NBA Headlines

Nowitzki scores 25 in Mavs' 105-95 win vs. Nuggets

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:54:15 -0500

Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points and the Dallas Mavericks snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the undermanned Denver Nuggets 105-95 on Wednesday night.

Grizzlies end 3-game skid, beat Timberwolves 85-80

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:42:53 -0500

Rudy Gay had 19 points and nine rebounds, and Quincy Pondexter added a career-high 17 points as the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a three-game losing streak with a 85-80 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.

Josh Smith scores 28, Hawks beat Pacers 97-87

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:11:51 -0500

Josh Smith scored 28 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, leading the Hawks to a 97-87 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night that snapped Atlanta's three-game home losing streak.

Lin, Chandler lead Knicks over Wizards 107-93

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:47:58 -0500

Jeremy Lin had 23 points and a career-high 10 assists, and Tyson Chandler scored 25 points and had 11 rebounds to lead the New York Knicks to their third straight win, 107-93 over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.

Parker scores 37, leads Spurs over 76ers 100-90

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:21:50 -0500

Of all the impressive numbers on Tony Parker's stat sheet, perhaps the most eye-popping was zero fouls.

Cavaliers rookie G Kyrie Irving has concussion

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:12:14 -0500

Cavaliers rookie Kyrie Irving has his first NBA injury — a concussion.

Stern: Howard's future won't hurt All-Star game

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:44:08 -0500

NBA Commissioner David Stern doesn't think Dwight Howard's uncertain future will overshadow the All-Star game in Orlando in three weeks.

Clippers' Billups vows to return from injury

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:19:09 -0500

Chauncey Billups will only watch as the Clippers continue their promising season without him.

Billups lost for season with torn Achilles tendon

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:44:57 -0500

Clippers guard Chauncey Billups will miss the remainder of the season after tearing his left Achilles tendon during Los Angeles' 107-102 victory over the Magic in Orlando on Monday night.

Billups vows return from season-ending injury

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:44:57 -0500

Chauncey Billups will only watch as the Clippers continue their promising season without him.

Durant's shot lifts Thunder past Warriors 119-116

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:26:12 -0500

Kevin Durant came hard off the screen, took the pass and launched a jumper that banked off the glass and through the net.

Pekovic, Wolves hold off Jimmer and Kings

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:24:01 -0500

The way that DeMarcus Cousins has been playing lately, the Minnesota Timberwolves were looking like fools for passing on him in favor of Wes Johnson last year.

Nash hits late layup, Suns beat Bucks 107-105

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:55:25 -0500

Steve Nash hit a driving layup with 5 seconds left, giving the Phoenix Suns a 107-105 victory over Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.

Wade's 26 helps Heat top Cavs, 107-91

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:17:24 -0500

One stingy defensive stretch was enough to carry the Miami Heat past LeBron James' former team once again.

Granger leads Pacers past Jazz 104-99

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:25:43 -0500

Danny Granger scored 12 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter, and Darren Collison had 25 points to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 104-99 win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night.

Fighting Sioux backers hand in petitions

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:25:14 -0500

Is it the return of the Fighting Sioux? Supporters of the University of North Dakota's nickname turned in more than 17,000 signatures Tuesday night to cap a petition drive to force a statewide vote on a moniker the NCAA says is insulting to American Indians.

NBA Standings

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:01:16 -0500

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How the video games industry is faring

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:29:07 -0500

A look at results from selected companies in the video games business:

NBA-best Thunder beat Blazers 111-107 in OT

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:30:33 -0500

A satisfying victory for Oklahoma City was a head-scratcher for Portland.

Scola leads Rockets past hurting Nuggets 99-90

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:47:22 -0500

Luis Scola scored 25 points and the Houston Rockets handed the injury-riddled Denver Nuggets their third straight loss, 99-90 on Monday night.

Parker, Duncan lead Spurs past Grizzlies 89-84

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:55:23 -0500

Tony Parker scored 21 points, and Tim Duncan added 19 points and 17 rebounds to lead the San Antonio Spurs to an 89-84 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night.

Cousins leads Kings back against Hornets, 100-92

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:02:17 -0500

After digging themselves a hole 18 points deep with poor shooting and porous defense, DeMarcus Cousins and the Sacramento Kings avoided the temptation to bicker with one another. Coach Keith Smart hoped it was a sign of a young team maturing and pulling together.

Wall, Young help Wizards beat Raptors 111-108

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:20:24 -0500

John Wall scored 31 points, Nick Young had a season-high 29 and Trevor Booker added a season-high 19 as the Washington Wizards blew an 18-point third-quarter lead then hung on to beat the Toronto Raptors 111-108 in overtime on Monday night.

Boozer scores 24 points, Bulls beat Nets 108-87

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:09:20 -0500

Carlos Boozer scored 24 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the New Jersey Nets 108-87 Monday night.