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Rivers unhappy with K.G. suspension

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:35:00 EST

Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers wasn't too happy about being forced to play without All-Star Kevin Garnett against the New York Knicks.

With Garnett suspended, Celtics hold off Knicks in fourth

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:10:00 EST

Brian Scalabrine, who earned a spot in the starting lineup while Kevin Garnett served a one-game suspension, hit a 3-pointer with 1:14 left after the Knicks cut a 15-point second-half lead to four and the Boston Celtics beat New York 110-101 on Tuesday night.

LeBron's 31 points fuel Cavs eighth straight win

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:21:00 EST

LeBron James scored 31 points in showing the New York metropolitan area what might be on the free agency market in 2010 and the Cleveland Cavaliers rolled to their eighth straight win with a 106-82 decision over the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night.

LeBron youngest to reach 11,000 points

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:06:00 EST

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James replaced Kobe Bryant on Tuesday as the youngest player in NBA history to score 11,000 points.

LeBron keeping options open for free agency

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:55:00 EST

While his free agency is still two years away, LeBron James won't hestiate to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers if another franchise offers the superstar a better chance to win multiple NBA titles.

Magic able to overcome Bosh's season-high 40 points

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:42:00 EST

Jameer Nelson scored a season-high 22 points to lead Orlando to a 103-90 win over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night, overcoming a season-high 40-point effort by Chris Bosh.

Jackson helps Warriors fight off Blazers in fourth

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:13:00 EST

Stephen Jackson scored 10 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter and the Golden State Warriors overcame Greg Oden's 22 points and 10 rebounds in a 111-106 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.

Cuban's 'Everyman fan' rep to take hit with allegation

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:51:00 EST

Since buying the Dallas Mavericks eight years ago, Mark Cuban has turned the team around and made himself one of the most visible owners in pro sports. Along the way, he's picked up his share of critics.

USA Basketball to move from Colorado to Arizona

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:13:00 EST

USA Basketball is moving its headquarters from Colorado Springs, Colo., to the Phoenix suburb of Glendale, Ariz., adding to the city's growing roster of sports facilities.

Stackhouse looking for opportunity away from Mavs

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:00:00 EST

Jerry Stackhouse sat in front of his locker 90 minutes before Dallas' game with Charlotte on Tuesday sorting through dozens of tickets for family and friends in his return to North Carolina, where he grew up and starred in college.

Battier returns, T-Mac practices with Rockets

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:34:00 EST

Houston Rockets forward Shane Battier practiced with the team for the first time on Tuesday, but Ron Artest and Yao Ming skipped the workout after leaving Monday's win over Oklahoma City with sprained ankles.

Roundup: Wade, Heat extend Wizards' woeful start

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:48:00 EST

Tuesday's NBA roundup: Dwyane Wade had 19 points, 10 assists and six rebounds, and the Miami Heat caught a couple of breaks in the final minutes to beat the struggling Washington Wizards 94-87.