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Oden's double-double deals Timberwolves 8th straight loss; Blazers win 107-84
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Greg Oden sure looked like a franchise center Wednesday night.
Rajon Rondo helps Celtics streak to 105-86 victory over Jazz
BOSTON (AP) — Rajon Rondo had 14 points and 11 assists and the Boston Celtics beat the Utah Jazz 105-86 on Wednesday night to match...
Granger's 31 points and 16 rebounds lead Pacers to 108-94 win over Warriors
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Danny Granger scored 31 points and grabbed a career-high 16 rebounds to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Golden...
NBA launches TV companion to help TV viewers follow along on their computers
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA wants to help fans watching games on TV follow along on their computer.
NBA says referees made correct call, handled review appropriately in Nuggets-Bulls game
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA says the review that overturned a winning shot by Chicago's Brad Miller was correct and handled appropriately.
LeBron James says he's done talking about possible free agency after this season
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Frustrated by the repeated questions, LeBron James saidhe won't talk about his possible free agency next summer...
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Nets' Douglas-Roberts has swine flu
Chris Douglas-Roberts tested positive for swine flu, another blow to a Nets team...
Kings' Martin out at least 8 weeks
Kings guard Kevin Martin will be sidelined for about two months after deciding to undergo surgery on his left wrist.
Wizards come up short against Pacers
Tyler Hansbrough scored 13 points in his pro debut to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Washington Wizards 102-86 on Friday night.
Mavs tap Lieberman for D-League
The first woman to play pro basketball with men is going to coach them.
Wade scores 40, leads Heat past Wizards
Dwyane Wade scored 40 points, including a go-ahead jumper with 25 seconds left, to lead the Miami Heat in a 93-89 victory over the...
Sports Digest: James, O'Neal help Cavs rally past Wizards, 102-90
LeBron James scored 27 points, Shaquille O'Neal added a season-high 21 while wearing out...
Wizards holding own with depth, defense
Caron Butler is expected to return from a bruised left kneecap tonight in Cleveland, and Antawn Jamison, sidelined with a right shoulder...
Anthony scores 42 points, continues his roll for 3-0 Nuggets
After a taste of playoff success, Carmelo Anthony has a voracious appetite for more.
Arenas, Blatche lead Washington to victory in home opener
Gilbert Arenas scored 32 points, barely cracked a smile on the court and afterward declared: "I don't get excited anymore."
Butler hurts knee in loss
The Washington Wizards, just two games into their season, are already having their mettle tested. After losing to the Atlanta Hawks, 100-89,...
Arenas leads Wizards to opening win
He scores 29 points and has nine assists as DC is victorious in Saunders' debut
Sports Digest: Marvels top Washington Madness, 119-114, in exhibition
The American Basketball Association's Maryland Marvels defeated the Washington Madness, 119-114, on Sunday at Severn in an exhibition game...
Arenas back in action for Wizards
New Washington Wizards coach Flip Saunders was as eager as everyone else to see how Gilbert Arenas would look in his latest return from...
Wizards think it can only get better
They have a former All- NBA point guard with a left knee injury that kept him on the bench for most of the past two seasons; a 33-year-old...
Four Corners: Who will reach NBA Finals and which team will win?
Lakers as potent as ever Ira Winderman
