Today’s Best

Top performers from the Inland Northwest and beyond:

Wed., Feb. 3, 2010

Josh Smith

Became youngest player in NBA history to reach 1,000 blocked shots – at age of 24 years, 59 days.

LeBron James

Had a career-high 15 assists to go with 22 points as Cleveland beat Memphis 105-89.

Rodney Stuckey

Tossed in 21 points and added eight assists to guide Detroit past lowly New Jersey, 97-93.

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Today’s Best

Josh Smith

LeBron James

Rodney Stuckey

Jesse Tinsley

Jim Meehan

Molly Quinn

Rob Curley

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