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Griffin leads streaking Clippers past Bulls 94-89
Chris Paul liked the way the Los Angeles Clippers grinded out an ugly win when they were challenged. Blake Griffin had 22 points and 10 rebounds to ...
Magic Johnson says Lakers should play inside game
Magic Johnson questioned new coach Mike D'Antoni's system with the slumping Los Angeles Lakers, saying "it doesn't fit the talent the Lakers have.
Irving and Cavs deal Lakers another loss, 100-94
There had to be a low point. The Los Angeles Lakers can only hope they've reached it. This chaotic season has gotten worse. Kyrie Irving scored 28 ...
Miller leads Nuggets past Pacers 92-89
Denver's Andre Miller brought back a blast from the past Friday night. The 36-year-old backup guard scored eight of his 15 points during a 10-0 run ...
Rick Majerus, college basketball coach, dies
At Rick Majerus' final stop, the lone concession to the coach's health woes were the footstools stationed at each corner of the practice court.
T-Wolves' Rubio set for 1st practice in 9 months
For Ricky Rubio, the waiting has been the hardest part. Now that Minnesota's dynamic young point guard is achingly close to playing in his first game ...
Hill's clutch shot pushes Pacers past Lakers 79-77
Kobe Bryant is often at his most dangerous when he's fighting the flu, and the ailing superstar carried the Los Angeles Lakers to the brink of yet ...
Wizards fall to 0-9 with 96-89 loss to Pacers
After his Washington Wizards, the only winless team in the NBA, dropped to a franchise-worst 0-9, coach Randy Wittman sat down for his postgame news ...
Cavaliers G Irving out a month with broken finger
When the Cavaliers opened training camp, star point guard Kryrie Irving insisted he wasn't worried about being injury prone. Well, he's hurt again.
Boozer helps Bulls outlast Suns 112-106 in OT
Carlos Boozer's latest big game against Phoenix came in handy when the Chicago Bulls blew an 18-point lead. Boozer had 28 points and 14 rebounds, and ...
DeRozan leads Raptors past Pacers, 74-72
The Toronto Raptors had all of the excuses in the world. The Indiana Pacers, on the other hand, didn't. Jose Calderon scored with 4:05 left in the ...
Durant helps Thunder edge Bulls 97-91
Oklahoma City went to Kevin Durant in the fourth quarter. Chicago was missing its best closer, so all the Bulls had to pitch in. Durant and Co.
Pacers could be without Granger for 3 months
Indiana needs to find a long-term replacement for Danny Granger. Team officials announced Wednesday that the one-time All-Star forward is expected to ...
Iguodala lifts Nuggets to 109-97 win over Pistons
First, Andre Iguodala threw a bad pass. Then, he took too many steps. Two costly turnovers late in a close game. In his Denver home debut, no less.
Deng, Bulls hand Magic first loss
For nearly three quarters, the Orlando Magic looked like the team that has been the surprise of young NBA season. Then, the Chicago Bulls found the ...
Spurs beat Pacers 101-79 for first 4-0 start
The San Antonio Spurs have won four NBA championships, made 32 playoff appearances and captured 18 division titles in their 40-year history. Yet for ...
Lakers top Pistons 108-79, finally get 1st win
Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol have raised enough championship trophies to realize they really shouldn't be getting excited about any win in the first week ...
Bobcats snap losing streak at 23 games
The Charlotte Bobcats figured they'd set one dubious NBA record last season. They didn't need want start this season off by setting another.
Bobcats snap 23-game slide, beat Pacers 90-89
The agony is over for Michael Jordan and the Charlotte Bobcats. Kemba Walker scored a career-high 30 points in Mike Dunlap's coaching debut and the ...
Jordan: I'm committed to Bobcats for long haul
Michael Jordan could no longer hide his frustration midway through the Bobcats' dismal season last year. Not wanting anyone to see how angry he was, ...
Harden brilliant, Rockets beat Pistons 105-96
With a new team and a new role, James Harden looked as comfortable as could be. Harden had 37 points and 12 assists in a sensational debut for ...
Bulls F Taj Gibson agrees to 4-year extension
Taj Gibson agreed to a four-year, $38 million contract extension with the Chicago Bulls, just before the NBA deadline Wednesday night. Gibson broke ...
Bulls vow to get by without Rose
Their superstar is injured, their so-called "bench mob" pretty much gone and despite all that, the Chicago Bulls insist one thing hasn't changed.
Congressman: Ill. Rep. Jackson en route to Mayo
U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., who covertly went on medical leave months ago and has given no sign of when he'll return to work, seems to be in a ...
McJordan barbecue sauce fetches $10,000
A man who used to own McDonald's restaurants in North Dakota is about $10,000 richer after selling a 20-year-old container of McJordan barbecue sauce ...