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Curry Comes Up Empty as Bulls Drop Knicks

Mavs prevail in spite of themselves, Warriors surprise Lakers

(Newser) - Eddy Curry found himself benched for the final half hour in his current team's loss to his former Chicago Bulls, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Zach Randolph filled Curry's void for the Knicks with 27 points and 15 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to get past the Bulls, who won 101-96....

Carter's Nets Run Past LeBron's Cavs

Also: Orlando disposes of Charlotte while L.A. overcomes Grizzlies

(Newser) - New Jersey caught a break when it last played Cleveland, as star LeBron James missed the game. This time James was in the lineup and scored 29 points but the result was the same as New Jersey won, this time 105-97, reports The New York Times. Said Nets star Vince...

A Perfect 12 at Home for Boston
A Perfect 12 at Home for Boston

A Perfect 12 at Home for Boston

Meanwhile, Toronto and Sacramento are road warriors

(Newser) -  The last time the Celtics started this hot at home, they went to the NBA Finals in 1985. Boston hopes to continue that trend after improving to 12-0 at the "new" Garden with a 22 point win over Milwaukee, reports the AP. Paul Pierce had 32 points to...

Kobe, Lakers Beat Short-Handed Spurs

SA keeps it close, despite lack of stars

(Newser) - Missing both Tim Duncan and Tony Parker due to ankle injuries, the Spurs still managed to put up a fight against the Lakers, before succumbing, 102-97. Kobe led Los Angeles with 30 points, saving the Lakers from a sluggish start against the Spurs' balanced attack, led by Bruce Bowen's 22...

Melo Pushes Nuggets Past Hornets 105-99

Bucks bewitch Magic 100-86, Blazers defeat Warriors 105-95

(Newser) - Carmelo Anthony wasn't hot at the start of last night's game, but by the fourth quarter he delivered a clutch 7-for-11 shooting run, and added a crucial rebound and free throw for good measure. His efforts locked up Denver's 105-99 victory over New Orleans, the Denver Post reports. Elsewhere in...

Suns Blaze Past Jazz 103-98
Suns Blaze Past Jazz 103-98

Suns Blaze Past Jazz 103-98

Nash, Marion help Phoenix avoid a further slide

(Newser) - The high-scoring Suns got in touch with their defensive side last night, clamping down on the Jazz to secure a 103-98 victory. Coming off a two-game slump, Phoenix matched Utah's NBA-best shooting offense with 29 points and 11 assists from Steve Nash, as well as 26 points and 15 boards...

T-Mac Pilots Rockets Past Pistons 80-77

Bobcats rally late to beat Clips, Knicks' struggles continue in loss to Sonics

(Newser) - The poor shooting was contagious in Houston as the Pistons shot 36 percent from the field and the Rockets shot a mind-numbing 27 percent from the charity stripe in Houston’s 80-77 win. The Rockets started out just 1-for-15 from the line, but made five of their last seven to...

Big Night for Boston's Big Baby
Big Night for Boston's Big Baby

Big Night for Boston's Big Baby

Rookie Davis shines in first career start as Celts drop Kings, 90-78

(Newser) - With Boston center Kendrick Perkins sidelined by a freak bedroom accident, rookie Glen "Big Baby" Davis made the most of his first career start, helping the Celtics protect a perfect home record against the Kings. Davis had 16 points and 9 rebounds, statistically outperforming his frontcourt mate, Kevin Garnett....

Raptors Tear Apart Mavericks 92-76
Raptors Tear Apart Mavericks 92-76

Raptors Tear Apart Mavericks 92-76

Pacers best Bulls, Dalembert leads Sixers past Timberwolves

(Newser) - The Raptors used a balanced scoring attack to defeat the Mavericks 92-76; it was Toronto’s first win against Dallas in over four years. Five Raptors scored in double figures including Chris Bosh who scored 17 points and Kris Humphries who had 16 off the bench. Jason Terry had 21...

Young Blazers Scorch Jazz 97-89
Young Blazers Scorch Jazz 97-89

Young Blazers Scorch Jazz 97-89

Utah's home win streak takes a hit in spite of Portland's injuries

(Newser) - Portland held the Utah Jazz to their first home loss in eight games last night, prevailing 97-89 without the help of star scorer LaMarcus Aldridge. Martell Webster stepped up, scoring 25 points and five rebounds, and Brandon Roy tallied nine of his 16 points in a critical fourth quarter, the...

