NBA News for 3/30/2008
Thornton's Career High Ends Clippers' Skid, Beats Grizzlies
Rookie Al Thornton scored 20 of his career-high 39 points in the fourth quarter, Corey Maggette added 26, and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped a season-worst 10-game losing streak with a 110-97 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. - Read More...
Thornton's career-best 39 help end Clips' slump
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Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: March 29
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Dwight Howard Wins DeVos Community Enrichment Award
Orlando Magic player Dwight Howard was honored Saturday with the Rich and Helen DeVos Community Enrichment Award at the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation's 18th annual Black Tie and Tennies Charity Gala. - Read More...
The Sunday Click -- Awards and More
As the season winds down, it's obviously time to talk awards, but there are a bevy of other topics on the columnists minds this week, like the stability of the Knicks, the fall of the Mavs, and the rebirth of Amare Stoudemire. - Read More...
LIVE: Spurs, Rockets in Texas-sized battle
Spurs send statement to in-state rival Rockets
Kirilenko out vs. Timberwolves with injured calf
Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko missed Sunday's game against the Timberwolves because of an injured right calf. - Read More...
Wolves steal home win over road-weary Jazz
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Utah's road woes continue with loss to Wolves
Cavs' Wallace forced to sit out with back spasms
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Ben Wallace missed Sunday night's game against Philadelphia with recurring back spasms. - Read More...
Celts limit shabby Heat to record-low 17 FGs
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LeBron puts Cavs ahead late to stop 76ers
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Ice cold: Heat set record with 17 FGs vs. Celts
Rider released after arrest for investigation of auto theft
Former NBA player Isaiah Rider must appear in court next month after being arrested for driving a stolen car. The 37-year-old Rider was arrested early Saturday morning for investigation of auto theft and was released from Los Angeles County jail in the afternoon. The sheriff's department Web site said he had been held in lieu of $25,000 bail. Rider, who could not immediately be reached for comment, is scheduled to appear in court April 23.
Warriors beat Mavs, create logjam in West
The Warriors beat the Mavs, creating a three-way tie for seventh in the West with the Nuggets. Only two will make the playoffs.
Three-way tie for seventh in West as Warriors top Mavs
Monta Ellis scored 30 points and Kelenna Azubuike hit two clutch shots down the stretch to help the Golden State Warriors beat ...
LeBron's Clutch Shot Lifts Cavs Past Sixers
LeBron James made a twisting bank shot with 19.3 seconds left to put Cleveland ahead to stay and the Cavaliers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 91-88 on Sunday night. - Read More...
West, Paul Lead Hornets to 50th Win With Victory Over Raptors
David West scored 32 points and Chris Paul had 20 points and 16 assists to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 118-111 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. - Read More...
T-Wolves Prolong Jazz's Road Woes With 110-103 Win
Al Jefferson scored 22 points and eight rebounds and Rashad McCants added 13 of his 16 points in the second half of Minnesota's 110-103 victory Sunday over a Utah team that just can't seem to win on the road. - Read More...
Lakers overcome hot-shooting Wizards in OT
Bobcats Prowl Past Blazers for First Three-Game Road Streak Since 2007
Emeka Okafor scored 21 points for the Bobcats in a 93-85 victory over the Trail Blazers on Saturday. - Read More...
Bobcats break open game in 4th to drop Blazers
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Persistent Pain Likely to Delay Gasol's Return
It has pained Pau Gasol to watch his team the past two games. Unfortunately, he won't be able to help until the pain subsides in his sprained left ankle. - Read More...
Isaiah Rider released after arrest for investigation of auto theft
Former NBA player Isaiah Rider must appear in court next month after being arrested for driving a stolen car. The 37-year-old Rider was arrested early Saturday morning for investigation of auto theft and was released from Los Angeles County jail in the afternoon. The sheriff's department Web site said he had been held in lieu of $25,000 bail. Rider, who could not immediately be reached for comment, is scheduled to appear in court April 23.
How will Love and Hansbrough fare in NBA?
Tyler Hansbrough and Kevin Love carried their teams to the Final Four, but will they be good pros? Charley Rosen scouts both stars.
Trying to make sense of the coaching rumors
Rick Carlisle to the Knicks? Larry Brown to the Grizzlies? Peter Vecsey checks the latest coaching rumors for accuracy.
Spurs Cruise Past Rockets, Record Seventh Straight Win
Tony Parker and Michael Finley scored 22 points apiece and the San Antonio Spurs cruised past the Houston Rockets 109-88 on Sunday for their seventh straight victory. - Read More...
Knicks' Thomas says Indiana hasn't contacted him
Embattled New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas said he is not a candidate for the Indiana University job. - Read More...
Spurs win seventh straight, 109-88 over Rockets
Michael Finley scored 22 points on Sunday and the Spurs picked up their seventh straight win with an easy 109-88 victory over ...
Hawks help themselves with third straight win
Rockets Bring Forward Mike Harris Aboard for Remainder of Season
The Houston Rockets signed forward Mike Harris for the remainder of the season on Saturday. - Read More...
West, Hornets regroup from loss to drop Raptors
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Man convicted in Sealy crash faces felony DWI
A man convicted in the alcohol-related crash that killed Timberwolves guard Malik Sealy was arrested Sunday on suspicion of drunken driving. - Read More...
LeBron's basket caps late comeback for Cavs
LeBron scores 26 as Cavs rally past Sixers
LeBron James made a twisting bank shot with 19.3 seconds left to put Cleveland ahead to stay and the Cavaliers defeated the Philadelphia ...
Warriors beat Mavs, create logjam for 7th spot
Court coverage: Denver vaults into playoff position
Let's see, jumbo shrimp, military intelligence and Denver Nuggets defense. Coach George Karl can barely conceal the Rockies-sized ...
Boston Cold Front: Celtics Hold Waning Heat to NBA-Low 17 Field Goals
The Celtics held the Heat to an NBA-record low 17 field goals, coasting to an 88-62 victory Sunday. - Read More...
Three Double-Doubles Propel Hawks' Victory Over Knicks
Marvin Williams scored 27 points and Joe Johnson had 23 to help the Atlanta Hawks win their third straight, 114-109, over the New York Knicks on Sunday. - Read More...
Three piece: Warriors force 3-way tie for 7th spot
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Former Indiana coach Sampson observes Spurs
Former Indiana men's basketball coach Kelvin Sampson missed out on the Hoosiers' NCAA tournament March Madness. Instead he was ...