basketball – News Stories About basketball - Page 54

Dec 11, 2007 11:18 PM CST

James Returns, Cavs Snap Skid

LeBron comes off bench to help Cleveland win for first time in seven tries

(Newser) - LeBron James came off the bench to help Cleveland beat Indiana 118-105 and snap a six-game losing streak. James had missed the previous five games with a sprained left index finger. He played 22 minutes and scored 17 points as the Cavaliers had their best offensive performance of the year...

Milwaukee Gets No Breaks in Sacramento

Dec 11, 2007 6:11 AM CST

Milwaukee Gets No Breaks in Sacramento

Bucks stuck in CA after capping poor road trip with 96-93 loss

(Newser) - Josh Salmons stepped into the injured Kevin Martin's scoring shoes for Sacramento last night, pulling together 22 points to lead his team to a late victory over Milwaukee. Michael Redd's 24 points weren't enough to keep the Bucks from blowing a 10-point fourth-quarter lead, as the Kings prevailed 96-93, the...

Phoenix Falls to Miami 117-113

Dec 11, 2007 12:09 AM CST

Phoenix Falls to Miami 117-113

Suns' 2nd straight loss to sub-par opponent

(Newser) - The Phoenix Suns lost to Eastern Conference cellar-dweller Miami 117-113 tonight, on the heels of a defeat to the NBA’s worst team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, in their last game on Saturday. The Suns never led after the first quarter against the Heat and needed 21 points in the...

Knicks Lose $11.5M, Game

Dec 10, 2007 10:56 PM CST

Knicks Lose $11.5M, Game

Team settles with Browne Sanders; Thomas slams queasy MSG faithful

(Newser) - The misery continued today for the star-crossed Knicks, as the team settled its sexual harassment suit with former employee Anucha Browne Sanders for $11.5 million, then fell 99-89 to Dirk Nowitzki and his coolly efficient Mavericks. The fans unleashed a torrent of vitriol against embattled coach Isiah Thomas, as...

Smith's Huge Night Helps Hawks Beat Magic 98-87

Dec 10, 2007 10:47 PM CST

Smith's Huge Night Helps Hawks Beat Magic 98-87

Orlando looks sloppy, loses 2nd straight

(Newser) - Orlando became the latest victim of giant-killer Atlanta, losing 98-87 to the Hawks, who have already beaten Western powers Dallas and Phoenix this year. Josh Smith had a monster night for Atlanta, compiling 25 points, 16 rebounds, five assists, four steals and four blocks. The Magic struggled offensively and dropped...

Sixers Ground Rockets For 3rd Straight Win

Dec 10, 2007 10:11 PM CST

Sixers Ground Rockets For 3rd Straight Win

Houston star McGrady leaves game with injured ankle

(Newser) - The Houston Rockets were playing for the second of back-to-back nights, and it showed in a lackluster 100-88 loss at Philadelphia. The final score didn't indicate the difference in the teams on this night, as Philly's lead grew to 31 at one point in the third quarter reports the Chronicle....

Celtics Win No. 17 as Bulls Come Up Short

Dec 9, 2007 5:45 AM CST

Celtics Win No. 17 as Bulls Come Up Short

Timberwolves surprise by defeating Suns, Mavs outscore Jazz

(Newser) - With a 92-81 road victory in Chicago, the Boston Celtics improved to 17-2 on the season and stretched their current streak to six games. Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo led the team with 21 and 18 points each; the Bulls' high scorer was sixth-man Andres Nocioni with 18, the Boston ...

Hot Spurs Off to Best-Ever Start

Dec 8, 2007 5:34 AM CST

Hot Spurs Off to Best-Ever Start

Utah still can't win in San Antonio, 104-98

(Newser) - The Utah Jazz haven't won a game in San Antonio in nearly nine years, and if they thought they would have a better chance with Spurs' big man Tim Duncan benched last night, a 104-98 defeat soon dispelled that idea. Manu Ginobili outstripped everyone with 37 points, and Utah's scoring...

Warriors Put Up Fight for
Defeat of Heat

Dec 8, 2007 5:29 AM CST

Warriors Put Up Fight for Defeat of Heat

Hornets pass Grizzlies, Clippers eclipse Kings, Sonics surprise Bucks

(Newser) - Golden State's home crowd deserves a share of their 120-113 defeat of the Miami Heat, but that's not to say the Warriors didn't earn their victory. Stephen Jackson contributed 28 points, Baron Davis 25, and Monta Ellis 21 as the team surged back from an 18-point deficit, reports the San ...

Raptors No Match For Celts' Juggernaut

Dec 7, 2007 11:23 PM CST

Raptors No Match For Celts' Juggernaut

Indiana defeats surprising Orlando; Rockets win at NJ

(Newser) - The franchise with 16 NBA championships got its 16th win in 18 games tonight, blowing out Toronto 112-84, reports the Globe and Mail. Boston improved to 10-0 at home and dominated the shorthanded Raptors throughout, shooting 53% and getting the usual solid performance from Kevin Garnett with 23 points. The...