Spurs Can't Best Warriors at Small Ball

No Duncan & turnovers costly combo in 96-84 loss for San Antonio

(Newser) - The Warriors are the first team to capitalize on Tim Duncan's absence from the Spurs, thwarting San Antonio's attempt to beat them at their own small-ball game. Golden State's 96-84 win came partly courtesy of the Spurs' team-high 21 turnovers, and in spite of Mark Bonner's career-best 25 points and...

Wizards Hold Off 'Wolves, Mark .500
Wizards Hold Off 'Wolves,
Mark .500

Wizards Hold Off 'Wolves, Mark .500

Strong ensemble performance earns victory, despite injuries

(Newser) - Despite surviving forward Craig Smith's career-best 36 points, and a late surge in which the Timberwolves pulled within six, Washington pushed back with a late run of their own and strong defense, defeating Minnesota 102-88, the Washington Post reports. The victory also earned Washington a winning record for the season,...

Gordon, Bulls Run Over Sonics 123-96
Gordon, Bulls Run Over Sonics 123-96

Gordon, Bulls Run Over Sonics 123-96

NBA's worst shooting team finds their stroke against Seattle

(Newser) - The Chicago Bulls beat the Seattle SuperSonics 123-96 for their fifth win in the past seven games. It appears that the Bulls are finally getting back on track after a disappointing start. Ben Gordon had 27 points and six assists and Luol Deng added 20 for the Bulls, who shot...

James Returns, Cavs Snap Skid
James Returns, Cavs Snap Skid

James Returns, Cavs Snap Skid

LeBron comes off bench to help Cleveland win for first time in seven tries

(Newser) - LeBron James came off the bench to help Cleveland beat Indiana 118-105 and snap a six-game losing streak. James had missed the previous five games with a sprained left index finger. He played 22 minutes and scored 17 points as the Cavaliers had their best offensive performance of the year...

Milwaukee Gets No Breaks in Sacramento

Bucks stuck in CA after capping poor road trip with 96-93 loss

(Newser) - Josh Salmons stepped into the injured Kevin Martin's scoring shoes for Sacramento last night, pulling together 22 points to lead his team to a late victory over Milwaukee. Michael Redd's 24 points weren't enough to keep the Bucks from blowing a 10-point fourth-quarter lead, as the Kings prevailed 96-93, the...

Phoenix Falls to Miami 117-113
Phoenix Falls to Miami 117-113

Phoenix Falls to Miami 117-113

Suns' 2nd straight loss to sub-par opponent

(Newser) - The Phoenix Suns lost to Eastern Conference cellar-dweller Miami 117-113 tonight,  on the heels of a defeat to the NBA’s worst team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, in their last game on Saturday. The Suns never led after the first quarter against the Heat and needed 21 points in the...

Knicks Lose $11.5M, Game
Knicks Lose $11.5M, Game

Knicks Lose $11.5M, Game

Team settles with Browne Sanders; Thomas slams queasy MSG faithful

(Newser) - The misery continued today for the star-crossed Knicks, as the team settled its sexual harassment suit with former employee Anucha Browne Sanders for $11.5 million, then fell 99-89 to Dirk Nowitzki and his coolly efficient Mavericks. The fans unleashed a torrent of vitriol against embattled coach Isiah Thomas, as...

Smith's Huge Night Helps Hawks Beat Magic 98-87

Orlando looks sloppy, loses 2nd straight

(Newser) - Orlando became the latest victim of giant-killer Atlanta, losing 98-87 to the Hawks, who have already beaten Western powers Dallas and Phoenix this year. Josh Smith had a monster night for Atlanta, compiling 25 points, 16 rebounds, five assists, four steals and four blocks. The Magic struggled offensively and dropped...

Sixers Ground Rockets For 3rd Straight Win

Houston star McGrady leaves game with injured ankle

(Newser) - The Houston Rockets were playing for the second of back-to-back nights, and it showed in a lackluster 100-88 loss at Philadelphia. The final score didn't indicate the difference in the teams on this night, as Philly's lead grew to 31 at one point in the third quarter reports the Chronicle....

Celtics Win No. 17 as Bulls Come Up Short

Timberwolves surprise by defeating Suns, Mavs outscore Jazz

(Newser) - With a 92-81 road victory in Chicago, the Boston Celtics improved to 17-2 on the season and stretched their current streak to six games. Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo led the team with 21 and 18 points each; the Bulls' high scorer was sixth-man Andres Nocioni with 18, the Boston ...

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