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Celtics First to 30 Wins After Beating Nets

Boston's big three of Garnett, Allen and Pierce total 54 points

(Newser) - The last time the Celtics started 30-4 was the 1959-60 season, and they won the NBA title that time. What remains for this year's Boston team isn't known, but they've got to like where they sit after tonight's 86-77 comeback win over the Nets in East Rutherford. Boston held New...

Marbury, Knicks Extend Losing Streak to Six

Meanwhile, Nuggets and Nets get wins over weaker opponents

(Newser) - New York was pesky last night, hanging with San Antonio all game long, but just couldn't get over the hump, losing 97-93. Tim Bowen, known more for his all-league defensive prowess, scored 15 points for the Spurs and picked up some slack for Tim Duncan and Tony Parker, who had...

Magic Blow Big Lead at Home, Lose to Nets

LeBron heats up in Cavs win while Knicks drop another at MSG

(Newser) - The Magic had a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter but lost to the New Jersey Nets 96-95 despite having multiple chances to win in the waning seconds, reports the Orlando Sentinel. Hedo Turkoglu led Orlando with 23 points while Vince Carter led the Nets with 18, including the winning...

Paul Scorches Bobcats in Homecoming
Paul Scorches Bobcats in Homecoming
Dec 28, 2007 11:15 PM CST

Paul Scorches Bobcats in Homecoming

Yao blocks out Grizz; Kidd's near triple double leads Nets over Wiz

(Newser) - The surprising New Orleans Hornets won easily at Charlotte tonight, led by Tyson Chandler's 17 points, 17 rebound performance paired with star guard Chris Paul's 17 points and 11 assists. The Bobcats were booed off the floor by the home fans at halftime. A former star at nearby Wake Forest,...

Pistons Find Touch, Win Sixth Straight

78% shooting in third quarter puts New Jersey away

(Newser) - Detroit's near-65% shooting after halftime carried it to an 18-point victory over New Jersey, reports AP. Richard Hamilton scored 22 points for the Pistons who were also lifted by 17 points and 10 assists from Chauncey Billups. An 11-0 run in the third sealed it. Jason Kidd had 13 assists...

Nets' Woes Continue Against Kings
Nets' Woes Continue Against Kings
Dec 19, 2007 1:43 AM CST

Nets' Woes Continue Against Kings

John Salmons' 31 the difference in close game

(Newser) - Not only did Sacramento's John Salmons score a career best 31 points, but the shooting guard also saved the day, passing to teammate Francisco Garcia for a crucial three in the last minute of regulation. Sacramento ultimately won 106-101, earning only their second road victory of the season, the AP...

Carter's Nets Run Past LeBron's Cavs

Also: Orlando disposes of Charlotte while L.A. overcomes Grizzlies

(Newser) - New Jersey caught a break when it last played Cleveland, as star LeBron James missed the game. This time James was in the lineup and scored 29 points but the result was the same as New Jersey won, this time 105-97, reports The New York Times. Said Nets star Vince...

Raptors No Match For Celts' Juggernaut

Indiana defeats surprising Orlando; Rockets win at NJ

(Newser) - The franchise with 16 NBA championships got its 16th win in 18 games tonight, blowing out Toronto 112-84, reports the Globe and Mail. Boston improved to 10-0 at home and dominated the shorthanded Raptors throughout, shooting 53% and getting the usual solid performance from Kevin Garnett with 23 points. The...

AI Nets 51 But Nuggets Lose to Lakers 111-107

Marbury sits out Knicks' win over Nets, Pistons too much for Hornets

(Newser) - Allen Iverson became the first Nuggets player in 12 years to score 51 points in a game, but his slow fourth quarter allowed Kobe Bryant to lead the Lakers to a 111-107 victory, the Rocky Mountain News reports. "I think he fatigued a bit," said Denver's coach of...

Jefferson Leads Nets Blowout of Cavaliers

LeBron watches from the bench as Cleveland drops fourth in a row

(Newser) - LeBron James missed his third consecutive game with an injured finger and was forced to watch his Cleveland teammates lose 100-79 to New Jersey from the bench. It was the fourth straight loss for the Cavaliers, who allowed Richard Jefferson to score a season-high 36 points. Cleveland looked disjointed on...

