NBA giants -- adorn one side of a downtown hotel. They tower over trolleys and tourists on Canal Street along the French Quarter's fringe. The mammoth images of the All-Stars are impressive and imposing, yet somehow seem incomplete.

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New Orleans' heritage gets spotlight (AP)

New Orleans' heritage gets spotlight (AP) - Ray Allen was a late addition to the Eastern Conference All-Star roster, then came through with some late-game heroics. Allen's three 3-pointers inside the last 3:14 helped the East, which had blown a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter, pull out its 134-128 triumph over the West on Sunday night.

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Paul delights home crowd despite loss (AP)

Paul delights home crowd despite loss (AP) - Chris Paul was too nervous to eat before his All-Star debut, and wasn't about to bite on Amare Stoudamire's proposed bet. "Stoudamire tried to bet me, told me I'd be the first one to shoot an air ball," Paul said. "I'm actually thinking about all those different things when we're playing, but I think the total weekend was a success." Despite the early nerves, Paul delighted his hometown crowd with...

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Reports: New deal to send Kidd to Mavs (AP)

Reports: New deal to send Kidd to Mavs (AP) - Jason Kidd is headed to the Dallas Mavericks after all, although in a trade that's slightly different than originally arranged. The new deal -- as reported by various media outlets Sunday night, all citing anonymous sources -- has Kidd and forward Malik Allen going to Dallas for point guard Devin Harris, center DeSagana Diop and swingman Maurice Ager, plus a few new pieces: retired forward Keith...

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Allen, MVP James key East's All-Star win (AP)

Allen, MVP James key East's All-Star win (AP) - The huge lead was gone, and another MVP award also was slipping away. Then, with one powerful play, LeBron James snatched both back. James threw down a mighty dunk for the go-ahead basket with 55 seconds left, punctuating an MVP performance and helping the Eastern Conference beat the West 134-128 on Sunday night in the All-Star game.

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