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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:03:28 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_CLIPPERS_ANNOUNCERS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_NUGGETS_CLIPPERS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Reserve forward Rasual Butler scored 27 points, Al Thornton added 18 and the Los Angeles Clippers withstood an early scoring spree from Carmelo Anthony to beat the Denver Nuggets 106-99 on Friday night.... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:34:55 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_NUGGETS_CLIPPERS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_TRAIL_BLAZERS_WARRIORS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Monta Ellis scored a season-high 34 points and had eight assists, Anthony Morrow added 23 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Portland Trail Blazers 108-94 on Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak.... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:11:48 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_TRAIL_BLAZERS_WARRIORS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_KINGS_MAVERICKS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT DALLAS (AP) -- Jason Terry scored 12 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, Dallas got 52 points from the bench and the Mavericks beat the Sacramento Kings 104-102 on Friday night for their fifth straight win.... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:48:56 GMT By DAVID JIMENEZ http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_KINGS_MAVERICKS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_BOBCATS_BUCKS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Rookie Brandon Jennings scored 29 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 95-88 victory over Charlotte on Friday night, with minority owner Michael Jordan on hand to witness his Bobcats drop their seventh straight.... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:16:44 GMT By COLIN FLY http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_BOBCATS_BUCKS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_ROCKETS_MCGRADY?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT ATLANTA (AP) -- Tracy McGrady is eager to play. The Houston Rockets say he'll have to wait.... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:07:14 GMT By PAUL NEWBERRY http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_ROCKETS_MCGRADY?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_MAGIC_CELTICS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT BOSTON (AP) -- Vince Carter scored 26 points, Rashard Lewis had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic beat the Boston Celtics 83-78 on Friday night.... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:05:06 GMT By JIMMY GOLEN http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_MAGIC_CELTICS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_WIZARDS_THUNDER?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Kevin Durant scored 35 points, Russell Westbrook added 26 and the Oklahoma City Thunder had their highest-scoring output of the season in a 127-108 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:43:27 GMT By JEFF LATZKE http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_WIZARDS_THUNDER?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_ROCKETS_HAWKS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT ATLANTA (AP) -- Josh Smith soared through the lane to drop in a missed shot with 0.7 seconds remaining and the Atlanta Hawks won their seventh in a row, beating the Houston Rockets 105-103 Friday night to maintain the NBA's best record.... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:32:51 GMT By PAUL NEWBERRY http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_ROCKETS_HAWKS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_HEAT_RAPTORS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT TORONTO (AP) -- Chris Bosh had 29 points and 12 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani had 24 points and 10 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the Miami Heat 120-113 on Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak.... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:10 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_HEAT_RAPTORS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_CAVALIERS_PACERS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- LeBron James scored a season-high 40 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied to beat the Indiana Pacers 105-95 on Friday night.... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:56:19 GMT By CLIFF BRUNT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_CAVALIERS_PACERS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_GRIZZLIES_76ERS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Rudy Gay tied his season high with 33 points, including a clutch jumper with 19 seconds remaining, Zach Randolph added 21 points and 11 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies registered their first road win of the season with a 102-97 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday.... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:46:28 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_GRIZZLIES_76ERS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_KNICKS_IVERSON?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) -- The New York Knicks won't sign Allen Iverson, believing any short-term gain would hinder their plans to build for the future.... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:29:43 GMT By BRIAN MAHONEY http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_KNICKS_IVERSON?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_BULLS_LAKERS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Pau Gasol had 24 points and 13 rebounds in his season debut, and Kobe Bryant scored 21 points while passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the Lakers' career scoring chart in Los Angeles' 108-93 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night.... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:27:30 GMT By GREG BEACHAM http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_BULLS_LAKERS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_JAZZ_SPURS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Deron Williams scored 21 points and the Utah Jazz ended their decade-long misery in San Antonio with a 90-83 win over the Spurs on Thursday night.... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:20:19 GMT By PAUL J. WEBER http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_JAZZ_SPURS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_SUNS_HORNETS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Peja Stojakovic hit seven 3-pointers during a 25-point, 13-rebound performance, and the New Orleans Hornets defeated the Phoenix Suns 110-103 on Thursday night.... