31 March 2013
Notebook: Warriors 125, Trail Blazers 98
Notebook: Warriors 125, Trail Blazers 98: THE FACTS: Stephen Curry rebounded from a subpar performance with one of his best of the season, burying the Portland Trail Blazers with 39 points, six assists and five rebounds as the Golden State Warriors cruised to a 125-98 victory Saturday night.
Notebook: Pacers 112, Suns 104
Notebook: Pacers 112, Suns 104: THE FACTS: The Indiana Pacers edged into the No. 2 spot in the Eastern Conference Saturday night by knocking off the Phoenix Suns 112-104.
Notebook: Lakers 103, Kings 98
Notebook: Lakers 103, Kings 98: THE FACTS: The Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers put on a show Saturday for an incredible, sold-out, bi-partisan crowd. In the end, the Lakers were too good, beating the Kings on their home floor 103-98.
Notebook: Jazz 116, Nets 107
Notebook: Jazz 116, Nets 107: THE FACTS: The first time Deron Williams played in Utah wearing an opposing jersey he was booed out of the building. This time, Randy Foye shot him out of the arena.
Notebook: Thunder 109, Bucks 99
Notebook: Thunder 109, Bucks 99: THE FACTS: Down five points to a feisty Milwaukee Bucks squad, the Oklahoma City Thunder didn't panic. Kevin Durant scored nine of his 30 points in the final eight minutes as the Thunder used a late run to take a 109-99 victory Saturday night at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.
Notebook: Rockets 98, Clippers 81
Notebook: Rockets 98, Clippers 81: THE FACTS: The Los Angeles Clippers just needed to defeat a James Harden-less Houston Rockets squad to set a franchise record for victories in a regular season. Instead, the Clippers will travel home after a four-game road trip wondering how the short-handed Rockets roughed them up so badly.
Notebook: Hawks 97, Magic 88
Notebook: Hawks 97, Magic 88: THE FACTS: In his two seasons in Atlanta, Ivan Johnson has carved out his niche as an energy guy that makes things happen. He chose a perfect time to make things happen Saturday night at Philips Arena. Johnson, starting for Al Horford, scored 21 points, marking his season high and matching his career high. He added 10 rebounds in 34:28 to lift the Atlanta Hawks to a 97-88 win over the Orlando Magic.
Notebook: 76ers 100, Bobcats 92
Notebook: 76ers 100, Bobcats 92: THE FACTS: Evan Turner scored 22 points, Spencer Hawes had 19 and Jrue Holiday had 11 of his 14 in the fourth quarter, including nine in a row at one point, to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 100-92 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Saturday night at the Wells Fargo Center.
Notebook: Grizzlies 99, Timberwolves 86
Notebook: Grizzlies 99, Timberwolves 86: THE FACTS: It wasn't easy at first, but the Memphis Grizzles (49-24) eventually continued their dominance over Minnesota (26-46), defeating the injury-riddled Timberwolves 99-86 on Saturday. Marc Gasol led the way with 21 points and eight rebounds, while Mike Conley added 19 to give the Grizzlies their 11th straight win against Minnesota, including two early blow outs in the last six weeks. Ricky Rubio led the Wolves with a near triple-double, finishing 23 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists.
Kobe passes Wilt for fourth on NBA scoring list
Kobe passes Wilt for fourth on NBA scoring list: Kobe Bryant has passed fellow Los Angeles Lakers great Wilt Chamberlain for fourth place on the NBA's career scoring list.
28 March 2013
Stoudemire unsure if he'll be back for playoffs
Stoudemire unsure if he'll be back for playoffs: Amar'e Stoudemire says his recovery from right knee surgery is going "a little bit ahead of schedule," though he isn't sure if he can return to the New York Knicks for the first round of the playoffs.
Hornets extend contract of guard Harris
Hornets extend contract of guard Harris: New Orleans general manager Dell Demps says the Hornets have signed guard Terrel Harris for the remainder of the season.
Pacers' Granger out for rest of season
Pacers' Granger out for rest of season: The Indiana Pacers say Danny Granger will have left knee surgery and miss the rest of the season, leaving them without one of their best offensive players for the postseason.
