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- National Basketball Association Game Capsules Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 1:10AMJoe Johnson and Marvin Williams drained three- pointers in the final minute, carrying the shorthanded Atlanta Hawks to a 91-87 win over the Washington Wizards. Williams, who hit the go-ahead shot with 26.5 seconds left, scored 21 points and pulled down a career-high 14 rebounds. Mike Bibby had 25 points to pace the Hawks, who snapped a four- game skid. Johnson scored 19 to go with eight rebounds ...
- National Basketball Association Game Capsules Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 1:00AMNational Basketball Association Game Capsules
- Texas NBA Capsules: Mason's 3-pointer sparks Spurs Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 4:33AMLOS ANGELES - With Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker sidelined, Tim Duncan figured to get the last shot in a tie game. Wrong. Roger Mason got the call, and the 29-year-old journeyman came through.
- Rockets roll Thunder, but McGrady re-injures knee Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 1:54AMLos Angeles - The Houston Rockets picked up the win, but may have lost one of their All-Stars, indefinitely. Argentina's Luis Scola scored a season-high 23 points, and the Rockets pulled away in the second half without injured Tracy McGrady to roll p...
- Minus injured McGrady, Rockets roll past Thunder Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 1:17AMTracy McGrady feels like he's back to square one with a troublesome left knee that gave out on him again. At least his Houston Rockets seem able to pick up the slack if he's going to be sidelined.
- Franks: 76er's upturn a good sign for Cheeks' security Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 2:55AMPHILADELPHIA -- There was never any talk about Maurice Cheeks' job security when the 76ers fell to 2-5 after losing to Utah last Tuesday, nor should there have been.
- Big Board: Basketball Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 8:11PMHealthy again, Dwyane Wade has made his way back into the top five on the latest hoops Big Board.
- NBA's most dominant force? Injuries Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 11:46AMThe list of the NBA's walking wounded grows by the day. Randy Hill looks at who's been hit worst by an abundance of early injuries.
- Roundup: Wizards beat Jazz for first win of season Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 11:37PMWednesday's NBA roundup: Led, as usual, by All-Star forwards Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison, and with a boost from rookie JaVale McGee, the Washington Wizards avoided the first 0-6 start in franchise history by beating the Utah Jazz 95-87.
- Texas NBA Capsules: Bryant, Gasol lead Lakers past Rockets Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 6:33AMLOS ANGELES - Shocking as it might sound, the Los Angeles Lakers broke out of a shooting slump Sunday night. Shocking because they haven't lost a game so far this season.
- SHELBURNE: Blazers hoping Oden injury doesn't lead to another bad Portland journey Monday, November 3, 2008 @ 12:35PM Don't say it. Don't even think it. Not if you ever want to use the free WiFi at Portland's International Airport ever again.
- Notes from the hardwood: Marbury's inactivity an issue Monday, November 3, 2008 @ 11:29AMUSA TODAY's Jon Saraceno keeps you up to date on the latest news from the NBA.
- Around the NBA: Lakers strong out of the gate Sunday, November 2, 2008 @ 11:13PMAfter a couple of blowout wins to open the season, the Lakers look every bit the part of a powerhouse. The Lakers beat up Portland, 96-76, in the opener before really putting it to the Clippers, 117-79, when seven guys scored double figures.
- Notes from the hardwood Sunday, November 2, 2008 @ 10:14PMUSA TODAY's Jon Saraceno keeps you up to date on the latest news from the NBA.
- Nuggets: Sans Melo, Kleiza should start again Friday, October 31, 2008 @ 1:56AMPartially because he's got cred — and partially because his backups didn't do much better — Linas Kleiza is expected to start again for the Nuggets tonight in Los Angeles against the Clippers.
- Nene-Camby meeting likely on hold Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 8:58PMTold Marcus Camby isn't likely to play Friday night, Nene offered a big smile.
- National Basketball Association Game Capsules Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 1:10AMChris Bosh scored 27 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors posted a 95-84 defeat of the Philadelphia 76ers in both teams' season-opener, spoiling Elton Brand's debut for his new team. The Raptors added a big man themselves, trading for power forward Jermaine O'Neal in a deal with Indiana. O'Neal was the second-leading scorer with 17 for Toronto, which was ousted by Orlando in ...
- National Basketball Association Game Capsules Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 1:00AMNational Basketball Association Game Capsules
- Around the NBA Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 12:55AM Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden will be out two to four weeks because of an injury to his right foot.
