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Our crew breaks down every game on Sunday's NBA slate.
Via ESPN  |  12 hours ago

Jazz stop three-game skid behind Jefferson

Al Jefferson had 21 points and a season-high 15 rebounds, and Gordon Hayward added 23 points as the Utah Jazz snapped a three-game losing streak with a 98-88 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night.
Via ESPN  |  13 hours ago

Ellis scores 33 as Warriors upend Rockets

Monta Ellis had 33 points and seven assists, David Lee added 15 points and 13 rebounds and the Golden State Warriors beat the Houston Rockets 106-97 on Sunday night for their second straight victory over a Western Conference playoff contender.
Via ESPN  |  14 hours ago

Big Three leads Heat to rout of Hawks

Heat 107, Hawks 87
Via ESPN  |  16 hours ago

Sources: Lakers hold a workout for Arenas

While the Lakers were in Toronto on Sunday finishing off their six-game road trip, Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak was holding a private workout for free-agent guard Gilbert Arenas, according to multiple sources.
Via ESPN  |  16 hours ago

Wizards' 22-2 run ends Pistons' winning streak

JaVale McGee had 22 points and eight rebounds, and John Wall dished out 14 assists as the Washington Wizards routed the Detroit Pistons 98-77 on Sunday night.
Via ESPN  |  16 hours ago

Source: Clippers are among suitors for Smith

The Clippers are one of a handful of teams vying free agent guard J.R. Smith who will be eligible to return to the NBA on Wednesday after his Chinese team's season concludes, according to a source with knowledge of the team's thinking.
Via ESPN  |  19 hours ago

Spoelstra, LeBron impressed with Lin's ascent

When Erik Spoelstra was chosen by the Miami Heat to succeed Pat Riley in 2008, he made history as the first Asian-American coach in the four major North American sports leagues.
Via ESPN  |  20 hours ago

Kobe buries Raptors with 4.2 left to lift Lakers

Kobe Bryant hit a baseline jump shot with 4.2 seconds left and the Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up a six-game road trip by holding on to beat the Raptors 94-92 on Sunday, their eighth victory in nine meetings with Toronto
Via ESPN  |  21 hours ago

Celtics' Bass (knee) will miss up to two weeks

Brandon Bass, the Celtics' top reserve, will be out up to two weeks with inflammation in his right knee, coach Doc Rivers said Sunday.
Via ESPN  |  22 hours ago

Bulls' Rose (back) out Sunday against Celtics

Back spasms will keep Derrick Rose on the sidelines in Boston.
Via ESPN  |  23 hours ago

Source: Dirk, Mavs will play in Germany, Spain

A source says Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavericks will play a preseason game in Germany.
Via ESPN  |  1 day ago

Harper: Lin's whirlwind week ends on high note

Despite second-half struggles, Jeremy Lin helps Knicks win fifth straight game
Via ESPN  |  1 day ago

Suns 98, Kings 84

Suns 98, Kings 84
Via ESPN  |  1 day ago

Richardson scores 28 after half to boost Magic

Jason Richardson scored 28 of his season-high 31 points in the second half and made nine 3-pointers to lead the Orlando Magic to a 99-94 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.
Via ESPN  |  1 day ago

Mavs hang on for 2OT victory against Blazers

Dirk Nowitzki scored 20 points, Jason Terry added 19, and the Mavericks held on for a 97-94 double-overtime victory over the Blazers on Saturday night.
Via ESPN  |  1 day ago

Sixers end 2-game skid; drop ailling Cavaliers

Jrue Holliday scored 20 points to lead six Philadelphia players in double figures as the 76ers rolled to a 99-84 win over the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night.
Via ESPN  |  1 day ago

Ginobili returns as Spurs' win streak hits seven

Gary Neal scored 18 points, and Tim Duncan recorded his ninth double-double of the season with 13 points and 10 rebounds as the Spurs won their seventh in the row with a 103-89 victory over the Nets.
Via ESPN  |  1 day ago

Lin leads Knicks by Wolves to fifth straight win

Jeremy Lin hit a free throw with 4.9 seconds left to overcome a dreadful second half and lift the New York Knicks to their fifth straight victory, 100-98, over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.
Via ESPN  |  1 day ago

Lawson, Nuggets nip Pacers, end 5-game skid

Ty Lawson scored 27 points to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 113-109 win over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night.
Via ESPN  |  1 day ago

Clippers send Bobcats to 14th straight loss

Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, and DeAndre Jordan all had double-doubles after three quarters as the Clippers handed the dreadful Bobcats yet another lopsided loss, 111-86 on Saturday night.
Via ESPN  |  1 day ago

Cavs' Varejao to miss time with fractured wrist

The Cleveland Cavaliers say center Anderson Varejao is out with a fractured right wrist.
Via ESPN  |  1 day ago

Westbrook scores 28 as Thunder outlast Jazz

Russell Westbrook scored 28 points and Kevin Durant had 19 points to help the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Utah Jazz 101-87 on Friday night.
Via ESPN  |  2 days ago

Trail Blazers send Hornets to 8th straight loss

Jamal Crawford scored a season-high 31 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a two-game skid while handing New Orleans its eighth straight loss, 94-86 on Friday night.
Via ESPN  |  2 days ago

Nowitzki, Mavs edge Wolves in Love's return

Dirk Nowitzki welcomed Kevin Love back from his two-game suspension with a season-high 33 points and helping the Dallas Mavericks stave off a Minnesota rally with 104-97 victory over the Timberwolves on Friday.
Via ESPN  |  2 days ago
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