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Feb 28, 2008 3:40 AM CST

Hotshot Nuggets Shred Sonics 138-96

In total contrast, Blazers fend off ice-cold Clippers in 82-80 duel

(Newser) - Denver came off a three-game skid in a big way, shooting 67% as a team to decimate the hapless SuperSonics 138-96. "After a while, it did feel easy," admitted Allen Iverson, whose 31 points topped the night. Seven Nuggets scored at least 12 points in the cakewalk, the...

Bibby's Debut Lifts Hawks

Feb 28, 2008 3:20 AM CST

Bibby's Debut Lifts Hawks

As Atlanta overcomes Kings 123-117

(Newser) - Mike Bibby gave his old team a demonstration of all his skills—from the wrong side of the court, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. In his home debut with Atlanta following a move from Sacramento, Bibby put up 24 points, 12 assists and five rebounds to lift Atlanta past the Kings,...

Bosh, Raptors Bite T'wolves 107-85

Feb 28, 2008 12:02 AM CST

Bosh, Raptors Bite T'wolves 107-85

New Bulls spark Chicago win, Knicks rout Bobcats

(Newser) - Chris Bosh scored 28 points to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 107-85 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Minnesota was coming off arguably its biggest win of the past month, a 111-100 win over the Utah Jazz, but, as has been the case all year, they struggled to put forth...

LeBron Hits Milestone, Loses in Boston

Feb 27, 2008 10:44 PM CST

LeBron Hits Milestone, Loses in Boston

James is the youngest to 10,000 points, but Celtics vets prevail

(Newser) - At 23 years and 59 days old, LeBron James became the youngest in NBA history to reach 10,000 points; however, the record was eclipsed by a 92-87 loss to the league-leading Celtics. Boston evened the season series at 2-2, jumping out to a 25-16 first-quarter lead and snuffing rallies...

Orlando Tragic in Philadelphia

Feb 27, 2008 9:57 PM CST

Orlando Tragic in Philadelphia

Philly backcourt keys decisive early surge in surprising Orlando road collapse

(Newser) - A night after yet another convincing road win, the Magic lost a clunker in Philadelphia, entering halftime down 19 and departing Wachovia Center with a 101-89 loss that wasn't as close as the score, reports the Orlando Sentinel. Orlando's backcourt was so miserable on defense that rusty guards J.J....

Vet Warriors Top Rookie Sonics

Feb 27, 2008 3:39 AM CST

Vet Warriors Top Rookie Sonics

Ellis, Davis outshine Durant, Green in 105-99 result

(Newser) - The Seattle SuperSonics, though one of the NBA's worst teams, played competitive basketball in the first half of their game against Golden State last night. But the Warriors surged in the third quarter to leave the Sonics behind 105-99, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Baron Davis (20 points) and Monta...

Kobe, Lakers Fky Over
Trail Blazers

Feb 27, 2008 3:05 AM CST

Kobe, Lakers Fky Over Trail Blazers

Bryant's 30 points lift Los Angeles to ninth straight win

(Newser) - Kobe Bryant's injured pinkie finger looked just fine last night as the Los Angeles Lakers superstar scored 30 points to lead the Lakers to a 96-83 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, reports AP. The win is the ninth in a row for LA, which at 40-17 is tops in...

Resilient Rockets Rout Wiz Sans Yao

Feb 26, 2008 10:50 PM CST

Resilient Rockets Rout Wiz Sans Yao

Young Timberwolves claw way to a big upset; Grizzlies, not so much

(Newser) - No Yao, no problem. After learning they'd lost 7'6" franchise center Yao Ming for the season with a stress fracture, the scrappy Rockets dominated the Wizards defensively, coasting 94-69 for their 13th straight win. Platooning at the five-spot were 41-year-old Dikembe Mutombo, who had four blocks, and promising rookie Carl...

Redd's Buzzer- Beater Stuns Cavs 105-102

Feb 26, 2008 10:25 PM CST

Redd's Buzzer- Beater Stuns Cavs 105-102

Magic handle Nets in Jersey; Heat notch 2nd win in 28 games

(Newser) - LeBron James had a customarily monster 35-point game—but Milwaukee's Mo Williams topped him with 37, setting up a wild finish for sharpshooting lefty Michael Redd, who in a tie game had five seconds to race upcourt and launch the game-winning three-pointer. The Bucks were also aided by a 27-14...

Houston's Yao Out for Season

Feb 26, 2008 10:15 PM CST

Houston's Yao Out for Season

Center has stress fracture in left foot, should return for Olympics

(Newser) - The Houston Rockets were dealt a crushing blow when it was revealed today that Yao Ming will miss the rest of the season and post-season with a stress fracture in his left foot. The 7-foot-6-inch, Chinese center’s foot had been sore for several weeks before the diagnosis. This...

