NBA News for 3/14/2008
That's Amare: Stoudemire's 36 lift Suns by G'State
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Stoudemire, Suns survive Davis' 38-point night
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: March 13
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Kings Never Trail in Win over Blazers
Ron Artest scored 22 points and the Sacramento Kings never trailed in defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 96-85 Thursday night. - Read More...
Rockets' Owner Not Worried About Yao Trying to Play in Olympics
Erik Matuszewski of BLOOMBERG.COM writes, "Houston Rockets owner Leslie Alexander said he's not concerned about All-Star center Yao Ming risking further injury by trying to play for his home country in the Beijing Olympics in August. The 7-foot-6 Yao had surgery to repair a stress fracture in his left foot on March 3, a procedure that will force him to miss the rest of the National Basketball Association season." - Read More...
Bucks Broadcaster Reflects on Rockets Tying Team Mark
The Houston Rockets have won 20 games in a row and tied the 1970-71 Milwaukee Bucks for the second-longest winning streak in NBA history. With Houston equaling Milwaukee's mark, Bucks.com chatted with a member of that Bucks team and current broadcaster, Jon McGlocklin. - Read More...
Nate Fox fails drug test, suspended for season
American forward Nate Fox was suspended for the season Friday from the German Bundesliga basketball league after a positive test for marijuana. - Read More...
Sonics Recall Sene After Successful D-League Stint
The Seattle SuperSonics have recalled Mouhamed Sene from the Idaho Stampede D-League team. - Read More...
Eddy Curry to Have Season-Ending Knee Surgery
New York Knicks center Eddy Curry will have arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, ending his season. Curry will have a piece of torn cartilage removed next week, the Knicks said Friday. - Read More...
Curry's disappointing season ends with surgery
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Curry to have season-ending knee surgery
New York Knicks center Eddy Curry will have arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, ending his disappointing season. Curry will have a piece of torn cartilage removed next week, the Knicks said Friday. Recovery time is expected to be four to six weeks. Curry struggled playing alongside Zach Randolph and averaged 13.2 points, a huge drop from the career-best 19.5 from last season. He played well during a recent three-game stretch when Randolph was out, averaging 20.
NBA Tipoff: Jazz-Celtics
Carlos Boozer and the Jazz take aim at the Celtics' 10-game winning streak tonight. Marques Johnson offers his take.
Sonics, Oklahoma City reach initial deal on arena
The Seattle SuperSonics and Oklahoma City reached a preliminary agreement on a lease at the Ford Center pending NBA approval of the team's move. - Read More...
Marion Sits Out with Bad Back as Depleted Miami Plays Magic
Shawn Marion was not in Miami's starting lineup for Friday's game against the Magic because of a back injury, making him the latest Heat player to join the ranks of the injured. - Read More...
Miami's Marion sits Orlando game to rest back injury
Forward Shawn Marion was not in Miami's starting lineup for Friday night's game against the Orlando Magic because of a back injury, ...
LIVE: Rockets looking to make it 21 wins in row
Paul, Hornets sting Lakers as key players suffer injuries
Chris Paul had 27 points and 17 assists to help the New Orleans Hornets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-98 Friday night in what ...
Raptors file statement against Spanish hoops
The Toronto Raptors filed a statement of claim against the Spanish Basketball Federation on Friday for nonpayment of insurance related to Jorge Garbajosa's injury. Garbajosa underwent more surgery on his left leg and ankle on Dec. 11 in Baltimore. The 6-foot-9 forward broke a bone in his lower leg and dislocated his ankle while trying to block a shot last March. The injury ended his rookie season.
Allen hurt as Celtics lose 10-game win streak against Jazz
Deron Williams had 32 points and eight assists, and Carlos Boozer added 17 points and 12 rebounds Friday night to lead the Utah ...
In the Paint: Toronto trouble
Can the Raptors crash the playoffs? Marques Johnson says Toronto's postseason push depends on Chris Bosh's health.
Lakers lose Gasol, game to New Orleans
Johnson's 21 Third-Quarter Points Lead Hawks Over Clippers
Joe Johnson scored 21 of his 28 points in the third quarter and Mike Bibby handed out 14 assists to help the Atlanta Hawks beat the Los Angeles Clippers 117-93 on Friday night. - Read More...
Jazz Become Road Warriors to Silence Celtics
Deron Williams had 32 points and eight assists, and Carlos Boozer added 17 points and 12 rebounds Friday night to lead the Utah Jazz to a 110-92 victory over Boston. - Read More...
Williams, Jazz stop Celts' win streak at 10
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Hornets stop short-handed Lakers
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Johnson drops 21 in 3rd, leads Hawks past Clips
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McGrady, Rockets make it 21 straight victories
Rockets win 21st straight, grab share of West lead
The Houston Rockets' 21st consecutive victory gave them the second-longest winning streak in NBA history and a share of first ...
Iverson overcomes injury to lead Nuggets to win
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McGrady, Rockets make it 21 straight
Nuggets score 137 points against Raptors
Kings sink Blazers
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High-octane Suns clip Warriors for third straight win
Amare Stoudemire had 36 points, 11 rebounds and four blocked shots and the Phoenix Suns won their third in a row while snapping ...
Stoudemire Powers Suns to Third Straight Win
The Phoenix Suns reverted to their freewheeling pre-Shaq ways to overcome the helter-skelter Golden State Warriors 123-115 Thursday night. - Read More...
