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Kevin Garnett tired of discussing balky knee

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Listen up. File this away. Celtics forward Kevin Garnett(notes) is tired of answering questions about his lingering knee issues. So fall back like you lost your balance, bloggers and reporters."They're getting old," Garnett told Steve Bulpett of The Boston Herald when...
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Spurs overcome Ellis' 42 points to beat Warriors

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Tony Parker scored 32 points and the San Antonio Spurs overcame another iron man performance by Monta Ellis in a 118-104 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. Ellis scored 42 points on 16-of-25 shooting to tie his career high.
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Abe Pollin Built More Than Wizards

by Kevin BlackistoneFiled under: NBAWASHINGTON -- If you aren't from the nation's capital, my hometown, and you know the name Abe Pollin at all, it is probably because of his audacity. At the end of the 2002-2003 NBA season, he fired from the team he owned, the Washington Wizards...
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Knicks Feel Young Players’ Growing Pains

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It has been a season of ups and downs for Danilo Gallinari and Wilson Chandler, who are considered key components in the Knicks’ future.
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Kapono's Kings Get Treated Like Royalty

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We first wrote about the Sixers fan group known as "Kapono's Kings" last week when their photo appeared in the team's flickr stream. Well they've made their presence known and Jason Kapono thanked him for it. Daniel Lourie, one of...
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Create-a-caption: 'Pizzaza, anyone?'

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Zaza Pachulia(notes) and Al Horford(notes) pose for a photo during the Hawks' Thanksgiving Feast in Atlanta. Best caption wins some bird. Good luck. After the jump, our generation's Bird, Parrish and McHale. Winner, Roger Mason(notes) Jr. = Hero:What does it take to rebound...
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Carter can't save Magic from tough loss vs. Heat

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Vince Carter's 22 points were nice, but Orlando falls to Miami. Charley Rosen analyzes how the Magic's big trade is working out.
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Kidd moves to second on assists list in Mavs' win

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HOUSTON(AP) Jason Kidd moved into second place on the NBA's career assists list, Jason Terry scored 27 points and the Dallas Mavericks shot 65.5 percent in a 130-99 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.
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Ellis scores 42 points in loss

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Tony Parker scored 32 points and the San Antonio Spurs overcame another iron man performance by Monta Ellis in a 118-104 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. Ellis scored 42 points on 16-of-25 shooting to tie his career high.
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Stoudemire powers Suns to 15th straight home victory

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Amare Stoudemire scored 18 of his 28 points during a torrid third quarter and the Phoenix Suns beat the Memphis Grizzlies 126-111 Wednesday night for their 15th consecutive home victory.
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Eddy Curry Willing to Take on Kobe

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Don’t worry about a thing, Knickerbockers. Eddy’s got this: ” Eddy Curry is so enthusiastic these days, the Knicks center volunteered to defend a certain Lakers guard tonight at Staples Center. ‘I’m so happy to be back, doesn’t matter to me,’...
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Chris Paul on the Mend

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There’s no timetable set for his return, but there are encouraging signs for CP3 and the Hornets: “Three consecutive wins before Sunday night’s game against the Miami Heat is an indication the New Orleans Hornets could be heading in the right direction on the court. And...
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Suns down Grizzlies to 15th straight home win

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Amare Stoudemire scored 18 of his 28 points during a torrid third quarter and the Phoenix Suns beat the Memphis Grizzlies 126-111 Wednesday night for their 15th consecutive home victory.
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Cleveland Cavaliers afternoon news roundup: Getting ready to face old friend Ben Wallace in Detroit on Wednesday night

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Former Cleveland Cavalier Ben Wallace, probably as healthy as he has been in some time, is making a comeback of sorts for the Detroit Pistons, who will host the Cavaliers on Wednesday night.
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Improving Oden, Trail Blazers drop Nets to 0-15

The New Jersey Nets moved a loss closer to the record for the NBA's worst start to a season on Wednesday night when they dropped their 15th straight game, 93-83 to the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Hornets stop Bucks in game featuring top rookies

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David West had 27 points and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 102-99 in overtime Wednesday night. The game featured Darren Collison and Brandon Jennings, a pair of rookie point guards off to strong starts.
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Stop Pouting Iguodala

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Check this quote out. "I think I’m one of the best all-around players out there. I don’t know what it was - I guess it was not making shots. I feel like I defend better than anybody out there. Whatever the reason may be, I can’t really harp on it. I just move on and don’t...
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The Oklahoma City Thunder sign veteran guard Mike Wilks

The Oklahoma City Thunder has signed veteran guard Mike Wilks after a spate of injuries to the team's other guards.
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Kidd No. 2 on assists list

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Jason Kidd moved into second place on the NBA's career assists list, Jason Terry scored 27 points and the Dallas Mavericks shot 65.5 percent in a 130-99 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.
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Kidd reaches No. 2 spots on career assists list

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Jason Kidd moved into second place on the NBA's career assists list, Jason Terry scored 27 points and the Dallas Mavericks shot 65.5 percent in a 130-99 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.
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Pacers halt slide behind Murphy's double-double

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Troy Murphy had 18 points and 11 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 86-73 on Wednesday night to snap their four-game losing streak.
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Nets drop 15th straight courtesy of Trail Blazers

The New Jersey Nets moved a loss closer to the record for the NBA's worst start to a season on Wednesday night when they dropped their 15th straight game, 93-83 to the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Heat turn D-Wade's air ball into win over Magic

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ORLANDO, Fla.(AP) Dwyane Wade was all set to deliver another game-winning shot, going through his usual motion: draining the clock, dribbling right and letting the shot fly.
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Beasley's last-second dunk saves Wade, Heat

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Michael Beasley dunked a missed shot by Dwyane Wade with 1.6 seconds remaining, lifting the Miami Heat to a 99-98 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.
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Rondo's 4th-quarter run fuels Celtics past 76ers

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Rajon Rondo scored six points during a key run early in the fourth quarter, nailed a shot clock-beating jumper on the baseline in the closing seconds, and the Boston Celtics overcame poor 3-point shooting to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 113-110.
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