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Nets Remain
in Skid, Fall to Jazz 102-75

Nov 20, 2007 5:32 AM CST

Nets Remain in Skid, Fall to Jazz 102-75

Sonics are hurting as well, with a 125-108 blowout loss to the Jazz

(Newser) - New Jersey dropped its sixth straight game last night, crumbling 102-75 in Utah, the AP reports. Deron Williams surged to 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting for the Jazz, and Eddie Gill's 10 consecutive points were his first this season. Richard Jefferson carried the Nets with 22 points, but Jason Kidd...

Magic Keep Winning,
Hold on to
Beat Hornets

Nov 19, 2007 10:31 PM CST

Magic Keep Winning, Hold on to Beat Hornets

Wallace, Felton lead Bobcats past Blazers

(Newser) - A day after the Magic beat the then 8-0 Celtics, Orlando got another victory over a quality opponent with a 95-88 win over the previously 9-2 Hornets. The Magic were lead by the indomitable Dwight Howard who scored 24 points and grabbed 15 boards. Peja Stojakovic scored 21 points in...

Missing Hoop Star's Body Found in Brazil

Nov 19, 2007 1:35 PM CST

Missing Hoop Star's Body Found in Brazil

Police consider suicide, homicide in ex-WSU player's death

(Newser) - The body of a former Washington State University basketball star who had been missing in Brazil was found yesterday, reports the Seattle Times. Tony Harris' death is being investigated as a suicide, but police "are not ruling out homicide," a spokesman told the AP. Harris, 36, was in...

Surging Celts Hold Off Miami, Move to 8-0

Nov 16, 2007 11:00 PM CST

Surging Celts Hold Off Miami, Move to 8-0

Boston's veteran trio has team off to best start since Havlicek era

(Newser) - Paul Pierce, in foul trouble most of the second half, dropped in a layup with 25 seconds left to give the Boston Celtics a 92-91 win over the Miami Heat, and his team their best start since 1972-73. Boston's new Big Three combined for 57 points while Miami's Dwyane Wade,...

Mavericks Handle Spurs

Nov 16, 2007 5:42 AM CST

Mavericks Handle Spurs

Devin Harris takes control, leads Dallas to big early-season victory

(Newser) - Anchored by superb point guard play from Devin Harris the Mavericks beat the Spurs 105-92 last night. Harris had 18 points and 5 assists and held All-Star Tony Parker to 1-11 shooting.

#5 Georgetown Spanks Michigan 74-52

Nov 15, 2007 10:06 PM CST

#5 Georgetown Spanks Michigan 74-52

Pittsburgh, NC State, Arkansas also feast on unranked fodder

(Newser) - College basketball's #5 Georgetown delivered an eyepopping first half against Michigan, posting the game's first 12 points and 11 rebounds; the halftime score was 43-19. The Hoyas shot the lights out (6 of their first 8 on three-pointers) and strangled the Wolverines with signature stingy defense. In other college hoops...

Pistons Rally, Defeat Warriors

Nov 15, 2007 4:30 AM CST

Pistons Rally, Defeat Warriors

Nuggets defeat Trailblazers; McGrady hurt in loss to Lakers

(Newser) - The Pistons battled back from 22 down to defeat the Warriors 111-104 last night. Rasheed Wallace, Tayshawn Prince and Richard Hamilton all scored 22 points each. Despite Baron Davis' 29-point, 10-assist effort, the Warriors remain the league's only winless team at 0-6.

Celtics Cruise to 7-0

Nov 15, 2007 2:15 AM CST

Celtics Cruise to 7-0

Steamroll nets for best start since '72-'73

(Newser) - Despite a lackluster performance from their big three, and a 36-point first half last night, the Celtics nonetheless ripped through the Nets, beating New Jersey 91-69, the AP reports. The 7-0 start to the season marks Boston's best in 35 years. Kevin Garnett led the team with 16 points, but...

After $180K Fine, Marbury Returns

Nov 15, 2007 12:48 AM CST

After $180K Fine, Marbury Returns

Disgruntled guard emphasizes feud is with Thomas alone

(Newser) - After losing his starting job and leaving the team, Stephon Marbury returned to the Knicks for their road game against the Clippers. Marbury had learned on the plane to Phoenix that he would be backing up second-year veteran Mardy Collins and subsequently stormed back to New York; the Knicks denied...

Hornets Top Sixers with Peterson's 27

Nov 14, 2007 11:52 PM CST

Hornets Top Sixers with Peterson's 27

Seattle douses Miami, Bucks edge Grizzlies, Wolves beat Kings

(Newser) - With last night's third straight win, the Hornets' have matched their franchise best start, after defeating Philadelphia 95-76. The three was the weapon of choice for New Orleans: they had 11 on the night, with Morris Peterson responsible for five of those on his way to 27 points. The 76ers...

