Category: NBA News Wire
BOSTON — The Boston Celtics blew all of a 13-point, fourth-quarter lead but then used a late 8-0 spurt to end a nine-game losing streak with a 106-103 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night. The Bobcats, playing without injured point guard Kemba Walker, out with a groin injury, lost a key game in […]
TORONTO — Forward Carmelo Anthony scored 30 points and the New York Knicks kept their playoff hopes alive with a 108-100 win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday. Forward Amar’e Stoudemire added 24 points and 11 rebounds for the Knicks (34-45), who snapped a two-game losing streak. Guard J.R. Smith added 15 points and guard/forward […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — Veteran forward Nene, in his second game back after missing more than a month with a left knee injury, scored 17 points in 20 minutes to lead the Washington Wizards to a 96-86 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night. Guard Bradley Beal had 16 points and forward Trevor Booker added […]
The New York Knicks are showing interest in potentially signing former Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom before the NBA playoffs begin next week. ESPN.com reported Friday night that the Knicks are considering the veteran free agent at the urging of new team president Phil Jackson, who worked with Odom for five seasons while coaching […]
Former St. Louis and Atlanta Hawks star guard-forward Lou Hudson died Friday. He was 69. Hudson was hospitalized in Atlanta after having a stroke in March. He also suffered a stroke in 2005 and campaigned for the “Power to End Stroke” organization. Hudson, who was nicknamed “Sweet Lou,” averaged 20.2 points per game during his […]
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Denver Nuggets saw the Golden State Warriors celebrate on the Oracle Arena floor one time. They didn’t want to see it happen again. Improbably, they were successful in their quest. Power forward Kenneth Faried hit a 10-foot turnaround jumper in the lane with five-tenths of a second remaining Thursday night, lifting […]
OAKLAND, Calif. — Power forward Kenneth Faried hit a 10-foot turnaround jumper in the lane with five-tenths of a second remaining Thursday night, lifting the Denver Nuggets to a stunning, 100-99 victory that prevented the Golden State Warriors from clinching a playoff spot. The Warriors appeared headed to their clinching win when point guard Stephen […]
DALLAS — San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills, starting in place of injured Tony Parker, took full advantage of the opportunity Thursday. Mills scored a game-high 26 points, and the Spurs put a dent in the Dallas Mavericks’ playoff hopes with an impressive 109-100 victory on at the American Airlines Center. The Spurs outscored the […]
PORTLAND, Ore. — Dorell Wright said his last game-winning 3-pointer came in high school. “This one was a little bigger,” the Trail Blazers forward said after hitting a 3-point shot with 7.6 seconds remaining to give Portland a 100-99 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night at the Moda Center. Guard Ray McCallum’s 20-foot […]
LOS ANGELES — In a clash between Western Conference powers, the Oklahoma City Thunder dictated down the stretch for a victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Guard Russell Westbrook scored 30 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and dished out six assists, and the Thunder held on for a 107-101 decision over the Clippers on Wednesday night […]
