NBA News for 3/12/2008
Stoudemire Powers Suns to Rout of Grizzlies
Amare Stoudemire scored 29 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in 30 minutes, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Memphis Grizzlies for the eighth time in a row with a 132-111 rout on Tuesday night. - Read More...
Suns share ball in 21-point rout of Grizzlies
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Lakers take down Toronto
Kobe Bryant scored 34 points as the Lakers beat the visiting Raptors 117-108. Bryant talked about the victory with FSN after the game.
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: March 11
Go Around the Association for a recap of Tuesday's action, which included the Lakers continuing to roll and rookie Nick Young scoring a career-high 22 in a win. - Read More...
MVP race: Who's the one?
Mike Kahn had an easy time rounding up his top MVP candidates. Picking the winner, however, proved to be a much tougher call.
Giricek Shaping Up Nicely for Suns
Suns.com Notes: New Suns guard Gordan Giricek is shaping up nicely; Shaquille O'Neal sends teammates running; Memphis Suns enjoy homecoming. - Read More...
Western Conference Division Reports - 3.12.08
Once again, Dave and Nick combine to form like a basketball-knowing Voltron and give you a rich amount of info for both the Northwest and Pacific divisions. In the... - Read More...
Wizards expect Butler to return to lineup Thursday
All-Star forward Caron Butler appears set to celebrate his birthday with a return to the lineup Thursday for the Washington Wizards. - Read More...
Back in L.A.: Ex-Laker Parker signs with Clippers
Smush Parker, released by the Miami Heat earlier this week, signed a contract with the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. Terms weren't announced. - Read More...
Lawmaker floats tweaked KeyArena plan
One Washington state lawmaker thinks there's still a possibility of having a fully funded KeyArena renovation plan in place before ...
West back in Hornets' lineup after 4-game absence
Hornets All-Star forward David West returned from an ankle sprain and was in the starting lineup when New Orleans hosted the Spurs on Wednesday night. - Read More...
Rockets edge Hawks for 20th straight win
The upstart Rockets Rockets' streak second longest in NBA historyedged the Hawks to tie for the second longest win streak in NBA history.
Wallace back after missing due to concussion
Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace was back in uniform, but not in the starting lineup Wednesday night against Dallas after missing eight games because of a concussion. Mavericks forward Devean George missed his second straight game because of lower back soreness. Wallace entered the game with 3:55 left in the first quarter, and missed his first shot seconds later. He hadn't played since Feb.
Butler Expected to Return for Wizards on Thursday
All-Star forward Caron Butler appears set to celebrate his birthday with a return to the lineup Thursday for the Washington Wizards. - Read More...
Hornets rout Spurs
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Sixers go cold down stretch, still ice Pistons
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Hornets embarass defending champs
Paul's 26 points, 17 assists, pace Hornets past Spurs
Chris Paul had 26 points and 17 assists to help the New Orleans Hornets take a convincing 100-75 victory over the Southwest Division ...
NBA notes: Butler's return at key time
Washington Wizards All-Star forward Caron Butler has missed 16 consecutive games and 19 of his last 21 with a left hip injury. ...
McGrady, Rockets Ignite for 20th Straight Win
The Rockets were held to their lowest first-half total of the season but pulled away late to become the third team in NBA history to win 20 consecutive games, tying for the league's second-longest winning streak with an 83-75 victory over the Atlanta Hawk - Read More...
Mavs Never Trail in Win Over Bobcats
Dirk Nowitzki scored 26 points in 28 minutes, and Josh Howard added 24 points as the Dallas Mavericks beat Charlotte 118-93 on Wednesday night, snapping the Bobcats' franchise-record five-game winning streak. - Read More...
Howard, Mavericks collar Cats
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Celtics win streak longest in 22 years
Iguodala Helps 76ers Hold Off Pistons
Andre Iguodala scored 22 points and the Philadelphia 76ers hung on for a 83-82 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. - Read More...
Rosen: Paul the key for Hornets
Lakers regain top spot
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Lakers down Raptors to retake West lead
Bryant scores 34 as Lakers regain top spot in West
Kobe Bryant scored 10 of his 34 points in the final 8 minutes, Lamar Odom added 20 points and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles ...
