NBA News for 3/21/2008
Lakers Snap Jazz's 19-Game Home Winning Streak
Kobe Bryant scored 27 points, Lamar Odom had 21 points and 12 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers ended Utah's 19-game home winning streak with a 106-95 victory over the Jazz on Thursday. - Read More...
Kobe helps Lakers halt Jazz home streak at 19
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: March 20
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Texas Triangle: Statement Made
On Thursday, the Celtics completed a sweep of the Texas Triangle. And with that, there is no longer any doubt that they are the favorites to win the NBA title. - Read More...
Riley to miss another Heat game to scout NCAAs
Pat Riley was studying players in the NCAA tournament on Friday and wasn't expected to be with the team for its game with the Washington Wizards. - Read More...
Riley to miss Heat game to scout NCAA
Pat Riley is back on the scouting trail. The Miami Heat coach was studying players in the NCAA tournament on Friday and wasn't expected to be with the team for its game with the Washington Wizards. Assistant coach Ron Rothstein filled in when Riley missed a game against Orlando last week while on another scouting trip. Rothstein was handling the game-day coaching responsibilities on Friday, and was expected to stay in that role Saturday when the Heat visit Charlotte.
Riley to miss Heat game as college scouting resumes
Pat Riley is back on the scouting trail. The Miami Heat coach was studying players in the NCAA tournament on Friday and wasn't ...
Nash goes from playmaking to filmmaking in one swoop
Steve Nash sat down and reviewed every clip of the film. He talked proudly of the details and decisions he made to create it. ...
Ankle surgery ends Haslem's season, adds to Heat woes
Heat forward Udonis Haslem had season-ending surgery to remove a bone spur from his left ankle Friday, becoming the fourth Miami ...
LeBron claims Cavs' scoring mark
LeBron James passed Brad Daugherty as the Cavaliers' career scoring leader during the first quarter of Friday night's game against the Toronto Raptors. - Read More...
LeBron seals Cavs' scoring mark, drops Raps
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Magic use 14 3-pointers to dump hot Sixers
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Butler shows old form as Wizards whip Heat
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Riley misses Heat game to scout NCAA players
Pat Riley is back on the scouting trail. The Miami Heat coach was studying players in the NCAA tournament on Friday and wasn't expected to be with the team for its game with the Washington Wizards. Assistant coach Ron Rothstein filled in when Riley missed a game against Orlando last week while on another scouting trip. Rothstein was handling the game-day coaching responsibilities on Friday, and was expected to stay in that role Saturday when the Heat visit Charlotte.
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Butler, Jamison Lead Wizards to Victory Over Heat
Caron Butler scored 25 points and Antawn Jamison added 22 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards to a 103-86 victory over the Miami Heat on Friday night. - Read More...
Spurs Clamp Down on Visiting Kings to Pick Up Second Straight Win
Tim Duncan had 21 points and 13 rebounds and the Spurs routed the Kings 102-89 on Friday night. - Read More...
Pacers Surge Past Timberwolves
Danny Granger scored 32 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-113 Friday night for their fifth straight victory at Conseco Fieldhouse. - Read More...
Spurs grab second straight behind Duncan, Parker
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James moves atop Cavs' scoring chart in win over Raptors
LeBron James walked to the center of the floor as fans who have watched him grow from local teenage prodigy to NBA superstar ...
Lakers top Jazz, end 19-game home win streak
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Bryant helps end Utah's 19-game home win streak
Kobe Bryant scored 27 points, Lamar Odom had 21 points and 12 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers ended Utah's 19-game home ...
Disgraced ref Donaghy's wife: 'He is going to snap'
Talk about a flagrant foul.
The Maloofs Give Big
On NBA.com, John Hareas writes, "On Sunday, Joe and Gavin Maloof will appear on 'Orpah's Big Give,' the red-hot ABC primetime show that airs on Sundays at 9 p.m. ET. The 'Big Give' appearance is a natural for the Maloofs, who have more than demonstrated their philanthropic touch ever since purchasing the Kings nine years ago, donating more than $13 million to Sacramento-area charities. - Read More...
Warriors are in the running again
Who knew Nellieball would work again? Who knew Monta Ellis could be a star? Mike Kahn looks at the hoops revival in Oakland.
Donaghy's wife files for restraining order
The estranged wife of former NBA referee Tim Donaghy is seeking a restraining order after accusing him of verbally and physically ...
Lakers Sign Ex-Cavalier Forward Newble to 10-Day Contract
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed free agent forward Ira Newble to a 10-day contract, it was announced today by General Manager Mitch Kupchak. - Read More...
Heat's Haslem out for year with left ankle injury
Heat forward Udonis Haslem had season-ending surgery to remove a bone spur from his left ankle Friday, becoming the fourth Miami player to be officially shut down for the season because of an injury. - Read More...
Heat Bring Lasme from D-League's D-Fenders for 10-Day Contract
The Miami Heat announced today that they have signed forward Stephane Lasme to a 10-day contract. - Read More...
LeBron moves into first place on Cavs scoring list
LeBron James is Cleveland's scoring king. The All-Star forward passed Brad Daugherty as the Cavaliers' career scoring leader during the first quarter of Friday night's game against the Toronto Raptors. James entered the game needing five points to surpass Daugherty, and did it with one of his patented driving layups with 4:10 left in the period. It took Daugherty 548 games to score 10,389 points while James, the NBA's leading scorer in his fifth pro season, was playing in just his 380th game.
Iverson sparks Nuggets' big 4th quarter spurt
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Granger leads Pacers to fifth straight home win
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LeBron becomes Cavs' scoring leader in victory
Heat lose big to Wizards
Grizzlies Snap 18-Game Road Losing Streak With Win Over Knicks
Mike Miller scored 24 of his season-high 34 points in the first half, and the Grizzlies snapped an 18-game road losing streak Friday night with a 120-106 victory over the New York Knicks. - Read More...
James Becomes Cavs' All-Time Scorer in Win Over Raptors
LeBron James passed Brad Daugherty as Cleveland's career scoring leader in the first quarter and finished with 29 points, leading the Cavaliers to a 90-83 win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. - Read More...
Iverson's Big Second Half Lifts Nuggets Past Nets
Allen Iverson had 26 points, nine assists, and combined with Linas Kleiza, JR Smith and Eduardo Najera on a 14-1 fourth-quarter spurt that carried the Nuggets to a 125-114 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Friday night. - Read More...
Magic's 13 Treys Serve Up Sixers' First Loss in Five Games
Rashard Lewis scored 18 points, leading eight Magic players in double figures in Orlando's 113-95 victory over the 76ers on Friday. - Read More...
Grizz nearly ruin chance to end 18-game road skid
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Aldridge, Roy maintain Blazers' slim playoff hopes
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