Report: NBA tells Wolves refs missed Kobe foul
Report: NBA tells Wolves refs missed Kobe foul: A person with knowledge of the discussions says the NBA has informed the Minnesota Timberwolves that the referee crew erred on Wednesday night in not calling a foul on Lakers guard Kobe Bryant on the final play of the game.
Notebook: Nets 111, Trail Blazers 93
Notebook: Nets 111, Trail Blazers 93: THE FACTS: Reggie Evans matched his career high with 22 points and grabbed a career-high 26 rebounds as the Brooklyn Nets blew away the Portland Trail Blazers 111-93 Wednesday night at the Rose Garden.
Notebook: Jazz 103, Suns 88
Notebook: Jazz 103, Suns 88: THE FACTS: The Utah Jazz continued their postseason push on Wednesday night by doing something they hadn't in more than a month: winning back-to-back games.
Notebook: Kings 105, Warriors 98
Notebook: Kings 105, Warriors 98: THE FACTS: Isaiah Thomas connected on a career-high seven 3-pointers en route to a game-high 31 points as the Sacramento Kings shocked the Golden State Warriors 105-98 Wednesday night.
Notebook: Bulls 101, Heat 97
Notebook: Bulls 101, Heat 97: THE FACTS: The short-handed Chicago Bulls bullied LeBron James and the Miami Heat for the second time in three games this season, snapping their historic 27-game win streak with a 101-97 win Wednesday night in Chicago. This time they did it not only without Derrick Rose but also injured center Joakim Noah, along with guards Marco Belinelli and Richard Hamilton.
Notebook: Thunder 103, Wizards 80
Notebook: Thunder 103, Wizards 80: THE FACTS: It wasn't particularly pretty but the Oklahoma City Thunder used a suffocating defensive effort to beat the Washington Wizards for the first time in two seasons, 103-80. The Thunder finished with three players in double figures. Point guard Russell Westbrook led the way with 21 points on 5-for-8 shooting. Westbrook was also 10-for-11 at the free throw line. Kevin Durant was right behind with 20 points and 10-for-10 at the stripe. Durant struggled from the floor though going 4-for-10. Sixth man Kevin Martin had a big night with 18 points on 6-for-9 shooting including 3-for-4 on 3-pointers.
Notebook: Lakers 120, Timberwolves 117
Notebook: Lakers 120, Timberwolves 117: THE FACTS: Dwight Howard continued his dominating stretch of basketball, scoring 25 points and adding 16 boards in the Los Angeles Lakers' narrow 120-117 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Kobe Bryant led all scorers with 31 points and Antawn Jamison chipped in 18 off the bench as the Lakers ended a three-game skid with a sorely needed victory in their push for the playoffs. They now cling to a one and 1/2-game lead over the Utah Jazz and surging Dallas Mavericks for the 8th seed in the West.
Notebook: Spurs 100, Nuggets 99
Notebook: Spurs 100, Nuggets 99: THE FACTS: The Denver Nuggets' long winning streak has turned into a losing streak after Tim Duncan scored 23 points with 14 rebounds and San Antonio dominated the 3-point line in the Spurs' 100-99 victory on Wednesday at AT&T Center.
Notebook: Celtics 93, Cavaliers 92
Notebook: Celtics 93, Cavaliers 92: THE FACTS: Power forward Jeff Green scored on a driving layup as time expired, giving the Boston Celtics a 93-92 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Green took an inbounds pass from point guard Avery Bradley at the top of the arc with 2.1 seconds left, then drove down the right side of the lane before floating up a shot between the outstretched arms of Cavaliers guards Wayne Ellington and Shaun Livingston. Forward Brandon Bass scored a season-high 22 points for the Celtics, who snapped a five-game losing streak. Ellington paced Cleveland with 16 points, while shooting guard C.J. Miles had 13 points and a career-high six assists.
Notebook: Clippers 105, Hornets 91
Notebook: Clippers 105, Hornets 91: THE FACTS: The Los Angeles Clippers outlasted the New Orleans Hornets 105-91 Wednesday night, getting back on track a night after losing to Dallas. Chris Paul had 16 points, nine assists, six rebounds and four steals in his return to the city where he got his NBA start. He was helped by Blake Griffin's 19 points and Jamal Crawford's 13.
