Miller lifts Kings over Bobcats 105-91 (AP)

Miller lifts Kings over Bobcats 105-91 (AP) - Slimmed-down Sacramento Kings center Brad Miller lost 25 pounds this summer, but may have been prouder of the 21 rebounds he collected Wednesday night. Nicknamed "Skinny" this summer by Kings coach Reggie Theus, Miller looked absolutely huge against the Charlotte Bobcats, scoring 22 points and establishing a new career high for rebounds in leading the Kings to a 105-91 victory.

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Roy, Durant headline rookie challenge (AP)

Roy, Durant headline rookie challenge (AP) -

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Timberwolves win ugly, 83-67 over Bulls (AP)

Timberwolves win ugly, 83-67 over Bulls (AP) - The shots kept clanging off the rim, one after another. Dunks, layups, 3-pointers. It didn't matter. Nothing was going in. In a game where hardly anybody could put the ball in the basket, Al Jefferson and Ryan Gomes gave the Minnesota Timberwolves more than enough. Jefferson had 26 points and 20 rebounds, and Gomes added 25 points and 10 boards to help the Timberwolves to an 83-67 victory over the...

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Sixers earn biggest Wachovia Center win (AP)

Sixers earn biggest Wachovia Center win (AP) - Watching on Philadelphia's bench with a rare fourth quarter off, Samuel Dalembert felt like an investor following his hot stock tip skyrocket on the scrolling ticker. Philly piled up the points -- +30, +39, +41, +47. Milwaukee totally crashed. "You want to see how far you can hold them down," Dalembert said.

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Magic need rally to top undermanned Heat (AP)

Magic need rally to top undermanned Heat (AP) - The score suggests that it was just another Orlando Magic blowout victory over the woebegone Miami Heat. A victory, yes. A blowout, well, not exactly. Hedo Turkoglu had 27 points and 12 rebounds, Rashard Lewis scored 19 points and the Magic needed 12 consecutive points in the final quarter to pull away and beat the undermanned Heat 107-91 Wednesday night.

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Iverson rallies Nuggets past Grizzlies (AP)

Iverson rallies Nuggets past Grizzlies (AP) - Trailing by seven points with 3:12 left, the Denver Nuggets didn't panic. They made veteran plays. The Memphis Grizzlies were hurt by their youth. Allen Iverson had 32 points and 12 assists Wednesday night, and the Nuggets used a late run to beat the Grizzlies 106-102. "This was a big win for us at somebody else's home," Iverson said.

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Raptors hit 13 3s, rip Wizards 122-83 (AP)

Raptors hit 13 3s, rip Wizards 122-83 (AP) - The Toronto Raptors didn't have to wait long for another shot at Washington, and they certainly took advantage of it. Andrea Bargnani scored 19 points, Chris Bosh had 16 and Toronto used a big second quarter and a flurry of 3-pointers to beat the Wizards 122-83 on Wednesday night. The 39-point margin of victory matched the biggest in team history, a 112-73 win over Atlanta on April 12, 2002.

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Williams helps Jazz win sixth straight (AP)

Williams helps Jazz win sixth straight (AP) - Utah's Deron Williams has had a double-double in five straight games and his team has won a season-high six in a row. It's pretty simple to see the correlation. Williams had 22 points and 12 assists to lead the Jazz to a 100-89 victory over the short-handed New York Knicks on Wednesday night. The Jazz led by as much as 17, let the Knicks close within three, then finished them off in the final few...

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Cavs beat Blazers on LeBron's late layup (AP)

Cavs beat Blazers on LeBron's late layup (AP) - It is not good to make LeBron James angry. Frustrated by a couple of blocked shots, James took over against the Portland Trail Blazers and made a reverse layup with less than a second left to give the Cleveland Cavaliers an 84-83 victory Wednesday night. James scored 17 points in the fourth quarter -- two more than the entire Portland team.

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Warriors snap Hornets' 9-game win streak (AP)

Warriors snap Hornets' 9-game win streak (AP) - Baron Davis heard boos every time he touched the ball, right up until he sent the crowd to the exits with a game-sealing 3-pointer. Stephen Jackson scored 26 points, Davis added 23, and the Golden State Warriors beat New Orleans 116-103 Wednesday night to snap the Hornets' nine-game winning streak. "Nobody likes to get booed," Davis said.

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Bryant, Vujacic lead Lakers over Knicks (AP)

Bryant, Vujacic lead Lakers over Knicks (AP) - Injuries keep cropping up for the Los Angeles Lakers. If there's a positive aspect, it might be the opportunity presented to Sasha Vujacic. Vujacic, a 23-year-old guard from Slovenia, scored 12 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter Tuesday night, and the Lakers rallied for a 120-109 victory over the New York Knicks to snap a season-high three-game losing streak.

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Foye returns, but Wolves lose to Bulls (AP)

Foye returns, but Wolves lose to Bulls (AP) - Kirk Hinrich wasn't hesitating. He was taking open jumpers, driving toward the basket, doing everything he could to score. And finally, the shots started falling. Hinrich finished with 27 points after a rough start, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 96-85, spoiling Randy Foye's return from a knee injury Tuesday night.

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Wallace leads Pistons by Pacers 110-104 (AP)

Wallace leads Pistons by Pacers 110-104 (AP) - Rasheed Wallace was feeling good Tuesday night, and he was happy to tell the Indiana Pacers all about it. Wallace had 24 points and 10 rebounds to help the Detroit Pistons beat the Pacers 110-104. He started jawing in the second quarter, when he went 5-for-5 from the field and scored 11 points in the final 3:22 of the period.

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Stoudemire helps Suns roll past Hawks (AP)

Stoudemire helps Suns roll past Hawks (AP) - What a difference Amare Stoudemire makes. When the Phoenix Suns played at Atlanta in November, Stoudemire was injured and did not play. Tuesday night, Stoudemire was in the Suns' lineup, scored 22 of his 24 points in the first half and Phoenix rolled to a 125-92 victory over the Hawks. Stoudemire, who played only eight minutes in the second half, made 10 of his 11 field goal attempts and four of his...

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Yao's 36 points, 19 boards lift Rockets (AP)

Yao's 36 points, 19 boards lift Rockets (AP) - Twice this season, the Golden State Warriors got away with double-teaming Yao Ming and daring the other Houston Rockets to beat them. Not this time. Yao scored eight of his 36 points in the final 2 1/2 minutes and had 19 rebounds to help the Rockets hold on to beat Golden State 111-107 on Tuesday night.

