NBA News for 2/25/2008
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: Feb. 24
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McGrady, Rockets Top Bulls for 12th Straight Victory
Tracy McGrady had 24 points and eight assists and the Houston Rockets extended their winning streak to 12 games with a 110-97 win over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night. - Read More...
Kidd Ties Season Best with 17 Dimes as Mavs Blow Past Wolves
Jason Kidd tied his season high with 17 assists in his third game with Dallas to lead the Mavericks to a 99-83 win over Minnesota on Sunday. - Read More...
Baron Davis Produces On Big Screen
In the N.Y. TIMES, Jesse McKinley writes "Mr. Davis grew up in South Central Los Angeles, became a star on the courts in high school and at the University of California, Los Angeles. But while basketball was his ticket out, there is no doubt he sees movies as a ticket to somewhere else ? not just as a cinephile but as also as a producer and, even more surprising, as a critic. Like the Warriors themselves Mr. Davis might have a chance of making a move this season. A two-time N.B.A. All-Star, Mr. Davis has quietly been moonlighting as a producer since 2005, when he and a high school buddy ? Cash Warren, perhaps better known as Jessica Alba's fiancé ? formed a production company called Verso Entertainment.? - Read More...
Spurs' Parker Working to Get Rhythm Back
Jeff McDonald of the SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS writes, "Tony Parker says he is over the ankle inflammation that kept him out of nine games from Jan. 26 to Feb. 19. All that's left is for him to get his groove back. Parker played 18 minutes, 28 seconds off the bench in his return at Minnesota on Thursday. He started Saturday's victory over New Orleans, playing 29 minutes, 49 seconds and scoring 10 points on 4-of-13 shooting. 'I've just got to try to get back in shape, get my wind back, my legs back,' Parker said after the Spurs practiced Sunday. 'Physically I feel fine. I've just got to get back in basketball shape, try and get a rhythm back.'" - Read More...
Riley Says Time in D-League Could Give Heat's Cook Boost
Ira Winderman of the MIAMI HERALD writes, "Apparently, Daequan Cook's time finally might be coming. Just in another time zone. Having benched the first-round pick in four of the past five games, Heat coach Pat Riley said he's considering demoting the 20-year-old shooting guard to the Iowa Energy of the NBA Development League." - Read More...
Power Rankings: Lakers leap into No. 1 spot
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Bobcats' Wallace Develops Post-Concussion Symptoms
Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace developed post-concussion symptoms over the weekend that included headaches, drowsiness and soreness of the neck and jaw, according to Bobcats team physicians Dr. Glenn Perry and Dr. Joe Garcia. - Read More...
Cavs' James and Spurs' Ginobili Named East and West Players of the Week
The Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James and the San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Tuesday, Feb. 19 through Sunday, Feb. 24. - Read More...
Wallace to have more tests after concussion
Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace has been suffering from headaches and drowsiness since he was knocked unconscious in a game Friday. Wallace has been experiencing post-concussion symptoms that include soreness in his neck and jaw, the team said Monday. He's scheduled to be examined by a neurologist this week. It's unclear when he'll be able to play again. Wallace was hit in the face by an inadvertent elbow by Sacramento forward Mikki Moore during Friday's loss to the Kings.
Jackson in a comfort zone with Rockets
Bobby Jackson felt comfortable in his first game for the red-hot Rockets. That's no surprise given his history with Rick Adelman.
Kidd returns home to Dallas
The Kidd finally got back to Dallas on Monday night. - Read More...
Bosh leads Raptors past Pacers
Man convicted of killing Jordan's father wants sentence change
A sentencing mistake is keeping one of the two men convicted of killing Michael Jordan's father from seeking parole, an attorney ...
Bosh, Delfino lift Raptors to fourth win in last five
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Scorer's table: Sophomores silencing talk of a slump
If there is such thing as a sophomore slump in the NBA, there is little evidence of it in 2008. Of the top 10 second-year scorers ...
