NBA News for 3/16/2008
Davis Finishes Strong to Lead Warriors Past Grizzlies
Baron Davis scored all of his 19 points in the second half Saturday night, including a key jumper in the final minutes that helped the Golden State Warriors earn a 110-107 victory over the hapless Memphis Grizzlies. - Read More...
Suns light up Kings, earn fourth straight win
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Davis helps Warriors overcome hapless Grizzlies
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Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: March 15
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Yi Breaking Through Barriers in Rookie Season
After talking to the American media through an interpreter, Bucks rookie forward Yi Jianlian had a half-dozen Chinese media members waiting to ask more questions after a Dec. 14 game against the host Celtics. The Chinese journalists following the Bucks write only about their popular countryman. - Read More...
Kings Co-Owner Gavin Maloof's Heart Is in the Game
Say what you will about Sacramento Kings co-owner Gavin Maloof. Just don't say he's heartless when it comes to his beloved, beleaguered basketball team. Judging from Maloof's racing pulse during the team's recent loss against its super-rival, the Los Angeles Lakers, Maloof's passion hasn't chilled after nearly a decade of owning the team. - Read More...
Houston, L.A. play for top spot in West
A few months back, the Rockets weren't in the playoff picture. Today, a win against L.A. will give Houston the top spot in the West.
LIVE: Lakers, Rockets in Western showdown
Pistons, Hayes Hand Hornets Road Loss
Jarvis Hayes scored 29 points, including a career-high seven 3-pointers, and the Detroit Pistons routed the New Orleans Hornets 105-84 Sunday. - Read More...
Riley returns to Heat after college scouting trip
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Riley returns to coach Miami after initial scouting trip
The Pat Riley scouting tour is over, for at least a few days. Riley was back with the Miami Heat on Sunday, coaching his team ...
Rockets win 22nd in row, take top spot in West
Alston shoots Rockets to 22nd straight win, first in West
The Houston Rockets did more than extend their winning streak on Sunday. They validated it. Rafer Alston scored 31 points and ...
Mavericks Roll Through Miami to Push Winning Streak to Five Games
Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 points before sitting out most of the second half, and the Mavericks stormed out to a huge early lead on the way to beat the Heat 98-73 on Sunday. - Read More...
Mavericks pound Heat
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James leads Cavs past Bobcats
Rockets make all the right moves to extend streak
Rafer Alston fueled Houston's 22nd straight win, but Charley Rosen says there were plenty of heroes to go around vs. the Lakers.
Mavericks rout short-handed Heat
Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 points before sitting out most of the second half, and the Dallas Mavericks stormed out to a huge early lead on the way to beating the hapless Miami Heat 98-73 Sunday night. Josh Howard added 15 for the Mavericks, who led by 20 points midway through the opening quarter and have beaten the Heat in each of the teams' past eight regular-season meetings.
Hawks Beat Knicks, Move into Tie for Eighth Playoff Spot
Joe Johnson had 28 points and 11 assists, and the Atlanta Hawks moved into a tie for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with a 109-98 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday night. - Read More...
Nuggets put up 168 points; 8 in double figures
Nuggets devour Sonics with 168-point assault
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Nuggets explode for 168 points in 52-point demolition of Sonics
Carmelo Anthony scored 26 points, Allen Iverson had 24 and Marcus Camby had a triple-double and the Denver Nuggets set an NBA ...
Amare Fuels Suns to Fourth Straight Win
Amare Stoudemire had 30 points and 10 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns won their fourth in a row Saturday night with a 127-99 rout of the Sacramento Kings. - Read More...
Blazers keep slim playoff hopes alive with victory
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Jamison comes through late, in OT for Wizards vs. Clips
Antawn Jamison scored 36 points, including three key free throws to send the game into overtime, leading the Washington Wizards ...
76ers handle Spurs
Students Get on Track Designing Uniforms
Cary Mitchell came up with what is now the Fashion in the Schools program, an all-inclusive curriculum that is involved with at-risk middle schools in the Charlotte public school system. The program allows selected students to help design and create school uniforms that, with the principal's approval, are then chosen to be worn the following school year. - Read More...
It Gets Harder For Houston
Today, the Houston Rockets will look to extend their 21-game winning streak to 22 against co-Western Conference leader, Los Angeles Lakers. Unfortunately for the Lakers, they will be without... - Read More...
Scola a Perfect Fit for Rockets
When Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey was compiling a list of power forwards to target last summer, he thought his team's chances of getting Luis Scola from San Antonio were about as likely as the Rockets somehow going on the second-longest winning streak in NBA history - Read More...
Sharp-shooting Hayes, Pistons slide by Hornets
Jarvis Hayes scored 29 points, including a career-high seven three-pointers, and the Detroit Pistons routed the New Orleans Hornets ...
Houston, L.A. playing for top spot in West
How hot is Houston? A win against the Lakers (LIVE) will give the Rockets the top spot in the West and a 22-game winning streak.
Pistons pull away from Hornets
Houston beat Lakers for 22nd straight
The Rockets made it 22 straight and took control of first in the Western Conference with a win over the Lakers on Sunday.
Marion misses 2nd straight Heat game
Heat forward Shawn Marion missed Miami's game Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks, the second straight contest he was sidelined for because of a back injury. Marion also sat out Miami's loss Friday to the Orlando Magic, and Heat coach Pat Riley said the problem was exacerbated Saturday night when Marion backed into an object in a garage. Another starting forward, Udonis Haslem, also was held out of the game with a sprained ankle - despite his pleas to get back into the lineup.
After 7-game absence, Ilgauskas returns to Cavs
Cleveland Cavaliers center Zydrunas Ilgauskas returned to the starting lineup Sunday against Charlotte after missing seven games with an inflamed disk in his lower back. - Read More...
Rockets Beat Lakers to Stretch Win Streak to 22
Rafer Alston scored 31 points and the Houston Rockets extended their winning streak to 22 games with a 104-92 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. - Read More...
Hawks draw even for 8th spot with win over Knicks
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Cavs hold off Bobcats to win 7th straight at home
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Plenty of heroes
LeBron’s Clutch Play Secures Cavs’ Victory
LeBron James scored 33 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers held off a late Charlotte rally to defeat the Bobcats, 98-91 on Sunday night. - Read More...
Nuggets drop 168 on defenselss Sonics
Allen Iverson and the Nuggets exposed almost every hole in Seattle's defense, scoring 168 points — 4th most in a regulation game.
Court coverage: Rockets role players stepping it up
Incredible. Yep, Rick Adelman's resilient bunch is still going strong. For the third time in four weeks, the Rockets get our ...
Bosh-less Raps continue to struggle, fall to Kings
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