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Rip, Pistons fend off Blazers 87-75
Mar 14 2007 11:34PM (CT)
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Richard Hamilton scored 21 points and the Detroit Pistons fended off a second-half challenge to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 87-75 on Wednesday night.
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Suns Rise: End Mavericks' home dominance
Mar 14 2007 11:31PM (CT)
DALLAS (AP) - Steve Nash played like an MVP down the stretch and Amare Stoudemire had 41 points and 10 rebounds, carrying the Phoenix Suns to a 129-127 double-overtime victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night in a tense, thrilling game between the NBA's top teams.
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Head carries clutch play into the NBA
Mar 14 2007 11:21PM (CT)
HOUSTON (AP) - Luther Head was never shy about taking clutch shots in college and he's still not afraid to take them in the pros. Head hit a 3-pointer with 12.2 seconds left and Yao Ming deflected a pass and created a game-sealing steal as the Houston Rockets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 109-105 on Wednesday night.
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James returns game too soon for Memphis
Mar 14 2007 11:18PM (CT)
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The Memphis Grizzlies wish LeBron James' back had bothered the Cleveland Cavaliers' star another night. James recovered from his injury to score 29 points, leading seven Cleveland players in double figures and helping the Cavaliers beat the Grizzlies 118-96 Wednesday night for their season-high seventh straight victory.
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Meet the new Buck: coach Krystkowiak
Mar 14 2007 11:00PM (CT)
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Milwaukee Bucks management was grading Terry Stotts on a curve because he had to handle so many key injuries this season. That still wasn't enough for him to keep his job. The Bucks fired Stotts on Wednesday after less than two full seasons with the team. His replacement is assistant Larry Krystkowiak, who agreed to a multiyear deal and will be introduced at a news conference on Thursday.
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Meet the new Buck: coach Krystkowiak
Mar 14 2007 11:00PM (CT)
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Milwaukee Bucks management was grading Terry Stotts on a curve because he had to handle so many key injuries this season. That still wasn't enough for him to keep his job. The Bucks fired Stotts on Wednesday after less than two full seasons with the team. His replacement is assistant Larry Krystkowiak, who agreed to a multiyear deal and will be introduced at a news conference on Thursday.
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Ford drives Raptors higher in Atlantic
Mar 14 2007 10:43PM (CT)
TORONTO (AP) - T.J. Ford made sure all his teammates got the ball. Eddy Curry didn't think he saw it enough. Chris Bosh scored 22 points, Ford matched a career high with 18 assists, and the Toronto Raptors beat the New York Knicks 104-94 on Wednesday night to strengthen their hold on the Atlantic Division lead.
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Coachspeak sparks Magic to win they need
Mar 14 2007 10:37PM (CT)
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Coach Brian Hill told his Orlando Magic they needed only one game to shake a losing streak and get back into the playoff picture. It happened Wednesday night, when Dwight Howard had 31 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Magic to a 101-90 victory over the Utah Jazz.
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O'Neal can't stem Pacers' losing tide
Mar 14 2007 10:29PM (CT)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Jermaine O'Neal's spirited effort on an injured knee didn't stop the Indiana Pacers from losing their 11th straight game. O'Neal started after sitting out three games with a sprained left knee and had 24 points and seven rebounds, but Gilbert Arenas scored 28 of his 35 points in the second half as the Washington Wizards beat the Pacers 112-96 on Wednesday night.
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When Pierce talks, Celtics listen
Mar 14 2007 9:51PM (CT)
BOSTON (AP) - Paul Pierce's halftime speech warned Boston to not let another lead slip away. Al Jefferson had 23 points to lift the Celtics to a 109-88 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.
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Late timeout foils Sixers' chances
Mar 14 2007 9:47PM (CT)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Tip, tip, grab, run. Andre Miller was sure he had the loose ball in the open court and could have coasted toward a winning layup. Then Miller heard a whistle and stopped, thinking the refs called a travel. Then he realized Philadelphia called a timeout. The fast break stalled and the 76ers' best chance at a win was over like that.
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May shows glimpse of shooting potential
Mar 14 2007 9:45PM (CT)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Sean May is determined to eventually become a consistent outside shooter. The plan moved into fast-forward on Wednesday.
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Bobcats' Knight claims ref bumped him
Mar 14 2007 6:36PM (CT)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Charlotte Bobcats guard Brevin Knight accused a referee on Wednesday of bumping him in a game on Saturday and plans to appeal a $25,000 fine he received in connection with the incident.
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Dirty player talk angers Lakers' Bryant
Mar 14 2007 6:35PM (CT)
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) - Kobe Bryant says he can handle just about any kind of criticism. Calling him a dirty player crosses the line.
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Top Cat: Jordan set for big decisions
Mar 14 2007 4:22PM (CT)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Charlotte Bobcats soon will hire a new coach, decide on a new role for Bernie Bickerstaff and likely make their first big moves in free agency. The man making all these decisions will be Michael Jordan, perhaps the best basketball player of all time, but an executive with a spotty record on personnel moves.
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Bucks' Bogut fined $25,000 for gesture
Mar 14 2007 3:26PM (CT)
MILWAUKEE (AP) - The NBA fined Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut $25,000 on Wednesday for directing an obscene gesture toward fans.
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C-Webb, Pistons hold off Sonics 101-97
Mar 14 2007 12:54AM (CT)
SEATTLE (AP) - Hitting the road was the perfect remedy for the Detroit Pistons. They are rediscovering their swagger with the playoffs a little more than a month away, and Chris Webber is rapidly developing into an offensive threat again.
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