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Cohesiveness, fitness favors Miami Heat in 2011-12

2011-12-21T10:00:19Z

(Reuters) - The starter's gun sounds Christmas Day on an National Basketball Association (NBA) sprint of a season that will reward cohesiveness and fitness in a compressed 66-game campaign that has the Miami Heat as clear front-runners.

Miami's 'Bi...

Davis ditches Lakers, Heat for Knicks

2011-12-19T19:30:27Z

NBA free agent guard Baron Davis took phone calls from the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers, but the offer he accepted on Monday came from the New York Knicks.

Davis, dropped by the Boston Celtics forward Jeff Green will miss the 2011-12 NBA season because of a problem with his heart that will require surgery to repair, the NBA team announced.

The 25-year-old Green will have surgery to fix an aortic aneurysm, the club said on Saturd...

Celtics' Green to undergo season-ending surgery for aneurysm

2011-12-17T13:30:18Z

- (Reuters) - Boston Celtics forward Jeff Green will undergo surgery for an aortic aneurysm next month and miss the 2011-12 season, the National Basketba...

Clippers claim Billups, keep Jordan

2011-12-12T23:30:14Z

(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Clippers have claimed Chauncey Billups off waivers and re-signed restricted free agent DeAndre Jordan, the NBA team announced Monday.

The Clippe...

Knicks' Anthony hyper-extends left knee

2011-12-12T18:30:53Z

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony suffered a hyper-extended left knee during a Monday practice and was listed as day-to-day by the NBA club.

Anthony ran into a teammate while playing defense and fell to the court. He stayed down briefly then rose and walked to t...

Knicks finalize deal for Chandler

2011-12-10T19:30:32Z

The New York Knicks finalized their acquisition of Tyson Chandler from Dallas on Saturday, sending Ronny Turiaf to Washington as Reuters) - The New York Knicks have acquired center Tyson Chandler from the Dallas Mavericks as part of a three-team trade, the Knicks said on Saturday.

"Signing a player of Tyson's caliber, wit...

NBA training camps open amid trade uncertainties

2011-12-09T19:30:34Z

The NBA champion Dallas Mavericks opened training camp, but like all the league's teams their excitement at finally getting on court was tempered by uncertainty.

A day after owners and players ratified a new 10-year contract to end a lockout that delayed the scheduled November 1 start of the season to December 25, players and ...

Raptors, Leafs sold to telecom firms in $1.3billion deal

2011-12-09T18:30:21Z

Canada's largest telecommunications firms, Rogers Communications and BCE Incorporated, announced on Friday they have agreed to buy the NBA Toronto Raptors and NHL Toronto Maple Leafs.<...

Knicks excited about adding Chandler, the missing ingredient

2011-12-09T17:30:19Z

GREENBURGH, New York (Reuters) - The deal to bring center Tyson Chandler to the New York Knicks was done though not yet official, and top Knicks players and their coach said on Friday they believed they were on tr...

NBA releases schedule ahead of ratified labor agreement

2011-12-06T19:00:09Z

(Reuters) - The National Basketball Association (NBA) does not yet have a ratified labor agreement but the league moved full speed ahead Tuesday by announcing a provisional schedule.

The NBA's 66th season will be comprised of 66 games, 16 less than the norm due to the five-month lockout over a labor...

Eager Anthony hits floor early for Knicks as doors open

2011-12-01T14:00:39Z

GREENBURGH, New York (Reuters) - Carmelo Anthony was the first New York Knick on the team's practice floor Thursday as the NBA allowed the clubs to open facilities in advance of the expected ratific...

76ers snap up Julius Erving items at auction

2011-11-21T21:30:16Z

Memorabilia from the famed career of Julius Erving will return to the city where he became a star as the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers announced on Monday the purchase of items at auction.

Adam Aron, chief executive of the NBA team, said the 76ers bought 18 items, none valued above $10,00...

