NBA News for 3/19/2008
Stoudemire, Shaq Lead Suns Past Blazers
Amare Stoudemire scored 25 points, Shaquille O'Neal had 16 points and 14 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns cruised to their fifth straight win, 111-98 over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. - Read More...
Celtics Snap Rockets' 22-Game Win Streak
Kevin Garnett scored 22 points and Paul Pierce added 20 as the Celtics beat the Rockets 94-74 on Tuesday night, snapping Houston's remarkable 22-game win streak. - Read More...
Stoudemire, Shaq lead Suns to 5th win in row
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Suns down Blazers for fifth in a row
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: March 18
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Iverson Returns to Philly Tonight
In the PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Phil Sheridan writes "When he is introduced before tonight's game, the crowd should and almost certainly will give Iverson a warm welcome. He was a once-a-generation talent, a gritty, fearless gamer who threw his tiny body around among the NBA giants and carried an overachieving Sixers team to the NBA Finals. And that's the lesson. Few professional athletes have created such extreme reactions as Iverson among Philadelphia's fevered sports fans. Charles Barkley, maybe. Mike Schmidt, sort of. Terrell Owens, definitely. Donovan McNabb, at times? - Read More...
Second time's a charm for Doc Rivers
You thought the Western Conference race was tough? Try picking a coach of the year. Mike Kahn whittles down a deep field.
Hawks' Horford Receives Community Assist Award for February
In recognition of Al Horford's outstanding efforts in the community and for his ongoing philanthropic work, the NBA has honored the Atlanta Hawks' big man with the Community Assist Award for February. - Read More...
Lakers hold off Mavs
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Harris out after 4 years as Bucks general manager
Larry Harris is out as general manager of the Bucks. - Read More...
Bird wants to stay, waits to talk to Pacers owners
Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird wants to stick around for the team's expected offseason overhaul. He's just not sure whether he'll be orchestrating it. - Read More...
Bird uncertain about future with Pacers
Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird wants to stick around for the team's expected offseason overhaul. He's just not sure whether he'll be orchestrating it. The NBA Hall of Famer said Wednesday he won't know his plans until he meets with team owners Melvin and Herb Simon. "I want to wait to talk to the owners and see what they want," Bird said after the Pacers' shootaround. "I will say that I'd like to be here because I enjoy this." The past few seasons, however, haven't been much fun.
Bird uncertain, but hopeful about future with Pacers
Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird wants to stick around for the team's expected offseason overhaul. He's just not sure whether ...
Pacers' Granger (wrist) sits out against Bobcats
Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger missed Wednesday night's game against the Charlotte Bobcats due to a sprained right wrist. - Read More...
Iverson talks about regrets with exit from 76ers
Allen Iverson rode a different route to the Wachovia Center than he did in his years with the 76ers, dressed in a new locker ...
Heat score 54 points; 3rd-lowest in clock era
Wizards overcome Hedo's 39, win in Orlando
Hornets roll, send Rockets to 2nd straight loss
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Carter keeps Nets in East's playoff picture
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NBA Division Reports - 3.19.08
Yesterday, I put up the Atlantic Division Report and Central Division Report. Today, I give you the rest of the division reports for your mind to digest, thanks to... - Read More...
Nuggets lose 115-113 to 76ers in A.I.'s return to Philly
Andre Miller scored 28 points and the 76ers spoiled Allen Iverson's return to Philadelphia by beating the Denver Nuggets 115-113 ...
'Zo, 'Grandmama' head all-time Hornets lists
Alonzo Mourning heads the list of the greatest players in the history of the New Orleans Hornets franchise, including the Charlotte ...
Carter's Season-High 39 Tie Nets With Hawks for Final Playoff Spot
Vince Carter had a season-high 39 points and 10 assists and the New Jersey Nets moved into a tie with Atlanta for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with a 125-117 victory over the Hawks on Wednesday night. - Read More...
Heat Set Season Low for Points in Loss to Raptors
Andrea Bargnani and Anthony Parker each scored 14 points, Jose Calderon had 10 points and 10 assists and the Toronto Raptors ended a season-high five-game losing streak with a 96-54 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. - Read More...
LeBron leads Cavs to big triumph over Pistons
Lakers going through pains to stay atop West
With late-season storm clouds gathering overhead for the Los Angeles Lakers, literally and figuratively, a booming clap of thunder ...
Cavs pound Pistons
Zydrunas Ilgauskas talks with FSN about Cleveland's 89-73 win over Detroit. Big Z poured in 20 points and pulled down eight rebounds in the win.
Martin Scores 34 as Kings Crown Warriors
Kevin Martin scored 34 points, Ron Artest added 26 and the Sacramento Kings snapped a three-game losing streak, beating the Golden State Warriors 122-105 Tuesday. - Read More...
