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- Reserves spark Mavericks to fifth straight win - 11:18 PM
- Jennings does it again with 29, Bucks top Bobcats - 11:16 PM
- McGrady wants to play, Rockets say no - 11:07 PM
- Magic win 4th straight, beating Boston 83-78 - 11:05 PM
- Smith's last-second shot gives Hawks another win - 10:32 PM
- Bosh, Bargnani lead Raptors to 120-113 win over - 10:00 PM
- LeBron's 40 leads Cavaliers past Pacers - 09:56 PM
Pistons: Notebook
Pistons' lack of assists proves costly
Here's one reason why the Pistons had such a poor third quarter Wednesday in their 87-81 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. The Pistons had one assist. - 11/20/2009
Knicks to Allen Iverson: No thanks
The New York Knicks said Friday they have decided not to pursue Iverson, the former Piston who was waived by the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday. - 11/20/2009
Hornets 110, Suns 103
Peja Stojakovic leads Hornets past Suns
Stojakovic hit seven 3-pointers during a 25-point, 13-rebound performance, and the Hornets defeated the Phoenix Suns 110-103 on Thursday night. - 11/20/2009
Trail Blazers 87, Pistons 81
Pistons' latest comeback fizzles again
The Pistons, playing their fourth game in five nights (in four different cities) had few answers to counter the Trail Blazers -- until late in the game, which is becoming a custom. - 11/19/2009
Terry Foster: NBA Insider
Michael Jordan isn't Jackie Robinson of basketball
LeBron James has his heart in the right place. But his suggestion that the NBA should retire Michael Jordan's No. 23 throughout the league is a bad idea. - 11/19/2009
Wednesday's top game: Magic 108, Thunder 94
Rashard Lewis and Magic overpower Thunder
Rashard Lewis thinks he had a triple-double sometime in his basketball career, so he wasn't all that concerned that he didn't get a chance to post another one. - 11/19/2009
Lakers 106, Pistons 93
Pistons lit up by livid Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers came into Tuesday's game angry, and the Pistons paid the price. But not without the Pistons giving the Lakers one big scare. - 11/18/2009
Ted Kulfan: Pistons Insider
Tayshaun Prince frustrated with injury
Sitting is driving Prince crazy. He's played nearly 500 consecutive games and is now on the outside, all because of a small ruptured disc in his back. - 11/18/2009
Tuesday's top game: Cavaliers 114, Warriors 108
Short-handed Warriors put up gutsy effort in loss to LeBron & Co.
Rookie Stephen Curry and the Warriors (3-7) dressed just seven healthy bodies. Then there was the matter of faceing LeBron James. - 11/18/2009
Pistons' trip might provide measuring stick
Maybe they are who we think they are -- to paraphrase former NFL coach Dennis Green -- a 5-5 team that can look like an extremely dangerous team on certain evenings. - 11/17/2009
Grizzlies, Allen Iverson part ways after 3 games
Memphis announced Monday that the team has ended its one-year contract with Iverson, a 10-time All-Star and former league MVP, in what it called a mutual agreement. - 11/17/2009
Monday's top game: Hawks 99, Trail Blazers 95, OT
Hawks end Trail Blazers' winning streak
Joe Johnson and the Atlanta Hawks feel they can beat anyone right now, even the NBA's top teams. - 11/17/2009
Mavericks 95, Pistons 90
Pistons hang close but can't shake Mavs
Ben Gordon's three-point attempt at tying the game was no good with 0.5 second left and Dallas guard Jason Terry was fouled and made both free throws to end the scoring. - 11/16/2009
Sunday's top game: Suns 101, Raptors 100
Amare Stoudemire rebounds for birthday
Stoudemire celebrated his 27th birthday one day early, scoring 30 points and grabbing eight rebounds, leading the Phoenix Suns to a victory over the Toronto Raptors. - 11/16/2009
Warriors send disgruntled Jackson to Bobcats
Charlotte, N.C. --The Golden State Warriors found a home for the disgruntled swingman Stephen Jackson on Monday, sending him to the Charlotte Bobcats in a four-player deal that pairs him with coach Larry Brown. - 11/16/2009