Nets' Farmar shines in Israel during lockout

2011-11-17T12:30:09Z

TEL AVIV (Reuters) - While most NBA players wait and wonder whether there will be a season, Jordan Farmar has emerged as a star in Israel.

Farmar, a 6-foot-2 guard with the NBA guard Cuttino Mobley is suing the New York Knicks' parent company saying the team pushed him into medical retirement to save money.

Mobley retired soon after the Knicks acquired him from the Reuters) - Number crunchers have come up with an unexpected conclusion about the National Basketball Association's decision to cut short its season: There may actually be a few economic winners.

As NBA owners and players broke off talks this week, chances increased that the league will soo...

NBA approves sale of 76ers as lockout drags on

2011-10-19T08:32:53Z

(Reuters) - The sale of the Philadelphia 76ers to a group led by Apollo Global Management co-founder Josh Harris was approved by the Philadelphia 76ers.

Joshua Harris, a buyout specialist from New York, will be the controlling owner of the investment group, which includes David Blitzer, actor Brooklyn Nets when they move into a new arena next year, hip-hop singer and Nets part-owner Jay-Z said Monday.

Across the street from the site where the team plans to play next season, Jay-Z announced he would open the arena by performing there next September in at least two or three concerts.

He also said the team, ow...

Team will be called "Brooklyn Nets" after move

2011-09-26T10:00:16Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New Jersey Nets will be renamed the Brooklyn Nets when the National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise moves across the state line and into a new arena next year, minority owner and rap star

Former NBA player charged in $2 million Ponzi scheme

2011-09-23T14:30:35Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A former NBA player and chief executive officer of a New Jersey real estate development firm surrendered to federal authorities on Friday on charges of running a $2 million Ponzi scheme.

Tate George...

Ex-NBA player George faces wire fraud charge

2011-09-23T14:30:29Z

Former NBA player Tate George faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine on fraud charges for his role in what federal prosecutors are calling a Ponzi scheme.

George, a 43-year-old American who played for the New Jersey Nets and DETROIT (Reuters) - The Detroit Pistons have hired Lawrence Frank as their new head coach, the National Basketball Association team said on Wednesday.

F...

Former Raptors' swingman Weems joins Lithuanian team

2011-07-08T15:30:15Z

TORONTO (Reuters) - Former Toronto Raptors swingman Sonny Weems has joined a Lithuanian basketball team rather than wait around for the National Basketball Association

Halladay gets rousing reception in Toronto return

2011-07-01T16:30:11Z

TORONTO (Reuters) - Roy Halladay got a standing ovation on Friday in his first visit back to Toronto where he earned his reputation as one of the game's top pitchers.

Halladay, now the centerpiece of ...

Cavaliers number one pick no slam dunk this time

2011-06-22T12:30:14Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Cleveland Cavaliers have the top pick in the NBA draft on Thursday but there will be no slam-dunk decision like the last time they had the number one selection.

In 2003, after losing 65 games, the Cavaliers used the number one pick to grab TORONTO (Reuters) - The struggling Toronto Raptors named former Dallas Mavericks assistant Dwane Casey as their new head coach, the NBA team said on Tuesday.

Casey, who won an...

Allen exercises option to rejoin Celtics

2011-06-07T17:30:39Z

Ray Allen exercised his contract option to remain with the Boston Celtics, keeping intact the team's "Big Three" unit of Allen, Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett, the NBA team anno...

Allen agrees to stay with Celtics another year

2011-06-07T15:00:27Z

BOSTON (Reuters) - All-Star guard Ray Allen, a vital cog in the Boston Celtics' success, has exercised his option to remain with the team next season, the Celtics said on Tuesday.

Financial terms were not announced but Allen will be in the second year of a two-year $20 m...

Walsh out as NBA Knicks president

2011-06-03T16:30:23Z

Donnie Walsh will be dumped as president and general manager of the New York Knicks at the end of the month, team owner James Dolan said Friday, setting up a new era for the rebuilding NBA squad.

Walsh spent three years ...