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Spurs coach to sit G Parker indefinitely (AP)

Spurs coach to sit G Parker indefinitely (AP) - The Spurs' Big Three is down a man yet again. San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich has decided to sit Tony Parker indefinitely, against the point guard's wishes, because of a bone spur in the star's left heel. Parker did not appear in the Spurs' bench area during their 88-85 loss to Seattle on Tuesday night, San Antonio's season-high third consecutive defeat.

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Webber back with Warriors after 13 years (AP)

Webber back with Warriors after 13 years (AP) - Golden State coach Don Nelson had no reservations about reacquiring Chris Webber 13 years after the two clashed and Webber asked for a trade. The free agent forward signed a contract Tuesday, returning to the team that drafted him in 1993. Warriors executive vice president Chris Mullin did not release details of the deal.

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Kidd helps Nets end 9-game losing streak (AP)

Kidd helps Nets end 9-game losing streak (AP) - Jason Kidd refused to say whether he wants out of New Jersey. First, he showed why the Nets won't just give him away. Kidd scored seven of his nine points in the final 1:42 and added 11 assists as the Nets snapped a nine-game losing streak with an 87-80 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.

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Celtics' other 'Big 3' rout Heat 117-87 (AP)

Celtics' other 'Big 3' rout Heat 117-87 (AP) - Ray Allen arrived at halftime, a white sweat jacket over his flu-riddled head, and took a glimpse toward the scoreboard. He probably felt much better. Boston's 'Big 3' were almost silent, and the Celtics still put a big beating on the hapless Miami Heat. Leon Powe scored a career-high 25 points, Rajon Rondo tied a career-high with 23 points and Tony Allen matched a season-best with 20 points as the...

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Sonics end 14-game skid, stun Spurs (AP)

Sonics end 14-game skid, stun Spurs (AP) - Put away the paper bags. Those sad sack SuperSonics can show their faces again. Kevin Durant scored 26 points, including the go-ahead jump shot with 32.6 seconds remaining and Seattle stunned defending NBA champion San Antonio 88-85 on Tuesday night to finally end its team-record losing streak at 14 games.

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Webber confirms return to Warriors (AP)

Webber confirms return to Warriors (AP) - More than 13 years after Chris Webber demanded to leave the Golden State Warriors, the free-agent forward is all set to return. Webber sent an e-mail to The Associated Press on Monday night confirming he will rejoin the Warriors and coach Don Nelson, who won a power struggle with the former No. 1 draft pick in their messy first stint with the franchise.

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Cavs' Varejao to have tests on ankle (AP)

Cavs' Varejao to have tests on ankle (AP) - Cavaliers forward Anderson Varejao is coming home from Cleveland's road trip to undergo further tests on the left ankle he sprained during Sunday's win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Varejao injured his ankle during the third quarter when he accidentally stepped on the foot of Lakers guard Sasha Vujacic.

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Grizzlies finally waive G Stoudamire (AP)

Grizzlies finally waive G Stoudamire (AP) - MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) --The Memphis Grizzlies waived veteran point guard Damon Stoudamire on Monday and plan to release him if he clears waivers. The move, announced before Monday night's game against the Dallas Mavericks, had been expected for weeks. Stoudamire, a former first-round pick in his 13th season out of Arizona, had been relegated to third-string status behind rookie Mike Conley, the...

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Bobcats top undermanned Clippers 107-100 (AP)

Bobcats top undermanned Clippers 107-100 (AP) - Not having to deal with the Los Angeles Clippers' two best players sure helped out the Charlotte Bobcats. Gerald Wallace had 23 points, eight assists and six rebounds, Jason Richardson added 20 points, and the Bobcats built a 20-point lead and hung on for a 107-100 victory on Monday night despite going the final 5:13 without making a field goal.

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Mavericks G Harris out 2-3 weeks (AP)

Mavericks G Harris out 2-3 weeks (AP) - Mavericks guard Devin Harris will miss at least 2-3 weeks with a bone bruise on his left ankle. Harris was injured when he landed awkwardly on a hard drive to the basket early in the fourth quarter of a 90-85 victory against Denver on Sunday. He didn't travel for Dallas' game Monday at Memphis. An MRI performed Monday showed no additional damage to the ankle.

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Howard leads Mavs to fourth straight win (AP)

Howard leads Mavs to fourth straight win (AP) - The Dallas Mavericks started one of their toughest road trips of the season with an easy victory. With three games looming against Eastern Conference division leaders, Josh Howard hit his first eight shots on the way to 26 points and Dallas shot 54 percent in a 103-84 victory over the lowly Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night.

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Williams helps Jazz beat Spurs 97-91 (AP)

Williams helps Jazz beat Spurs 97-91 (AP) - The Utah Jazz were ready to push back this time against the San Antonio Spurs. The Jazz, who were dominated by the Spurs in the Western Conference finals last spring, never trailed Monday night and held off the defending NBA champions 97-91. The game was full of collisions, hard fouls and some verbal exchanges and the Jazz countered everything the Spurs had.

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Paul lifts Hornets to ninth straight win (AP)

Paul lifts Hornets to ninth straight win (AP) - Chris Paul emerged from a scrum under the basket, nimbly dribbling out to the perimeter to reset another Hornets possession. A jubilant crowd rose to its feet, chanting, "M-V-P, M-V-P!" Perhaps local fans are figuring out they don't need visits from players like Allen Iverson to bring them out to the games.

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Suns beat Bulls for sixth win in 7 games (AP)

Suns beat Bulls for sixth win in 7 games (AP) - Shots were flying in all directions. They hit the rim, they hit the backboard. They seemingly hit everything but the bottom of the net until Leandro Barbosa got going early in the fourth quarter and buried the Bulls again. Barbosa led the decisive run, Amare Stoudemire scored 24 points and the Phoenix Suns pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat Chicago 88-77 Sunday.

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Wolves send Nets to ninth straight loss (AP)

Wolves send Nets to ninth straight loss (AP) - After a painfully slow first half of the season, the signs of progress are coming quickly for the young Minnesota Timberwolves in Year One of their post-Kevin Garnett rebuilding plan. The latest -- and most emphatic -- sign came in stunning fashion on Sunday against the New Jersey Nets. Al Jefferson had a career-high 40 points, hit the go-ahead free throws with 11.4 seconds to go, and lifted the...

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Korver, Jazz top Yao-less Rockets 97-89 (AP)

Korver, Jazz top Yao-less Rockets 97-89 (AP) - Kyle Korver is fitting right in with the Utah Jazz. Korver scored 17 points, including two late 3-pointers, and the Jazz took advantage of Yao Ming's absence to beat the Houston Rockets 97-89 on Sunday night. Yao, voted the starting center for the Western Conference in next month's All-Star game, sat out with an upper respiratory infection, the first game he's missed this season.