'Black Magic' -- Interview with Dan Klores
On Sunday at 9 p.m. ET, ESPN will air part one of "Black Magic," a two-part, four-hour film that chronicles the African-American influence on the game. The film's director, Dan Klores, said his work "tells the story of the injustice that defined the civil rights movement, told through the lives of basketball players and coaches from historical black colleges and universities." - Read More...
LeBron James: 3rd 'Vogue' cover boy
LeBron James is striking a pose. The Cleveland Cavaliers' superstar will appear on the April cover of Vogue, joining actors Richard ...
Maybe it's magic
They'll be a 50-win team in a weak conference, but can they really make a playoff run? Mike Kahn dives into the Magic conundrum.
San Antonio's Bruce Bowen Suspended for One Game
Bruce Bowen of the San Antonio Spurs has been suspended one game without pay for striking Chris Paul of the New Orleans Hornets with his leg, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations. - Read More...
Bucks Waive Swingman David Noel
The Milwaukee Bucks have requested waivers on guard/forward David Noel, General Manager Larry Harris announced today. - Read More...
Bowen banned one game; streak over
Bruce Bowen of San Antonio, who has the longest active consecutive games played streak in the NBA, won't play tonight after he was suspended Friday. - Read More...
Bowen suspended for kicking Paul
San Antonio's Bruce Bowen was suspended one game by the NBA on Friday for kicking Chris Paul, ending his consecutive games streak at 500. Bowen began his streak, the longest in the NBA, on Feb. 28, 2002. He has started every game since but will miss the Spurs' visit to Detroit on Friday night. The altercation happened after Paul was called for a foul with 5:15 left in the third quarter of the Spurs' 100-75 loss to New Orleans on Wednesday. Besides his streak, Bowen will lose about $373,000.
Suspension for Spurs' Bowen ends games streak at 500
San Antonio's Bruce Bowen was suspended one game by the NBA on Friday for kicking Chris Paul, ending his consecutive games streak ...
Sonics, Oklahoma City reach deal on arena
The Seattle SuperSonics and Oklahoma City reached a preliminary agreement on a lease at the Ford Center pending NBA approval of the team's move. The deal calls for the SuperSonics to pay the city $1.6 million annually for use of the building and reimburse $409,000 a year to replace revenue from naming rights for the arena. The 15-year agreement has an exit clause if attendance falls after the first two years.
Sonics, Oklahoma City reach preliminary deal on arena
The Seattle SuperSonics and Oklahoma City reached a preliminary agreement on a lease at the Ford Center pending NBA approval ...
F Marion latest Miami player bitten by injury bug
Forward Shawn Marion was not in Miami's starting lineup for Friday night's game against the Orlando Magic because of a back injury, making him the latest Heat player to join the ranks of the injured. - Read More...
Ankle benches Gasol for rest of Lakers' road trip
The Los Angeles Lakers will have to finish off the rest of their crucial road trip without Pau Gasol. - Read More...
Gasol helped off the court during game vs. Hornets
Pau Gasol sprained his left ankle and needed help limping off the court in the first quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night. Gasol was running into the lane looking for a potential offensive rebound when he appeared to step on teammate Vladimir Radmanovic's foot. Gasol came up lame, favoring his left leg, as the Hornets took the ball the other way, then was helped to the locker room after New Orleans scored and the Lakers called timeout.
Jammed ankle sidelines Celtics' Allen vs. Jazz
Boston guard Ray Allen left the Celtics' game against Utah on Friday night with a jammed left ankle and did not return for the final three quarters. - Read More...
Toronto files claim against Spanish Basketball Federation
The Toronto Raptors filed a statement of claim against the Spanish Basketball Federation on Friday for non-payment of insurance ...
Magic move closer to playoff spot
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Jazz end Celtics win streak at 10 games
Hamilton's Seven in Last 21 Seconds Help Pistons Bump Off Spurs
Richard Hamilton scored 25 and made an important three-point play with 20.6 seconds left, lifting the Pistons to an 84-80 victory over the Spurs on Friday. - Read More...
Magic Sweep Heat Again With 103-94 Win
Jameer Nelson scored 21 points, Dwight Howard added 18 points and 16 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic held off a serious Miami challenge to beat the Heat 103-94 on Friday night and move closer to clinching an Eastern Conference playoff spot. - Read More...
Gimpy Gasol Leaves Lakers-Hornets Tilt with Left Ankle Sprain
Pau Gasol sprained his left ankle and needed help limping off the court in the first quarter of the Lakers' game in New Orleans on Friday. - Read More...
Pistons steal win from short-handed Spurs
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Dirk scores 21 as Mavs continue Eastern feast
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Rockets pull even with Lakers after 21st straight
The Rockets flexed their muscles in the fourth quarter Friday for their 21st straight win and a share of first place in the West.
Pistons take down Spurs at home
Pistons use Rip's three-point play, free throws to top Spurs
Richard Hamilton scored 25 and made an important three-point play with 20.6 seconds left, lifting the Detroit Pistons to an 84-80 ...
Sixers rally from 18-point deficit to beat Bulls
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Rockets remain hot, win No. 21
Tracy McGrady talks with FSN after the Rockets' 21st straight win. T-Mac led the Rockets with 30 points in the victory against the visiting Bobcats.