Lakers beat Hornets 104-96 to stay in hunt
Kobe Bryant looked around, drew in a breath and gathered himself. Time for one of the game's best closers to get to work with the score tied to start ...

Hornets snap Nuggets' 15-game win streak
Even Brian Roberts couldn't believe the performance he delivered to help end Denver's 15-game winning streak. Starting for only the second time, the ...

Bryant, Lakers roar back against Hornets, 108-102
No matter how bad this season may look by the Lakers' lofty standards, it should be obvious by now that Kobe Bryant isn't remotely close to giving up.

Durant gets triple-double in 119-74 Thunder rout
Russell Westbrook warned Kevin Durant that he was going to come off a pick-and-roll and then make a backdoor cut to the basket. Thabo Sefolosha dived ...

Davis skips OKC trip with shoulder sprain
No. 1 draft pick Anthony Davis did not travel with the New Orleans Hornets for Wednesday night's game at Oklahoma City, and guard Eric Gordon was also ...

Carville, Matalin enjoy role as Big Easy boosters
When Mary Matalin heard a baby cry during a Super Bowl news conference this week, she paused midsentence, peered in the direction of the fussing child ...

Rubio stands up for fellow Spaniard Pau Gasol
Ricky Rubio is standing up for his fellow Spaniard Pau Gasol, saying he doesn't think it's fair that the Los Angeles Lakers are bringing Gasol off the ...

Hornets win matchup of Doc, Austin Rivers 90-78
New Orleans Hornets rookie Austin Rivers sank a layup and ran past the Boston Celtics' bench on his way back down the floor. Doc Rivers had to fight ...

Hornets extend Bobcats' skid to 18 games
Eric Gordon made his return to the lineup Saturday night. And for the better part of 24 minutes, he looked as if he'd never been away. Gordon had 24 ...