NBA News for 3/28/2008
Pistons Clinch Central Division With Win Over Heat
Arron Afflalo had a career-high 15 points as the Pistons clinched the Central Division title with a 85-69 victory over the Miami Heat. - Read More...
Warriors boost playoff hopes at Blazers' expense
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Warriors beat Blazers, bolster playoff position
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: March 27
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Oden plays pick-up games; Blazers get mad
Injured center Greg Oden was reprimanded by the Portland Trail Blazers for playing in a pickup game at a neighborhood gym.
Mavs facing a short road out of playoffs
They can't beat winning teams. They can't win on the road. Mike Kahn says these last two weeks look bad for Jason Kidd's Mavs.
O'Neal likely to return next week
Pacers forward Jermaine O'Neal says he could play against the New Jersey Nets on Friday night after missing 32 games with a bruised left knee, although he's more likely to return next week. O'Neal, one of the league's premier interior defenders, participated in Friday's shootaround. The six-time All-Star, averaged 15 points, seven rebounds and two blocks in 33 games before the injury.
Clippers Sign Marcus Williams; Waive Aaron Williams
The Los Angeles Clippers today signed free agent forward Marcus Williams from the Austin Toros of the NBA Development League for the remainder of the season and waived forward Aaron Williams. Marcus Williams is the 23rd Gatorade Call-up from the NBA Development League this season. - Read More...
Blazers reprimand Oden for gym game
Injured center Greg Oden was reprimanded by the Portland Trail Blazers for playing in a pickup game at a neighborhood gym. - Read More...
Knicks' Randolph sits out with flu-like symptoms
New York Knicks forward Zach Randolph missed Friday's game against the Raptors because of flu-like symptoms. - Read More...
Race to the MVP: Maurice Brooks Passes the Baton
Like a lot of other little boys, I grew up with thoughts of making it to the NBA one day. Five years ago, my dream became a reality. Sort of. While I didn't make it to the league as a player (Memo to GMs: If you need a point guard with no quicks, average handle and shoots a lot but makes a little, I'm available), I have been fortunate enough to be part of the Association as an editor. - Read More...
LIVE: West-leading Hornets battling with Celtics
Jazz's Okur, Brewer to sit out with stomach virus
Mehmet Okur and Ronnie Brewer will not dress Friday night in Utah's game against the Los Angeles Clippers because of a stomach virus. - Read More...
Granger, Murphy Pace Indiana Past New Jersey as O'Neal Sits
Danny Granger scored 26 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat the New Jersey Nets 123-115 on Friday night to halt a two-game losing skid. - Read More...
Jazz's Boozer Learns Perseverance From Sickle-Cell-Stricken Son
Carlos Boozer has had to recover from a host of injuries that come with being a power forward for the Utah Jazz, yet he can only imagine what his son has endured in the last year. - Read More...
Stoudemire, Suns bring 76ers back to earth
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Granger's 26 halt struggling Pacers' 2-game skid
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Pacers boost playoff hopes in win over Nets
Celtics halt Hornets in battle of conference leaders
Paul Pierce scored 27 points, Kevin Garnett added 21, and the Boston Celtics moved closer to wrapping up the top record overall ...
Celtics Roll Past Hornets in Matchup of Conference Leaders
Paul Pierce scored 27 points, Kevin Garnett added 21, and the Boston Celtics moved closer to wrapping up the top record overall by avenging last weekend's loss in New Orleans with a 112-92 win over the Hornets on Friday night. - Read More...
Ginobili's 16 in 4th help Spurs to 6th straight
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Manu delivers late as Spurs win sixth straight
Howard, Magic nab team-best 24th road win
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Celtics pummel Hornets
The West-leading Hornets were supposed to give the Celts a fight. But Boston showed off its dominance with a 20-point victory.
Anthony, Iverson Lead Nuggets Past Sliding Mavs
Carmelo Anthony scored 32 points and sparked the decisive run in the third quarter of the Denver Nuggets' 118-105 win over the sliding Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. - Read More...