Notebook: Pacers 100, Rockets 91
Notebook: Pacers 100, Rockets 91: THE FACTS: The Indiana Pacers landed the first punch and never allowed the Houston Rockets to recover, as they led from start to finish in a 100-91 victory on Wednesday at Toyota Center.
Notebook: Hawks 107, Raptors 88
Notebook: Hawks 107, Raptors 88: THE FACTS: The Atlanta Hawks (40-32) clinched a playoff berth for a sixth straight season with a 107-88 win over the Toronto Raptors (26-45) at Air Canada Centre on Wednesday. The Hawks finished strong outscoring the Raptors 63-34 in the second half, behind Al Horford's 26 points and 12 rebounds, 10 of which he scored in the fourth quarter. Jeff Teague added a double-double of 24 points and 13 assists, while Josh Smith chipped in 19 points.
Notebook: Bobcats 114, Magic 108
Notebook: Bobcats 114, Magic 108: THE FACTS: Gerald Henderson and Kemba Walker each scored 34 points as the Charlotte Bobcats rallied from a 19-point deficit for a 114-108 victory over the Orlando Magic Wednesday night at Time Warner Cable Arena. Tobias Harris scored a career-best 29 points for the Magic, who have dropped eight straight and 30 of its last 34 games.
Notebook: Knicks 108, Grizzlies 101
Notebook: Knicks 108, Grizzlies 101: THE FACTS: Behind J.R. Smith's game-high 35 points and Carmelo Anthony's 22, the Knicks opened a three-game home-stand with their sixth straight win in a 108-101 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies at Wednesday night Madison Square Garden.
Clippers' Billups aggravates groin against Hornets
Clippers' Billups aggravates groin against Hornets: Chauncey Billups has left the Los Angeles Clippers' game against the New Orleans Hornets after aggravating a nagging right groin strain.
Jazz's Kanter dislocates left shoulder against Suns
Jazz's Kanter dislocates left shoulder against Suns: Utah Jazz center Enes Kanter left the court in obvious pain against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night with what team officials said was a dislocated left shoulder.
25 March 2013
Exclusive: Boston Celtics owner to start VC firm
Exclusive: Boston Celtics owner to start VC firm: Basketball boss seeks to combine his new and old careers.
Heat's Wade to miss his second consecutive game
Heat's Wade to miss his second consecutive game: Miami coach Erik Spoelstra says that shooting guard Dwyane Wade will miss his second straight game with a sore right knee.
Howard named president of MSG Sports
Howard named president of MSG Sports: Former New York Mets executive Dave Howard has been hired as president of MSG Sports, and will run business operations for the New York Knicks, as well as the Rangers, Liberty and the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League.
Summers signs 2nd 10-day deal with Clippers
Summers signs 2nd 10-day deal with Clippers: The Los Angeles Clippers have signed forward DaJuan Summers to a second 10-day contract.
Celtics' Garnett sidelined with ankle inflammation
Celtics' Garnett sidelined with ankle inflammation: Kevin Garnett is expected to miss at least a week with inflammation in his left ankle as the Boston Celtics practice patience to help their 36-year-old prepare for the playoffs.
White returns to Rio Grand Valley Vipers
White returns to Rio Grand Valley Vipers: Royce White is back with the Houston Rockets' developmental league affiliate, five days after he left the team.
LeBron, Harden named conference players of week
LeBron, Harden named conference players of week: The Miami Heat's LeBron James and the Houston Rockets' James Harden on Monday were named Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, March 18 through Sunday, March 24.
Bobcats sign Pargo to second 10-day deal
Bobcats sign Pargo to second 10-day deal: The Bobcats announced they've signed backup point guard Jannero Pargo to a second 10-day contract.
Mavericks sign G Dentmon to 10-day contract
Mavericks sign G Dentmon to 10-day contract: The Dallas Mavericks have signed guard Justin Dentmon to a 10-day contract off their NBA Development League team.
