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Rockets Back to Winning Ways Against Warriors

Mar 22, 2008 2:42 AM CDT

Rockets Back to Winning Ways Against Warriors

Houston edges Golden State, ends their two-game slide

(Newser) - It was barely a losing streak before the Rockets got back to their winning ways. Houston eked one out Golden State last night, 109-106, to end the brief two-game slide that followed their record win streak. "It was a huge win for us," Rockets coach Rick Adelman said....

Cavs Stop Raptors, LeBron Hits Milestone

Mar 22, 2008 12:24 AM CDT

Cavs Stop Raptors, LeBron Hits Milestone

Nuggets outscore Nets while Grizzlies snap long road losing streak

(Newser) - LeBron James scored 29 points and became the all-time leading scorer in Cavaliers franchise history in a 90-83 victory over potential first-round playoff opponent Toronto. Zydrunas Ilgauskas had 16 points, Devin Brown scored 14, and Damon Jones knocked down two crucial three-pointers early in the fourth for the Cavs, reports...

Lakers Flex Muscles in Beating Jazz

Mar 21, 2008 1:59 AM CDT

Lakers Flex Muscles in Beating Jazz

LA cruises early to end Utah's 19-game home win streak

(Newser) - The Los Angeles Lakers made sure in a big way that the Utah Jazz didn't break its franchise record for consecutive home wins last night. Kobe Bryant had 27 points and and Lamar Odom had 22 points and 12 rounds as the Lakers ended the Jazz' 19-game home win streak...

Celtics Finish Impressive Texas Sweep

Mar 21, 2008 12:16 AM CDT

Celtics Finish Impressive Texas Sweep

Allen hits winning shot as Boston downs Dallas

(Newser) - The Boston Celtics accomplished something last night that no team in the NBA has done in six seasons: complete a three-game sweep in Texas. The Celtics finished off the rare feat with a 94-90 win over the Dallas Mavericks, reports the Associated Press. Boston gave San Antonio its first loss...

Parker Helps
Spurs Take
Bite Out of Bulls

Mar 20, 2008 11:50 PM CDT

Parker Helps Spurs Take Bite Out of Bulls

San Antonio breaks four-game losing streak

(Newser) - The San Antonio Spurs put an end to a rare losing streak with a 102-80 win over the Chicago Bulls tonight, reports the Associated Press. Tony Parker led the way with 23 points and Tim Duncan had 22 points and 10 rebounds as the Spurs ended a four-game skid. The...

Suns Battle Sonics for 6th Straight Success

Mar 20, 2008 5:36 AM CDT

Suns Battle Sonics for 6th Straight Success

Clippers can't keep up with Warriors, T'wolves shock Grizz with rally

(Newser) - The Sonics tried desperately to reverse their trend of 12 losses in 13 games, and with the Suns giving up 17 turnovers in the first half alone, that feat seemed possible, the Arizona Republic reports. But Phoenix rallied past their own dreadful defense to shoot 57%, with 15 three-pointers, on...

Nuggets Fall in AI's Return to Philadelphia

Mar 20, 2008 12:42 AM CDT

Nuggets Fall in AI's Return to Philadelphia

Iverson gets standing O from crowd, 115-113 loss from former mates

(Newser) - The soldout Wachovia Center exploded when Allen Iverson’s name was called during pre-game introductions, as the diminutive guard who started his career in Philadelphia, and carried the franchise to an NBA finals, received a 1:05 standing ovation from the 20,674 in attendance. Unfortunately for Iverson his former...

Vinsanity Pulls Nets
Into Tie for Final
Playoff Spot

Mar 19, 2008 10:41 PM CDT

Vinsanity Pulls Nets Into Tie for Final Playoff Spot

New Jersey edges Atlanta to tie for eighth postseason spot

(Newser) - Vince Carter had 39 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds in a dazzling, multi-faceted performance to lead the Nets over the Hawks, 125-117. New Jersey ended the night tied with Atlanta for the Eastern Conference's eighth playoff seed at ten games under .500. Richard Jefferson scored 33 and Devin Harris...

Houston Nurses Post-Streak Hangover

Mar 19, 2008 10:27 PM CDT

Houston Nurses Post-Streak Hangover

Ex-Rocket Wells takes revenge in Hornets' 90-69 rout

(Newser) - A game after Houston's historic 22-game winning streak was broken, New Orleans added to the misery. Rockets castoff Bonzi Wells had 20 points in the fourth quarter, during which the Hornets outscored Houston 31-10 to turn a tie game into a 90-69 blowout, reports the Houston Chronicle. Wells ended with...

Wizards Conjure Up 87-86 Victory over Magic

Mar 19, 2008 10:20 PM CDT

Wizards Conjure Up 87-86 Victory over Magic

Heat score only 54 in loss to Raptors, Pacers tame Bobcats 102-95

(Newser) - Hedo Turkoglu scored a career-high 39 points but it wasn’t enough as the Orlando Magic fell to the Washington Wizards 87-86. Orlando coach Stan Van Gundy was not pleased with his team’s play. “Other than [Turkoglu] and [Keith Bogans], it was a miserable, miserable miserable offensive night,...