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:56:41 GMT By BRETT MARTEL http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_SUNS_HORNETS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_JIM_LITKE_111809?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT It's painfully clear to everyone but the management of the New York Knicks that there's only one question to which Allen Iverson remains "The Answer."... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:32:51 GMT By JIM LITKE http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_JIM_LITKE_111809?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_IVERSON_WAIVED?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT NEW YORK (AP) -- Allen Iverson has cleared waivers and is free to sign with any NBA team.... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:57:53 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_IVERSON_WAIVED?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_BROOKLYN_ARENA?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT NEW YORK (AP) -- Opponents of the Brooklyn arena planned for the New Jersey Nets have filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn a state agency's approval of the project.... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:00:47 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_BROOKLYN_ARENA?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_JAYSON_WILLIAMS_PLEA?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Retired NBA star Jayson Williams has agreed to a plea deal that would send him to prison for up to three years for accidentally shooting a driver at his New Jersey estate in 2002, a person with knowledge of the case told The Associated Press on Thursday.... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:50:41 GMT By BETH DeFALCO http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_JAYSON_WILLIAMS_PLEA?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_CAVALIERS_WIZARDS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT WASHINGTON (AP) -- LeBron James was stymied down the stretch by DeShawn Stevenson, Antawn Jamison delivered 31 points and 10 rebounds in his season debut, and the Washington Wizards beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-91 Wednesday night to end a six-game losing streak.... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:31:15 GMT By HOWARD FENDRICH http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_CAVALIERS_WIZARDS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_SPURS_MAVERICKS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT DALLAS (AP) -- Dirk Nowitzki scored 11 of his season-high 41 points in overtime and the short-handed Dallas Mavericks held on to beat the injury-depleted San Antonio Spurs 99-94 on Wednesday night.... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:22:47 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_SPURS_MAVERICKS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_CAVALIERS_ONEAL?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT WASHINGTON (AP) -- Shaquille O'Neal could miss the Cleveland Cavaliers' next couple of games with a strained shoulder.... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:59:58 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_CAVALIERS_ONEAL?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_KNICKS_PACERS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Al Harrington scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter against his former team, and the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 110-103 on Wednesday night to snap a six-game losing streak.... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:57:59 GMT By CLIFF BRUNT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_KNICKS_PACERS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_PISTONS_TRAIL_BLAZERS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT PORTLAND, Ore. AP) (AP) -- Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge each had 20 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers held off the tired but tenacious Detroit Pistons 87-81 on Wednesday night.... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:55:16 GMT By ANNE M. PETERSON http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_PISTONS_TRAIL_BLAZERS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_RAPTORS_JAZZ?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Rookie Eric Maynor scored 11 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter and helped the Utah Jazz hang on for a 104-91 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:45:48 GMT By DOUG ALDEN http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_RAPTORS_JAZZ?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_ROCKETS_TIMBERWOLVES?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Al Jefferson crumpled to the court in pain, the victim of an inadvertent kick to the head by Houston's Carl Landry in the fourth quarter.... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:17:54 GMT By JON KRAWCZYNSKI http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_ROCKETS_TIMBERWOLVES?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_CLIPPERS_GRIZZLIES?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Rudy Gay and Zach Randolph scored 21 points apiece and the Memphis Grizzlies won their second straight, 106-91 over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:04:30 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_CLIPPERS_GRIZZLIES?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_NETS_BUCKS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Andrew Bogut and Carlos Delfino each scored 21 points, Bogut also grabbed 11 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the winless New Jersey Nets 99-85 on Wednesday night.... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:32:23 GMT By COLIN FLY http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_NETS_BUCKS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_WARRIORS_CELTICS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT BOSTON (AP) -- Rajon Rondo scored 12 of his season high-matching 18 points in the third quarter and the Boston Celtics rebounded from a two-game skid with a 109-95 win over the short-handed Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:28:01 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_WARRIORS_CELTICS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_HEAT_HAWKS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT ATLANTA (AP) -- Joe Johnson made it two straight 30-point games, Josh Smith dominated during a decisive first-half run and the Atlanta Hawks won their sixth in the row, beating the Miami Heat 105-90 on Wednesday night to reclaim a share of the NBA's best record.... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:04:57 GMT By PAUL NEWBERRY http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_HEAT_HAWKS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_BOBCATS_76ERS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Lou Williams' layup with 3.1 seconds remaining lifted the Philadelphia 76ers to a come-from-behind 86-84 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night.... