NBA News for 3/6/2008
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: March 5
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Jazz Top Timberwolves for 17th Straight Home Win
Deron Williams had 21 points and 11 assists and the Utah Jazz won their 17th straight home game, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 105-76 on Wednesday night. - Read More...
Jazz win 17th straight at home
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Pacific and Northwest Division Reports - 3.5.08
The Fig Cap: "Yo, Josh, I'm about to make it rain in here." You MIGHT have heard about this Kobe Bryant chap that just dropped 52 points the other night, as... - Read More...
Anthony's 30 points lead Denver past Phoenix 126-113
Carmelo Anthony crashed the boards as hard as he worked for open looks at the basket, grabbing 13 rebounds and scoring 30 points ...
Celtics pin down Pistons early, clinch playoff berth
Kevin Garnett scored a season-high 31 points to lead Boston to a bruising 90-78 victory over Detroit on Wednesday night as the ...
Celtics don't back down from Pistons
Physical play. Ferocious defense. Cool in the clutch. The Celtics beat the Pistons at their own game, Mike Kahn says.
Report: Mavericks' Kidd says he didn't quit on Nets
In an interview with the New York Daily News, Jason Kidd wanted to make one thing clear: Despite insinuations from Nets president Rod Thorn, he did not quit on the Nets. - Read More...
All-Time Winning Streaks: Where Do Rockets Rank?
With their 117-99 victory over the Pacers on Wednesday, the Rockets broke the franchise for consecutive wins with their 16th straight. Houston is now tied with six other teams for the 10th longest stretch in NBA history. - Read More...
Utah's Kirilenko to miss second game with injury
Andrei Kirilenko of the Utah Jazz will miss his second straight game Friday at Phoenix. - Read More...
Utah's Kirilenko Out Friday Due to Hip Injury
Utah forward Andrei Kirilenko will miss Friday's game at Phoenix and is doubtful for Saturday's home game against Denver - Read More...
Kirilenko still out for Jazz with hip injury
Utah forward Andrei Kirilenko will miss Friday's game at Phoenix and is doubtful for Saturday's home game against Denver. Kirilenko injured his right hip Monday when he was knocked down by Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki, who was called for a flagrant foul on the play. The NBA suspended Nowitzki for one game Wednesday. Kirilenko did not travel with the Jazz to Phoenix on Thursday.
In The Paint: Wild West
The Lakers and Spurs are gaining some separation from the Western pack. Marques Johnson isn't sure things will stay that way.
NBA officials plan visit to Oklahoma City
Commissioner David Stern and other NBA officials will tour Oklahoma City's downtown arena on March 25 as part of the Seattle ...
Bird struggles to rebuild Pacers
The desk is so large, it could have its own zip code. Behind it sat the basketball workaholic who has always known how to solve ...
Seattle makes pitch to keep Sonics
The city of Seattle is making a last-ditch effort to save the SuperSonics and is calling on some heavy hitters in local business. ...
LIVE: Spurs trying to stretch win streak to 11
Suns still working out kinks with Shaq experiment
Shaquille O'Neal and the rest of the Phoenix Suns insist everything is all right, that they just need time to work out the kinks that come with their giant addition. - Read More...
O'Neal, Suns say they need time to gel
Shaquille O'Neal and the rest of the Phoenix Suns insist everything is all right, that they just need time to work out the kinks that come with their giant addition. "We're not going to panic," Amare Stoudemire said. Time is running out, though, for the three-time defending Pacific Division champs. With 21 games remaining in the regular season, the Suns have fallen to sixth in the Western Conference. They are 3-5 since O'Neal was acquired from Miami for Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks.
Balanced Bulls overcome LeBron's 39, Cavs
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Pop tossed as Spurs surge to 11th straight win
Heat Coach Riley to Scout Conference Tournaments
Miami Heat coach Pat Riley said he may miss some NBA games to scout NCAA talent during the conference tournaments. - Read More...
Ginobili Paces Spurs to 11th Straight Victory
Manu Ginobili scored 28 points to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 108-97 Thursday night for their 11th straight win. - Read More...
Microsoft, Costco CEOs may help keep Sonics in town
In no way did developer Matt Griffin ever consider owning a professional sports franchise.
Popovich gets tossed but Spurs top Pacers for 11th straight win
Manu Ginobili scored 28 points to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 108-97 Thursday night for their 11th straight ...
Iverson, Anthony Lead Nuggets Past Suns
Carmelo Anthony crashed the boards as hard as he worked for open looks at the basket, grabbing 13 rebounds and scoring 30 points Wednesday night in the Denver Nuggets ' 126-113 win over the tired Phoenix Suns. - Read More...
