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Political correctness invades the NBA
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I'm not a big fan of political correctness, the all-encompassing term that virtually regulates peoples thoughts and behaviors on gender, racial, cultural and sexual orientation matters.
Detroit Pistons (5-7) at Utah Jazz (6-6), 9 p.m.
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The Utah Jazz shoot for their ninth straight win over the Detroit Pistons tonight when the two teams square off at EnergySolutions Arena.
Minnesota Timberwolves (1-11) at Portland Trail Blazers (9-5), 10 p.m.
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The Portland Trail Blazers aim for their 11th straight win over the hapless Minnesota Timberwolves tonight when the Northwest Division rivals meet at the Rose Garden.
Chicago Bulls (6-5) at Denver Nuggets (8-4), 9 p.m.
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Controversy reigned the last time the Chicago Bulls and Denver Nuggets met.
Washington Wizards (3-8) at San Antonio Spurs (4-6), 8:30 p.m.
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Off to their worst start in over a decade the San Antonio Spurs hope to right the ship Saturday as they welcome the Washington Wizards to the Alamo City.
Atlanta Hawks (11-2) at New Orleans Hornets (5-8), 8 p.m.
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The red-hot Atlanta Hawks take the NBA's best record into the Big Easy Saturday for a matchup with the New Orleans Hornets.
Sacramento Kings (5-6) at Houston Rockets (7-6), 8:30 p.m.
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Two teams coming off razor-thin losses on Friday get right back on the horse tonight as the Sacramento Kings visit the Houston Rockets.
Philadelphia 76ers (5-7) at Cleveland Cavaliers (9-4), 7:30 p.m.
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The reeling Philadelphia 76ers embark on one of the toughest stretches of their season Saturday when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Milwaukee Bucks (7-3) at Memphis Grizzlies (4-8), 8 p.m.
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The surprising Milwaukee Bucks hit the road after a very successful homestand Saturday when they face the Memphis Grizzlies at FedEx Forum.
New York Knicks (2-9) at New Jersey Nets (0-12), 1 p.m.
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The New York Knicks make the short trip across the Hudson River hoping to keep Atlantic Division-rival New Jersey winless on the season.
Recap: LA Clippers vs. Denver
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Rasual Butler scored a season-high 27 points to help the Clippers take down the Denver Nuggets, 106-99, at Staples Center.
Recap: Golden State vs. Portland
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Monta Ellis played all 48 minutes and carried Golden State with 34 points, eight assists and six steals, as the Warriors topped the Trail Blazers, 108-94, despite playing just eight players.
Nets' Harris to return Saturday
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New Jersey Nets guard Devin Harris is expected to return Saturday against the Knicks.
Butler leads Clips to 106-99 win over Nuggets
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Reserve forward Rasual Butler scored 27 points, Al Thornton added 18 and the Los Angeles Clippers withstood an early scoring spree from Carmelo Anthony to beat the Denver Nuggets 106-99 on Friday night.
Butler leads Clips to 106-99 win over Nuggets
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Reserve forward Rasual Butler scored 27 points, Al Thornton added 18 and the Los Angeles Clippers withstood an early scoring spree from Carmelo Anthony to beat the Denver Nuggets 106-99 on Friday night.
Ellis leads Warriors over Blazers
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Monta Ellis scored a season-high 34 points and had eight assists, Anthony Morrow added 23 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Portland Trail Blazers 108-94 on Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
Ellis leads Warriors over Blazers
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Monta Ellis scored a season-high 34 points and had eight assists, Anthony Morrow added 23 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Portland Trail Blazers 108-94 on Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
Furious rally runs out of gas
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Perhaps the Heat couldn't get its defense through customs at the Canadian border for the start of Friday night's game. Good thing Miami brought its offense. The Heat needed every aspect of it to overcome a miserable first half and a 23-point deficit.
Furious rally runs out of gas
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Perhaps the Heat couldn't get its defense through customs at the Canadian border for the start of Friday night's game. Good thing Miami brought its offense. The Heat needed every aspect of it to overcome a miserable first half and a 23-point deficit.
Clips' broadcasters suspended for Haddadi remarks
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Clippers longtime play-by-play announcer Ralph Lawler and color analyst Michael Smith were suspended one game by the Fox Sports Prime Ticket cable network for their comments about Memphis center Hamed Haddadi.
Clips' broadcasters suspended for Haddadi remarks
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Clippers longtime play-by-play announcer Ralph Lawler and color analyst Michael Smith were suspended one game by the Fox Sports Prime Ticket cable network for their comments about Memphis center Hamed Haddadi.
Jennings does it again with 29, Bucks top Bobcats
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Rookie Brandon Jennings scored 29 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 95-88 victory over Charlotte on Friday night, with minority owner Michael Jordan on hand to witness his Bobcats drop their seventh straight.
Reserves spark Mavericks to fifth straight win
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Jason Terry scored 12 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, Dallas got 52 points from the bench and the Mavericks beat the Sacramento Kings 104-102 on Friday night for their fifth straight win.
Recap: Oklahoma City vs. Washington
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Kevin Durant led all scorers with 35 points, grabbed six rebounds and dished out six assists, as the Oklahoma City Thunder earned a 127-108 win over the Washington Wizards at the Ford Center.
Magic win 4th straight, beating Boston 83-78
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Vince Carter scored 26 points, Rashard Lewis had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic beat the Boston Celtics 83-78 on Friday night.
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