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Blazers rally from 18 down, beat Hawks (AP)

Blazers rally from 18 down, beat Hawks (AP) - Brandon Roy didn't want to know if he was running a temperature. Despite feeling feverish, he was going to play anyway. Good thing for the Trail Blazers. Roy scored 24 points, including the go-ahead free throw with 2.3 seconds left, and Portland erased a 19-point deficit to beat the Atlanta Hawks 94-93 on Sunday.

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James' 41 lift Cavs over Lakers 98-95 (AP)

James' 41 lift Cavs over Lakers 98-95 (AP) - The final seconds ticked away, with the Los Angeles Lakers needing a 3-pointer to send the game into overtime. That shot was never even attempted. LeBron James won his personal matchup with Kobe Bryant in a duel of the NBA's leading scorers, tallying 14 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat Los Angeles 98-95 Sunday for their fifth straight win over the Lakers.

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Warriors' Biedrins has 26 boards in win (AP)

Warriors' Biedrins has 26 boards in win (AP) - The way Andris Biedrins grabbed every rebound that came his direction, it didn't look as if the Golden State Warriors needed any more help on the inside. Coach Don Nelson knows that's not the case, which is why he's still interested in putting his old feud with Chris Webber to rest and bringing the free agent forward back to Golden State.

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Nowitzki's late surge lifts Mavs to win (AP)

Nowitzki's late surge lifts Mavs to win (AP) - Dirk Nowitzki knows all too well that he's having his worst 3-point shooting season since his rookie year. Worse yet, he's not sure why. But the reigning MVP is still willing to put them up. Nowitzki made consecutive 3-pointers late in the fourth quarter and wound up scoring 14 of the final 16 points for the Dallas Mavericks, helping them hold off the Denver Nuggets 90-85 Sunday evening.

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Nelson wants Webber back on Warriors (AP)

Nelson wants Webber back on Warriors (AP) - Coach Don Nelson wants to bring free agent forward Chris Webber back to Golden State, nearly 14 years after a feud ended their first stint together. "I hope that it happens to be quite honest with you," Nelson said Sunday before the Warriors beat the New York Knicks 106-104. "I think our team needs it." Webber was acquired by the Warriors in a draft day trade with Orlando in 1993 after becoming...

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Sonics lose club-record 14th straight (AP)

Sonics lose club-record 14th straight (AP) - Kevin Martin stood with his hand in the air, teammates racing toward him to celebrate, after he joined Kobe Bryant and Tracy McGrady in adding to the Seattle SuperSonics' misery with some late-game theatrics. The Sonics' record-setting 14th straight loss, thanks to Martin, might be the most painful, and there is no end to the skid in sight.

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Magic's Turkoglu beats buzzer, Celtics (AP)

Magic's Turkoglu beats buzzer, Celtics (AP) - Even Stan Van Gundy wasn't sure what Hedo Turkoglu was doing. An off-balance 3-pointer with time running out -- when all the Magic needed to break a 93-all tie against the Kevin Garnett-less Boston Celtics was a two? "I think he wanted to set it up so he could hit a miracle and make his final bid for the All-Star game," the Magic coach joked.

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Mavs overcome Kobe's 40 to beat Lakers (AP)

Mavs overcome Kobe's 40 to beat Lakers (AP) - Kobe Bryant was coming off a third quarter to forget. He made one shot. He went down hard on consecutive plays, and on the second one of those he was called for a foul. The fourth quarter opened with a backup center failing to get him the ball on a handoff. Then his bad night got better, he got back into a groove, and the Dallas Mavericks had to hold off Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Marion's late floater gets Suns by Cavs (AP)

Marion's late floater gets Suns by Cavs (AP) - Shawn Marion made just one shot, the only one Phoenix absolutely had to have. Marion dropped in a baseline floater with 1.1 seconds left for his lone field goal and the Suns burned Cleveland with a season-high 17 3-pointers in a 110-108 over the Cavaliers on Friday night. Marion, averaging 15.9 points, was 0-for-3 from the floor before he took a pass in the corner from Boris Diaw, faked his way...

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Garnett helps top Wolves with late steal (AP)

Garnett helps top Wolves with late steal (AP) - The players at the end of the Boston bench kept looking over their shoulders to the tunnel to see if Kevin Garnett was coming back out of the locker room. They didn't need to worry. "I wasn't going to do anything that would to jeopardize my future," Garnett said after his last-second steal helped the Boston Celtics beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 87-86 on Friday night.

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Isiah's son busted for underage drinking (AP)

Isiah's son busted for underage drinking (AP) - New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas' 19-year-old son has been arrested for underage drinking. Joshua Isiah Thomas was charged with illegal consumption of alcohol and being a minor in a tavern, both Class C misdemeanors; and disorderly conduct, a Class B misdemeanor, early Tuesday morning, according to Bloomington police.

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Iguodala helps 76ers rally past Bobcats (AP)

Iguodala helps 76ers rally past Bobcats (AP) - Andre Iguodala drove the lane on a breakaway, cocked back and unleashed a vicious one-handed windmill dunk. The game-clinching jam in the final minute of Philadelphia's 103-96 win over Charlotte on Saturday night signaled a couple of things: The 76ers apparently can be successful on offense after a month of misery, and the Bobcats have plenty of problems in their locker room.

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Grizzlies set to waive G Stoudamire (AP)

Grizzlies set to waive G Stoudamire (AP) - The Memphis Grizzlies and point guard Damon Stoudamire have reached a tentative agreement to put him on waivers Monday, and if the veteran is not claimed within 48 hours he will be given his release. A team spokesman confirmed the planned timetable for Stoudamire's release Saturday night. Stoudamire was on the inactive list for the Grizzlies' game against the Los Angeles Clippers, and was not...

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Gay lifts Grizzlies over Clippers in OT (AP)

Gay lifts Grizzlies over Clippers in OT (AP) - Rudy Gay is learning to step up when Pau Gasol sits out. Gay had a career-high 34 points and the Memphis Grizzlies hit their free throws down the stretch to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 125-120 in overtime on Saturday night. The three-highest scoring performances in Gay's career have come when Gasol, the Grizzlies' second-leading scorer and leading rebounder, has been out with an injury.

