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Butler leads Clips to 106-99 win over Nuggets

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:35:20 -0500

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.

Ellis leads Warriors over Blazers

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:12:19 -0500

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.

Clips' broadcasters suspended for Haddadi remarks

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:04:07 -0500

Clippers longtime play-by-play announcer Ralph Lawler and color analyst Michael Smith were suspended one game by the Fox Sports Prime Ticket cable network for their comments about Memphis center Hamed Haddadi.

Jennings does it again with 29, Bucks top Bobcats

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:21:06 -0500

Bucks coach Scott Skiles rarely gives glowing compliments. Even he's having a tough time containing his excitement for rookie Brandon Jennings.

Reserves spark Mavericks to fifth straight win

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:49:14 -0500

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.

Magic win 4th straight, beating Boston 83-78

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:05:09 -0500

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.

Thunder fend off Wizards 127-108

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:44:19 -0500

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.

Smith's last-second shot gives Hawks another win

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:33:15 -0500

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.

Vanderbilt beat UC Riverside

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:15:23 -0500

Jence Rhoads scored 14 points to help No. 22 Vanderbilt beat UC Riverside 75-60 on Friday night, avenging a loss to the Highlanders last season.

Bosh, Bargnani lead Raptors to 120-113 win over

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:00:19 -0500

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.

Bosh, Bargnani post double-doubles as Raptors win

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:54:06 -0500

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.

LeBron's 40 leads Cavaliers past Pacers

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:57:22 -0500

LeBron James scored a season-high 40 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied to beat the Indiana Pacers 105-95 on Friday night.

Grizzlies beat 76ers for third straight victory

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:47:11 -0500

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.

Harvin helps Florida State beat Stetson

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:11:07 -0500

Alysha Harvin scored 19 points to help No. 13 Florida State rout overmatched Stetson 101-35 on Friday night.

No. 1 UConn just keeps on rolling

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:54:11 -0500

Maya Moore scored 21 points, Tina Charles added 18 and top-ranked Connecticut coasted to its 42nd straight victory, beating Holy Cross 87-34 on Friday night.

McGrady wants to play, Rockets say no

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:08:07 -0500

Tracy McGrady is eager to play. The Houston Rockets say he'll have to wait.

Knicks' Answer: No to Allen Iverson

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:30:11 -0500

The New York Knicks won't sign Allen Iverson, believing any short-term gain would hinder their plans to build for the future.

Gasol scores 24 in debut, Lakers top Bulls 108-93

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:28:21 -0500

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.

Stanford uses balanced offense to rout Pepperdine

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:55:25 -0500

Kayla Pedersen had 22 points, nine rebounds and four assists, and No. 2 Stanford extended its winning streak at Maples Pavilion to 30 games with a 99-50 rout of Pepperdine in its home opener Thursday night.

Jazz get first win in San Antonio since 1999

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:21:07 -0500

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.

Stojakovic leads Hornets past Suns, 110-103

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:57:16 -0500

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.

James, Houts lead No. 16 Georgia past Chattanooga

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:42:05 -0500

Freshman guard Jasmine James scored 25 points and Ashley Houts added 21 for No. 16 Georgia in a 74-57 win over Chattanooga on Thursday night.

Thomas leads No. 11 Duke over Ga Southern 69-42

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:32:21 -0500

Jasmine Thomas scored 12 points to lead a balanced offense and No. 11 Duke won easily in its home opener, routing Georgia Southern 69-42 on Thursday night.

No. 14 Arizona State routs Yale 82-46

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:17:07 -0500

Becca Tobin scored 14 points and No. 14 Arizona State held Yale scoreless for more than 9 minutes in the first half en route to an 82-46 victory Thursday night.

Prahalis leads No. 3 Ohio State past West Virginia

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:02:07 -0500

Samantha Prahalis had 14 points and 12 assists, and No. 3 Ohio State scored the first 17 points to roll past West Virginia 92-69 Thursday night in the semifinals of the Preseason WNIT.

Barlow leads No. 5 Notre Dame past MSU, 68-67

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:55:15 -0500

Ashley Barlow scored 18 points and hit a tiebreaking free throw with 10 seconds left, lifting No. 5 Notre Dame to a 68-67 victory over No. 21 Michigan State on Thursday night.

Hunter plans bargaining meeting with Stern soon

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:38:06 -0500

NBA players' association director Billy Hunter plans another negotiating session soon with commissioner David Stern, and here's something that might come up.

Both Iverson and the Knicks deserve better

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:33:08 -0500

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."