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Oden has 24 and 12 as Blazers rout Bulls (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:37:55 PST

Greg Oden is starting to become a force on the offensive end. Oden tied a career high with 24 points and LaMarcus Aldridge also had 24 to help the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Chicago Bulls 122-98 on Monday night. "I'm not saying my game is where it should be, but when I can get good deep post position and overpower people and get good shots up, I definitely want to use my...

Clippers hand Wolves 13th straight loss (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:24:00 PST

Baron Davis was having one of his poorest shooting nights as a pro, missing his first nine shots and coming within 8.5 seconds of playing an entire game without a field goal for the first time in eight seasons. But with the Clippers holding a precarious two-point lead on the dreadful Minnesota Timberwolves, the 11-year veteran point guard drove the lane for a clinching layup to help Los Angeles...

Duncan's 24 and 12 lift Spurs by Bucks (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:08:56 PST

The San Antonio Spurs were finally able to take advantage of a big night from Tim Duncan. Duncan had 24 points and 12 rebounds and the Spurs halted the Milwaukee Bucks' three-game winning streak with a 112-98 victory Monday night, getting their second blow out in as many games after an unusually lackluster start to the season.

Gay leads surging Grizzlies past Kings (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:28:58 PST

The Memphis Grizzlies finally were able to finish off an opponent. Rudy Gay scored 24 points, O.J. Mayo added 20 and the Memphis Grizzlies beat Sacramento 116-105 on Monday night, sending the Kings to their fourth straight loss. "I think we're all learning how to trust each other, talk and communicate," Mayo said.

Court: NY can seize land for Nets arena (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:40:47 PST

New York's top court ruled Tuesday that the state can use eminent domain to force homeowners and businesses to sell their properties for a massive development in Brooklyn that includes a new arena for the New Jersey Nets. In a 6-1 ruling Tuesday, the Court of Appeals said the Empire State Development Corp.'s finding that the area was blighted was enough to justify taking the land.

Shaq practices, hopes to play Wednesday (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:54:41 PST

Shaquille O'Neal asked for a shot. The Cavaliers gave him 10 days off instead. The team wouldn't comply when O'Neal asked for a cortisone injection to make his ailing shoulder feel better, choosing to treat it with rest and rehab. O'Neal returned to practice with the Cavaliers on Monday and is hopeful he can play in Cleveland's game at Detroit on Wednesday.

Warriors coach Nelson has pneumonia (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:18:50 PST

Golden State Warriors coach Don Nelson has pneumonia and isn't traveling with the team for two games in Texas. The 69-year-old Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history, missed practice Sunday and again Monday. The team said he had been diagnosed with pneumonia and would miss Golden State's games Tuesday at Dallas and Wednesday at San Antonio.

Rockets F McGrady back at practice (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:32:52 PST

Tracy McGrady returned to practice with the Houston Rockets for the first time since microfracture surgery in February on Monday, but the seven-time All-Star still doesn't know when he'll play. McGrady said he can play now, but Rockets coach Rick Adelman has said he's not ready. Adelman missed practice Monday to attend to a personal matter and was not available for comment.

Clips broadcasters back after suspension (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:49:54 PST

Clippers longtime TV play-by-play man Ralph Lawler and analyst Michael Smith were back behind the microphone following a one-game suspension by the Fox Sports Prime Ticket network Friday. They were reprimanded for some off-the-cuff remarks they made on the air last Wednesday at Memphis about Grizzlies Iranian-born center Hamed Haddadi.

Garnett's OT buzzer-beater sinks Knicks (AP)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:39:58 PST

Paul Pierce carried the Celtics all game while the rest of the Big Three struggled. So when it came time for the winning shot, of course Pierce would take it. That's what the New York Knicks seemed to think, anyway. Instead, Pierce swung it to a wide-open Kevin Garnett, whose jumper beat the overtime buzzer to give Boston a 107-105 victory Sunday.