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Jackson stuck on Bucks' bench, unsure of roleAfter spending most of last week sitting on the bench, Stephen Jackson isn't sure where he stands with the Milwaukee Bucks .
topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 21:14
Kobe passes Shaq on scoring list in loss to Sixers
Lou Williams scored 14 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter as the Philadelphia 76ers rallied late to down the Los Angeles Lakers, 95-90, at Wells Fargo Center.
topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 17:04
Bulls get off to quick start, beat banged-up Nets
The reigning league MVP played less than 11 minutes in the first half of the Bulls' easy 108-87 win over the Nets on Monday night.
topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 13:00
Durant has 33 points in Thunder's 111-107 OT victory over Trail Blazers
Kevin Durant had 33 points, including a dunk with 2.9 seconds left in overtime, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 111-107 on Monday night.
topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 08:50
Parker, Duncan Lead Spurs Past Grizzlies 89-84
Tony Parker scored 21 points, and Tim Duncan added 19 points and 17 rebounds to lead the San Antonio Spurs to an 89-84 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night.
topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 07:49
Scola Leads Rockets Past Hurting Nuggets 99-90
Luis Scola scored 25 points and the Houston Rockets handed the injury-riddled Denver Nuggets their third straight loss, 99-90 on Monday night.
topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 07:49
Clippers prevail; Billups injured
ORLANDO, Fla. With all the expectations heaped on the Clippers after their offseason makeover, they had not been faced with a major dose of adversity through the first part of the season.
topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 06:45
Washington Wizards beat Toronto Raptors 111-108
The Washington Wizards rarely win, and when they do, it's a big deal - even if they blow an 18-point lead in the process.
topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 06:44
Pro Basketball: Cousins leads Kings over Hornets
DeMarcus Cousins had 28 points and 19 rebounds, and the Sacramento Kings erased an 18-point deficit en route to a 100-92 victory over the slumping New Orleans Hornets on Monday night.
topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 06:44
Nash has 24 points to lead Suns past Hawks 99-90
Steve Nash scored 24 points and the Phoenix Suns broke open a close game with a 24-6 run to close the third quarter and beat the Atlanta Hawks 99-90 on Monday night.
topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 04:40
Knicks' Stoudemire Out After Death of Brother
A brother of New York Knicks star Amare Stoudemire died in a Florida car crash Monday after the SUV he was driving slammed into the back of a trailer.
topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 00:25
NBA suspends Love, Brown
Houston Rockets player Luis Scola is knocked to the floor by Minnesota's Kevin Love during Saturday's game.
topix.net | 06-Feb-2012 20:21
Jazz Owner: Malone 'Unreliable,' 'Unstable'
Utah Jazz owner and CEO Greg Miller called 14-time All-Star Karl Malone "too unreliable and too unstable" to help his former team as an assistant coach Friday night.
topix.net | 06-Feb-2012 16:16
Lakers Notebook: Not many happy returns to Philly left for Kobe Bryant in NBA career
He was raised out past the city limits, in the leafy suburbs, the son of an NBA player who played for the local team and then departed for a short stint in Italy.
topix.net | 06-Feb-2012 12:06
After Landry injury, Hornets to sign Thomas
New Orleans Hornets forward Carl Landry attempts a shot between San Antonio Spurs defenders Tiago Splitter, of Brazil; Danny Green and Cory Joseph, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio on Thursday, Feb.
topix.net | 06-Feb-2012 07:57
Documents: Seattle working to bring NBA back
Newly released documents show the city of Seattle has been working behind the scenes with a wealthy hedge-fund manager to bring an NBA team back to town -- possibly as early as next fall if the Sacramento Kings fail to get a satisfactory deal for a new arena.
topix.net | 06-Feb-2012 03:42
James, Heat hold back Raptors, 95-89
Miami Heat's LeBron James prepares to shoot as Toronto Raptors' Rasual Butler, center, and Jose Calderon, right, defend in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Miami, Sunday, Feb.