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Shaq's All-Star streak in jeopardy (AP)

Shaq's All-Star streak in jeopardy (AP) - Shaquille O'Neal will learn shortly whether he earned a record 15th straight selection to the NBA's All-Star lineup. He'd enjoy the recognition. He's not fixating on it, however. The Miami Heat center said Saturday that his sore left hip hasn't improved since he was shut down from basketball-related activity several days ago, and that he isn't sure if the planned two-week break from playing will be...

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Heat snap 15-game skid, top Pacers 98-96 (AP)

Heat snap 15-game skid, top Pacers 98-96 (AP) - A joyous Pat Riley walked into the Miami Heat locker room, one of his patented inspirational postgame speeches at the ready. His team never gave him a chance. And really, nothing needed to be said. The scoreboard told the story. Dwyane Wade scored 35 points, Mark Blount added 10 of his 19 in the pivotal fourth quarter, and the Heat beat the Indiana Pacers 98-96 on Saturday to snap a 15-game skid --...

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Hornets' run now 8, rout Spurs 102-78 (AP)

Hornets' run now 8, rout Spurs 102-78 (AP) - Tyson Chandler wonders when the Hornets will start getting some respect. It won't be long, if New Orleans continues to play like it did Saturday night. David West scored 32 points and Peja Stojakovic added 22 points, including four 3-pointers, and the Western Conference-leading Hornets routed the defending champion San Antonio Spurs 102-78.

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Wizards win, hold Memphis to 9 in 1st (AP)

Wizards win, hold Memphis to 9 in 1st (AP) - Coach Eddie Jordan acted as if his team had lost after the Wizards polished off the undermanned Memphis Grizzlies. Washington rebounded from its worst defeat in more than six years to beat Memphis 104-93 on Friday night, and still Jordan wasn't satisfied. The Wizards raced to a 30-9 lead after one quarter, and then played sloppily for much of the game.

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Hawks extend SuperSonics' skid to 13 (AP)

Hawks extend SuperSonics' skid to 13 (AP) - What a homecoming it turned out to be for Marvin Williams. Reporters swarmed around Williams in the locker room after he scored a career-high 33 points to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 99-90 victory that extended the Seattle SuperSonics' losing streak to a franchise-record tying 13 games. Williams, who grew up in Bremerton, just a ferry ride away from Seattle, had 16 points in the first half as the...

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Rip, Wallace help Pistons coast by Magic (AP)

Rip, Wallace help Pistons coast by Magic (AP) - Rasheed Wallace stole a pass on the opening possession against the Orlando Magic. In the first 2 1/2 minutes, the Detroit Pistons' forward scored seven points, blocked a shot and grabbed a rebound. When Wallace's pace slowed, Richard Hamilton picked up the slack. Hamilton scored 32 points and Wallace had 13 of his 15 in the first quarter, helping the Pistons build a big lead that allowed them to...

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Nuggets deal Nets eighth straight loss (AP)

Nuggets deal Nets eighth straight loss (AP) - Allen Iverson and Denver's supporting cast is making life without Carmelo Anthony painless for the Nuggets. Iverson scored 30 points and Linas Kleiza added 23 as the Nuggets beat the struggling New Jersey Nets 100-85 Friday night. "We've got so many guys banged up and we really needed a game like this," Iverson said.

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Boozer powers Jazz over Kings 127-113 (AP)

Boozer powers Jazz over Kings 127-113 (AP) - Carlos Boozer banged inside for his usual dunks and layups and even stepped outside for a few long jumpers. It didn't matter where he was. Almost everything Boozer put up went through the hoop as he led the Utah Jazz to a 127-113 win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday. "I tried to get layups first," said Boozer, who made his first 13 shots and finished with 33 points.

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Howard helps Mavs overcome Kobe's 40 (AP)

Howard helps Mavs overcome Kobe's 40 (AP) - Kobe Bryant was coming off a third quarter to forget. He made one shot. He went down hard on consecutive plays, and on the second one of those he was called for a foul. The fourth quarter opened with a backup center failing to get him the ball on a handoff. Then his bad night got better, he got back into a groove, and the Dallas Mavericks had to hold off Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Rockets end Blazers' home streak at 12 (AP)

Rockets end Blazers' home streak at 12 (AP) - Led by newest member Tracy McGrady, Houston's reserves carried the Rockets to victory. McGrady had 15 points, Carl Landry added 12 points and eight rebounds and the Rockets stopped the Portland Trail Blazers' home-winning streak with an 89-79 win Friday night. "It's a great tribute to our group ... I think we've found ourselves." McGrady said.

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Hornets roll to seventh straight victory (AP)

Hornets roll to seventh straight victory (AP) - Peja Stojakovic grunted as he got up slowly from in front of his locker, then smiled bashfully before uttering, "old bones." Stojakovic may have felt all of his 30 years after Friday night's game against the Los Angeles Clippers was over, but he shot like the All-Star he once was when the Hornets needed a lift.

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Celts hold off former teammates in win (AP)

Celts hold off former teammates in win (AP) - The players at the end of the Boston bench kept looking over their shoulders to the tunnel to see if Kevin Garnett was coming back out of the locker room. They didn't need to worry. "I wasn't going to do anything that would to jeopardize my future," Garnett said after his last-second steal helped the Boston Celtics beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 87-86 on Friday night.

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Marion's floater lifts Suns past Cavs (AP)

Marion's floater lifts Suns past Cavs (AP) - Shawn Marion made just one shot, the only one Phoenix absolutely had to have. Marion dropped in a baseline floater with 1.1 seconds left for his lone field goal and the Suns burned Cleveland with a season-high 17 3-pointers in a 110-108 over the Cavaliers on Friday night. Marion, averaging 15.9 points, was 0-for-3 from the floor before he took a pass in the corner from Boris Diaw, faked his way...

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Cavs rout Wizards for fifth straight win (AP)

Cavs rout Wizards for fifth straight win (AP) - LeBron James showered, dressed and then sat down to analyze the evening's boxscore. With so many eye-popping digits to digest, it took longer than usual. A whole lot longer. James scored 23 points, Zydrunas Ilgauskas had 24 without missing from the floor and the Cleveland Cavaliers destroyed the Washington Wizards 121-85 on Wednesday night for their season-high fifth straight victory.

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McGrady helps extend Sonics' skid to 12 (AP)

McGrady helps extend Sonics' skid to 12 (AP) - Kevin Durant wants to eventually model his game after Tracy McGrady. Durant got a view Wednesday night of just how good McGrady is, even with a gimpy leg. Nursing a left knee injury, McGrady put together a second half that showed even with one good leg he's still one of the best in the game. McGrady scored 18 of his 28 points in the second half and took over in the final 90 seconds, both scoring and...