Grizzlies Defeat Nets to Snap Nine-Game Skid
Hakim Warrick scored a season-high 25 points and the Memphis Grizzlies snapped their nine-game losing streak with a 100-93 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night. - Read More...
A.I., Melo help Nuggets burn suddenly cool Suns
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LeBron lays 50 on Knicks as Cavaliers cruise
LeBron James had 50 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds in one of the most spectacular performances in the NBA this season, ...
Rockets pound Pacers for franchise-record 16th straight win
The Houston Rockets made history Wednesday night. Now they can go back to trying to make the playoffs. Tracy McGrady scored 25 ...
Thornton Leads Clippers to Double-OT Win Over Kings
Al Thornton scored 13 of his 27 points after regulation, Corey Maggette added 22 and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat Sacramento 116-109 Wednesday night, keeping the Kings winless against Pacific Division teams. - Read More...
The MVP Debate Rages On as King James Rules the Garden
LeBron James turned in yet another MVP-worthy performance by dropping 50 points, 10 assists, eight rebounds and four steals on the Knicks in a 119-105 Cavaliers victory. James' credentials are impeccable, but can he beat out Kobe Bryant? - Read More...
Roundtable: Taking stock of the East
Our NBA analysts tackle five questions facing KG, LeBron and the Eastern Conference. - Read More...
Riley mulls leaving Heat bench to scout prospects
With the Miami Heat almost certainly headed to the NBA lottery, Pat Riley wants to see who might be available for the taking. - Read More...
Report: Microsoft CEO to make bid for Sonics
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is among the local investors involved in an effort to buy the Sonics and cover some of the cost of a $300 million KeyArena expansion to try to keep the team in Seattle, the Seattle Times reported Wednesday.
NBA officials to visit OKC in Sonics relocation plan
Commissioner David Stern and other NBA officials will tour Oklahoma City's downtown arena on March 25 as part of the SuperSonics' relocation request. - Read More...
Power Rankings Mail -- Rethinking the Real Contenders
Is it time to eliminate the Suns from the group that has a realistic chance to win the championship? John Schuhmann ponders that question and answers mail about this week's NBA.com Power Rankings presented by adidas. - Read More...
Butler plans to practice next week
Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler plans to be back at practice next week, but there is still no timetable for when he might be able to return to games after being sidelined by a hip injury. "I am trying to get back out there," the two-time All-Star said Thursday. "I am going to wait until next week to start participating in practices, and I am going to play it by ear. My body is going to determine whether I am able to play or not.
Butler plans to be back at Wizards' practice soon
Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler plans to be back at practice next week, but there is still no timetable for when he might be able to return to games after being sidelined by a hip injury. - Read More...
Riley may miss Heat games to scout NCAA talent
With the Miami Heat almost certainly headed to the NBA lottery, Pat Riley wants to see who might be available for the taking. ...
Bulls' Thomas mum on reason for missing practice
Chicago Bulls forward Tyrus Thomas would not reveal his reasons for skipping Wednesday's practice, but said a recent drop in playing time had nothing to do with it. - Read More...
Thomas mum on why he missed practice
Chicago Bulls forward Tyrus Thomas would not reveal his reasons for skipping Wednesday's practice, but said a recent drop in playing time had nothing to do with it. Thomas was a no-show after playing just under nine foul-plagued minutes in Tuesday's win over Memphis, drawing a two-game suspension from the team that started when Chicago hosted Cleveland on Thursday. It was the second time in three games he played fewer than 10 minutes. "That wasn't the reason for me missing practice," he said.
LIVE:: Rockets going for 17th straight in Dallas
Gordon, Deng Guide Bulls Over LeBron's Cavaliers
Ben Gordon and Luol Deng scored 23 points apiece, and the Chicago Bulls overcame 39 points from LeBron James to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-96 Thursday night. - Read More...
Local businesses try to help Seattle keep Sonics
With the Sonics seemingly destined for Oklahoma City, developer Matt Griffin and his big-name partners see no other option than to make a huge financial commitment in an attempt to save the Sonics and pro basketball in Seattle. - Read More...
LeBron scores 39, gets little help in loss to Bulls
Wizards' Butler Plans to Practice Next Week
Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler plans to be back at practice next week, but there is still no timetable for when he might be able to return to games after being sidelined by a hip injury. - Read More...
Spurs win 11th straight behind Ginobili's 28
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Spurs win 11th straight
San Antonio notched its 11th consecutive victory by cruising past the Pacers. Hear from newcomer, Kurt Thomas, after the 108-97 win.