- NBA Preview Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @ 3:09AMBy Brian Mahoney Associated Press One turn at the top of the NBA wasn't going to make Kevin Garnett forget all those years on the bottom. And he can't ...
- NBA Preview: Chasing the Celtics Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @ 3:09AMBy Brian Mahoney Associated Press One turn at the top of the NBA wasn't going to make Kevin Garnett forget all those years on the bottom. And he ca ...
- Big(ger) Board: Basketball Tuesday, October 28, 2008 @ 10:10PMDavid Lee, the starting power forward in New York's Mike D'Antoni-led system, climbs to No. 60 on the latest Big(ger) Board.
- NBA season opens tonight with Celtics eyeing repeat Tuesday, October 28, 2008 @ 1:39PMOne turn at the top of the NBA wasn’t going to make Kevin Garnett forget all those years on the bottom.
- NBA Power Poll: Celtics start where they left off Tuesday, October 28, 2008 @ 8:46AM When last we saw the NBA, the Lakers were being routed by the Celtics in the sixth and clinching game of the Finals, a day that Lakers star Kobe Bryant says, "I still don't think about." Understandably, whether it's the warmth of summer, the lure of the baseball park or, simply, the desire to scoot away from a crushing defeat, it's easy not to think about basketball for the months of July, ...
- NBAlmanac Tuesday, October 28, 2008 @ 8:06AM1. 76ers: Signing power forward Elton Brand. The majority of general managers heralded the acquisition of Brand as the off-season move that will make the most impact. Brand brings his bruising low-post game and career averages of over 20 points and 10 rebounds.
- NBA preview Tuesday, October 28, 2008 @ 7:54AMAfter a busy off-season that featured eight coaching changes — including ex-Knicks coach Larry Brown taking over in Charlotte — more than 10 players spurning the U.S. dollar for the mightier Euro and several All-Stars changing addresses, the NBA season begins tonight with both of last year's finalists in action.
- NBA: Tipoff Time Tuesday, October 28, 2008 @ 4:20AMAt this time last season, Kobe Bryant would have rather played on Pluto than with the Los Angeles Lakers, most NBA observers didn't think the re-tooled Celtics could gel in time to contend for an NBA title and the San Antonio Spurs were the Las Vegas favorites to win their second straight championship.
- Celtics' appetites not satisfied Tuesday, October 28, 2008 @ 3:47AMOne turn at the top of the NBA wasn't going to make Kevin Garnett forget all those years on the bottom.
- Predictions are what the start of the NBA season is all about Tuesday, October 28, 2008 @ 12:16AMBy JAN HUBBARD Those of us who subject ourselves to the potential humiliation that is known as preseason predictions are, by nature, sporting conservatives. Radicals, in fact, are nonexistent because if there were such people, this is what one of their articles would have looked like a year ago: "October 28, 2007: While many are of the opinion that defending champion San Antonio, Dallas and ...
- NBA Primer: Five storylines to watch Monday, October 27, 2008 @ 6:46PMRon Artest has gone south, having been traded to the Houston Rockets. San Antonio is aging and could go south in the standings. Meanwhile, resurgent Philadelphia and Portland could go north. But when it's all said and done, most observers believe it again will be Boston coming out of the East and the Lakers out of the West.
- The Star-Ledger previews the 2008-09 NBA season Monday, October 27, 2008 @ 6:33PMFrancis Specker/Associated PressKobe Bryant and the Lakers look like a lock in the Pacific Division this season.Star-Ledger staff writers Dave D'Alessandro and David Waldstein provide a capsule preview of the 2008-09 NBA season, with predictions for the divisional races, players...
- The Star-Ledger previews the 2008-09 NBA season Monday, October 27, 2008 @ 6:33PMStar-Ledger staff writers Dave D'Alessandro and David Waldstein provide a capsule preview of the 2008-09 NBA season, with predictions for the divisional races, players to watch and which teams could surprise you.
- NBA West preview: Pressure is on for Lakers to erase memories of finals Monday, October 27, 2008 @ 12:54PMFour months have passed since the Los Angeles Lakers were humiliated in the NBA finals, and they are still paying for their competitive sins. It seems that coach Phil Jackson made that his training camp mission.
- Celtics still hungry for more Monday, October 27, 2008 @ 6:17AMOne turn at the top of the NBA wasn't going to make Kevin Garnett forget all those years on the bottom.