Walsh to part ways with Knicks at end of season

2011-06-03T10:30:21Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Donnie Walsh is leaving his job as president of the New York Knicks at the end of the month, the team said on Friday.

Walsh, who has been with the Knicks for the past three seasons, will vacate his post when his current contract expires at the end of June...

Toronto coach Triano bumped to consultant role

2011-06-01T22:00:13Z

TORONTO (Reuters) - The Toronto Raptors said on Wednesday they had moved head coach Jay Triano into a consultancy role after he failed to reach the playoffs in his three seasons in charge.

Triano was promoted to head coach early in the 2008-09 season and compiled a record of 87-1...

Raptors will not keep Triano as coach

2011-06-01T20:30:28Z

Jay Triano has been dropped as coach of the Toronto Raptors, the NBA club announced Wednesday, but the Canadian will be retained as a consultant and special assistant.

The Raptors went 87-142 in three seasons under Triano's guidance, including a 22-60 showing this past season, ...

Thunder's Durant leads generational shift in talent

2011-05-20T17:00:12Z

TORONTO (Reuters) - Kevin Durant has managed to dodge the growing pains often required for success in the NBA and now the Oklahoma City Thunder forward is among a handful of players hea...

Raptors keep the faith, sign Colangelo to extension

2011-05-17T19:00:06Z

TORONTO (Reuters) - The Toronto Raptors showed they still believe Bryan Colangelo is the man to turn the team around by signing the president and general manager to a multi-year contract extension on Tuesday.

There had been speculation about Colangelo's fut...

Heat ready for Bulls in Eastern Conference finals

2011-05-14T04:30:24Z

LeBron James didn't hide his emotion after Miami eliminated Boston in the second round of the NBA playoffs, but he and his Heat teammates vow there will be no let-down in the Eastern Conference finals against Doc Rivers, who led Boston to an NBA title in 2008, has agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Celtics.

General manager Danny Ainge made the announcement Friday just two days after the Celtic...

Celtics head coach Rivers accepts new five-year deal

2011-05-13T11:00:23Z

BOSTON (Reuters) - Doc Rivers has agreed to a fresh five-year deal to remain head coach of the Boston Celtics, the NBA team said on Friday.

Rivers's existing contract was set to expire at the end of this season and he had initially planned to take a break ...

James' late heroics help NBA Heat oust Celtics

2011-05-12T05:30:35Z

LeBron James and the Miami Heat put the final touches on their second round playoff series with a dramatic fourth quarter finish and are now ready for an even bigger challenge.

Miami on Wednesday advanced to the NBA playoff semi-finals, defeating the Boston Celtics 97-87 with the help of som...

James' late heroics help Heat oust Celtics

2011-05-12T03:30:18Z

LeBron James and the Miami Heat put the final touches on their second round playoff series with a dramatic fourth quarter finish and are now ready for an even bigger challenge.

Miami on Wednesday advanced to the NBA playoff semi-finals, defeating the Boston Celtics 97-87 with the help of som...

James' late heroics power Heat past Celtics

2011-05-11T20:30:23Z

Miami advanced to the NBA playoff semi-finals, defeating the Boston Celtics 97-87 with the help of some clutch late baskets from LeBron James and a team-high 34 points by Dwyane Wa...

Heat push Celtics close to NBA playoff elimination

2011-05-10T06:30:26Z

LeBron James scored 35 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead Miami to a 98-90 overtime victory that put the Boston Celtics on the edge of elimination in the NBA playoffs.

Reuters) - LeBron James's early exit from the NBA playoffs a year ago at the hands of the Celtics was a sore point with the seven-time All-Star.

Back in Boston in a different uniform, King James was desperate to turn the tables with the Reuters) - LeBron James muscled his way to a 35-point, 14-rebound performance to help the visiting Miami Heat push the Boston Celtics to the brink of playoff elimination with a 98-90 overtime triumph on Monday.

Reuters) - Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, who won a record third consecutive defensive player of the year award last month, headlines the NBA all-defensive team, the league said on Monday.

