NBA News for 3/17/2008
All-Time Highest Point Totals in Regulation
The Denver Nuggets set a franchise record for most points scored in a regulation game in Sunday's 168-116 rout over the Seattle Sonics. The mark is also a league season high, surpassing the total Denver accumulated in Seattle earlier this season (138). - Read More...
Martin's 32 Points Help Kings Beat Back Late Charge by Visiting Raptors
Kevin Martin scored 32 points Sunday night to help the Kings hold off the struggling Raptors for a 106-100 victory. - Read More...
Fight charges dropped for Pacers' Tinsley, Daniels
Indiana Pacers Jamaal Tinsley and Marquis Daniels avoided a trial Monday on charges stemming from a 2007 bar fight.
Prosecutors agreed to drop all charges if the players stay out of trouble for two years. - Read More...
Tinsley, Daniels avoid trial in bar fight case
Indiana Pacers Jamaal Tinsley and Marquis Daniels avoided a trial Monday on charges stemming from a 2007 bar fight. Prosecutors ...
Pacers Tinsley, Daniels avoid trial on charges
Indiana Pacers Jamaal Tinsley and Marquis Daniels avoided a trial Monday on charges stemming from a 2007 bar fight. Prosecutors agreed to drop all charges if the players stay out of trouble for two years. Tinsley faced a felony charge of intimidation, and misdemeanor counts of battery, disorderly conduct and intimidation in the fight at the 8 Seconds Saloon in February 2007. Daniels was charged with battery and disorderly conduct, both misdemeanors.
Power Rankings: Streaking Rockets stay on top
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Blazers Assign Rookie McRoberts to D-League
The Portland Trail Blazers today re-assigned rookie forward Josh McRoberts to their NBA Development League affiliate, the Idaho Stampede, it was announced by Trail Blazers General Manager Kevin Pritchard. McRoberts was previously on assignment with Idaho from Jan. 9-Feb. 3. - Read More...
Arenas has MRI on knee, vows to be 'assist man'
Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas is increasing the intensity of his workouts in an attempt to return this season from knee surgery. - Read More...
Arenas: 'I don't know' about returning this season
Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas is increasing the intensity of his workouts in an attempt to return this season from ...
LIVE: KG, Celtics pay visit to Duncan, Spurs
How will the jam-packed Wild West be won?
When Jim Morrison, late of The Doors, sang, "The West is the best" in the '60s, he certainly wasn't talking about pro basketball. ...
Lewis, Magic pull away from Cavs
3-point shooting lifts Magic to 5th straight win
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Paul lifts Hornets over Bulls
Kings’ Maloof Brothers to Hand Over Princely Sum to ’Oprah’s Big Give’
Kings owners Joe and Gavin Maloof will appear on Sunday's episode of "Oprah's Big Give,'' the highly rated philanthropy competition produced by Oprah Winfrey in which contestants help others in need. - Read More...
Hornets close out Bulls
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Jazz drill Raptors, tie team's best home win streak
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Jazz win 19th straight at home
Deron Williams scored 21 points and his backup, Ronnie Price, had 13 points and five assists as the Utah Jazz tied a franchise record with their 19th straight home victory, a 96-79 win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night.
Jazz win 19th straight at home
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: March 16
Go Around the Association presented by T-Mobile for a recap of Sunday's action. - Read More...
Nuggets Set NBA Season Scoring High with Rout 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 season high for points in a half and a game with a 168-116 win over the Seattle SuperSonics on Sunday night. - Read More...
Tinsley, Daniels avoid trial on bar fight charges
Indiana Pacers Jamaal Tinsley and Marquis Daniels avoided a trial Monday on charges stemming from a 2007 bar fight. Prosecutors agreed to drop all charges if the players stay out of trouble for two years. Tinsley faced a felony charge of intimidation, and misdemeanor counts of battery, disorderly conduct and intimidation in the fight at the 8 Seconds Saloon in February 2007. Daniels was charged with battery and disorderly conduct, both misdemeanors.
Suns are peeking through the clouds again
Things were bleak in Phoenix after the Shaq trade, but then the Big Fella dove into the crowd and everything changed, says Mike Kahn.
Antawn Jamison, Amare Stoudemire Named Players of the Week
The Washington Wizards' Antawn Jamison and the Phoenix Suns' Amaré Stoudemire today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, March 10, through Sunday, March 16. - Read More...
Texas Triangle -- Celtics-Spurs Preview
NBA.com's John Schuhmann gives you several things to look for when the Celtics begin the Texas Triangle in San Antonio tonight. - Read More...
Houston Legend Olajuwon Impressed by Rockets Streak
The Rockets have had to dispel their share of critics over their 22-game winning streak since some have suggested that the team's run is merely the product of a beneficial schedule. On Sunday, the Rockets added another backer in their corner -- Hakeem Olajuwon. - Read More...
Scorer's table: Rare breeds spend career in one place
Continuity in the NBA is a fleeting thing. February's rash of blockbuster trades sent several stars to new cities. Center Shaquille ...
Arenas Update: Not Cleared to Play, Return Date Remains Uncertain
Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas is increasing the intensity of his workouts in an attempt to return this season from knee surgery. - Read More...
Wizards guard Arenas has MRI on knee
Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas is increasing the intensity of his workouts in an attempt to return this season from knee surgery. The All-Star guard had an MRI on his surgically repaired left knee Monday. He underwent surgery Nov. 21. "They said everything healed," Arenas said before Washington played Atlanta Monday night. "They want me to ramp it back up - go full speed." Arenas said he would work out Monday night, and see how it feels Tuesday.
Maloof brothers to take part in 'Oprah's Big Give'
Sacramento Kings owners Joe and Gavin Maloof are eager to let other people give away their money. - Read More...
Another Searing Offensive Showing Helps Hawks Bump Off Wizards
Mike Bibby scored 23 points and Joe Johnson added 18 with 10 assists as the Hawks toppled the Wizards 105-96 on Monday. - Read More...
Dunleavy's 36 points power Pacers past Knicks
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Cavs go cold, fall victim to Magic's three-point barrage
Dwight Howard had 23 points and 13 rebounds, Rashard Lewis scored 21 and the Orlando Magic beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-90 ...
Dunleavy Ties Career High with 36 Points as Pacers Beat Knicks
Mike Dunleavy tied his career high with 36 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks 110-98 Monday night. - Read More...
Brother of Warriors' Ellis shot in back, recovering
Monta Ellis' brother was released from the hospital after being shot in the back. - Read More...
Luck of the Irish: Celtics' big rally stuns Spurs
Celts extend Spurs' skid
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Celtics rally, send Spurs to season-high fourth straight loss
Paul Pierce scored 22 points, Kevin Garnett added 21 and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the San Antonio Spurs 93-91 on Monday ...