topix.net | 05-Feb-2012 23:23
Kevin Garnett carries Celtics to 4th straight win
Kevin Garnett matched his season-high with 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics [ team stats ] to their fourth straight win, 98-80 over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday.
topix.net | 05-Feb-2012 21:18
Kevin Love Stomps On Luis Scola's Face During Timberwolves-Rockets Game
Kevin Love had 25 points and 18 rebounds Saturday and the Minnesota Timberwolves reached .500 for the first time this season with a 100-91 win over the Houston Rockets.
topix.net | 05-Feb-2012 17:03
Spurs blow out Thunder as Tony Parker sets franchise assist record
Tony Parker wasn't playing for an All-Star invitation. He made a strong case just the same.
topix.net | 05-Feb-2012 12:59
Thornton, Evans lead Kings over Warriors in OT
Marcus Thornton scored 28 points and Tyreke Evans had 26 points and nine assists to help the Sacramento Kings beat the Golden State Warriors 114-106 in overtime Saturday night.
topix.net | 05-Feb-2012 08:49
Portland's Nicolas Batum shoots Saturday over Denver's Andre Miller...
Nicolas Batum set a Trail Blazers record with nine 3-pointers and scored a career-high 33 points, LaMarcus Aldridge added 29 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Denver Nuggets 117-97 Saturday night.
topix.net | 05-Feb-2012 08:49
Griffin Powers Clippers Past Wizards, 107-81
Blake Griffin had 21 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, and DeAndre Jordan had 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 107-81 victory against the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.
topix.net | 05-Feb-2012 08:49
Deng Scores 21 In Return From Injury
Derrick Rose scored 21 points and had 13 assists and Luol Deng added 21 points in his return after missing seven games due to injury, as the Chicago Bulls easily beat the Milwaukee Bucks 113-90 Saturday night.
topix.net | 05-Feb-2012 07:44
Vucevic leads 76ers past Hawks, 98-87
The Sixers are making the NBA's lockout-induced compressed schedule a vehicle to show off their superior depth and resiliency.
topix.net | 05-Feb-2012 07:44
Irving leads Cavs over Mavericks
Rookie Kyrie Irving made a driving layup in traffic with 15.8 seconds left to give the Cleveland Cavaliers a 91-88 win over the defending NBA champion Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night, Irving, who is showing a knack for last-second drama in his first season, finished with 20 points and Anderson Varejao added 17 points and 17 rebounds for the ... (more)
topix.net | 05-Feb-2012 05:39
As his role with Trail Blazers has evolved, LaMarcus Aldridge has found his game
LaMarcus Aldridge is direct: He really wants to be an All-Star and he feels he's played well enough to deserve it.
topix.net | 05-Feb-2012 01:30
Hawks C Collins to miss 2 weeks
Collins, the primary backup to Zaza Pachulia with All-Star center Al Horford sidelined the next three months, was injured in Thursday's home loss to Memphis.
topix.net | 04-Feb-2012 21:10
NBA Capsules: Bynum and Bryant leads L.A. Lakers over Denver Nuggets, 93-89
Andrew Bynum scored 22 points, Kobe Bryant added 20 and the Los Angeles Lakers opened a season-high six-game trip with a 93-89 win over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night.
topix.net | 04-Feb-2012 17:06
Durant Scores 36 As Thunder Beat Grizzlies 101-94
Kevin Durant scored 36 points and hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer in the final minute to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 101-94 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night in a rematch of their epic Western Conference playoff series.
topix.net | 04-Feb-2012 12:56
Wizards Make It Three Losses In A Row, Fall Hard In Toronto
Leandro Barbosa shook off flu-like symptoms to score 19 points and Amir Johnson had 18 points and 13 rebounds in the Raptors win.
topix.net | 04-Feb-2012 08:47
Pierce, Allen power Celtics past slumping Knicks, 91-89
Paul Pierce scored 30 points and Ray Allen had nine of his 14 in the final quarter to lift the Boston Celtics to a 91-89 win over the struggling New York Knicks on Friday night.