Celtics Defense Stops Rockets' Streak at 22

Mar 19, 2008 5:34 AM CDT

Celtics Defense Stops Rockets' Streak at 22

Kings blast past Warriors, Suns get 5th straight over Blazers

(Newser) - The Rockets had followed 22 straight games with victorious press conferences, and nothing short of the NBA's best team could change that tune. With a decisive 94-74 win, the Boston Celtics ended Houston's win streak and held them to their lowest score this season. "I've never seen defense like...

Kobe, Lakers Hang On to Top Mavs 102-100

Mar 18, 2008 11:31 PM CDT

Kobe, Lakers Hang On to Top Mavs 102-100

Heat beat Bucks, end 0-for-March skid, Bulls bests Nets

(Newser) - The Los Angeles Lakers nearly blew a 25-point third quarter lead against the Dallas Mavericks but escaped with a 102-100 win after Dirk Nowitzki’s 3-point miss at the buzzer. Despite the miss the German scored 35 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and blocked a season-high five shots. Kobe Bryant had...

Detroit Can Play
Uptempo, Too

Mar 18, 2008 11:28 PM CDT

Detroit Can Play Uptempo, Too

Pistons cruise past Nuggets, 136-120

(Newser) - This time, Denver found itself on the wrong side of an eye-popping score. Two nights after dropping 168 points on Seattle, the Nuggets tumbled to the Pistons, who had their highest regulation score since a win against Denver eight years ago. Richard Hamilton led seven Pistons in double figures with...

Paul, Hornets Rally to Sting Bulls in Fourth

Mar 18, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

Paul, Hornets Rally to Sting Bulls in Fourth

New Orleans, sans David West, keeps pace with Houston

(Newser) - Chris Paul showed why he is the franchise in New Orleans last night, with 37 points and numerous big plays, as the Hornets ended the game on a 24-4 run and defeated the Bulls in comeback fashion, 108-97. It was the second straight fourth-quarter collapse for Chicago, which blew an...

Williams, Jazz Top Raps 96-79

Mar 18, 2008 1:58 AM CDT

Williams, Jazz Top Raps 96-79

Utah ties home winning streak record with 19, Toronto loses fifth straight contest

(Newser) - The Utah Jazz topped the visiting Toronto Raptors 96-79 and tied a franchise record with their 19th consecutive home victory. The game was tied at 65 in the fourth quarter, until backup point guard Ronnie Price led the Jazz on a 24-4 run that sealed the victory. The unlikely hero...

Pierce, Celtics Top Spurs 93-91

Mar 17, 2008 11:24 PM CDT

Pierce, Celtics Top Spurs 93-91

Allen-less Boston bests defending champs

(Newser) - The Boston Celtics came from behind and defeated the San Antonio Spurs 93-91 in Texas, despite being without the services of all-star Ray Allen, who missed his second consecutive game with a jammed left ankle. The Celtics other two stars stepped up in his absence; Paul Pierce scored 22 points...

Timberwolves Take Bite Out of Hapless Clippers

Mar 17, 2008 11:16 PM CDT

Timberwolves Take Bite Out of Hapless Clippers

Jefferson continues to show he was valued part of Garnett trade

(Newser) - Minnesota got out of the basement of the NBA's Northwest Division with a 99-90 victory over Los Angeles' other team Monday, thanks to the work of Al Jefferson, who notched 22 points and 14 rebounds. The Timberwolves got their fourth win in six games and second in nine days against...

Miller, Grizz Best Bobcats, Snap 4-Game Skid

Mar 17, 2008 11:04 PM CDT

Miller, Grizz Best Bobcats, Snap 4-Game Skid

Charlotte's shooting woes send them to fourth straight loss

(Newser) - The moribund Memphis Grizzlies defeated the hapless Charlotte Bobcats 98-80 to snap their four-game losing streak. Mike Miller paced Memphis with his 18 points and 13 rebounds, while rookie Juan Carlos Navarro scored 21 points on 7-of-11 shooting. The Bobcats shot 41 percent from the floor en route to their...

Breakout Season
Continues for Dunleavy

Mar 17, 2008 10:27 PM CDT

Breakout Season Continues for Dunleavy

Pacers forward has 36 in 110-98 quashing of Knicks

(Newser) - Mike Dunleavy tied a career high with 36 points, leading his Pacers past the Knicks, 110-98. A disappointment with Golden State, Dunleavy has now had four 36-point games with his new team; two have been against New York. It was New York's ninth loss in ten games, and Isiah Thomas's...

Superman Outduels the King

Mar 17, 2008 10:00 PM CDT

Superman Outduels the King

Sidekicks are the difference in 104-90 win for the Magic

(Newser) - The Magic solidified its hold on the third playoff seed in the East, topping the fourth-seeded Cavaliers 104-90, reports the Orlando Sentinel, to stretch their margin to 6 1/2 games in the standings. LeBron James led all scorers with 30 points, but Dwight Howard had 23 and 13 rebounds—and...