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Feb 23, 2008 6:30 AM CST

Hawks Soar Past Warriors

Johnson pumps in 27 as Atlanta snaps 6-game losing streak

(Newser) - The Atlanta Hawks ended a six-game losing streak by beating the Golden State Warriors for a fourth straight time, 117-100, last night, reports the AP. Joe Johnson led the way with 27 points for the Hawks, who moved into a tie for the eighth playoff spot in the Eastern Conference....

'Big Three' Drop Third Straight

Feb 23, 2008 5:43 AM CST

'Big Three' Drop Third Straight

Re-fueled Suns make easy work of Celtics 85-77

(Newser) - With two straight losses behind them, and the offensive heavyweight Phoenix up next, the once-unbeatable Celtics focused on defense. Boston managed to hold the Suns to just 85 points, but 39% shooting led to a season-low 77 points, and a season-first third consecutive loss. "Tonight we were bad,"...

Clippers Shock Jazz for 2nd Straight Win

Feb 23, 2008 5:31 AM CST

Clippers Shock Jazz for 2nd Straight Win

Los Angeles powers through 114-104 to snag that elusive streak

(Newser) - For the first time since the season started, the Clippers have a win streak going. Their second victory in two games comes courtesy of a minor meltdown for Utah, as the powerful Jazz found themselves out-muscled in the paint. The 114-104 win didn't come easily for the Clippers though, the...

Sonics Give Blazers Tit for Tat

Feb 23, 2008 5:26 AM CST

Sonics Give Blazers Tit for Tat

99-87 win comes on heels of hard-fought loss

(Newser) - The night after a close Trail Blazers victory over the SuperSonics in Portland, the two teams moved to Seattle to battle again, and everything changed. The Sonics had little trouble dispatching the Blazers 99-87, combining 17 points from Kevin Durant with five other double-digit contributions in an all-team effort, reports...

Kidd's Passes on the Mark in Mavericks' Win

Feb 23, 2008 12:20 AM CST

Kidd's Passes on the Mark in Mavericks' Win

Memphis, in upheaval, struggles offensively against Dallas

(Newser) - Dirk Nowitzki had 27 points on 89% shooting as three Mavericks crossed the 20-point plateau in a 98-83 win over the rebuilding Grizzlies. Jason Kidd, in his second game since being traded to Dallas, fit nicely into the offense with 15 assists. The Mavs controlled this game all the way,...

Pistons Put It All Together to End Loss Streak

Feb 23, 2008 12:18 AM CST

Pistons Put It All Together to End Loss Streak

Billups' 21 points lead rout of helpless Milwaukee

(Newser) - The Milwaukee Bucks were just what the Detroit Pistons needed to fix their two-game losing streak last night, reports the Associated Press. Chauncey Billups made sure the bleeding stopped with 21 points and 12 assists in a 127-100 rout. The Pistons had stumbled after going into the All-Star break with...

LeBron Powers Undermanned Cleveland

Feb 23, 2008 12:10 AM CST

LeBron Powers Undermanned Cleveland

Wizards lose again despite Cavs having only 8 players available

(Newser) - After recently being touted by his coach as NBA MVP, LeBron James backed up that statement with another superb performance, leading the Cavaliers in a 90-89 nail-biter over Washington. James hit the winning free throws with 8 seconds left as part of his 33-point, 15-rebound night, while playing nearly the...

Bulls Win Shootout With Nuggets

Feb 23, 2008 12:04 AM CST

Bulls Win Shootout With Nuggets

Chicago has season-high in points, but needs late surge to beat Denver

(Newser) - The Chicago Bulls got 37 points from Ben Gordon, scored at least 30 points in each quarter, and still had to hold on for a 135-121 win over the Denver Nuggets tonight, reports the Associated Press. Chicago led by 23 midway into the third quarter, but Denver went on a...

McGrady, Yao Help Rockets Squash Hornets

Feb 22, 2008 11:45 PM CST

McGrady, Yao Help Rockets Squash Hornets

Houston wins 11th in a row in ending New Orleans' 5-game run

(Newser) - Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming put on a show tonight in leading the Houston Rockets to their 11th straight win with a 100-80 whipping of the New Orleans Hornets, reports the Associated Press. McGrady had 34 points, while Yao had 28 points and 14 rebounds in an easy win over...

Bobcats Lose Game, Leading Scorer Wallace

Feb 22, 2008 11:37 PM CST

Bobcats Lose Game, Leading Scorer Wallace

Sacramento hands Charlotte its ninth loss in ten games

(Newser) - Brad Miller's late turnover nearly made his Sacramento teammates forget about his solid 22-point, 14-rebound outing. But they did, thanks to a missed Charlotte jumper at the buzzer, which handed the Kings a 116-115 overtime victory, reports the AP. The game was delayed after Bobcats leading scorer Gerald Wallace was...