Stevenson Stings Hornets at the Buzzer

Feb 26, 2008 6:41 AM CST

Stevenson Stings Hornets at the Buzzer

New Orleans' third straight loss drops them to third in West

(Newser) - The Wizards stormed back from an 11-point halftime deficit against one of the West's best teams, knocking off the Hornets 95-92 on DeShawn Stevenson's buzzer-beating fadeaway three-pointer. It was a fitting conclusion on a career 33-point evening for Stevenson. The shot concluded a chippy, foul-intensive final minute.

Prodigal Kidd Returns to Dallas

Feb 26, 2008 6:09 AM CST

Prodigal Kidd Returns to Dallas

Point guard comes close to triple-double in first home game for Mavs since 1996

(Newser) - Once more in Mavericks colors, Jason Kidd made his first game back in Dallas a good one. Kidd came two assists and a rebound shy of a triple-double as the Mavericks topped the Bulls, 102-94; he notched an assist on Dallas's first offensive possession, to the crowd's loud delight. Dirk...

Spurs Spear Hawks 89-74

Feb 26, 2008 5:34 AM CST

Spurs Spear Hawks 89-74

San Antonio overcomes 5-point first quarter to beat Atlanta

(Newser) - The San Antonio Spurs won their sixth straight game on the strength of another solid performance from Tim Duncan. The four-time NBA champion had 23 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks in an 89-74 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Joe Johnson had 17 points to lead the Hawks, who have...

Bosh, Raptors Squeak Past Pacers 102-98

Feb 26, 2008 4:30 AM CST

Bosh, Raptors Squeak Past Pacers 102-98

Toronto continues solid play, Indiana still struggling

(Newser) - Chris Bosh led the Raptors past the Pacers 102-98. The All-Star forward had 24 points and 10 rebounds. The Raptors have now won four of their last five contests and have a firm grip on the fifth playoff spot in the East. Carlos Delfino had six three-pointers and scored 23...

Red-Hot Pistons Outlast Nuggets

Feb 26, 2008 4:15 AM CST

Red-Hot Pistons Outlast Nuggets

All Detroit starters in double digits in 98-93 victory

(Newser) - Though the Nuggets put up more resistance than the Pistons may have expected, Detroit still had enough horsepower to win the 98-83 contest, the Free Press reports. Three Pistons scored 20 points and every starter hit double digits to make Allen Iverson and Carmelo Anthony's combined 51 points appear moot....

Celtics Crush Clippers 104-76

Feb 26, 2008 3:30 AM CST

Celtics Crush Clippers 104-76

Boston has no trouble wrapping up this road trip

(Newser) - The Celtics had no problem dispatching the Clippers last night, pulling out to a 23-17 lead after one quarter and then gathering momentum for a 104-76 victory. Paul Pierce (17 points) and Kevin Garnett (11) weren’t needed to seal the game in the fourth quarter, giving bench players like...

Bryant Gets Boot in Sonics' Loss

Feb 25, 2008 2:55 AM CST

Bryant Gets Boot in Sonics' Loss

Star can't stop arguing with ref, but team doesn't suffer

(Newser) - Seattle never had a chance to get close to the Lakers in last night's 111-91 loss, not even once Kobe Bryant had left the game on his second technical foul. Bryant had pulled together 21 points and 10 assists when he got the first whistle in the third quarter for...

New Look Suits Cavs Well In Blowout

Feb 24, 2008 10:57 PM CST

New Look Suits Cavs Well In Blowout

Wallace, three others make Cleveland debut, top Memphis 109-89

(Newser) - Three days after a blockbuster trade sent Ben Wallace and three others to Cleveland, the players made their official debut against the Memphis Grizzlies. And what a debut it was, as the Cavs trounced the Grizzlies, 109-89. LeBron James and Zydrunas Ilgauskas combined for 47 points, while Wallace...

Dish-Happy Kidd Sparks Dallas Win

Feb 24, 2008 10:50 PM CST

Dish-Happy Kidd Sparks Dallas Win

Rockets push streak to 12, Raptors rout Knicks in debut of "gangster"

(Newser) - Dallas continued to enjoy canny distribution from its new marquee point guard, as Jason Kidd notched a season-high 17 assists in a 99-83 drubbing of Minnesota. Dirk Nowitzki beat all scorers with 29 points in a characteristically efficient 10-of-15 performance. Al Jefferson led the Timberwolves with 22. Also in pro...

Howard, Bench Depose Kings

Feb 24, 2008 10:22 PM CST

Howard, Bench Depose Kings

Cook and Dooling spark fourth-quarter burst as Kings lose first since Bibby trade

(Newser) - The post-Bibby Kings finally lost, falling flat in Orlando in the decisive fourth quarter. Backups Brian Cook and Keyon Dooling combined for 20 in a 22-8 run that gave the Magic a commanding 20-point lead. Dwight Howard was his customary monster self, leading his team with 26 points and 10...