Magic Down Cavs 117-116 in Overtime

Nov 14, 2007 11:36 PM CST

Magic Down Cavs 117-116 in Overtime

Jazz win 5th straight, Agent Zero leads Wiz to victory, hurting Hawks top 'Cats

(Newser) - Dwight Howard got the better of LeBron James in a battle of young superstars. Howard, who finished with 35 points, sank two free throws with five seconds left in overtime to give Orlando a 117-116 victory over Cleveland. James recorded the 14th triple double of his career with 39 points,...

No. 1 UNC Eeks Out W in Opener

Nov 14, 2007 11:19 PM CST

No. 1 UNC Eeks Out W in Opener

Davidson gives Tar Heels major scare

(Newser) - No. 1 North Carolina narrowly avoided joining the ranks of powerhouse programs upset by small schools, with a 72-68 win over Davidson. Wayne Ellington led the Tar Heels with 20 points and several key plays down the stretch to secure the victory. Stephen Curry paced with Wildcats with 24 but...

Shaq Scores 17 in Heat Loss to Bobcats

Nov 14, 2007 4:42 AM CST

Shaq Scores 17 in Heat Loss to Bobcats

Blazers topple Pistons, Sonics struggle again against Magic

(Newser) - The Heat's struggles continued last night with a 97-91 loss to the Bobcats. Shaq scored 17 points in 25 minutes, but was only one of two Heat players in double figures. "I should play," sputtered furious coach Pat Riley. "I guarantee you I should suit up. I...

San Antonio Wins Fourth Straight

Nov 14, 2007 1:05 AM CST

San Antonio Wins Fourth Straight

As Mavericks rally past Sixers, Grizzlies survive Houston's McGrady

(Newser) - The Spurs' defense held Kobe to 18 points, and the offense shone, outscoring the Lakers 107-92 for their fourth consecutive victory, AP reports. Tony Parker led the team with 26 points to go along with his nine assists, and Bruce Bowen put on a clinic, hitting 6-of-6 from three-point territory...

Truant Marbury: Zeke Okayed Departure

Nov 14, 2007 12:33 AM CST

Truant Marbury: Zeke Okayed Departure

Knicks fall to Suns 113-102 after guard mysteriously scrams

(Newser) - Stephon Marbury's career with the Knicks may be close to over, as the mercurial point guard left the team in the midst of a West Coast road trip and flew back to New York, saying Isiah Thomas had agreed that he could do so. Thomas disputed Marbury's account, saying he...

Pierce Leads C's Past Pacers

Nov 14, 2007 12:07 AM CST

Pierce Leads C's Past Pacers

KG and Ray help out too; Boston off to best start in 20 years

(Newser) - The Celtics needed to overcome their largest deficit of the season, a six-point first quarter hole, to defeat the Pacers 101-86. Paul Pierce scored 31, including 13 in the final three minutes of the second quarter, and grabbed 11 rebounds. Kevin Garnett also had a double-double—his sixth in six...

Youngstown Can't Stop Love, UCLA 83-52

Nov 13, 2007 4:13 AM CST

Youngstown Can't Stop Love, UCLA 83-52

Other b-ball winners include Ohio State, Oregon, Marquette

(Newser) - Second-ranked UCLA performed as expected last night, handily defeating Youngstown State 83-52, reports AP. The 2-0 Bruins enjoyed a second standout game from freshman center Kevin Love, who put up 21 points and nine rebounds. Fellow big man Lorenzo Mata-Real had 14 each of points and boards. In other college...

Paul's Last Second Layup Beats Nets

Nov 13, 2007 12:18 AM CST

Paul's Last Second Layup Beats Nets

Nuggets outgun Cavs, Jazz outmuscles Kings in other NBA contests

(Newser) - In a battle of premier U.S.-born point guards, Chris Paul prevailed over Jason Kidd and the Nets with 27 points, including the game-winner for the Hornets, a layup with 2.6 ticks left on the clock. With Vince Carter out indefinitely, the Nets' Richard Jefferson had a monster...

Frosh Gordon Drops 33 for Hoosiers in Win

Nov 13, 2007 12:12 AM CST

Frosh Gordon Drops 33 for Hoosiers in Win

No. 16 Texas misses Durant but wins, Syracuse beats Siena

(Newser) - Super freshman Eric Gordon scored 33 points in his debut for Indiana, but the Hoosiers struggled to put away pesky Chattanooga. Although the final was 99-79 Indiana trailed 50-46 at the half. Gordon, who had seven 3-pointers and shot 9-of-15 from the floor, led the second half charge. Kevin Bridgewaters...

Another Easy W for No. 13 Duke

Nov 12, 2007 11:52 PM CST

Another Easy W for No. 13 Duke

Blue Devils roll 86-61 over New Mexico State

(Newser) - The No. 13 Duke Blue Devils continued to beat up on early season opponents with an 86-61 rout of New Mexico State. It is their second win at home against an overmatched team, and extends their home non-conference winning streak to 53 games. Jon Scheyer had 22 points for Duke...