Williams, Quinn Pace Heat to Rare Road Win
Jason Williams scored 21 points and Chris Quinn added three 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and a sealing layup late as the Miami Heat beat the Milwaukee Bucks 112-106 on Tuesday night. - Read More...
Celtics don't back down from Rockets' challenge
The Celtics ended the Rockets' 22-game win streak because they didn't back down from a challenge, Charley Rosen says.
Texas Triangle: D is for Dominant
On Tuesday in Houston, the Celtics threw the blanket on Tracy McGrady and the Rockets, ending their 22-game winning streak and showing us that they're clearly the best team in basketball. - Read More...
I'm Gone... Now Get Over It!
The Fig Cap: "Whatever!" I bet you all think I'm talking about the Houston Rockets' 22-game win streak, right? Well, actually, no... but I'll get to that later. What... - Read More...
Ovation or revulsion for A.I.? Philly awaits return
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Get ready for a show from Kobe
Utah has been practically unbeatable at home, so why does Marques Johnson think they'll fall to the Lakers? You get one guess.
Iverson's Top 10 Philly Moments
In this non-stop, 24/7 crazy world we're living in, you rarely get the chance to stop and reflect. Tonight Iverson will get that chance, for 60 seconds at least, as the city of Philadelphia will rise to their feet, put their hands together and let Iverson hear it just like the days when he was leading guys like George Lynch, Tyrone Hill and Eric Snow to a mere three wins away from the NBA title. - Read More...
Bucks Relieve Harris of General Manager Duties
The Milwaukee Bucks have advised General Manager Larry Harris that he will not be offered a new contract. The team accommodated Harris' recent request for an early decision on his status. Harris' contract expires June 30, 2008. By mutual agreement, he is being relieved of his responsibilities so that he can pursue other opportunities. - Read More...
Knicks' Thomas unfazed by recent job speculation
Isiah Thomas seemed more amused than annoyed about reports the Knicks had spoken to Pacers CEO Donnie Walsh, because he'd already be long gone if previous speculation about his departure had been true. - Read More...
Harris released as Bucks GM
Larry Harris will not be offered a new contract as general manager with the Milwaukee Bucks and has left the team, owner and Sen. Herb Kohl said. Harris asked for an early decision on the status of his contract that would have expired in June, Kohl said. By mutual agreement, he was relieved of his responsibilities so he could pursue other opportunities. Kohl scheduled an afternoon news conference to discuss the team's future.
Larry Harris released as Bucks general manager
Larry Harris will not be offered a new contract as general manager with the Milwaukee Bucks and has left the team, owner and ...
Amid reports Knicks talked to Walsh, Isiah unfazed
Isiah Thomas finished running practice Wednesday, then stopped for a briefing with a media relations official about the news ...
Iverson talks about regrets from 76ers years
Allen Iverson took a different route to the Wachovia Center than he did in his years with the 76ers, dressed in an unfamiliar locker room and sat on the visitor's bench. Wearing his Denver uniform instead of the familiar No. 3 Sixers jersey, an open and honest Iverson accepted some of the responsibility for why he's no longer in Philadelphia. "I had a big hand in me getting traded," Iverson said Wednesday before the Nuggets faced the 76ers.
Hornets' West well-rested, returns against Rockets
Hornets All-Star forward David West returned from a two-game injury absence on Wednesday night when New Orleans hosted the Houston Rockets. - Read More...
Iverson misses last shot, loses in Philly return
Raptors win, hold hapless Heat to 54 points
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Wiz keep tabs on Howard, hang on vs. Magic
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Murphy, Pacers pass struggling Cats
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Two steps back: Rockets now have losing streak
Magic's Howard shut down in loss to Wizards
Antawn Jamison had 31 points and 11 rebounds and the Washington Wizards shut down Dwight Howard offensively in a 87-86 win over ...
Surging 76ers Edge Nuggets, Spoil Iverson's Return
Andre Miller scored 28 points and the 76ers spoiled Allen Iverson's return to Philadelphia by beating the Denver Nuggets 115-113 Wednesday night. - Read More...
Murray Helps Pacers Cage Bobcats
Flip Murray scored 22 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Charlotte Bobcats 102-95 Wednesday night for their second straight win. - Read More...
Defending East champ Cavs roll past Pistons
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Rockets take second straight loss at hands of Hornets
Former Houston swingman Bonzi Wells helped New Orleans hand the Rockets their second straight loss after a 22-game winning streak, ...
LeBron takes advantage of Pistons' passivity
Detroit's defense against LeBron was strangely passive Wednesday, and its offense was even worse, Charley Rosen says.