24 March 2013
Releford, Withey lead Kansas rout of North Carolina
Releford, Withey lead Kansas rout of North Carolina: Top-seeded Kansas endured a miserable first half, but rebounded to pound North Carolina 70-58 thanks to a big day from Travis Releford. KU will face Michigan in the Sweet 16.
Notebook: Hawks 104, Bucks 99
Notebook: Hawks 104, Bucks 99: THE FACTS: Al Horford scored 24 points, Josh Smith added 23 and Atlanta outscored Milwaukee 12-2 over the final 2:00 as the Hawks took a 104-99 victory over the Bucks Sunday at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.
Wade out with right knee soreness
Wade out with right knee soreness: Dwyane Wade was not in the lineup for the Miami Heat on Sunday, sitting out the reigning NBA champions' game with the Charlotte Bobcats because of right knee soreness.
15 March 2013
Notebook: Trail Blazers 105, Knicks 90
Notebook: Trail Blazers 105, Knicks 90: THE FACTS: Damian Lillard scored 26 points and passed out 10 assists, LaMarcus Aldridge contributed 22 points and 10 rebounds and J.J. Hickson added 12 points and 16 boards as Portland polished off the Knicks 105-90.
Anthony questionable for Sunday after knee drained
Anthony questionable for Sunday after knee drained: The New York Knicks say Carmelo Anthony had fluid drained from the back of his right knee and is questionable for their game Sunday in Los Angeles against the Clippers.
Notebook: Spurs 92, Mavericks 91
Notebook: Spurs 92, Mavericks 91: THE FACTS: Tim Duncan scored 28 points and had 19 rebounds, yet the Spurs couldn't put this in the win column until Vince Carter's 26-foot shot bounced off the rim at the buzzer, giving San Antonio a 92-91 victory over Dallas on Thursday at AT&T Center.
Forward Thompkins released by Clippers
Forward Thompkins released by Clippers: The Los Angeles Clippers have waived forward Trey Thompkins, who didn't play in a game this season because of a bone bruise in his left knee.
Draft Watch: Hoosiers swingman Oladipo rising up
Draft Watch: Hoosiers swingman Oladipo rising up: Executives and scouts continue to deliver very positive reviews on Indiana University swingman Victor Oladipo, about his unexpected rise into the lottery as a junior and realistically the top half of the lottery, about his ability to defend multiple positions in the NBA, about his toughness, and about his work ethic. One of the first Hoosiers to arrive at practice and one of the last to leave, they report.
14 March 2013
Kobe getting day of treatment on sprained ankle
Kobe getting day of treatment on sprained ankle: Kobe Bryant got several hours of treatment on his sprained left ankle Thursday in hopes of staying on the court to continue the Los Angeles Lakers' playoff push.
Legendary N.Y. high school coach Curran dies at 83
Legendary N.Y. high school coach Curran dies at 83: Jack Curran, who spent more than a half century at Archbishop Molloy High School and was among the nation's winningest prep coaches in basketball and baseball, has died. He was 83.
With Sessions out, Bobcats sign Pargo to 10-day deal
With Sessions out, Bobcats sign Pargo to 10-day deal: The Charlotte Bobcats have signed guard Jannero Pargo to a 10-day contract.
Game-by-game review: Miami Heat's win streak
Game-by-game review: Miami Heat's win streak: Take a look at the game-by-game results for the Miami Heat during their 20-game win streak during the 2012-13 season:
Notebook: Kings 121, Bulls 79
Notebook: Kings 121, Bulls 79: THE FACTS: In a complete shocker, the Sacramento Kings used a strong performance by their starting backcourt and hot shooting to stomp the Chicago Bulls 121-79 on Wednesday night.
Notebook: Nuggets 117, Knicks 94
Notebook: Nuggets 117, Knicks 94: THE FACTS: Carmelo Anthony had a memorable homecoming, but it wasn't the kind he hoped for.
Notebook: Grizzlies 96, Grizzlies 85
Notebook: Grizzlies 96, Grizzlies 85: THE FACTS: The Memphis Grizzlies came and went in a blur Wednesday night at Staples Center. They beat the Clippers to nearly every loose ball, dominated the paint and showed their Western Conference rivals who should be considered the third-best team, outworking the short-handed Clippers for a 96-85 victory, their 14th win in the last 15 games.