Howard, who led the league this sea...

Garnett, Rondo spark Celtics over Heat

2011-05-08T02:30:19Z

Kevin Garnett scored 28 points and Rajon Rondo played the fourth quarter after suffering a dislocated left elbow as the Boston Celtics beat Miami 97-81 on Saturday in the NBA...

Celtics, Grizzlies post wins in NBA playoffs

2011-05-08T02:30:13Z

Kevin Garnett scored 28 points and Rajon Rondo played the fourth quarter after suffering a dislocated left elbow as the Boston Celtics beat Miami 97-81 in the Eastern Conference ...

Nets top scorer Lopez has surgery on right arm

2011-05-04T12:30:41Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New Jersey Nets leading scorer Brook Lopez had surgery to remove bone mass and calcium deposits from his upper right arm, the NBA team said on Wednesday.

The former first-round draft pick, who the team expects to be re...

Heat beat Celtics for 2-0 series lead

2011-05-04T04:30:29Z

LeBron James scored 24 of his 35 points in the second half Tuesday as Miami's star trio poured in a total of 80 points in a 102-91 victory over Boston in their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final series.

MIAMI (Reuters) - The Miami Heat piled the pressure on bruised and battered Boston by taking a 2-0 lead in their NBA playoff series with a 102-91 victory on Tuesday.

Quicker and more athletic than the Celtics, who have been hampered by a series of nagging injuries, the Heat again m...

Wade powers Miami over Celtics in chippy NBA playoff

2011-05-01T21:30:19Z

Dwyane Wade had 38 points and LeBron James finished with 22 points, six rebounds and five assists to lead Miami to a 99-90 win over Boston in the opening game of their NBA seco...

Wade powers Miami over Celtics in chippy affair

2011-05-01T20:30:16Z

Dwyane Wade had 38 points and LeBron James finished with 22 points, six rebounds and five assists to lead Miami to a 99-90 win over Boston in the opening game of their NBA seco...

NBA Heat beat 76ers to reach showdown with Boston

2011-04-28T10:30:32Z

Dwyane Wade scored 12 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter in leading Miami to a 97-91 victory over Philadelphia that advanced the Heat into a second-round NBA playoff matchup with Boston.

Chris Bosh scored 22 points and matched Wade with a game...

Heat beat 76ers to advance in NBA playoffs

2011-04-28T03:30:36Z

Dwyane Wade scored 12 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter in leading Miami to a 97-91 victory over Philadelphia that advanced the Heat into a second-round NBA playoff matchup with Boston.

Heat beat 76ers to advance in playoffs

2011-04-28T01:30:25Z

Dwyane Wade scored 12 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter in leading Miami to a 97-91 victory over Philadelphia that advanced the Heat into a second-round NBA playoff matchup with Boston.

Knicks keep point guard Billups for next season

2011-04-27T14:30:34Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Knicks have decided to retain point guard Chauncey Billups for next season, the NBA team said on Wednesday.

The Knicks hope the five-time All-Star, who has played 13 seasons in the Boston Celtics have swept the New York Knicks out of the NBA playoffs, but the Philadelphia 76ers have denied Miami a seamless move into the Eastern Con...

Boston roll on, Sixers cool off Heat

2011-04-24T22:30:16Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Boston Celtics swept aside the New York Knicks to move ominously into the second round of the playoffs after a 101-89 victory on Sunday.

Kevin Garnett scored 26 po...

Sixers cool off Heat 86-82 to extend series

2011-04-24T14:30:09Z

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - The Philadelphia 76ers stalled the Miami Heat's playoff drive with a gritty 86-82 win Sunday to avoid a first round series sweep.

Facing elimination, the 76ers staged a stunning late rally with a 10-0 run to end the game, cutting Miami'...

Celtics thump Knicks, Hawks edge Magic

2011-04-23T02:32:52Z

The Boston Celtics dominated the New York Knicks 113-96 to take a stranglehold on their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series.