topix.net | 04-Feb-2012 08:47
Knight leads Pistons to 88-80 win over Bucks
A Rookie Brandon Knight scored a season-high 26 points, holding his own against Milwaukee's Brandon Jennings and helping the Detroit Pistons snap a seven-game losing streak with an 88-80 victory over the Bucks on Friday night.
topix.net | 04-Feb-2012 06:42
Martin, Lowry lead Rockets past Suns 99-81
Kevin Martin scored 16 points, Kyle Lowry had eight rebounds and nine assists and the Houston Rockets beat the Phoenix Suns 99-81 on Friday night.
topix.net | 04-Feb-2012 06:42
Pacers tops Mavs for 1st win in Dallas in 8 years
Paul George hit seven 3-pointers and finished with a career-high 30 points, and the Indiana Pacers won in Dallas for the first time in eight years, beating the Mavericks 98-87 Friday night.
topix.net | 04-Feb-2012 06:42
Howard's Big Night Leads Magic Past Cavs 102-94
Dwight Howard scored 19 points, had 16 rebounds and blocked eight shots as the Orlando Magic outlasted the Cleveland Cavaliers 102-94 on Friday night.
topix.net | 04-Feb-2012 05:37
Heat Use Late Run to Top 76ers 99-79
Dwyane Wade poured in 26 to lead Miami to the win in Philly Friday night. Wade and LeBron James were just voted 2012 All-Stars. Dwyane Wade scored 26 points, and LeBron James had 19 points and 12 rebounds to lift the Miami Heat to a 99-79 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.
topix.net | 04-Feb-2012 05:37
Wolves Beat Nets 108-105 For 6th Road Win
Luke Ridnour made the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:23 left, Nikola Pekovic scored a career-high 27 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New Jersey Nets 108-105 on Friday night.
topix.net | 04-Feb-2012 05:37
Celtics' Rondo expected to play against Knicks
Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo watches his team face the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland on Tuesday, Jan.
topix.net | 04-Feb-2012 03:32
Oden to undergo new knee procedure
The Portland Trail Blazers say former No. 1 draft pick Greg Oden will undergo a procedure to "remove debris" from his right knee.
topix.net | 03-Feb-2012 23:23
Clippers, Out Of Gas, Get Blown Out By Denver 112-91
Danilo Gallinari scored 21 points, including all five of his 3-pointers, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Clippers 112-91 Thursday night, ending Los Angeles' season-high four-game winning streak that included a victory over the Nuggets last weekend.
topix.net | 03-Feb-2012 19:13
Ellis, Curry star in Warriors' victory over Jazz
FEBRUARY 2: David Lee #10 of the Golden State Warriors puts up a shot over Paul Millsap #24 of the... 02/04 LAL 9:00pm 02/06 @NY 7:30pm 02/07 @IND 7:00pm 02/10 OKC 10:30pm 02/12 @MEM 9:30pm 02/04 @SAC 10:00pm 02/07 OKC 10:30pm 02/09 @DEN 9:00pm 02/12 HOU 9:00pm 02/13 PHX 10:30pm It was the Warriors defense which had Ellis grinning in the locker ... (more)
topix.net | 03-Feb-2012 15:03
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New Orleans Hornets forward Al-Farouq Aminu dribbles past San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio on Thursday, Feb.
topix.net | 03-Feb-2012 10:54
Rose Scores 32 As Bulls Out-Muscle Knicks 105-102
Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls shoots against Tony Battie of the Philadelphia 76ers on February 1, 2012 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
topix.net | 03-Feb-2012 06:49
Atlanta Hawks overwhelmed by Memphis Grizzlies
The Grizzlies took care of that skid in a big way. Rudy Gay scored 21 points, four other teammates were in double figures and Memphis blew out the listless Hawks 96-77 Thursday night.
topix.net | 03-Feb-2012 06:49
Carlisle Sorry For Kicking Ball Into Stands
Dallas Mavericks outspoken owner Mark Cuban was not pleased with the officiating during Wednesday's 95-86 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
topix.net | 03-Feb-2012 05:49