Nash Dishes Win For Suns Over Wizards

Dec 7, 2007 10:24 PM CST

Nash Dishes Win For Suns Over Wizards

Visiting Bulls win fourth straight vs. Detroit; Knicks lose again

(Newser) - "Awesome" was the word that Phoenix's coach used to describe his team's offense after a big win Wednesday; tonight's game qualified too, as Steve Nash had 19 assists in a 122-107 victory over the Washington Wizards, reports AP. Phoenix got 27 points from Amare Stoudemire, and the team shot...

Denver Blasts Past Mavs' Soft D

Dec 7, 2007 6:08 AM CST

Denver Blasts Past Mavs' Soft D

Dallas's 122-109 loss is 6th in 9 games

(Newser) - Dirk Nowitzki posted 32 points and 12 boards, but the Mavericks otherwise looked dreadful in a 122-109 collapse to Denver. On top of 33% shooting in the critical fourth quarter and 19 turnovers (to the Nuggets' eight), Dallas gave up a season high point tally in a game Nowitzki described...

AI Nets 51 But Nuggets Lose to Lakers 111-107

Dec 6, 2007 2:51 AM CST

AI Nets 51 But Nuggets Lose to Lakers 111-107

Marbury sits out Knicks' win over Nets, Pistons too much for Hornets

(Newser) - Allen Iverson became the first Nuggets player in 12 years to score 51 points in a game, but his slow fourth quarter allowed Kobe Bryant to lead the Lakers to a 111-107 victory, the Rocky Mountain News reports. "I think he fatigued a bit," said Denver's coach of...

Manu is the Man in Spurs' Win Over Rival Mavs

Dec 6, 2007 12:58 AM CST

Manu is the Man in Spurs' Win Over Rival Mavs

Also: Rockets tame the Grizzlies, Sonics clip sagging Clippers

(Newser) - Dirk Nowitzki missed a chance for a winning three-pointer for the second time in three games, and the Dallas Mavericks couldn't take advantage of the absence of Tim Duncan in a 97-95 loss last night, reports AP. Manu Ginobili scored 16 of his 37 points in a decisive third quarter...

Sharpshooting Boston Backups Sink Sixers

Dec 5, 2007 11:13 PM CST

Sharpshooting Boston Backups Sink Sixers

Wizards bewitch Cavaliers, Bulls trample Bobcats in the East

(Newser) - Ed Stefanski, the newly appointed GM and president of the 76ers, could only look on helplessly as his team managed to lose despite shooting a scorching 56%. James Posey and Eddie House, two newly arrived Celtics backups for this season, contributed 17 and 15 respectively—Posey's in part on 4-6...

Nash, Suns Shine Bright Over Toronto

Dec 5, 2007 11:03 PM CST

Nash, Suns Shine Bright Over Toronto

Barbosa nets 35 points against the Raptors, still sans Bosh

(Newser) - Defense didn't rule in Toronto tonight as the Phoenix Suns scored 45 points in the third quarter of a 136-123 victory over the Raptors. And, no, that was not in overtime. Canadian native Steve Nash had 18 assists and as usual pushed the Suns in transition all night. "They...

No. 5 G'town Bests 'Bama

Dec 5, 2007 9:53 PM CST

No. 5 G'town Bests 'Bama

No. 12 Pitt holds off Duquesne, No. 18 Clemson takes down East Carolina

(Newser) - No. 5 Georgetown used a 14-1 run late in the second half to overtake and beat upset-minded Alabama 70-60. The Crimson Tide led at the break and for periods during the second half but the Hoyas, led by DaJuan Summers’ 18 points and nine rebounds, proved too strong. Richard Hendrix...

Michigan State Bests Bradley

Dec 5, 2007 6:24 AM CST

Michigan State Bests Bradley

North Carolina dominates Penn,Tenn. fends off Chattanooga

(Newser) - Powered by a dominant performance on the offensive glass, No. 9 Michigan State overcame a poor shooting night by Drew Neitzel and defeated Bradley 66-61. Michigan State out-rebounded Bradley 48-29, including 21 offensive rebounds leading to 20 second-chance points. Michigan State now travels to Salt Lake City to take...

Flu, 'Wolves Can't Stop Kobe

Dec 5, 2007 3:14 AM CST

Flu, 'Wolves Can't Stop Kobe

Ailing Lakers can't help but rout Minnesota 116-95

(Newser) - Neither germs, nor snow, nor injuries could keep the Lakers from winning last night's game against the Timberwolves. The team marched through a blizzard to reach the arena and Kobe Bryant soldiered on through nausea and fatigue to come up with 20 points in the 116-95 victory, the Los Angeles ...

Jazz Lose 117-107, Kings Lose Martin

Dec 5, 2007 3:05 AM CST

Jazz Lose 117-107, Kings Lose Martin

Bucks pull to .500 with 87-78 recovery against tanking Clippers

(Newser) - The Sacramento Kings fended off a loss last night despite losing their top player, Kevin Martin, to a groin injury in the fourth quarter, reports the Sacramento Bee. John Salmons picked up where Martin had left off, scoring 13 straight points in the 117-107 win. Meanwhile, down the California coast: