Payton, not Shaq, puts heat on Lakers
Dec 25 2005 7:59PM (CT)
MIAMI (AP) - One of Kobe Bryant's old teammates sent the Los Angeles Lakers to defeat. And it wasn't Shaquille O'Neal. Gary Payton tied a season-high with 21 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:05 left to help give the Miami Heat a 97-92 win over the Lakers on Sunday _ their second straight hard-fought win over Los Angeles on Christmas Day.
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Stingy Pistons offer no gifts to Spurs
Dec 25 2005 6:42PM (CT)
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) - In their first matchup since the NBA Finals, Detroit proved dominant in a defensive struggle against San Antonio.
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