NBA News for 4/6/2008
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: April 5
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Mutombo Embodies What Is Right in NBA
Long after the final moving van pulls away from the Furtado Center (whatever year that is), and the team has moved to Bennettworld, Okla., the memory of Dikembe Mutombo will stay in the minds of Sonics fans. And stick in their craws. - Read More...
LIVE: Warriors, Hornets in key West matchup
Paul drives West-leading Hornets to big win
Chris Paul turned in another MVP-worthy performance Sunday, recording a triple-double in the Hornets' big win over the Warriors.
LIVE: Shaq, Suns battling it out with Dirk, Mavs
LIVE: Suns facing Mavs in Western showdown
Heat forward Johnson out, still battling concussion
Forward Alexander Johnson was held out of the Miami Heat's game against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, still battling the aftereffects of a concussion. - Read More...
Dirk, Mavs storm back in fourth to stun Suns
Nowitzki Leads Dallas' Comeback Win Over Suns
Dirk Nowitzki scored 32 points and the Dallas Mavericks rallied from a 13-point fourth quarter deficit for a crucial 105-98 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Josh Howard added 24 and Brandon Bass 19 for the Mavericks, who used a smothering defense - Read More...
Blazers can't solve Spurs
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Duncan, defense make the difference for Spurs
Streaking Pistons Secure No. 2 Seed in East with Sweep of Heat
Rodney Stuckey scored 19 points as the Pistons wrapped up the No. 2 seed for the Eastern Conference playoffs by beating the Heat 91-75 on Sunday. - Read More...
Lakers' Walton out with strained right hamstring
Forward Luke Walton missed the Lakers' game at Sacramento on Sunday night with a strained right hamstring, adding another injury woe to Los Angeles' long list. - Read More...
Pistons clinch No. 2 seed with win over Heat
Pistons pound Heat
Hear from the Pistons' Arron Affalo after Detroit locked up the No. 2 seed for the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 91-75 win over the Miami Heat.
Durant, Green Set Career Highs as Sonics Edge Nuggets in Double OT
Kevin Durant scored a career-high 37 points and hit two treys to extend the game into two overtimes as the Sonics fought off Denver on Sunday. - Read More...
Bryant Scores 29 as Lakers Rout Kings
Kobe Bryant scored 29 points, Vladimir Radmanovic matched his season high with 21 and the Los Angeles Lakers stayed on track for the Pacific Division title with a 114-92 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night. - Read More...
Miller's Eight 3-Pointers Lead Grizzlies Past Timberwolves
Mike Miller scored 34 points and hit a season-high eight 3-pointers to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 113-101 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night. - Read More...
Nuggets suffer crucial blow with 2OT loss
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Rockets smash Clippers to clinch playoff berth
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Sources: NBA, NCAA to impose new age limit rule
NBA commissioner David Stern and NCAA president Myles Brand are expected to make an announcement on Monday afternoon in San Antonio that they have reached an agreement that would make certain that players are in college for at least two years before leaving early for the NBA.
Sonics deal Nuggets crushing loss in double-OT thriller
Kevin Durant scored a season-high 37 points and fellow rookie Jeff Green had a season-high 35 to lead the Seattle SuperSonics ...
Q&A with D-League President Dan Reed
Dan Reed is proof age has no boundaries. At 32, Reed is a presidential face for the National Basketball Development League. He calls the shots. He delivers the league's message and mission. He even writes a blog to stay in contact with fans and followers of the second biggest pro basketball league in the United States. - Read More...
In The Paint: Take a Wiz
To remain with Antawn Jamison, Gilbert Arenas says he's willing to take a paycut. Forgive Marques Johnson for being skeptical.
Jackson would be perfect fit for Knicks
When the Knicks finally rid themselves of Isiah Thomas, they should hire Mark Jackson in a New York minute, Peter Vecsey says.
Paul's triple-double helps Hornets whip Warriors
Paul's Triple-Double Lifts Hornets Past Warriors
Chris Paul had 16 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets tied a franchise record for single-season victories with 54 in a 108-96 defeat of the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. - Read More...
Paul nets triple-double as Hornets wallop Warriors
Chris Paul had 16 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets tied a franchise record for single-season victories ...
Ab injury sidelines Bucks G Williams vs. Pacers
Milwaukee guard Mo Williams missed the Bucks' game Sunday night against the Indiana Pacers because of an abdominal injury. - Read More...
Nowitzki rallies Dallas in fourth quarter to stun Phoenix
Dirk Nowitzki scored 32 points and the Dallas Mavericks rallied from a 13-point fourth quarter deficit for a crucial 105-98 victory ...
Pistons drop thin Heat, secure No. 2 spot
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Pacers three games behind Hawks for 8th
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Duncan, Spurs continue dominance over Blazers
Tim Duncan had 27 points and 11 rebounds and San Antonio beat Portland 72-65 on Sunday, extending the Spurs' winning streak over ...
Diener Leads Fourth-Quarter Charge as Pacers Beat Bucks
Travis Diener scored 15 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 105-97 Sunday night to remain in the Eastern Conference playoff hunt. - Read More...
Miller's outside shooting sparks Grizz by Wolves
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Knicks pull off rare win, end 5-game slide
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Court coverage: Hawks fly toward playoff berth
General fatigue, boredom with electronic gadgets and, yes, even the sameness of season-long room service at ritzy hotels become ...
Rockets Rookies Clobber Clippers, Clinch Playoff Berth
Rookie Aaron Brooks came off the bench to score 18 points, five teammates reached double figures, and the Houston Rockets beat the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers 105-79 Sunday night to clinch a playoff berth. - Read More...
Chandler Helps Knicks Beat Magic, End Five-Game Skid
Rookie Wilson Chandler scored a season-high 23 points, Zach Randolph added 20 points and 11 rebounds, and the New York Knicks snapped a five-game losing streak with a 100-90 victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night. - Read More...
Spurs' Stifling Defense Halts Blazers Attack
Tim Duncan had 27 points and 11 rebounds and San Antonio beat Portland 72-65 on Sunday, extending the Spurs' winning streak over the Trail Blazers to 12 straight games. - Read More...
Lakers fend off Kings for fourth straight victory
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Rockets rout Clippers to lock up playoff spot
Sonics deny Nuggets needed win in double OT