NBA News for 4/12/2008
Salmons Scores 18 in Rare Start as Kings Beat Blazers
John Salmons scored all of his 18 points in the second half, leading the Sacramento Kings to a 103-86 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. - Read More...
Parker Paces Spurs to Easy Win Over SuperSonics
Tony Parker scored 20 points and the San Antonio Spurs easily handled the Seattle SuperSonics, 95-74 on Friday night. - Read More...
Lakers hold off Hornets to tighten Western race
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: April 11
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Garnett Receives Auerbach Award
Kevin Garnett met Red Auerbach early in his career, with Kevin McHale facilitating the introduction. "I don't think (Auerbach) was too thrilled to be meeting an opposing player,"Garnett said last night after becoming the third recipient of the award that bears the late Celtics patriarch's name. - Read More...
NBA Tip-Off: Spurs/Lakers
The Spurs and Lakers play Sunday with a high seed at stake. Marques Johnson thinks one team cares more than the other.
Three injured after stands collapse in Memphis
Three people were injured Saturday night before a game between the Timberwolves and Grizzlies when a small section of the stands at FedExForum collapsed.
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LIVE: Nuggets look to stay in No. 8 slot in Utah
Hawks denied chance to clinch by Cassell, Celts
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Knee injury sidelines Kings' Martin; Artest returns
Leading scorer Kevin Martin missed Sacramento's game against the Hornets on Saturday night with an injured right knee.
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Hawks fail to clinch playoff spot
Arenas shines as Wizards guarantee spot no lower than sixth
Gilbert Arenas finally looked like Agent Zero again, just in time for the Washington Wizards to put the Philadelphia 76ers out ...
Pacers Near Elimination After Loss to Charlotte
Jason Richardson scored 26 points, and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the Indiana Pacers 107-103 on Saturday night to deal a severe blow to the Pacers' playoff hopes. - Read More...
Nuggets pounded by Jazz in Salt Lake City
Celtics keep Hawks from ending NBA's longest playoff drought
Sam Cassell and Boston's backups outplayed Atlanta's starters in the fourth quarter, and the Celtics prevented the Hawks from ...
Bucks fall to Nets as new GM Hammond looks on
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Hornets tripped up, tied with Lakers for top seed
Kobe-Led Lakers Buzz Hornets
Kobe Bryant, making a push for his first MVP award, had 29 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, and the Lakers held off the New Orleans Hornets 107-104 Friday. - Read More...
Lakers narrow Hornets' lead in West
Kobe Bryant and the Lakers built a big lead and then held off the Hornets, tightening the race at the top of the Western Conference.
Lakers hold off Hornets to clinch Pacific Division
The Los Angeles Lakers are Pacific Division champions for the first time in four years and have a shot at the Western Conference ...
NBA Stars Speak in One Voice for New Playoffs Campaign
The NBA Playoffs are almost here and once again, the league has an ambitious marketing plan to make sure you know how important the next two months are. - Read More...
Lakers win big game, but leave questions
The Lakers beat the Hornets, sealing the Pacific in the process. Charley Rosen still found the flaws to question L.A.'s playoff future.
Stampede's Gates Earns Second D-League Coach of the Year Award
Bryan Gates, the head coach of the Idaho Stampede, earned his second consecutive Dennis Johnson Coach of the Year award on Friday. - Read More...
Three hurt as stands collapse before Grizzlies home game
Three people were injured Saturday night before a game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Memphis Grizzlies when a small ...
Arenas, Wizards pull away from Sixers
Arenas goes off in 4th, helps Wizards drop 76ers
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Three injured as FedExForum stands collapse
Three people were injured Saturday night before a game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Memphis Grizzlies when a small section of the stands at FedExForum collapsed. One person was taken away on a stretcher and two others were treated at the scene. Grizzlies spokesman Dustin Krugel said during the game all three were taken to various Memphis hospitals as a precaution.
Pacers fail to gain ground
Celtics keep Hawks from ending NBA's longest playoff drought
Sam Cassell and Boston's backups outplayed Atlanta's starters in the fourth quarter, and the Celtics prevented the Hawks from ...
Arenas' Best Game Since Injury Leads Wizards Past Sixers
After another passive performance typical of his play since returning from a knee injury, Gilbert Arenas took over the game by scoring 12 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter Saturday night of the Wizards' 109-93 victory over the 76ers. - Read More...
LIVE: Warriors-Clips
Nuggets' grip on 8th spot loosens with loss to Jazz
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Jazz improve home-court hopes with rout
Utah smothered the Nuggets to improve its home-court hopes, while Denver clung to its grip on the West's final playoff spot.
Jazz rout Nuggets, help hopes of home-court advantage
Mehmet Okur had 20 points and 15 rebounds, Deron Williams added 19 points and 11 assists, and the Utah Jazz beat the Denver Nuggets ...