Stevenson drains 3 at buzzer, drops Hornets
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Missed FTs doom Nuggets in close loss to Pistons
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Spurs overcome sluggish start
Wizards slip by Hornets on Stevenson's buzzer-beater
DeShawn Stevenson drained a fall-away three-pointer at the buzzer and the Washington Wizards beat New Orleans 95-92 on Monday ...
Lakers Notch Eighth Straight Win; Rout Sonics
Kobe Bryant scored 21 points in just 26 minutes and handed out 10 assists in Los Angeles' 111-91 win - its season-high eighth straight - over the Seattle SuperSonics on Sunday night. - Read More...
Celtics Overcome Early Double-Digit Deficit; Snap Skid
After struggling against the Phoenix Suns two days earlier, Pierce scored 30 points to lead the Boston Celtics over the Portland Trail Blazers 112-102 on Sunday. - Read More...
Analyzing The NBA Trades At The 2008 Deadline
Obviously there have been some big-time trades - Shaquille O'Neal going to the Phoenix Suns, Jason Kidd going to the Dallas Mavericks, and Pau Gasol going to the Los Angeles... - Read More...
Shaq who? Pistons put hurt on revamped Suns
Shaquille O'Neal Says Suns Should Be Fine
Paul Coro of THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC writes, "Phoenix is 1-2 with O'Neal, but patience is being preached because of his transition and consideration of its opponents (Lakers, Celtics, Pistons). 'We still have to be realistic about things,' O'Neal said. 'We've still got a lot of figuring out to do. If everybody just sticks to their role, we should be fine.'" - Read More...
Pacers Finished Waiting for Return of O'Neal, Tinsley
Mike Wells of the INDIANAPOLIS STAR writes, "Both players' possible return dates have come and gone. When Jamaal Tinsley and Jermaine O'Neal, both dealing with knee injuries, will return is anybody's guess. As the Indiana Pacers attempt to salvage a disappointing season, the players have taken the mind-set that they can't wait for O'Neal and Tinsley to save it. The Pacers are 9-14 without O'Neal and 6-11 without Tinsley this season." - Read More...
Will standing pat sink Nuggets?
The Nuggets are sticking with 'Melo and A.I. for a playoff run. Mike Kahn says it might be enough, but there's one glaring weakness.
WNBA Draft Set for April 9 on ESPN2
The 2008 WNBA Draft presented by adidas will be held in Florida on Wednesday, April 9, as a conclusion to the week-long celebration of events surrounding women's basketball, the WNBA announced today. The draft will begin at 1 p.m. ET and be televised live on ESPN2. The Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club, owned by Washington Mystics President and Managing Partner Sheila Johnson and located in Palm Harbor, Fla., will host the draft. - Read More...
Cats' Wallace to undergo more concussion tests
Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace has been suffering from headaches and drowsiness since he was knocked unconscious in a game Friday. - Read More...
Lakers coast after Kobe ejected
Police: Pacers' Daniels not suspect in rape
Police say the Indiana Pacers' Marquis Daniels is not a suspect in an alleged rape reported at his home in Carmel. Hamilton County ...
Man convicted of Jordan murder seeks parole
A sentencing mistake is keeping one of the two men convicted of killing Michael Jordan's father from seeking parole, an attorney said Monday. - Read More...
Judge orders Sonics to turn over e-mails in city lawsuit
The Seattle SuperSonics' ownership group has already turned over 150,000 e-mails as part of its KeyArena lease dispute with the ...
Bosh's 24 Lead Raptors to Win Over Pacers
Chris Bosh had 24 points and 10 rebounds, leading the Toronto Raptors to a 102-98 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. - Read More...
Wizards win on last-second shot
The book on Josh Howard
USA TODAY looks at how Josh Howard of the Dallas Mavericks plays the game.
Spurs overcome dismal start, win 6th straight
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Pistons hang on against Nuggets
Mavs keep Bulls at bay