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Raptors make 15 3s, beat Celtics 114-112 (AP)

Raptors make 15 3s, beat Celtics 114-112 (AP) - Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers looked at the boxscore and shook his head at the shooting percentages Toronto had just compiled. "Fifty-eight percent (from the floor); 71 percent from the 3; 100 percent from the foul line. At least the foul line wasn't guarded," Rivers said after the Raptors made 15 of 21 3-pointers to beat Boston 114-112 on Wednesday night.

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Jefferson's 39 lift Wolves over Suns (AP)

Jefferson's 39 lift Wolves over Suns (AP) - Al Jefferson and the Minnesota Timberwolves believe they're headed for better days. Beating the Phoenix Suns -- again -- is surely a decent sign of progress. Jefferson had a career-high 39 points and 15 rebounds, and the Timberwolves won two in a row for the first time this season, 117-107 over the Western Conference leaders on Wednesday night.

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Cavs G Pavlovic may miss up to 2 months (AP)

Cavs G Pavlovic may miss up to 2 months (AP) - Just as Sasha Pavlovic was finding his game, the Cleveland Cavaliers lost him. Pavlovic could miss up to two months with a sprained left foot, a blow to the defending Eastern Conference champions, who are playing their best ball this season. Pavlovic, who has started 35 games this season, got hurt during the third quarter of Wednesday night's 121-85 blowout win over Washington.

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Clippers' Brand making progress in rehab (AP)

Clippers' Brand making progress in rehab (AP) - Clippers star Elton Brand is getting closer to playing again. Brand, who tore his left Achilles' tendon last summer, was re-examined Thursday by Dr. Craig Morgan at Christiana Care's Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, Del., and cleared to begin extensive running and jumping exercises on the court The next step in the 28-year-old forward's rehabilitation process will lead to his returning to team...

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Ellis rallies Warriors over Nets 121-119 (AP)

Ellis rallies Warriors over Nets 121-119 (AP) - The Warriors fouled New Jersey's Josh Boone six times in less than two minutes of the third quarter, repeatedly sending an awful free throw shooter to the line on purpose -- where he significantly improved his season percentage by making only half of his shots. And that was just the third-weirdest aspect of the second half in Golden State's latest exhilarating home win.

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Redd's 37 lift Bucks by Pacers 104-92 (AP)

Redd's 37 lift Bucks by Pacers 104-92 (AP) - Michael Redd has not had a lot of fourth-quarter shots in the past few games, so he sat down with Milwaukee Bucks coach Larry Krystkowiak and devised a new plan before Thursday night's game against Indiana. The meeting paid immediate dividends as Redd scored 37 points, leading the up-tempo Bucks to a 104-92 victory over the Pacers.

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Iverson rallies to earn All-Star start (AP)

Iverson rallies to earn All-Star start (AP) - With a late rally, Allen Iverson is an All-Star starter again. Iverson surged from behind in the fan voting to earn a starting spot in next month's game when the vote totals were released Thursday night. Denver Nuggets teammate Carmelo Anthony will join him in New Orleans after earning his first starting nod.

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Spurs send Heat to 15th straight loss (AP)

Spurs send Heat to 15th straight loss (AP) - Two years ago, the Miami Heat were dubbed "15 Strong" on their way to the NBA championship. These days, it's more like "15 Wrong" -- and counting. Tim Duncan scored 30 points and added 11 rebounds, Manu Ginobili's driving layup with 36.5 seconds left was the go-ahead score, and the San Antonio Spurs rallied from a 10-point second-half deficit to beat the Heat 90-89 Thursday night.

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Hawks suspend C Pachulia for 1 game (AP)

Hawks suspend C Pachulia for 1 game (AP) - The Atlanta Hawks suspended backup center Zaza Pachulia for Wednesday's game at Denver for conduct detrimental to the team. General manager Billy Knight announced the suspension Tuesday, but team did not describe the nature of his transgression. Pachulia, however, had a run-in with coach Mike Woodson during Monday's 111-109 overtime loss to Portland at Philips Arena.

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Marbury has surgery on left ankle (AP)

Marbury has surgery on left ankle (AP) - Knicks point guard Stephon Marbury had surgery Tuesday to remove bone spurs from his left ankle and is out indefinitely. Marbury said last week he would try to return this season. He had the same surgery when he played in Phoenix and was sidelined for most of the offseason. The procedure was performed by Dr.

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Larry Brown: Knicks had 'spies' in arena (AP)

Larry Brown: Knicks had 'spies' in arena (AP) - Coaching the New York Knicks made Larry Brown feel like he was being watched. Brown accused the Knicks of having "spies throughout the arena" during his one season with the team in a story in the February issue of "Philadelphia" magazine. Brown also complained about the way he was treated by the organization.

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Bobcats' Wallace questionable vs. Mavs (AP)

Bobcats' Wallace questionable vs. Mavs (AP) - Charlotte Bobcats leading scorer Gerald Wallace is questionable for Wednesday's game against Dallas with a strained left calf. A team spokesman said Wallace remained sore Tuesday and will sit out Wednesday's shootaround to get additional rest. He'll test the leg in pregame warmups and determine then if he'll play.

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LeBron set to unveil Yankees sneakers (AP)

LeBron set to unveil Yankees sneakers (AP) - LeBron James loves the New York Yankees -- from head to toe. The Cavaliers' All-Star forward, who angered some Cleveland fans by wearing a Yankees baseball cap in the Indians' home ballpark while cheering for New York during last year's AL playoffs, has taken his devotion to the Bronx Bombers one step further.

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Nuggets F Anthony doubtful vs. Hawks (AP)

Nuggets F Anthony doubtful vs. Hawks (AP) - Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony is doubtful for Denver's game against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night due to a sprained left ankle. Anthony was hurt Monday night after he came down on Kobe Bryant's right foot during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Nuggets said X-rays taken after the game were negative.

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Heat C O'Neal out at least 2 weeks (AP)

Heat C O'Neal out at least 2 weeks (AP) - Shaquille O'Neal will miss at least the next two weeks because of recurring pain in his left hip and leg, the latest piece of disappointing news for the reeling Miami Heat. An MRI exam performed Tuesday on O'Neal's ailing hip found acute inflammation in that joint and his quadriceps muscle. He will be treated with ice, but won't do any basketball-related activity -- with hopes that rest will cure...