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:54:17 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_BOBCATS_76ERS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_THUNDER_MAGIC?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Rashard Lewis fell one assist shy of his first triple-double, finishing with 17 points and 10 rebounds in the Orlando Magic's 108-94 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night.... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:41:03 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_THUNDER_MAGIC?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_PISTONS_LAKERS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kobe Bryant scored 40 points for the 100th time in his career, and the Los Angeles Lakers avoided a rare three-game losing streak with a 106-93 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night.... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:46:34 GMT By GREG BEACHAM http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_PISTONS_LAKERS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_RAPTORS_NUGGETS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT DENVER (AP) -- Carmelo Anthony scored 32 points and reserve J.R. Smith had 29, leading the Denver Nuggets past the Toronto Raptors 130-112 on Tuesday night.... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:14:27 GMT By ARNIE STAPLETON http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_RAPTORS_NUGGETS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_BULLS_KINGS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- John Salmons scored 23 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the Sacramento Kings 101-87 on Tuesday night.... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:39:50 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_BULLS_KINGS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_SUNS_ROCKETS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT HOUSTON (AP) -- Amare Stoudemire scored 23 points, Steve Nash had 16 assists and the Phoenix Suns recovered from a slow start to beat the Houston Rockets 111-105 on Tuesday night.... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:17:01 GMT By CHRIS DUNCAN http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_SUNS_ROCKETS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_CLIPPERS_HORNETS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- David West had 24 points and 10 rebounds, and Jeff Bower picked up his first coaching win in the New Orleans Hornets' 110-102 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night.... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:59:29 GMT By BRETT MARTEL http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_CLIPPERS_HORNETS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_THUNDER_HEAT?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT MIAMI (AP) -- Kevin Durant scored 32 points, Russell Westbrook had 24 and the Oklahoma City Thunder added to their surprising start by beating the Miami Heat 100-87 on Tuesday night.... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:21:05 GMT By TIM REYNOLDS http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_THUNDER_HEAT?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_PACERS_NETS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Danny Granger scored 22 points, Roy Hibbert tied a career high with 19 and the Indiana Pacers dropped the New Jersey Nets to 0-11 with a 91-83 victory Tuesday night.... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:14:07 GMT By BRIAN MAHONEY http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_PACERS_NETS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_WARRIORS_CAVALIERS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT CLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron James had 31 points and 12 assists, J.J. Hickson added a career-high 21 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers held off a gutsy effort by the short-handed Golden State Warriors, winning 114-108 on Tuesday night.... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:42:34 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_WARRIORS_CAVALIERS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_LEBRON__FOOTBALL?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT CLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron James watched the Cleveland Browns get shut out by Baltimore on Monday night and came to one simple conclusion: He could help.... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:23:31 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_LEBRON__FOOTBALL?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_CELTICS_PIERCE?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) -- Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce has returned to practice after missing a day with a sore left knee.... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:44:07 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_CELTICS_PIERCE?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_MAGIC_NELSON_SURGERY?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Orlando Magic point guard Jameer Nelson needs surgery again.... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:33:05 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_MAGIC_NELSON_SURGERY?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_NBA_MUTOMBO?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT NEW YORK (AP) -- Dikembe Mutombo is joining the NBA as a global ambassador.... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:12:57 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_NBA_MUTOMBO?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_WARRIORS_BOBCATS_TRADE?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Stephen Jackson wanted out of Golden State so badly for so long. When the team finally called to tell him he'd been traded, he already knew.... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:26:07 GMT By ANTONIO GONZALEZ http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_WARRIORS_BOBCATS_TRADE?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_MAVERICKS_BUCKS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Dirk Nowitzki hit a fallaway 18-footer as time expired in overtime to give the Dallas Mavericks a 115-113 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night.... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:07:23 GMT By COLIN FLY http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_MAVERICKS_BUCKS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_TRAIL_BLAZERS_HAWKS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT ATLANTA (AP) -- Joe Johnson scored eight of his 35 points in overtime and the Atlanta Hawks solved Portland's defense in time to beat the Trail Blazers 99-95 on Monday night.... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:27 GMT By CHARLES ODUM http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_TRAIL_BLAZERS_HAWKS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=BASKETBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT