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February 12, 2012
MINNEAPOLIS - One point guard has practically been a household name since he started playing professionally at 14, a lottery pick who has made the two-year wait for his flashy passes well worth it.
Bulls' Derrick Rose out again with back injury
February 12, 2012
BOSTON - Derrick Rose was out again for the Bulls' game against Boston on Sunday with what coach Tom Thibodeau called "stiffness" in his back and will see a specialist when the team gets back to Chicago.
February 12, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - No longer are the Phoenix Suns a fast-paced team that wins games solely with its run-and-gun style.
Richardson hits nine threes, Magic top Bucks
February 12, 2012
MILWAUKEE - Jason Richardson took offence at a fan's trash talk, and the Milwaukee Bucks suffered for those scathing words.
Nowitzki, Terry lead Mavs over Blazers in 2OT
February 12, 2012
DALLAS - Delonte West took Jason Kidd's advice, giving the Dallas Mavericks a badly needed late lift.
Lin, Knicks rally for 5th straight, beat Wolves
February 12, 2012
MINNEAPOLIS - In his first three starts, Jeremy Lin's out-of-nowhere emergence all but saved the New York Knicks' season.
Neal leads Spurs to easy 103-89 win over Nets
February 12, 2012
NEWARK, N.J. - The San Antonio Spurs were without their sparkplug for 38 days.
Holiday leads 76ers past short-handed Cavs 99-84
February 11, 2012
CLEVELAND - The Philadelphia 76ers wanted no part of a three-game losing streak.
Lawson, Nuggets upend Pacers 113-109
February 11, 2012
INDIANAPOLIS - The Denver Nuggets found a way to hold off the Indiana Pacers and get a much-needed win.
Griffin, Paul lead Clippers over Bobcats 111-86
February 11, 2012
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Blake Griffin can't remember ever receiving an ovation from an opposing crowd after leaving a game.
Cavs centre Varejao breaks right wrist
February 11, 2012
CLEVELAND - For the second time this week, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been hit with an injury to a key player.
Maggette returns to starting lineup for Bobcats
February 11, 2012
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Bobcats coach Paul Silas says Corey Maggette will return to the starting lineup for Saturday night's game against the Los Angeles Clippers in place of Tyrus Thomas.
Linsanity: Knicks benchwarmer becomes a star
February 11, 2012
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Jeremy Lin came with an intriguing story even before he escaped the New York Knicks' bench.
Thunder upend Jazz 101-87
February 11, 2012
SALT LAKE CITY - With the Jazz focusing their attention on Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook was more than happy to be the star of the show.
NBA Roundup: Lin, Knicks storm past Lakers
February 11, 2012
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Jeremy Lin keeps getting better. Better even than Kobe Bryant on Friday night.
Grizzlies beat Pacers for fifth win in a row
February 11, 2012
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Strong play by the Memphis reserves early in the fourth period gave the Grizzlies a burst of energy down the stretch.
Crawford leads Blazers past Hornets, 94-86
February 11, 2012
NEW ORLEANS - Jamal Crawford decided it was his turn to speak up before another road game got away from the Portland Trail Blazers.
Nowitzki, Mavericks hold off T-Wolves 104-97
February 11, 2012
MINNEAPOLIS - Dirk Nowitzki and his smooth, soaring jump shot were in prime form.
Kidd returns to Mavs lineup after 6-game absence
February 11, 2012
MINNEAPOLIS - Point guard Jason Kidd returned to the Dallas lineup on Friday night after missing the past six games because of a strained right calf muscle, finishing with eight points and 10 assists in 27 minutes in a victory at Minnesota.
Jennings' 24 lifts Bucks past Cavs 113-112 in OT
February 10, 2012
CLEVELAND - Scott Skiles knew the Bucks needed a spark.
Rivers fumes as Celtics lose back-to-backs
February 10, 2012
TORONTO - The Boston Celtics refuse to use back-to-backs and overtime the night before as an excuse for coming out with low energy against Toronto.
Pistons win 4th straight, 109-92 over Nets
February 10, 2012
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Greg Monroe and the Detroit Pistons were on the right side of this blowout.
Smith scores 23 as Hawks slip past Magic in OT
February 10, 2012
ORLANDO, Fla. - There was something about playing Orlando last season that brought out the best in the Atlanta Hawks.
Wade's 26 is quite a show; Heat top Wizards 106-89
February 10, 2012
WASHINGTON - Dwyane Wade started his drive to the basket with a behind-the-back dribble at the free throw line, then followed with a 360-degree move in the paint and ended with a shot off the glass.
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