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Finally healthy, Kings beat Nets 128-94 (AP)

Finally healthy, Kings beat Nets 128-94 (AP) - With their three stars in the starting lineup together for the first time, the Sacramento Kings rolled to their most lopsided win in more than two years. Ron Artest scored 27 points, Kevin Martin added 19 and Mike Bibby scored all 15 of his points in the first half to lead the finally healthy Kings to their season-best third straight victory, 128-94 over the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night.

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Nash's season-high 37 rally Suns to win (AP)

Nash's season-high 37 rally Suns to win (AP) - Steve Nash would prefer to see his teammates do all the scoring. The Phoenix Suns star can still put up points when he needs to. Nash scored 15 of his season-high 37 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Suns past the Milwaukee Bucks 114-105 on Tuesday night. "It's not really my thing," said Nash, a guard better known for his passing.

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Nene's tumor malignant, cancer isolated (AP)

Nene's tumor malignant, cancer isolated (AP) - A testicular tumor removed from Denver Nuggets forward Nene was malignant. The team said Tuesday the tumor was discovered early, and tests showed the cancer was isolated. "The recovery rate is extremely high," the Nuggets said in a written statement. "In addition, the odds of a recurrence are very small." The Brazilian player underwent surgery Jan.

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Wolves end road skid at 16, top Warriors (AP)

Wolves end road skid at 16, top Warriors (AP) - As soon as Al Harrington's tip-in attempt rolled off the rim and the buzzer went off, the Minnesota Timberwolves ran off the court and celebrated in an opponent's arena. That was a feeling that had been a long time coming. The Timberwolves snapped a 16-game road losing streak behind Ryan Gomes' career-high 35 points and 11 rebounds Monday, beating the Golden State Warriors 109-108.

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Blazers win on Outlaw's hoop late in OT (AP)

Blazers win on Outlaw's hoop late in OT (AP) - As the final seconds in overtime expired, it became clear that both the Atlanta Hawks and Portland Trail Blazers were content to allow Travis Outlaw take the last shot. That was all he needed to know. Outlaw took advantage of the opportunity, sinking a 20-foot jumper with 1 second left in overtime to lift the Trail Blazers to a 111-109 victory over the Hawks on Monday.

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Rockets hand Sonics 11th straight loss (AP)

Rockets hand Sonics 11th straight loss (AP) - Tracy McGrady says he'll play the rest of the season with pain in his left knee. All he can do during games is try to put the injury out of his mind. Playing in a reserve role for the second straight game, McGrady had 17 points and five assists as the Houston Rockets beat the SuperSonics 96-89 on Monday, handing Seattle its team-record 11th consecutive loss.

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Pacers' O'Neal: 'Worst case' season over (AP)

Pacers' O'Neal: 'Worst case' season over (AP) - Pacers forward Jermaine O'Neal called sitting out the season with a bruised left knee a "worst-case scenario" and refused to put a timetable on his return. "I don't know when I'm coming back," O'Neal said before Monday's game against Philadelphia. The Pacers said Saturday that O'Neal would miss at least two weeks.

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Dwight Howard back in slam dunk contest (AP)

Dwight Howard back in slam dunk contest (AP) - Dwight Howard has another chance to impress the slam dunk contest voters -- which this year includes fans watching at home. The Orlando Magic center was one of four players chosen Monday to compete in the dunk contest at All-Star weekend, which debuts a new format in the final round. Defending champion Gerald Green, Toronto's Jamario Moon and Rudy Gay of Memphis round out the field for the event,...

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Pierce ejected, but Celtics rout Knicks (AP)

Pierce ejected, but Celtics rout Knicks (AP) - The Boston-New York rivalry returned Monday, and the Celtics nearly got too caught up in it. The Celtics made an easy victory hard on themselves by losing their composure, but Kevin Garnett had 20 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists to help them recover and beat the Knicks 109-93 Monday. Celtics players lost their focus in the third quarter,when leading scorer Paul Pierce was ejected along with...

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Wizards complete season sweep of Mavs (AP)

Wizards complete season sweep of Mavs (AP) - Year after year, the Washington Wizards talk about playing better defense. Team defense. Tough defense. Well, that day finally has arrived, it seems. Caron Butler had 25 points and nine rebounds, Antawn Jamison added 23 points and eight rebounds, and Washington forced 16 turnovers and held Dallas to 41.3 percent shooting Monday in the Wizards' 102-84 victory over the Mavericks.

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Cavs hand Heat 14th straight loss, 97-90 (AP)

Cavs hand Heat 14th straight loss, 97-90 (AP) - As the final seconds ticked away, LeBron James gave Dwyane Wade a friendly tap near midcourt. James knew he'd just seen Wade's best. And it still wasn't enough for the Miami Heat to snap this dreadful losing streak. James scored 28 points and added five assists, lifting the Cleveland Cavaliers past the Heat 97-90 Monday night -- his first win in nine career trips to Miami and enough to send the 2006...

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Lewis lifts Magic over Pistons at buzzer (AP)

Lewis lifts Magic over Pistons at buzzer (AP) - Rashard Lewis didn't play for the Orlando Magic last year, and even he was sick of getting beat by the Detroit Pistons. It happened four straight games in last year's playoffs, and four in the regular season before that. Detroit also handily won their first of four contests this year. On Monday, Lewis scored 16 points -- including the game-winner as time expired -- and the Magic beat Detroit...

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Anthony hurt in Nuggets' loss to Lakers (AP)

Anthony hurt in Nuggets' loss to Lakers (AP) - A year ago at this time, the Los Angeles Lakers were flying high after a 100-96 victory over the Spurs at San Antonio, raising their record to 26-13. That's when a series of injuries and other misfortunes contributed to a slide in which the Lakers lost 27 of their last 43 regular-season games before being eliminated 4-1 by Phoenix in the first round of the playoffs.

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Hawks' Anthony Johnson suspended 1 game (AP)

Hawks' Anthony Johnson suspended 1 game (AP) - Atlanta Hawks starting point guard Anthony Johnson was suspended for Monday's game against Portland without pay for committing a flagrant foul against Toronto's Jose Calderon. Johnson was assessed the flagrant foul and ejected for hitting Calderon's head with his forearm in the second quarter of the Raptors' 89-78 win Friday.

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Suns extend home dominance of Nets (AP)

Suns extend home dominance of Nets (AP) - No team playing the second night in a row on the road wants the opponent to be the Phoenix Suns. The struggling New Jersey Nets were another example of that on Sunday. Amare Stoudemire had 28 points and the Suns made it 14 in a row at home over New Jersey by handing the Nets their fifth straight loss, 116-92.