Notebook: Warriors 105, Pistons 97
Notebook: Warriors 105, Pistons 97: THE FACTS: Stephen Curry celebrated his new status as the Golden State Warriors' all-time single-season leader in 3-pointers by dropping five more treys -- part of a 31-point night -- during a 105-97 victory against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.
Notebook: Rockets 111, Suns 81
Notebook: Rockets 111, Suns 81: THE FACTS: All it took to wake up a sluggish Houston Rockets squad was a timeout from coach Kevin McHale.
Knicks' Chandler exits game with bruised knee
Knicks' Chandler exits game with bruised knee: New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler will not return after bruising his left knee in the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night.
Notebook: Hawks 96, Lakers 92
Notebook: Hawks 96, Lakers 92: THE FACTS: The Los Angeles Lakers lost a basketball game they probably shouldn't have, coming up short to the Atlanta Hawks 96-92 Wednesday night at Philips Arena. They unquestionably lost a lot more in Kobe Bryant, as he's going to be out indefinitely with a severely sprained left ankle.
Notebook: Wizards 106, Bucks 93
Notebook: Wizards 106, Bucks 93: THE FACTS: John Wall tallied 23 points and 10 assists as the Washington Wizards let a 20-point, second half lead slip away but hung tough for a 106-93 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.
Notebook: Thunder 110, Jazz 87
Notebook: Thunder 110, Jazz 87: THE FACTS: The Oklahoma City Thunder used a deadly combination of stifling defense and hot shooting to blitz the Utah Jazz 110-87. OKC led by as many as 32 and took control of the game midway through the first quarter. The Thunder starters left the game late in the third quarter and didn't have to come back in. Kevin Durant led all scorers with 23 points, while also pulling down 10 rebounds for his 19th double-double of the season. Russell Westbrook added 19 points on 6-for-11 shooting. Had he stayed in the game, he was heading for a triple-double as Westbrook also had nine assists and seven rebounds.
Notebook: Celtics 112, Raptors 88
Notebook: Celtics 112, Raptors 88: THE FACTS: The Boston Celtics scored 65 points in the second half, as they pulled away from the Toronto Raptors in the second half for an impressive 112-88 win. Jeff Green had a game-high 20 points to lead a balanced Celtics effort that featured seven players scoring in double figures. With the win, Boston has now posted 10 straight wins at TD Garden, all coming since Rajon Rondo went down with a torn right ACL. DeMar DeRozan had 17 points for Toronto in the setback.
Wizards' Beal to miss fifth straight game
Wizards' Beal to miss fifth straight game: Bradley Beal is expected to miss his fifth straight game for Washington Wizards on Wednesday night against the Bucks.
Wolves' Love still weeks away from return
Wolves' Love still weeks away from return: Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love met with a specialist on Wednesday to examine his surgically repaired right hand, and it doesn't appear the former All-Star will be ready to hit the court anytime soon.
Lakers' Bryant out indefinitely after spraining ankle
Lakers' Bryant out indefinitely after spraining ankle: The Lakers' push for the playoffs might be without Kobe Bryant for a while.
07 March 2013
04 March 2013
Wizards' Beal day-to-day with sprained ankle
Wizards' Beal day-to-day with sprained ankle: The Washington Wizards' team doctors say guard Bradley Beal has a sprained left ankle.
Ellis, Lawson named Players of the Week
Ellis, Lawson named Players of the Week: The Milwaukee Bucks' Monta Ellis and the Denver Nuggets' Ty Lawson on Monday were named Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Feb. 25 through Sunday, March 3.
Union to appeal Seattle arena lawsuit
Union to appeal Seattle arena lawsuit: The International Longshore and Warehouse Union says it intends to appeal a judge's ruling that threw out their lawsuit aimed at undoing a deal to build a new professional basketball and hockey arena in Seattle -- a key part of plans to bring the NBA back to town.
Cavs' Irving to return against Knicks
Cavs' Irving to return against Knicks: Cavaliers All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving is expected to play against New York after missing Cleveland's past three games with a hyperextended right knee.
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