Golden State exercises option on Nelson for 2008-09
The Golden State Warriors reworked a deal coach Don Nelson signed last September, giving him a raise and keeping him under contract ...
Bruce Bowen to Play and Start 500th Straight Game
In the SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS NEWS, Jeff McDonald writes "tonight in New Orleans, Bruce Bowen ? in his seventh season with the Spurs ? will celebrate a milestone of longevity that would have been but a pipe dream to that 28-year-old fighting for his basketball life in Las Vegas. Bowen will play in and start his 500th consecutive game, extending on both counts the longest active streaks in the NBA. Second place as a starter isn't even close. Detroit's Tayshaun Prince ranks No. 2 on the games-started list, a scant 163 behind Bowen. If Bowen's streak ended now, Prince would have to start the equivalent of two more seasons to eclipse it.? - Read More...
Pavlovic returns just in time for injury-bitten Cavs
Guard Sasha Pavlovic, sidelined by a sprained foot since Jan. 23, has participated in two contact practices and may be activated by the Cleveland Cavaliers as soon as Wednesday night. - Read More...
Heat Sign Bobby Jones to a 10-Day Contract
The Miami HEAT announced today that they have signed free agent forward Bobby Jones to a 10-day contract. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. - Read More...
Butler expected back for Wiz on Thursday
All-Star forward Caron Butler appears set to celebrate his birthday with a return to the lineup Thursday for the Washington Wizards. "Caron is going to be probable, so we add a little 'Tough Juice' to the lineup," said coach Eddie Jordan, referring to Butler's nickname. "And we'll see how it goes." Butler has missed 16 straight games and 19 of the last 21 because of a hip injury.
Clippers sign ex-Laker Parker
Smush Parker, released by the Miami Heat earlier this week, signed a contract with the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. Terms weren't announced. Parker, a 6-foot-4 guard, played in only nine games for the Heat this season, averaging 4.8 points, 1.7 assists and 2.1 rebounds. He had been on paid leave since an incident Nov. 27 with a Miami valet parking attendant.
Heat's Wade has shockwave treatment on knee
The Heat's Dwyane Wade underwent a shockwave procedure on his knee. - Read More...
Cats' Wallace back from concussion, doesn't start
The Bobcats' Gerald Wallace returned but didn't start on Wednesday. - Read More...
Rockets have 20-20 vision
Hear from Shane Battier after the Rockets' 20th straight victory. Houston is now tied with the 1970-71 Bucks for the second-longest winning streak in NBA history.
McGrady, Rockets beat Hawks for 20th straight win
The Houston Rockets became the third team in NBA history to win 20 consecutive games and tied for the second-longest winning ...
Celtics blast past Sonics for 10th straight win
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Nets weather LeBron's 42 points, end skid
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Rockets edge Hawks for 20th straight win
The surprising Rockets had to squeak out a victory over the Hawks to match the 2nd-longest win streak in NBA history at 20 games.
Sixers beat Pistons, improve playoff position
76ers upset Pistons as Billups misses jumper at buzzer
Andre Iguodala scored 22 points and the Philadelphia 76ers hung on for a 83-82 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday ...
Paul's 26 Points, 17 Assists Lead Hornets Past Spurs
Chris Paul had 26 points and 17 assists to help the New Orleans Hornets take a convincing 100-75 victory over the Southwest Division leading San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. - Read More...
Howard’s 57th Double-Double Leads Magic Past Clippers
Dwight Howard had his 57th double-double with 22 points and 13 rebounds to help the Magic beat the Los Angeles Clippers 110-86, securing their first winning season since the 2002-03 season. - Read More...
Celtics Roll Past Sonics for 10th Straight Win
Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen each scored 18 points to lift the Boston Celtics to their 10th straight victory, 111-82 over the Seattle SuperSonics on Wednesday night. - Read More...
Jazz escape Bucks
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Nets Spoil LeBron's 42, Beat Cavaliers
Richard Jefferson scored 24 points, and the Nets overcame LeBron James' 42 points to hold off the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-99 on Wednesday night and snap a six-game losing streak. - Read More...
Paul edges Parker in possible playoff preview
Tony Parker matched Chris Paul step for step in the Hornets' rout of the Spurs, but Charley Rosen gives the nod to the youngster.