Paul Pierce scored 38 points and Ray Alle...

Celtics thump Knicks, Hawks edge Magic in NBA playoffs

2011-04-23T02:32:43Z

The Boston Celtics dominated the New York Knicks 113-96 to take a stranglehold on their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series.

Paul Pierce scored 38 points and Ray Alle...

Hawks swoop for late win as big guns boom

2011-04-23T00:00:08Z

ATLANTA (Reuters) - Jamal Crawford banked in a three-pointer with 5.7 seconds left to seal a 88-84 win for the Atlanta Hawks over the visiting Orlando Magic Friday.

Meanwhile, the

Bulls, Heat grab commanding playoff leads

2011-04-22T03:30:37Z

Chicago and Miami both took strangleholds on their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series Thursday, with the Bulls edging Indiana and the Heat rallying for a victory over Philadelphia.

Chicago beat the

Bulls, Heat grab commanding NBA playoff leads

2011-04-22T03:30:19Z

Chicago and Miami both took strangleholds on their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series Thursday, with the Bulls edging Indiana and the Heat rallying for a victory over Philadelphia.

Chicago beat the

Garnett shines as Celtics take 2-0 series lead

2011-04-20T04:30:25Z

Kevin Garnett sank the go-ahead basket with 14 seconds left as the Boston Celtics spoiled a 42-point game from Carmelo Anthony to beat the New York Knicks 96-93.

Garnett also stole the ball as the clock ticked down to seal the win over the Knic...

Boston Celtics take NBA series lead to 2-0

2011-04-20T04:30:18Z

Kevin Garnett sank the go-ahead basket with 14 seconds left as the Boston Celtics spoiled a 42-point game from Carmelo Anthony to beat the New York Knicks 96-93.

Garnett also stole the ball as the clock ticked down to seal the win over the Knic...

Celtics hang on for win over Knicks, Orlando top Atlanta

2011-04-19T21:30:06Z

BOSTON (Reuters) - The Boston Celtics overcame an inspired performance from Carmelo Anthony to beat the New York Knicks and take a 2-0 lead in their NBA playoff series on Tuesday, while

Rondo gets aggressive as Celtics take 2-0 lead over Knicks

2011-04-19T21:00:07Z

BOSTON (Reuters) - Rajon Rondo is the smallest of the Boston Celtics starting lineup but the guard proved his mettle Tuesday as Boston inched past the New York Knicks.

The fifth-year pro score...

Top seeds Heat, Bulls grab 2-0 East series leads

2011-04-19T03:30:43Z

The Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls, the top two seeds in the Eastern Conference, posted victories to seize 2-0 leads in their first-round NBA playoff series.

The No. 1 seeded Bulls on Monday held on to beat eighth seeded Indiana 96-90 while the second seeded Heat routed ...

Top seeds Heat, Bulls extend NBA playoff series lead

2011-04-19T03:30:30Z

The Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls, the top two seeds in the Eastern Conference, posted victories to seize 2-0 leads in their first-round NBA playoff series.

The No. 1 seeded Bulls on Monday held on to beat eighth seeded Indiana 96-90 while the second seeded Heat routed ...

Heat roll over 76ers for 2-0 series lead

2011-04-18T20:30:32Z

LeBron James scored 29 points, Chris Bosh had his second straight double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds as Miami easily beat Philadelphia 94-73 in game two of their opening round playoff series.

James also had seven rebounds and six assists for the He...

Billups doubtful for Knicks on Tuesday

2011-04-18T19:30:38Z

New York Knicks guard Chauncey Billups was listed as "very questionable" by coach Mike D'Antoni on Monday for Tuesday's NBA playoff game at Boston due to a left leg injur...

Allen's three-pointer lifts Celtics over Knicks

2011-04-18T07:30:18Z

Ray Allen hit the decisive three-pointer with 12 seconds remaining on Sunday as Boston rallied to beat New York 87-85 in the first game of their NBA Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.

