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Feb 23, 2008 5:43 AM CST

'Big Three' Drop Third Straight

Re-fueled Suns make easy work of Celtics 85-77

(Newser) - With two straight losses behind them, and the offensive heavyweight Phoenix up next, the once-unbeatable Celtics focused on defense. Boston managed to hold the Suns to just 85 points, but 39% shooting led to a season-low 77 points, and a season-first third consecutive loss. "Tonight we were bad,"...

Clippers Shock Jazz for 2nd Straight Win

Feb 23, 2008 5:31 AM CST

Clippers Shock Jazz for 2nd Straight Win

Los Angeles powers through 114-104 to snag that elusive streak

(Newser) - For the first time since the season started, the Clippers have a win streak going. Their second victory in two games comes courtesy of a minor meltdown for Utah, as the powerful Jazz found themselves out-muscled in the paint. The 114-104 win didn't come easily for the Clippers though, the...

Sonics Give Blazers Tit for Tat

Feb 23, 2008 5:26 AM CST

Sonics Give Blazers Tit for Tat

99-87 win comes on heels of hard-fought loss

(Newser) - The night after a close Trail Blazers victory over the SuperSonics in Portland, the two teams moved to Seattle to battle again, and everything changed. The Sonics had little trouble dispatching the Blazers 99-87, combining 17 points from Kevin Durant with five other double-digit contributions in an all-team effort, reports...

Kidd's Passes on the Mark in Mavericks' Win

Feb 23, 2008 12:20 AM CST

Kidd's Passes on the Mark in Mavericks' Win

Memphis, in upheaval, struggles offensively against Dallas

(Newser) - Dirk Nowitzki had 27 points on 89% shooting as three Mavericks crossed the 20-point plateau in a 98-83 win over the rebuilding Grizzlies. Jason Kidd, in his second game since being traded to Dallas, fit nicely into the offense with 15 assists. The Mavs controlled this game all the way,...

Pistons Put It All Together to End Loss Streak

Feb 23, 2008 12:18 AM CST

Pistons Put It All Together to End Loss Streak

Billups' 21 points lead rout of helpless Milwaukee

(Newser) - The Milwaukee Bucks were just what the Detroit Pistons needed to fix their two-game losing streak last night, reports the Associated Press. Chauncey Billups made sure the bleeding stopped with 21 points and 12 assists in a 127-100 rout. The Pistons had stumbled after going into the All-Star break with...

LeBron Powers Undermanned Cleveland

Feb 23, 2008 12:10 AM CST

LeBron Powers Undermanned Cleveland

Wizards lose again despite Cavs having only 8 players available

(Newser) - After recently being touted by his coach as NBA MVP, LeBron James backed up that statement with another superb performance, leading the Cavaliers in a 90-89 nail-biter over Washington. James hit the winning free throws with 8 seconds left as part of his 33-point, 15-rebound night, while playing nearly the...

Bulls Win Shootout With Nuggets

Feb 23, 2008 12:04 AM CST

Bulls Win Shootout With Nuggets

Chicago has season-high in points, but needs late surge to beat Denver

(Newser) - The Chicago Bulls got 37 points from Ben Gordon, scored at least 30 points in each quarter, and still had to hold on for a 135-121 win over the Denver Nuggets tonight, reports the Associated Press. Chicago led by 23 midway into the third quarter, but Denver went on a...

McGrady, Yao Help Rockets Squash Hornets

Feb 22, 2008 11:45 PM CST

McGrady, Yao Help Rockets Squash Hornets

Houston wins 11th in a row in ending New Orleans' 5-game run

(Newser) - Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming put on a show tonight in leading the Houston Rockets to their 11th straight win with a 100-80 whipping of the New Orleans Hornets, reports the Associated Press. McGrady had 34 points, while Yao had 28 points and 14 rebounds in an easy win over...

Bobcats Lose Game, Leading Scorer Wallace

Feb 22, 2008 11:37 PM CST

Bobcats Lose Game, Leading Scorer Wallace

Sacramento hands Charlotte its ninth loss in ten games

(Newser) - Brad Miller's late turnover nearly made his Sacramento teammates forget about his solid 22-point, 14-rebound outing. But they did, thanks to a missed Charlotte jumper at the buzzer, which handed the Kings a 116-115 overtime victory, reports the AP. The game was delayed after Bobcats leading scorer Gerald Wallace was...

Howard, Magic's Defense Slam Door on Sixers

Feb 22, 2008 10:33 PM CST

Howard, Magic's Defense Slam Door on Sixers

Orlando holds Philadelphia to 38% shooting in rout

(Newser) - Dwight Howard had 24 points, 18 rebounds and three blocks tonight, but it was the Orlando Magic defense that was really super in a 115-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, reports the Orlando Sentinel. Orlando held Philly to 38 percent shooting and only 66 points heading into the fourth period....

