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Celtics bounce back to keep Nets winless
Rajon Rondo and Paul Pierce each scored 16 points, and the Boston Celtics bounced back from their first loss of the season to beat the winless New Jersey Nets 86-76 on Saturday night.
Crawford, Smith help Hawks rout Nuggets
ATLANTA (AP) -Jamal Crawford scored 25 points, and Josh Smith had 22 points, nine rebounds, six blocked shots and seven assists in the Atlanta Hawks' 125-100 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night.
Iverson leaves Grizzlies for personal reasons
Allen Iverson has left the Grizzlies to attend to a personal matter and it is unknown when he will rejoin the team. He was given permission to leave by the team.
Howard makes season debut for Mavs
DALLAS (AP) -Dallas Mavericks swingman Josh Howard was in the starting lineup against the Toronto Raptors in his season debut Saturday night.
Lakers’ Bynum, Gasol doubtful for Sunday
Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol are not likely to play for the Lakers on Sunday due to their lingering injuries, although they are technically listed as game-time decisions.
Bulls’ Thomas has surgery on broken arm
CHICAGO (AP) -Bulls forward Tyrus Thomas had surgery on his left forearm Saturday, a day after he broke it during a weight-training session.
For if ever a star has left his audience wanting more, LeBron James fit the marquee during his only New York City showing Friday night. His audience wants more in the way of planned engagements, encore performances, and, yes, his self-defining monologue.
For if ever a star has left his audience wanting more, LeBron James fit the marquee during his only New York City showing Friday night. His audience wants more in the way of planned engagements, encore performances, and, yes, his self-defining monologue.
Nets forward Douglas-Roberts has swine flu
The New Jersey Nets say forward Chris Douglas-Roberts has swine flu.
Pistons' Prince out indefinitely with disc rupture
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -The Pistons say forward Tayshaun Prince will be out of the lineup indefinitely due to a small rupture of a disc in his lower back.
Q Rating: Richardson fitting in nicely with Heat
MIAMI (AP) -When scouting the Miami Heat, Denver coach George Karl noticed one glaring difference from last season.
Iverson not backing down, want to help Grizzlies
LOS ANGELES (AP) -Even Allen Iverson is worried whether his tumultuous debut week with the Memphis Grizzlies has poisoned his relationship with another coach.
Roy scores 24 to lift new-look Blazers over Spurs
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -Brandon Roy had 24 points and five rebounds, Steve Blake added 15 points and the Portland Trail Blazers got a lift from their new-look lineup in a 96-84 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.
Iverson not backing down, want to help Grizzlies
LOS ANGELES (AP) -Allen Iverson sees no reason to apologize for a week of barbed comments when his only concern is helping the Memphis Grizzlies win, preferably from the starting lineup.
Lakers' Gasol, Bynum sit vs. Grizzlies
LOS ANGELES (AP) -Lakers big men Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol are sitting out Los Angeles' meeting with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Heat hands Nuggets first loss of season
Dwyane Wade scored 22 points, Jermaine O’Neal added 18 and the Miami Heat dealt the Denver Nuggets their first loss of the season, 96-88 on Friday night.
Iverson: I just want to help Grizzlies win
LOS ANGELES (AP) -Allen Iverson sees no reason to apologize for a week of barbed comments when his only concern is helping the Memphis Grizzlies win, preferably from the starting lineup.
Pacers’ Hansbrough scores 13 in winning debut
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -Tyler Hansbrough scored 13 points in his pro debut to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Washington Wizards 102-86 on Friday night.
LeBron: No timetable for free agency decision
A look at the highs and lows of Cavaliers guard LeBron James' career.
Hornets owner Shinn says he has prostate cancer
New Orleans Hornets owner George Shinn says he's been diagnosed with prostate cancer, but remains healthy and is optimistic that he will conquer the disease.
Pacers forward Hansbrough to debut
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -Indiana Pacers forward Tyler Hansbrough will make his pro debut Friday night against Washington after missing the preseason and four regular-season games with a right shin injury.
Kings’ Martin to miss at least 8 weeks
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -Sacramento Kings leading scorer Kevin Martin will be sidelined for about two months after deciding to undergo surgery on his injured wrist.
Bulls Thomas breaks arm, out 4-6 weeks
DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) -Chicago Bulls forward Tyrus Thomas broke his left forearm during a weight training session at practice Friday and will have surgery Saturday. He could miss 4-6 weeks.
Hornets owner Shinn says he has prostate cancer
New Orleans Hornets owner George Shinn said Friday he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer but remains healthy and is optimistic that he will conquer the disease.
Hornets owner Shinn says he has prostate cancer
The owner of the New Orleans Hornets has announced that he has cancer.
Ex-Trail Blazer Dudley eyes Ore. gov race
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Chris Dudley's free throw shots were always iffy propositions. Now the former Portland Trail Blazer is in a new arena taking aim at a governor's chair - and Oregon's Republicans think he can score.
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