New York led 85-84 before the Knicks...

Bulls, Heat rally to win, Hawks shock Magic

2011-04-16T20:30:22Z

Miami and Chicago started slowly then staged furious rallies to win their NBA Eastern Conference playoff openers, but Dwight Howard couldn't bring Orlando back against Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls started slowly then staged furious rallies to win their NBA Eastern Conference playoff openers.

Derrick Rose on Saturday finished with 39 points as Chicago trailed for 47 minutes before charging fro...

Heat beat Celtics to take over NBA 2nd spot

2011-04-10T19:30:34Z

The Miami Heat earned sole possession of second place in the NBA Eastern Conference by cruising past Boston 100-77 in a battle between two teams hoping to go on long runs in the post-season.

"It was a playoff-atmosphere type of game, from the fans to both teams' approach to what the game meant," M...

Heat scorch Celtics to earn control of second seed

2011-04-10T16:00:05Z

MIAMI (Reuters) - LeBron James and the Miami Heat took firm control of the Eastern Conference's second seed with a crushing 100-77 triumph over the Boston Celtics Sunday.

Using a smothering defensive ...

Wrist op for Nets' Williams

2011-04-08T14:30:54Z

New Jersey Nets point guard Deron Williams needs surgery on his right wrist and will miss the final week of the NBA season.

The two-time All Star was to have bone fragments and scar tissue removed from his wrist in a procedure on Friday, Nets coach Reuters) - New Jersey Nets All Star Deron Williams will miss the remainder of the season following scheduled wrist surgery on Friday, the NBA team said.

Injury has restricted Williams to just 12 games after he was traded to the Nets fro...

Rose leads Bulls over Celtics

2011-04-08T03:30:30Z

The Chicago Bulls and their Most Valuable Player candidate Derrick Rose defeated Boston 97-81 to close in on the top seed in the NBA's Eastern Conference.

Rose on Thursday scored 30 points to lead the Bulls to their 17th victory in 19 g...

Bulls charge past Celtics, close in on home-court advantage

2011-04-07T21:00:09Z

CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Chicago Bulls beat Boston 97-81 on Thursday to open up a four-game lead atop the Eastern Conference and move within a victory of clinching home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.

Chicago (58-20), winners of 17 of their last 19 games, closed out t...

Granger shines as Pacers clinch playoff spot

2011-04-07T02:30:22Z

Danny Granger scored 25 points to help the Indiana Pacers clinch their first NBA playoff berth since 2006 with a 136-112 victory over Washington.

The Pacers needed a victory on Wednesday and a loss by the C...

"King-less" Cavs target bright finish to dark NBA year

2011-04-06T22:00:08Z

TORONTO (Reuters) - A year ago, the Cleveland Cavaliers had the best record in the NBA, the league's best player in Miami Heat clinched the Southeast Division title with a 108-94 win over the New Jersey Nets behind 31 points and 11 rebounds from LeBron James.

"We don't want to be jaded," Heat coach Erik Spo...

Knicks snap long playoff drought

2011-04-04T02:30:21Z

The New York Knicks clinched a post-season berth for the first time in seven years with a 123-107 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers behind 28 points from Amare Stoudemire.

New York posted their third consecutive victory which vaulted them into the playoffs for the first time since the 2003-...

Knicks back in playoffs after victory over Cavaliers

2011-04-03T18:00:17Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Knicks clinched their first post-season appearance in seven years following a 123-107 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday.

Amar'e Stoudemire...

Rose shines as Bulls down Raptors

2011-04-03T02:30:15Z

The banged-up Chicago Bulls defeated the depleted Toronto Raptors 113-106, strengthening their hold on top spot in the NBA's Eastern Conference.

Derrick Rose had 36 points and 10 assists for the Bulls, who won for the 15t...

Bucks score important win in overtime over Philadelphia

2011-04-02T22:00:04Z

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (Reuters) - The Milwaukee Bucks maintained their slim playoff chances by completing a 93-87 victory in overtime over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday.

