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Thu., March 12, 2009
For Suns, it’s the end of an era
PHOENIX – The end came at 9:28 p.m. PDT. When the horn sounded on the Dallas Mavericks’ 122-117 victory over the Suns on Tuesday, it was over. The season.
Mon., March 2, 2009
Without Nash, Suns overcome Kobe to beat L.A.
Shaquille O’Neal scored 33 points and the Suns overcame a 49-point performance by Kobe Bryant to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 118-111 at Phoenix. Matt Barnes added 26 points, 10 …
Mon., Feb. 23, 2009
Magic top Heat despite Wade’s career-high points
Dwight Howard had 32 points and 17 rebounds, and the Magic withstood a career-high 50 points by Dwyane Wade to rout the Miami Heat 122-99 at Orlando, Fla. Hedo Turkoglu …
Fri., Feb. 20, 2009
O’Neal, other big names stay put at trade deadline
Shaquille O’Neal and all the other big names stayed put on trade deadline day, with owners perhaps scared of making moves that added salary in an uncertain economy. The Cleveland …
Tue., Feb. 17, 2009
Gentry handed Suns’ reins
PHOENIX – Terry Porter is out as coach of the Phoenix Suns. The failed effort to tame the Suns’ offense went out the door with him. The sputtering Suns fired …
Tue., Feb. 17, 2009
It’s time to get back to business
PHOENIX – Their triumphant reunion complete, Shaquille O’Neal revealed that Kobe Bryant let him keep the All-Star MVP trophy they shared. Bryant doesn’t need it. He’s got his eyes on …
Mon., Feb. 16, 2009
All-Star game reflects a resurgent NBA
PHOENIX – Shaquille O’Neal wore a white mask and danced with the JabbaWockeeZ, which by itself was reason enough to cough up a few hundred bucks for a seat at …
Mon., Feb. 16, 2009
Shaq, Kobe shine in All-Star game
PHOENIX – Shaq danced, Kobe dazzled. And just like the good ol’ days, they won again.
Sun., Feb. 15, 2009
Stern says NBA will endure economic crisis
PHOENIX – David Stern realizes the financial crisis makes growth difficult, so he’ll settle for not losing much. The NBA commissioner said Saturday that his league is holding steady and …
Mon., Feb. 9, 2009
Lakers stop Cavaliers’ home winning streak
No second All-Star. No triple-double for LeBron James. And now, no more home winning streak. It’s been a rough few days for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Fri., Feb. 6, 2009
Lakers erase Celtics’ 12-game winning streak
Lamar Odom made a pair of free throws with 16 seconds left in overtime to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 110-109 victory over host Boston on Thursday night …
Tue., Feb. 3, 2009
Bryant puts up MSG-record 61 points
Kobe Bryant broke the record for the current Madison Square Garden with 61 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers looked plenty potent without Andrew Bynum in a 126-117 victory over …
Fri., Jan. 30, 2009
Howard, Magic put on show against Cavaliers
The Orlando Magic are looking more and more like a contender in the Eastern Conference. Dwight Howard had 22 points and 18 rebounds, Hedo Turkoglu added 19 points and 11 …
Wed., Jan. 28, 2009
Grizzlies waive three-time All-Star guard Francis
The Memphis Grizzlies have waived three-time All-Star Steve Francis. The Grizzlies had acquired him from Houston in December in exchange for a 2011 conditional second-round draft pick.
Mon., Jan. 26, 2009
Lakers breeze to easy victory over San Antonio
Kobe Bryant scored 22 points before sitting out the fourth quarter, Pau Gasol added 16 points, five rebounds and four assists, and the Lakers routed the San Antonio Spurs 99-85 …
Thu., Jan. 15, 2009
Curry has a shot at Pistol Pete
The record has stood since 1970. When Lionel Simmons was making his assault on 3,000 points in 1990, I remember him saying he knew he “wasn’t going to catch Pistol …
Thu., Jan. 15, 2009
Mason’s clutch shot helps Spurs slip past Lakers
Roger Mason hit a jumper with 10 seconds left and made a free throw after being fouled by Derrick Fisher, and the host San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles …
Mon., Jan. 5, 2009
Celtics OK with adding Marbury
NEW YORK – The Boston Celtics are aware of Stephon Marbury’s reputation. They’re also aware they may need more depth to win another title. So if general manager Danny Ainge …
Sun., Dec. 28, 2008
Former NBA center goes full tilt
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. – All around him there is music now. Jangling. Clanging. A little steel ball rolls up a ramp and down the ramp, off the bumper, off the …
Sun., Dec. 28, 2008
Lakers have closed gap on Celtics
My schedule didn’t allow me to attend the latest game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics. Hey, cut me some slack. Even Jack Nicholson misses a game here …
Sun., Dec. 28, 2008
Agony of the feet stopped MacCulloch
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. – In the summer of 2002, it appeared Todd MacCulloch was on his way to a long and prosperous NBA career. He was 26 and in three …
Sun., Dec. 28, 2008
Roy has big night to lead Blazers past Raptors
Brandon Roy had 32 points and nine assists, LaMarcus Aldridge added 19 points and nine rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Toronto Raptors 102-89 Saturday night in Portland. …
Fri., Dec. 26, 2008
Los Angeles delivers
LOS ANGELES – The six-month wait is over. The Los Angeles Lakers can put the anguish of losing the NBA finals to the Boston Celtics and the embarrassment over the …
Fri., Dec. 26, 2008
Beasley, Rose ready for face off
MIAMI – Michael Beasley likes Derrick Rose, enjoys watching him play, even has been following his fellow rookie’s stats over the course of their first NBA season. So when they …
Fri., Dec. 26, 2008
Mason plays hero as San Antonio tops Phoenix
Roger Mason didn’t play at all in the fourth quarter until there were 4.3 seconds left. Then he came in and made the biggest shot of the game. Mason’s 3-pointer …
Thu., Dec. 25, 2008
Wade makes South Florida family’s holiday happier
When Dwyane Wade heard the plight of a South Florida woman whose nephew accidentally burned down her home – and ruined all the family’s possessions – the Miami Heat star …
Wed., Dec. 24, 2008
Celtics set team record with 19th straight victory
The Boston Celtics set a franchise record with their 19th consecutive victory Tuesday night in Boston, getting 18 points apiece from Kevin Garnett and Rajon Rondo to beat the Philadelphia …
Tue., Dec. 16, 2008
Kings fire Theus; assistant coach Natt given reins
Reggie Theus was fired as coach of the Sacramento Kings on Monday after a 6-18 start to his second season with the club. Assistant coach Kenny Natt took over the …
Tue., April 24, 2007
Cuban overdue for a ‘critique’
How good were the Dallas Mavericks – with a league-best 67-15 record – this season? Entering the NBA playoffs, their impetuous owner, Mark Cuban, had not drawn a single fine …
Sat., Nov. 29, 1997
Cotton Reinjures Bad Knee
Seattle SuperSonics rookie James Cotton, who went through his first workout of the regular season Wednesday, slightly reinjured his sprained right knee during warmups Friday night. Earlier in the day, …