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Feb 22, 2008 10:25 PM CST

Dunleavy, Pacers Knock Off New Jersey

Ex-Warriors forward drops in 34 as Indiana stays in playoff hunt

(Newser) - In a battle of shorthanded teams, Indiana used a 12-1 third-quarter run to pull away from the Jason Kidd-less Nets in a 113-103 win. Mike Dunleavy led the Pacers, who were missing starters Jermaine O'Neal and Jamaal Tinsley, with 34 points, while Jeff Foster was a force inside with 10...

Hornets Sting Kidd in Debut With Mavs

Feb 21, 2008 12:50 AM CST

Hornets Sting Kidd in Debut With Mavs

Nets manage fine against Bulls, Bucks edge Pistons

(Newser) - Chris Paul showed his mettle again, scoring 31 points in the Hornets' 104-93 besting of Dallas last night, the Times-Picayune reports. " Every camera in America said it was a great starting line up with J-Kidd coming in," Paul said after the game. Kidd, in his first game with...

Kidd: Mavs Deal's Alive and Well

Feb 18, 2008 12:13 AM CST

Kidd: Mavs Deal's Alive and Well

Hassell, Van Horn will replace balky pawns George, Stackhouse

(Newser) - Reluctant trade pieces Devean George and Jerry Stackhouse got their way and will be staying in Dallas—but Jason Kidd is likely joining them regardless, reports ESPN. The blockbuster deal for the veteran Nets point guard will include Mavs Keith Van Horn and Trenton Hassell instead, along with Devin Harris,...

NBA Nixes Stackhouse Return to Mavs

Feb 15, 2008 9:36 PM CST

NBA Nixes Stackhouse Return to Mavs

If Dallas trades him to Nets, he can't re-sign with his old team

(Newser) - Jason Kidd's road to Dallas runs into more road blocks every day, and now the journey may never be completed, reports ESPN. Friday the NBA told the Mavericks that Jerry Stackhouse can be part of the trade with the New Jersey Nets, but he can’t return to the Mavs...

Howard, Magic Take Down Nuggets 109-98

Feb 14, 2008 12:06 AM CST

Howard, Magic Take Down Nuggets 109-98

Pistons handle Pacers, Raptors stomp Kidd-less Nets

(Newser) - Dwight Howard scored 23 points and grabbed 24 rebounds as Orlando defeated Denver 109-98. It was Howard’s sixth 20-point, 20-rebound of the season and it came on the heels of coach Stan Van Gundy’s accusation that the young center was worrying too much about scoring, reports the Associated...

No Kidding: George Nixes Deal

UPDATED

Feb 13, 2008 9:28 PM CST

No Kidding: George Nixes Deal

Mavs forward would have been part of seven-player deal sending Jason Kidd to Dallas

(Newser) - The New Jersey Nets were on the verge of trading Jason Kidd to the Dallas Mavericks, but Mavs forward Devean George has exercised his right to block the trade, reports ESPN. The NBA's latest blockbuster deal would have sent Devin Harris, Jerry Stackhouse, DeSagana Diop, Maurice Ager, and George to...

With Stars Out, Nuggets Eclipse Heat in OT

Feb 13, 2008 3:19 AM CST

With Stars Out, Nuggets Eclipse Heat in OT

Nets defeat Minnesota, Grizzlies stop slide with win over Kings

(Newser) - Denver pulled off a 114-113 overtime win over Miami, despite lackluster nights from Allen Iverson and Carmelo Anthony. JR Smith put up a team-high 28 points off the bench, with Kenyon Martin adding 24 to prove that the Nuggets don't have to depend on their corn-rowed superstars to produce, reports...

Elbowed to Head, Carter Responds

Feb 10, 2008 10:56 PM CST

Elbowed to Head, Carter Responds

Unselfish Raptors, hot-starting Pistons leash Wolves, Cats

(Newser) - Things looked bad for the Nets when Vince Carter took an elbow to the face early in the second quarter, then shakily left the court; however, Carter returned to score 25 points (29 total) and key a 21-0 run that put away the Mavericks for good, 101-82. Dallas star Dirk...

Laker Duo
Has the Magic
in Orlando

Feb 8, 2008 10:01 PM CST

Laker Duo Has the Magic in Orlando

Clippers get rare road win at Toronto; Kidd leads NJ past Bobcats

(Newser) - Kobe Bryant hit two free throws inside a minute left and host Orlando went cold down the stretch, missing five straight shots in a 117-113 Lakers victory. The sellout crowd, which included Tiger Woods, saw Bryant's new sidekick, Pau Gasol, net 30 as LA overcame a 44-point first-period explosion from...

Spurs Power Past Slumping Wizards 85-77

Feb 7, 2008 12:48 AM CST

Spurs Power Past Slumping Wizards 85-77

Johnson, Hawks capitalize on Kobe's blunder, Magic cut down Nets

(Newser) - A rejuvenated Robert Horry led San Antonio on a 17-4 third quarter run that gave the Spurs the lead and carried them to an 85-77 win over Washington. The Wizards have now lost five straight, reports the Associated Press. The skid has coincided with All-Star Caron Butler’s hip injury...

