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February 13, 2012

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Down the stretch, the Utah Jazz's shooting and defence spelled the end for the Memphis Grizzlies.

Thompson sparks Warriors past Rockets 106-97

February 13, 2012

OAKLAND, Calif. - The Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets will forever be tied together for making the same spectacular misjudgment on budding NBA sensation Jeremy Lin.

Miami's Big 3 leads Heat to 107-87 rout of Hawks

February 12, 2012

ATLANTA - On their last trip to Atlanta, the Miami Heat were missing two-thirds of their Big Three.

McGee, Wall help Wizards rout Pistons 98-77

February 12, 2012

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - JaVale McGee had a few fans in the stands to cheer his big game for the Washington Wizards.

Report: Lakers attend Arenas' private workout

February 12, 2012

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Los Angeles Lakers officials have attended a private workout for Gilbert Arenas in Southern California, according to a Yahoo! Sports report.

Bryant pours in 27 points in Lakers’ 94-92 victory over Raptors

February 12, 2012

TORONTO — Kobe Bryant didn’t need a huge game to dismantle the Toronto Raptors, just one good look with a few seconds left on the clock.

NBA Capsules: Lakers beat Raptors 94-92

February 12, 2012

TORONTO - Kobe Bryant hit a baseline jumper with 4.2 seconds left and the Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up a six-game road trip by holding on to beat the Raptors 94-92 on Sunday, their eighth victory in nine meetings with Toronto.

Rondo's triple-double carries Celtics over Bulls

February 12, 2012

BOSTON - Paul Pierce has been around long enough to know what Rajon Rondo's performance can mean for the aging Boston Celtics.

Metta World Peace changes his name, not his game

February 12, 2012

TORONTO - Metta World Peace is playing under a new name this NBA season but his game remains the same.

Lin, Rubio revive teams, bolster NBA abroad

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.

Dudley leads Suns past Kings 98-84

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.

NBA Roundup: Lin continues to surprise

February 12, 2012

MINNEAPOLIS - Jeremy Lin did it again.

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.


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