Howard, Magic's Defense Slam Door on Sixers

Feb 22, 2008 10:33 PM CST

Howard, Magic's Defense Slam Door on Sixers

Orlando holds Philadelphia to 38% shooting in rout

(Newser) - Dwight Howard had 24 points, 18 rebounds and three blocks tonight, but it was the Orlando Magic defense that was really super in a 115-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, reports the Orlando Sentinel. Orlando held Philly to 38 percent shooting and only 66 points heading into the fourth period....

Crawford Drills Raptors for 43
in Knicks Win

Feb 22, 2008 10:30 PM CST

Crawford Drills Raptors for 43 in Knicks Win

Big second period helps New York bounce back after blowout loss

(Newser) - Jamal Crawford wouldn't let the New York Knicks drop out of sight again tonight. Crawford scored a career-high 43 points, including 21 in the second period, and the Knicks held off the Toronto Raptors 103-99, reports the Associated Press. New York lost by 40 points in Philadelphia Wednesday and fell...

Dunleavy, Pacers Knock Off New Jersey

Feb 22, 2008 10:25 PM CST

Dunleavy, Pacers Knock Off New Jersey

Ex-Warriors forward drops in 34 as Indiana stays in playoff hunt

(Newser) - In a battle of shorthanded teams, Indiana used a 12-1 third-quarter run to pull away from the Jason Kidd-less Nets in a 113-103 win. Mike Dunleavy led the Pacers, who were missing starters Jermaine O'Neal and Jamaal Tinsley, with 34 points, while Jeff Foster was a force inside with 10...

Cavs Land Wallace, Szczerbiak

Feb 21, 2008 7:14 PM CST

Cavs Land Wallace, Szczerbiak

Trade with Chicago and Seattle moves scores of players

(Newser) - The Cleveland Cavaliers are answering LeBron James’ prayers: ESPN sources say three-way trades will bring four new faces to the team, including the Chicago Bulls’ Ben Wallace and the Seattle Supersonics’ Wally Szczerbiak. The Bulls will grab four Cavs, including Drew Gooden and Larry Hughes, while the SuperSonics take on...

Spurs Snag Thomas from Sonics

Feb 21, 2008 4:13 AM CST

Spurs Snag Thomas from Sonics

Trade aims at making San Antonio bigger inside

(Newser) - Shortly after the Suns and Lakers each made high-profile trades for big inside men, the San Antonio Spurs moved to follow suit, picking up veteran center Kurt Thomas from the Seattle SuperSonics. In return, the Spurs send under-utilized Francisco Elson and frequently injured Brent Barry, along with a 2009 first-round...

Miami Sends No. 5 Duke to 2nd Straight L

Feb 20, 2008 11:57 PM CST

Miami Sends No. 5 Duke to 2nd Straight L

No. 11 Wisconsin handles Illinois, Nebraska upsets No. 24 Kansas State

(Newser) - The Miami Hurricanes handed No. 5 Duke its second consecutive loss; the 96-95 victory was the Hurricanes first win against the Blue Devils in over 45 years. Miami built a large lead early in the second half and was able to hit free-throws down the stretch to preserve the win....

No. 3 North Carolina Bests NC State 84-70

Feb 20, 2008 11:28 PM CST

No. 3 North Carolina Bests NC State 84-70

Michigan St. routs PSU 86-49, Marquette tops St. John's 73-64

(Newser) - Tyler Hansbrough’s 32 points and 12 rebounds led No. 3 North Carolina past in-state rival North Carolina State 84-70. The Tar Heels had a 31-7 run that spanned the two halves; the Wolfpack was never close after that stretch. Wayne Ellington contributed 21 points for the 25-2 Heels. Gavin...

LeBron has Triple-Double in Win

Feb 20, 2008 10:35 PM CST

LeBron has Triple-Double in Win

Cavs top Pacers to snap two-game skid

(Newser) - LeBron James recorded his second straight triple-double in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 106-97 win over the Indiana Pacers. The King finished with 31 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists; it was the sixth time this season he had a triple-double, reports the Associated Press. James’ teammates also helped out: Larry Hughes...

Denver Holds On to Beat Boston 124-118

Feb 20, 2008 12:05 AM CST

Denver Holds On to Beat Boston 124-118

Celtics' 5-game win streak snapped, KG's return spoiled

(Newser) - Kevin Garnett’s return to the Celtics’ lineup was ruined by a superb offensive effort from the Nuggets. Denver shot over 51 percent from the field against Boston, the league’s best defensive team. Allen Iverson scored 28 points to go along with seven rebounds and nine assists in Denver’...

Williams, Jazz Shoot Past Warriors

Feb 20, 2008 12:00 AM CST

Williams, Jazz Shoot Past Warriors

Spurs beat Bobcats, two streaks end as T'Wolves top Sixers

(Newser) - The Utah Jazz, led by Deron Williams’ 29 points and 12 assists, scored a season-high 77 points in the first half and beat the Golden State Warriors 119-109. Utah has now won 13 of 14 and swept the season series with Golden State. Al Harrington had four 3-pointers to lead...