Ka-Pau! Gasol KO's Nets in Lakers Debut

Feb 5, 2008 11:15 PM CST

Ka-Pau! Gasol KO's Nets in Lakers Debut

Spaniard scores 24 as LA and NJ head in opposite directions

(Newser) - Pau Gasol did not disappoint in his debut for the Los Angeles Lakers. The seven-foot Spaniard scored 24 points on 10-of-15 shooting and grabbed 12 rebounds as Los Angeles beat the New Jersey Nets 105-90, reports the Associated Press. Kobe Bryant scored a season-low six points but had eight assists...

Turkoglu
Lifts Magic
in Nail Biter

Feb 1, 2008 11:14 PM CST

Turkoglu Lifts Magic in Nail Biter

Nets douse hapless Heat, Timberwolves maul Clippers

(Newser) - Hedo Turkoglu made the difference last night, as his 23 points and crucial last second free throws led Orlando past Philly 108-106, the AP reports. With the lead see-sawing all game, the Magic pulled ahead decisively with a minute and a half left in regulation to take their third straight,...

Pistons Have Need for 'Sheed, Shed Pacers

Jan 29, 2008 11:08 PM CST

Pistons Have Need for 'Sheed, Shed Pacers

Kidd, New Jersey end losing streak; Miami starts a new one

(Newser) - Rasheed Wallace's play on both ends spurred the Pistons to a 110-104 win over a sharp-shooting Pacers team; he had 24 points, 10 boards, and a key block with half a minute remaining to protect the Detroit lead. With Jermaine O'Neal out due to injury, Indiana hit 12 of 24...

Fourth Quarter is Dirk Time Against Denver

Jan 27, 2008 10:21 PM CST

Fourth Quarter is Dirk Time Against Denver

Hawks, Nets choke hard against Trail Blazers, Timberwolves

(Newser) - Dallas's Josh Howard was hot early (12 points in the first quarter), but it was reigning league MVP Dirk Nowitzki who put Denver away late, 90-85. The sharp-shooting Bavarian scored 14 of the Mavericks' final 16 points, including four clutch free throws in the final minute; his 32 points led...

Nets, Nuggets Both Aimless
in Denver Win

Jan 26, 2008 7:01 AM CST

Nets, Nuggets Both Aimless in Denver Win

Sonics lose yet again to Hawks, Jazz fend off tumultuous Kings

(Newser) - Denver shot 36% against New Jersey last night, but even without Carmelo Anthony the Nuggets had no trouble putting away their 38.4%-shooting opponents. With only 11 points in the first quarter and 31 total in the first half, the Nets had no chance against Allen Iverson's 30 points and...

Spurs Hand Heat 15th Straight Loss

Jan 25, 2008 1:32 AM CST

Spurs Hand Heat 15th Straight Loss

Davis leads Warriors past Nets, Bucks outscore Pacers

(Newser) - The San Antonio Spurs outscored Miami 25-17 in the fourth period to hand the Heat their 15th straight loss last night, 90-89 reports the Miami Herald. Tim Duncan had 30 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Spurs. With Shaquille O'Neal out, Dwayne Wade scored 27 points, but fumbled the...

Artest, Kings Embarrass
Nets 128-94

Jan 23, 2008 3:03 AM CST

Artest, Kings Embarrass Nets 128-94

Sacramento is red hot from the field as New Jersey continues slide

(Newser) - The Kings led the New Jersey Nets by 11 after the first period and never looked back as Sacramento cruised to a 128-94 victory. Ron Artest led all scorers with 27 points. The mercurial small forward also grabbed six boards, dished four assists, swiped five steals and, for good measure,...

Suns Dominate Nets 116-92

Jan 21, 2008 3:11 AM CST

Suns Dominate Nets 116-92

New Jersey extends its winless streak in Phoenix to 14

(Newser) - The Phoenix Suns' 116-92 dispatching of New Jersey marked the fourth straight time they have held an opponent to under 100 points—their best such streak this season. This win came off a balanced and solid effort from the Suns' starting six, who all scored at least 12 points and...

Allen's 35 Pushes Celts Past Blazers

Jan 17, 2008 12:33 AM CST

Allen's 35 Pushes Celts Past Blazers

Knicks knock off Nets in New Jersey, Wallace, Bobcats rally to beat Magic

(Newser) - Ray Allen led the Celtics out of a mini-slump by scoring a season-high 35 points in Boston’s 100-90 victory over the Portland Trailblazers. The Celtics had lost their past two games and three of their last four. Allen, who had been relatively quiet during that stretch, scored 26 in...

Red-Hot Blazers Bounce Back Against Nets

Jan 14, 2008 10:45 PM CST

Red-Hot Blazers Bounce Back Against Nets

Surprising division leaders whip NJ, which falls below .500

(Newser) - After losing a tough double-overtime affair at Toronto Sunday, Portland showed resilience tonight, winning with ease 99-73 over inconsistent New Jersey. Five players hit double figures in scoring for the visiting Blazers for their 18th win in 20 games, according to the AP. LeMarcus Aldridge's 20 points was tops for...