Davis Powers Miami Past Charlotte
Davis Powers Miami Past Charlotte
Nov 28, 2007 12:10 AM CST

Davis Powers Miami Past Charlotte

Meanwhile, Memphis takes two in a row for the first time this season

(Newser) - Ricky Davis had a season high 23 points off the bench, to help push the struggling Heat past Charlotte last night, 110-90, the AP reports. Rookie Daequan Cook missed only two shots en route to a career best 19 points, and stars Dwyane Wade and Shaquille O'Neal scored 13 and...

Spurs Subdue Struggling Sonics on Way to Best Start

Cavaliers take Pacers, Nets edge past Lakers

(Newser) - The Sonics have now dropped 12 of 14 games, tying a team-worst season start and contrasting painfully with San Antonio's best-ever 12-2 record. There were moments in last night's 116-101 loss when Seattle seemed poised to take control, but the veteran Spurs were too much for the scrappy Sonics, the...

Nets Remain in Skid, Fall to Jazz 102-75

Sonics are hurting as well, with a 125-108 blowout loss to the Jazz

(Newser) - New Jersey dropped its sixth straight game last night, crumbling 102-75 in Utah, the AP reports. Deron Williams surged to 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting for the Jazz, and Eddie Gill's 10 consecutive points were his first this season. Richard Jefferson carried the Nets with 22 points, but Jason Kidd...

Celtics Cruise to 7-0
Celtics Cruise to 7-0
Nov 15, 2007 2:15 AM CST

Celtics Cruise to 7-0

Steamroll nets for best start since '72-'73

(Newser) - Despite a lackluster performance from their big three, and a 36-point first half last night, the Celtics nonetheless ripped through the Nets, beating New Jersey 91-69, the AP reports. The 7-0 start to the season marks Boston's best in 35 years. Kevin Garnett led the team with 16 points, but...

Paul's Last Second Layup Beats Nets
Paul's Last Second Layup Beats Nets
Nov 13, 2007 12:18 AM CST

Paul's Last Second Layup Beats Nets

Nuggets outgun Cavs, Jazz outmuscles Kings in other NBA contests

(Newser) - In a battle of premier U.S.-born point guards, Chris Paul prevailed over Jason Kidd and the Nets with 27 points, including the game-winner for the Hornets, a layup with 2.6 ticks left on the clock. With Vince Carter out indefinitely, the Nets' Richard Jefferson had a monster...

Celtics 5-0 After Brushing Off Nets 112-101

Trail Blazers, Suns, Raptors also winners in NBA action

(Newser) - The Boston Celtics were explosive out of the gate this season and kept up that pace in last night's 112-101 defeat of the New Jersey Nets, the Boston Herald reports. The big three came through as usual, with Paul Pierce sinking 28 points, Ray Allen putting up 27 and Kevin...

Bulls Hang On, Beat Pistons for First Win

Tyrus Thomas gets double-double in nail-biter

(Newser) - The Bulls overcame a 36-point performance by Rasheed Wallace to pick up their first win Thursday night, beating the Pistons 97-93, the AP reports. Tyrus Thomas, who had 19 points and 14 rebounds, hit a free throw with 2.9 seconds left to seal the deal. Elsewhere:

Knicks Leave AI and Nuggets Bruised, Beaten

Meanwhile, Clippers, Bucks and Nets wrap up wins in the East

(Newser) - Eddy Curry and Zach Randolph combined for 46 points and 25 rebounds to propel the New York Knicks to a 119-112 win over the Denver Nuggets last night. Although blood was drawn, there was no reprise of last year's bench-clearing brawl, and Allen Iverson's bleeding lip didn't stop him from...

Kidd's 88th Triple-Double Drives Nets Over 76ers

New Jersey stifles Philly comeback to win 93-88

(Newser) - Jason Kidd put up 16 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists to notch his 88th triple-double—his 50th with New Jersey—and lead his team to a close victory over the Sixers last night. The Nets' side of the 93-88 final score came courtesy of Richard Jefferson's 22 points, Vince...

Nets Take Home Opener From Bulls in OT

Chicago piles up fouls, turnovers; Jefferson leads way for NJ

(Newser) - The Nets took their season opener from the Bulls in overtime, 112-103.  It was their 12th straight win over Chicago on home court, causing the Bulls' Ben Gordon to say after, "I don't know what it is about this place."  Nets leading scorer Richard Jefferson, reports...

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