May 22, 2013

NBA Roundup: Rick Adelman gets 1000th career win in T-wolves victory

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(PhatzRadio / AP) — MINNEAPOLIS — Rick Adelman became the eighth coach in NBA history to win 1,000 games when the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Detroit Pistons 107-101 on Saturday night. Nikola Pekovic had 20 points and 13 rebounds, and J.J. Barea scored 20 points for the Timberwolves, who surrounded their 66-year-old coach when the [...]

NBA All-Star Weekend: Slam Dunk Contest and Three-Point Shootout fields set for All-Star Saturday

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Jeremy Evans of the UTah Jazz jumps over jumps over teammate Gordon Haywood as he dunks two basketballs during the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest part of 2012 NBA All-Star Weekend at Amway Center on February 25, 2012 in Orlando, Florida. (February 24, 2012 – Source: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio/ AP) — The NBA [...]

NBA Roundup: Sizzling Celtics rout Lakers for 6th consecutive win

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Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics acknowledges the crowd after being recognized for scoring 25,0000 points in his career against the Los Angeles Lakers during the game on February 7, 2013 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (February 6, 2013 – Source: Jared Wickerham/Getty Images North America) BOSTON (AP) — Paul Pierce scored 24 [...]

NBA Roundup: Pistons beat Magic 105-90

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Carmelo Anthony of New York Knicks tries block Jason Maxiell of Detroit Pistons during the NBA London Live 2013 game between New York Knicks and the Detroit Pistons at the O2 Arena on January 17, 2013 in London, England. (January 16, 2013 – Source: Jamie McDonald/Getty Images Europe) AUBURN HILS, Mich. (AP) — Jason Maxiell, [...]

NBA Roundup: Thunder beats Kings 113-103

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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 31 points, Serge Ibaka added 18 points and 11 rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Sacramento Kings 113-103 on Friday night for their 10th straight win. It’s the franchise’s longest winning streak since November 1996, when it won 11 in a row as the Seattle SuperSonics. [...]

NBA Roundup: Pistons gets a rare win against Cavaliers 89-79

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AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Brandon Knight scored 17 points, Kyle Singler and Tayshaun Prince had 15 apiece and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 89-79 on Monday night for their fifth straight home win. Detroit is 1-10 on the road but 5-3 at home, and the Pistons have recovered a bit after losing [...]

NBA Roundup: Knicks end two game losing streak with a 121-100 win against Pistons

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Jeremy Lin #7 of the Houston Rockets drives past Pablo Prigioni #9 and Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks at the Toyota Center on November 23, 2012 in Houston, Texas. (November 22, 2012 – Source: Scott Halleran/Getty Images North America) NEW YORK (AP) — Carmelo Anthony scored 29 points in just 32 minutes, [...]

NBA Roundup: Houston slaps down Detroit 105-96

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AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — James Harden had 37 points and 12 assists in a stirring debut for Houston, and Carlos Delfino made four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to lift the Rockets to a 105-96 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. Detroit led 83-72 early in the fourth, but Harden and Delfino [...]

NBA Roundup: Heat win 7th straight, beat Kings

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Dwyane Wade scored 30 points and 10 assists to help the Heat win their 7th straight game. (Issac Baldizon/Getty Images) Heat 120, Kings 108 (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — MIAMI — Dwyane Wade scored 30 points and added 10 assists, Mario Chalmers and Chris Bosh each scored 20 points and the NBA-leading Miami Heat stretched [...]

NBA Roundup: Heat take care of Knicks 99-89

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LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat looks on during a game against the New York Knicks at American Airlines Arena on January 27, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (January 26, 2012 – Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images North America) MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James scored 31 points, Dwyane Wade scored 28 in his return from [...]