No court sense? Oden plays pick-up game off site
Trail Blazers rookie Greg Oden participated in a pickup basketball game at a 24 Hour Fitness facility in Tualatin, Ore., on Wednesday night, the Oregonian reported. - Read More...
Warriors bolster playoff position by beating Blazers
Stephen Jackson scored 14 of his 24 points in the third quarter and the Golden State Warriors bolstered their playoff position ...
Jackson's 24 Vault Warriors Over Trail Blazers
Stephen Jackson scored 14 of his 24 points in the third quarter and the Golden State Warriors bolstered their playoff position against the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers in a 111-95 victory Thursday night. - Read More...
D-League: Interview With D-League President Dan Reed
The HARDWOOD PAROXYSM, reports "D-league attendance is up 21 percent this year, Reed's first season behind the wheel, and there's a growing surge of interest in the league as call-ups and assignments reach record numbers, now accounting for 15 percent of all NBA players. Following the announcement of two new franchises in Reno and Eerie, Pennsylvania, the sky seems to be the limit for the D-League's potential, and Reed has been a huge part of that. We were fortunate enough to speak to President Reed earlier this week, and he talked about everything from the possibility of expansion in New York, to his belief in how the NBA can change the world, to the future of blogging in the D-League.? - Read More...
Hit List: The gang that can't shoot straight
If some horrible shooting NBA stars are any indication, Chris Lofton will make a fine pro. Kevin Hench calls them out in the Hit List.
Hollinger: The 30 best international players in the NBA
John Hollinger ranks the best players in the NBA from around the globe. - Read More...
Jermaine O'Neal Expected to Return Tonight or Next Week
Pacers forward Jermaine O'Neal says he could play against the New Jersey Nets on Friday night after missing 32 games with a bruised left knee, although he's more likely to return next week. - Read More...
NBA Tip-Off: Rockets/Spurs
The Spurs and Rockets, who meet Sunday, are near the top of the West. Only one is poised for a strong finish, Marques Johnson says.
Blazers reprimand injured Oden for playing in pickup game
Injured center Greg Oden was reprimanded by the Portland Trail Blazers for playing in a pickup game at a neighborhood gym. "We ...
Injured Pacer O'Neal misses 33rd straight game
Jermaine O'Neal sat out his 33rd straight game with a bone bruise on his left knee after saying during shootaround that he might play. - Read More...
O’Neal Sits Out Versus Nets, but Nearing Return to Pacers’ Lineup
Indiana Pacers forward Jermaine O'Neal expects to return to the court soon. He wasn't quite ready Friday night, however. - Read More...
Shaq's double-double powers Suns past 76ers
Bosh Doubles Up to Help Raps Defeat Knicks and Recapture Sixth Place
Chris Bosh had 29 points and 10 rebounds and the Raptors beat the Knicks 103-95 on Friday night at Air Canada Centre. - Read More...
C's nip Hornets, extend East lead to 6 games
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Gordon's tying 3 rims out as Hawks escape Bulls
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NBA-best Celtics topple West-leading Hornets
Bulls' furious rally falls just short as Hawks win
Bucks Center Bogut Undergoes Successful Surgery on Broken Nose
The Milwaukee Bucks announed that center Andrew Bogut underwent a successful procedure Friday to reduce a displaced nasal fracture (broken nose). - Read More...
Stoudemire, Suns Shut Down Surging Sixers
Amare Stoudemire scored 22 points, Raja Bell had 20 and the Phoenix Suns avoided their first three-game losing streak of the season with a 107-93 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. - Read More...
Lakers' Fisher to play through tendon tear in foot
Derek Fisher has a partial tear of a tendon in his right foot and the Los Angeles Lakers guard plans to play through it. - Read More...
Bryant has 34 vs. Grizz at half
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Boozer, Williams carry ailing Jazz past Clips
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