Crawford Drills Raptors for 43
in Knicks Win

Feb 22, 2008 10:30 PM CST

Crawford Drills Raptors for 43 in Knicks Win

Big second period helps New York bounce back after blowout loss

(Newser) - Jamal Crawford wouldn't let the New York Knicks drop out of sight again tonight. Crawford scored a career-high 43 points, including 21 in the second period, and the Knicks held off the Toronto Raptors 103-99, reports the Associated Press. New York lost by 40 points in Philadelphia Wednesday and fell...

Dunleavy, Pacers Knock Off New Jersey

Feb 22, 2008 10:25 PM CST

Dunleavy, Pacers Knock Off New Jersey

Ex-Warriors forward drops in 34 as Indiana stays in playoff hunt

(Newser) - In a battle of shorthanded teams, Indiana used a 12-1 third-quarter run to pull away from the Jason Kidd-less Nets in a 113-103 win. Mike Dunleavy led the Pacers, who were missing starters Jermaine O'Neal and Jamaal Tinsley, with 34 points, while Jeff Foster was a force inside with 10...

Blazers Best Depleted Sonics

Feb 22, 2008 3:30 AM CST

Blazers Best Depleted Sonics

Trade-lightened Seattle can't go the distance in 92-88 loss

(Newser) - The Trail Blazers pulled up from a five-game losing streak with a hard-fought 92-88 victory over the SuperSonics, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports. With chunks of their team traded away, the Sonics battled to a 74-73 lead before losing the advantage for good with nine minutes remaining. Kevin Durant threw in...

McGrady Leads Rockets Past Ice-Cold Heat

Feb 21, 2008 11:50 PM CST

McGrady Leads Rockets Past Ice-Cold Heat

Houston wins 10th straight as Miami falls for 10th time in a row

(Newser) - The Houston Rockets and the Miami Heat are teams going in completely opposite directions. The Rockets got 23 points and 10 assists from Tracy McGrady to fly by the Heat 112-100 last night, reports the Associated Press. The win was the 10th straight for Houston, while Miami lost its 10th...

Manu Subdues Feisty Wolves

Feb 21, 2008 10:51 PM CST

Manu Subdues Feisty Wolves

Spurs' Ginobili has 44, including 7 threes, in 100-99 squeaker

(Newser) - The West's worst team gave the defending champs a scare, but super-sub Manu Ginobili hit a go-ahead jumper with six seconds left to vault the Spurs over the Timberwolves, 100-99. Ginobili's monster 44-point game included six straight threes in six minutes during the second quarter (seven overall) and 11-of-12 free-throw...

Cavs Land Wallace, Szczerbiak

Feb 21, 2008 7:14 PM CST

Cavs Land Wallace, Szczerbiak

Trade with Chicago and Seattle moves scores of players

(Newser) - The Cleveland Cavaliers are answering LeBron James’ prayers: ESPN sources say three-way trades will bring four new faces to the team, including the Chicago Bulls’ Ben Wallace and the Seattle Supersonics’ Wally Szczerbiak. The Bulls will grab four Cavs, including Drew Gooden and Larry Hughes, while the SuperSonics take on...

Spurs Snag Thomas from Sonics

Feb 21, 2008 4:13 AM CST

Spurs Snag Thomas from Sonics

Trade aims at making San Antonio bigger inside

(Newser) - Shortly after the Suns and Lakers each made high-profile trades for big inside men, the San Antonio Spurs moved to follow suit, picking up veteran center Kurt Thomas from the Seattle SuperSonics. In return, the Spurs send under-utilized Francisco Elson and frequently injured Brent Barry, along with a 2009 first-round...

Warriors Hand Celts 2nd Straight Loss

Feb 21, 2008 3:29 AM CST

Warriors Hand Celts 2nd Straight Loss

Bibby's Hawks lose in his return to Kings, Clippers stop Grizzlies

(Newser) - Boston's Ray Allen had the game-high 32 points, but couldn't stop Baron Davis when it counted as the Warriors handed the Celtics a 119-117 loss. It was only the second time Boston has fallen in consecutive games this season, the Boston Globe reports. Davis had 29 points, Monta Ellis added...

Lakers Fell Shaq in Suns Debut

Feb 21, 2008 3:10 AM CST

Lakers Fell Shaq in Suns Debut

Though the big man holds his own in Phoenix debut

(Newser) - Despite being on the wrong end of a 130-124 finale, the "Big Cactus" proved his worth in his debut with Phoenix against the Lakers last night, the Arizona Republic reports. Shaquille O'Neal had 15 points and nine rebounds for the Suns, who are now locked in a first-place tie...

Hornets Sting Kidd in Debut With Mavs

Feb 21, 2008 12:50 AM CST

Hornets Sting Kidd in Debut With Mavs

Nets manage fine against Bulls, Bucks edge Pistons

(Newser) - Chris Paul showed his mettle again, scoring 31 points in the Hornets' 104-93 besting of Dallas last night, the Times-Picayune reports. " Every camera in America said it was a great starting line up with J-Kidd coming in," Paul said after the game. Kidd, in his first game with...