- Around the Big 12 Sunday, October 26, 2008 @ 11:55PMAround the Big 12
- NBA Western Conference preview Sunday, October 26, 2008 @ 7:16AMThe Rockets, Jazz and Lakers have what it takes to win their individual divisions.
- Big rebound on tap Sunday, October 26, 2008 @ 4:22AM"How's your body feeling? How's your knee? How's your ankle? What do you think the team's going to do this year? What do you think you're going to do this year? Have you gotten any advice from big men or people in the league about this year?"
- NBA CAPSULES Sunday, October 26, 2008 @ 2:07AM EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION BOSTON CELTICS Last season: 66-16, won NBA championship Coach: Doc Rivers, fifth season with Celtics, 10th overall (339-328) Eyes on: Tony Allen. Mostly counted on for his defense last season, he provided the Celtics with a boost on the offensive end in the preseason. With James Posey gone to New Orleans, Allen could be the most reliable ...
- NBA capsules Sunday, October 26, 2008 @ 2:07AM EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION BOSTON CELTICS Last season: 66-16, won NBA championship Coach: Doc Rivers, fifth season with Celtics, 10th overall (339-328) Eyes on: Tony Allen. Mostly counted on for his defense last season, he provided the Celtics with a boost on the offensive end in the preseason. With James Posey gone to New Orleans, Allen could be the most reliable ...
- Pressure Is on for Lakers to Erase Memories of Finals Saturday, October 25, 2008 @ 9:03PMFour months have passed since the Los Angeles Lakers were humiliated in the N.B.A. finals, and they are still paying for their competitive sins.
- This will be Lakers' year Saturday, October 25, 2008 @ 5:15PMSINGAPORE'S basketball fans now have something to look forward to: A brand spanking new season of the NBA to spice up our sporting calendar. In this four-month break, you may have been like me trying to get your b-ball fix from other outlets.
- Nets nip Knicks in preseason finale Saturday, October 25, 2008 @ 2:00AM Los Angeles - New Jersey Nets coach Lawrence Frank continues to learn valuable lessons to take into the regular season. Vince Carter scored 20 points, and the Nets nearly blew a 21-point fourth-quarter lead before holding off the New York Knicks, 111...
- B-ball’s back Thursday, October 23, 2008 @ 7:31PMIt’s time to gear up for a new season of spectacular action on the court.
- Roy, Oden lead Blazers to victory Thursday, October 23, 2008 @ 7:02PMLOS ANGELES — Brandon Roy scored 17 points, rookie Greg Oden had 12 points and 13 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 87-75 on Wednesday night.
- Roy and Oden lead Blazers to preseason victory over Clippers Thursday, October 23, 2008 @ 3:07PMLOS ANGELES — Brandon Roy scored 17 points, rookie Greg Oden had 12 points and 13 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 87-75 on Wednesday night.
- Roy scores 17 and Oden adds 12 to lead Blazers' win Thursday, October 23, 2008 @ 5:23AMLOS ANGELES — Brandon Roy scored 17 points, rookie Greg Oden had 12 points and 13 rebounds Wednesday, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 87-75.
- NBA Preseason: Roy, Oden lead Blazers over Clippers Thursday, October 23, 2008 @ 5:17AMLOS ANGELES - Brandon Roy scored 17 points, rookie Greg Oden had 12 points and 13 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 87-75 on Wednesday night.
- Roy and Oden lead Blazers over Clippers Thursday, October 23, 2008 @ 1:56AMBrandon Roy scored 17 points, rookie Greg Oden had 12 points and 13 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 87-75 on Wednesday night.
- Oden delivers emphatic message in win over Clippers: He's ready to G.O. Thursday, October 23, 2008 @ 1:06AMLOS ANGELES -- With a thunderous two-handed dunk that violently shook the entire hoop, Greg Oden delivered an emphatic message Wednesday night at the Staples Center: He's ready to G.O. Oden had his second consecutive standout performance and the Trail Blazers ensured they would finish with a winning exhibition record...
- Roy and Oden lead Blazers over Clippers Thursday, October 23, 2008 @ 12:44AMBrandon Roy scored 17 points, rookie Greg Oden had 12 points and 13 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 87-75 on Wednesday night. Oden, the only player to appear in all six of Portland's exhibition games, is averaging 11.5...