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Richardson's season-high 38 lift Bobcats (AP)

Richardson's season-high 38 lift Bobcats (AP) - It has taken a few games, but Jason Richardson and Gerald Wallace have figured out their roles as the Charlotte Bobcats' main scoring threats. That, coupled with the Bobcats' newfound intensity on defense, proved to be a combination that was too much for the Memphis Grizzlies to handle. Richardson scored a season-high 38 points and Charlotte held off a fourth-quarter rally to beat Memphis 105-87 on...

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Back in Indiana, Artest helps Kings win (AP)

Back in Indiana, Artest helps Kings win (AP) - Ron Artest enjoyed giving Indiana Pacers fans one more reason to dislike him. Artest scored 15 points against his former team, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Pacers 110-104 on Saturday night. Artest still is blamed by many Indiana fans for the brawl between Pacers players and Detroit Pistons fans in 2004 and the resulting fallout.

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Harrington's 27 help Warriors by Bucks (AP)

Harrington's 27 help Warriors by Bucks (AP) - Playing its fourth game in five nights, Golden State had plenty of energy to again dominate Milwaukee. Al Harrington scored 27 points, Andris Biedrins added 20 and the Warriors beat the Bucks 119-99 on Saturday night. "We shared the basketball," Harrington said of his team's 25 assists on 43 field goals.

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Nuggets extend Wolves' road skid to 16 (AP)

Nuggets extend Wolves' road skid to 16 (AP) - The conversation was short and to the point. Carmelo Anthony saddled up to Allen Iverson late in the fourth quarter and told him they needed to put an end to this game. Iverson nodded his head and then took over, leading the Nuggets to a 111-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.

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Magic build big lead, hold off Blazers (AP)

Magic build big lead, hold off Blazers (AP) - Defense has been a question mark for the Orlando Magic all season, but they had enough answers against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Magic shut down the Trail Blazers for long stretches of the game and let a balanced offense led by Hedo Turkoglu carry them to a 101-94 victory Saturday night over one of the hottest teams in the league the past month.

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Pacers F O'Neal to miss at least 2 weeks (AP)

Pacers F O'Neal to miss at least 2 weeks (AP) - Pacers forward Jermaine O'Neal will miss at least two weeks with a bruised left knee, team officials said Saturday before the Pacers played Sacramento. A MRI on Thursday afternoon revealed the injury. Earlier this week, O'Neal said he was not fully healed from knee surgery to repair torn meniscus cartilage last April.

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Mavs hand Sonics 10th straight loss (AP)

Mavs hand Sonics 10th straight loss (AP) - Kevin Durant is learning NBA lessons the hard way. With the Seattle SuperSonics headed toward another lopsided loss, Durant forced up a wild 3-pointer early in the third quarter. Coach P.J. Carlesimo, having seen enough, quickly yanked the prized rookie out of the game. Just another rough moment in a difficult season for the young Seattle squad, which lost its 10th straight game, 111-96 to the Dallas...

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Bulls go to 3-0 vs. Pistons this season (AP)

Bulls go to 3-0 vs. Pistons this season (AP) - In a season of great disappointment, the Chicago Bulls have played their best basketball against the team they couldn't get by in last year's playoffs. Ben Gordon had 33 points Saturday night and the Bulls came up with some tough fourth-quarter defense that has been lacking this season to beat the Detroit Pistons 97-81.

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Heat's skid to 13, worst ever for Riley (AP)

Heat's skid to 13, worst ever for Riley (AP) - None of the New York Knicks were expected on South Beach for Dwyane Wade's 26th birthday party Saturday night. They pretty much ruined the mood beforehand, adding to a season of Heat misery. Jamal Crawford scored 22 points and Nate Robinson added 19, including a banked jumper with 2:20 left that put New York ahead to stay, and the Knicks beat Miami 88-84 -- sending the Heat to their 13th straight...

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Rockets beat Spurs as McGrady returns (AP)

Rockets beat Spurs as McGrady returns (AP) - Tracy McGrady returned and the Houston Rockets held on to a fourth-quarter lead against the defending NBA champions on Saturday night. Maybe the Rockets' season isn't slipping away just yet. Yao Ming had 21 points and 14 rebounds, and Houston beat San Antonio 83-81, the Spurs' fourth loss in six games.

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Bosh's 35 lift Raptors over Hawks 89-78 (AP)

Bosh's 35 lift Raptors over Hawks 89-78 (AP) - Hobbled by injuries early in the season, Chris Bosh is back at full strength and playing what he considers to be the best basketball of his career. Bosh had 35 points and nine rebounds, Anthony Parker added 18 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Atlanta Hawks 89-78 on Friday night for their fifth win in six games.

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West's 28 help Hornets beat Bobcats (AP)

West's 28 help Hornets beat Bobcats (AP) - The Hornets are playing unrelenting, merciless basketball since getting embarrassed by the Los Angeles Lakers on their home court last week. David West scored 28 points in 32 minutes and New Orleans won its fourth straight game, 112-84 over the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night. Three of their last four victories have come at home by an average margin of 28.3 points.

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Pierce, Allen lead Celtics over Sixers (AP)

Pierce, Allen lead Celtics over Sixers (AP) - The Philadelphia 76ers ran with Celtics for one half. Then Boston ran right by them. Paul Pierce scored 14 of his 22 points in the third quarter to help the Celtics take the lead, and Ray Allen scored 10 of his 23 in the fourth when they pulled away from Philadelphia to win 116-89 on Friday night. "We played with a lot more passion, especially in the third quarter, the fourth quarter," Pierce said.

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Wizards end Knicks' winning streak at 3 (AP)

Wizards end Knicks' winning streak at 3 (AP) - Chatting informally with a group of reporters, Gilbert Arenas mentioned he expects to be ready to return from knee surgery March 1. Earlier in the day, Etan Thomas said he plans to be back from open heart surgery at some point this season. The Washington Wizards are doing OK in the meantime, thank you.

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McGrady says he may return to face Spurs (AP)

McGrady says he may return to face Spurs (AP) - Rockets star Tracy McGrady said Friday he'll probably end an 11-game absence, a day after saying his left knee needed more time to heal. McGrady has been sidelined with a bone bruise, a strained tendon and patellar tendinitis in the knee. He said Thursday he was "unlikely" to play against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night because the injury was still painful and limiting his movement.

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Nash nearly perfect, Suns beat Wolves (AP)

Nash nearly perfect, Suns beat Wolves (AP) - A December loss at Minnesota is a blemish, to say the least, on the Phoenix Suns' season. The rematch, though, was no sweat. Steve Nash had a near-flawless game, five Phoenix players scored 17 points or more, and the Suns sent the Timberwolves to their 15th consecutive road loss Friday night with a 115-95 rout.