The 10th-placed Bucks (31-45) now trail the eighth-placed ...

Hawks swoop for win over Celtics

2011-04-02T03:30:17Z

The Atlanta Hawks delivered another convincing victory over one of the NBA's elite teams, using a fourth-quarter surge to defeat Boston 88-83.

Al Horford capped his 35th career double-double with a key tip-in ...

76ers book playoff berth

2011-04-02T03:30:15Z

The Philadelphia 76ers are headed back to the NBA playoffs, booking a berth with a 115-90 thumping of the New Jersey Nets.

Thaddeus Young scored 22 points and

Rondo shines as Celtics beat slumping Spurs

2011-04-01T03:30:25Z

Rajon Rondo finished with 22 points and 14 assists and Paul Pierce scored 21 as the Boston Celtics defeated the slumping San Antonio Spurs 107-97.

Kevin Garnett on Thursday added 20...

Anthony powers Knicks past Nets

2011-03-31T03:30:15Z

Carmelo Anthony scored 39 points for the second-straight game and the New York Knicks rallied from a 16-point deficit for a 120-116 win over New Jersey.

Anthony on Wednesday helped clinch the victory with the tiebreaking jump shot with 68 seconds left for the Knicks who cut their magic number for se...

Philadelphia hand Rockets critical loss, inch closer to playoffs

2011-03-30T19:30:20Z

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - The Philadelphia 76ers took another step toward returning to the playoffs while damaging Houston's post-season ambitions in a 108-97 victory over the Rockets on Wednesday.

Philadelphia, under first year coach

Carmelo scores 39 as Knicks beat Magic, snap losing streak

2011-03-28T22:00:07Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Carmelo Anthony scored 39 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to pull the slumping New York Knicks out of their slump with a 113-106 overtime victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday.

Celtics dig down to hold off Timberwolves

2011-03-28T09:31:35Z

The Boston Celtics, staring at another damaging defeat, dug in defensively and emerged with an 85-82 NBA victory over Minnesota.

Paul Pierce on Sunday scored 23 points with seven rebounds and Kevin Garnett...

Hawks swoop for playoff berth

2011-03-27T01:30:08Z

The Atlanta Hawks secured an NBA playoff berth, taking charge early with a run of 19 straight points en route to a 98-87 victory over New Jersey.

Al Horford had 23 points and 12 rebounds for Atlanta, includi...

Hawks clinch playoff spot with win over Nets

2011-03-26T22:00:13Z

ATLANTA (Reuters) - The Atlanta Hawks clinched a spot in the playoffs by strolling to a 98-87 win over the struggling New Jersey Nets on Saturday.

The Hawks (41-32) sit third in the Southeast division and fifth in the Eastern Conference, six games ...

Bulls hold off Grizzlies

2011-03-26T02:30:15Z

Derrick Rose scored Chicago's last seven points to help the Bulls hold off the determined Memphis Grizzlies 99-96 and stretch their lead atop the NBA's Eastern Conference.

Rose nailed two free throws with 2 1/2 minutes to play to ...

Raptors Bulls Basketball

2011-01-04T20:01:25Z

Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose, left, has his shot blocked by Toronto Raptors forward Amir Johnson, center, as Toronto's Andrea Bargnani watches during the first half of an Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant wears a Power Balance bracelet on his right wrist during an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia. Australian auth...

76ers Hornets Basketball

2011-01-03T20:01:23Z

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Lou Williams, left, drives to the basket as New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul, center, tries to break past a screen set by 76ers forward Andres Nocioni, o...

Timberwolves Celtics Basketball

2011-01-03T20:00:28Z

Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo, right, reaches up as he tries to steal the ball from Minnesota Timberwolves center Darko Milicic during the first quarter of an ...

Celtics Raptors Basketball

2011-01-02T18:01:27Z

Toronto Raptors' DeMar DeRozan (10) scores as Boston Celtics' Ray Allen trails during first-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/