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Grizzlies extend Sonics' skid to 9 (AP)

Grizzlies extend Sonics' skid to 9 (AP) - With some of the NBA's top rookies on the floor, it was a guy holding on by a 10-day contract who had a coming-out party for the Memphis Grizzlies. Bobby Jones, who signed with Memphis on Jan. 10, had 20 points and 13 rebounds as the Grizzlies sent the Seattle SuperSonics to their ninth straight loss, 124-100 on Friday night.

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Artest rallies Kings to win in Detroit (AP)

Artest rallies Kings to win in Detroit (AP) - Ron Artest blew kisses to Detroit fans Friday, and why not? He finally has a pleasant memory to take from here. Artest, suspended 73 games after instigating a November 2004 brawl at The Palace of Auburn Hills, came off the bench to score 18 points, including a key basket late in the game, to lift the Sacramento Kings to a 100-93 victory over the Pistons.

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Davis scores 40, Warriors beat Bulls (AP)

Davis scores 40, Warriors beat Bulls (AP) - Baron Davis was happy with the win and pleased to match his career high with 40 points. But the arena and its history made it even more special. "I did it in the United Center. That was sweet," Davis said Friday night after leading Golden State past the Chicago Bulls, 119-111. "I scored 40 in the United Center," he added.

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Blazers hand Heat 12th straight loss (AP)

Blazers hand Heat 12th straight loss (AP) - Dwyane Wade took an alley-oop feed and sank an acrobatic layup. He hit a 3-pointer. He scored and scored, and the crowd roared, and a third-quarter surge left the Miami Heat on the verge of their first victory in nearly a month. Then came another collapse. Brandon Roy led a fourth-quarter comeback by the Portland Trail Blazers, who won 98-91 Friday to extend the Heat's losing streak to 12 games,...

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Suns beat Lakers to regain West lead (AP)

Suns beat Lakers to regain West lead (AP) - The Phoenix Suns finally found a way to beat the Los Angeles Lakers after two decisive losses this season. Excellent shooting and ball movement were the key factors, along with a major hole in the middle on the other side. Leandro Barbosa scored 22 points, Shawn Marion added 20 points and 16 rebounds, and the Suns beat the Andrew Bynum-less Lakers 106-98 on Thursday night to regain the Western...

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Sonics ask for quick start to mediation (AP)

Sonics ask for quick start to mediation (AP) - The Seattle SuperSonics are asking a federal judge to order a quick start to mediation, as well as a March trial date, in the team's legal fight with the city over its future in KeyArena. In a status report filed by both sides with U.S. District Court Judge Marsha Pechman this week, the city agreed that mediation should start as soon as possible -- but only if the Sonics' ownership group, the...

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Knicks G Marbury to have ankle surgery (AP)

Knicks G Marbury to have ankle surgery (AP) - Knicks point guard Stephon Marbury will have surgery on his left ankle and is out indefinitely. Marbury decided to have surgery after an MRI on Thursday during a second visit with Dr. William Hamilton, a specialist who earlier this week found that Marbury had inflammation around a chronically fractured bone spur.

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Nuggets awaiting tests on Nene's tumor (AP)

Nuggets awaiting tests on Nene's tumor (AP) - Nuggets coach George Karl said Thursday the team is still awaiting results of some medical tests after doctors removed a testicular tumor from Denver forward Nene. The Brazilian player's Web site posted a statement saying the tumor was benign, but the announcement was later removed. "I don't think there's any question there's some positive energy, but I'm not going to interpret and analyze until we...

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Kleiza's 41 power Nuggets over Jazz (AP)

Kleiza's 41 power Nuggets over Jazz (AP) - For one night, Linas Kleiza overshadowed Allen Iverson and Carmelo Anthony. Kleiza scored a career-high 41 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the Denver Nuggets beat the Utah Jazz 120-109 on Thursday night. "I've now scored 40 points on the highest stage you can ever score," said Kleiza, whose previous career-high of 29 came March 15 against the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Cavs top Spurs 90-88 in finals rematch (AP)

Cavs top Spurs 90-88 in finals rematch (AP) - LeBron James wasn't looking forward to a fourth overtime in three games. So when San Antonio's Manu Ginobili shot the ball for the chance to tie with just seconds remaining, all James could do was hope the Spurs star missed. Ginobili did, and James and the Cleveland Cavaliers were able to breathe easy.

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Bucks beat cold-shooting Hawks 87-80 (AP)

Bucks beat cold-shooting Hawks 87-80 (AP) - Andrew Bogut is finally turning into the low-post presence the Bucks desperately needed. Bogut, the former No. 1 pick in his third season, continued his recent tear with 21 points, 10 rebounds and four blocked shots and Milwaukee beat cold-shooting Atlanta 87-80 on Wednesday night. Bogut's recent surge in production came after several meetings with coach Larry Krystkowiak, which led to more plays...

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Marbury convinced he needs ankle surgery (AP)

Marbury convinced he needs ankle surgery (AP) - Stephon Marbury was set for an MRI that could determine if he'll need surgery on his left ankle. It seemed like a waste of time to Marbury. The Knicks point guard sounded convinced the procedure would be necessary, even as the team held out hope that may not be the case. "I'm going to hear from them what I already know, what we've seen," Marbury said Wednesday before the Knicks' game against the New...

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Granger rallies Pacers by Warriors (AP)

Granger rallies Pacers by Warriors (AP) - Once the Indiana Pacers started passing to each other instead of to the Golden State Warriors, they were unstoppable. The Pacers had 22 turnovers in the first three quarters, but two in the fourth. Their improved ball security helped them overcome a 17-point second-half deficit and beat the Warriors 125-117 on Wednesday night.

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Hornets roll past Sonics 123-92 (AP)

Hornets roll past Sonics 123-92 (AP) - Hornets coach Byron Scott is campaigning for Chris Paul, David West and Tyson Chandler to make the NBA All-Star game next month in New Orleans. His players can return the favor by winning enough to put Scott in the midseason extravaganza as well, and right now, they're pretty close to pulling it off.

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Knicks clinch season series against Nets (AP)

Knicks clinch season series against Nets (AP) - For the first time since Jason Kidd showed up in New Jersey, the guys on the New York side are having more fun in the Hudson River rivalry. Jamal Crawford scored a season-high 35 points and hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer, leading the Knicks to a 111-105 victory Wednesday night over the New Jersey Nets that gave them the season series for the first time in eight years.

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