Bosh-less Raptors beat James-less Cavs, Hornets down Hawks

Associated Press Dec 1, 07 1:12 AM CST
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The Knicks rallied past the "Fire Isiah" chants in the first half and then the Milwaukee Bucks in the second half to claim a 91-88 victory tonight. One day removed from the third-worst loss in franchise history, Jamal Crawford and Zach Randolph each scored 25 points for New York, which has won three of four. Elsewhere in pro hoops:
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In other action, Spurs school Wizards, Mavs edge Timberwolves

Detroit News Nov 29, 07 3:40 AM CST
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Cleveland was already trailing Detroit when LeBron James sprained his finger late in the second quarter, and with King James in street clothes for the second half, the Cavaliers had no chance to regroup. The Pistons crushed the Cavs, 109-74, on a solid all-around team effort, the Detroit News reports. In other, closer games:
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King James scores 38 in 109-104 overtime win

Associated Press Nov 27, 07 10:39 PM CST
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LeBron James continued to play otherworldly basketball as he scored 38 points to lead Cleveland to a 109-104 overtime victory over the previously one-loss Celtics. James dished 13 assists on the night, and scored 11 points in the extra period. Ray Allen could have given the Celtics the lead with 22 seconds left in regulation, but uncharacteristically missed two free throws, reports the AP.
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Cavaliers take Pacers, Nets edge past Lakers

Associated Press Nov 26, 07 4:36 AM CST
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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 AP reports. In other NBA arenas:
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Cavaliers edge out Raptors 111-108,
Magic rout Heat 120-99

Boston Globe Nov 25, 07 5:21 AM CST
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The soaring Celtics won again last night, though the Charlotte Bobcats brought it down to the wire, reports the Boston Globe . With a two-point lead and five seconds on the clock, Charlotte fans were already celebrating a victory when Ray Allen drained a three-pointer to bring the final score to 96-95. Elsewhere in the Eastern Conference:
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Celtics, Cavs, and Pistons among the other NBA victors

San Antonio Express-News Nov 22, 07 6:11 AM CST
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Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said of his team's 128-110 defeat of the Orlando Magic that "to win the game we were going to have to score." And scoring is what he got: 32 points from Tony Parker, 27 from Manu Ginobili, and 20 from Tim Duncan, reports the San Antonio Express-News . Elsewhere in the paint:
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Wizards beat Sixers, Bucks survive LeBron

Associated Press Nov 21, 07 12:28 AM CST
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Kobe Bryant had reached his season average 26 points before the end of the first half, finishing with 32 as the Lakers blew out the Pacers at Indiana, 134-114. LA is on a four game tear after handing the Pacers their worst loss at home since March 2001. Elsewhere in the NBA last night:
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Jazz win 5th straight, Agent Zero leads Wiz to victory, hurting Hawks top 'Cats

Orlando Sentinel Nov 14, 07 11:36 PM CST
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Dwight Howard got the better of LeBron James in a battle of young superstars. Howard, who finished with 35 points, sank two free throws with five seconds left in overtime to give Orlando a 117-116 victory over Cleveland. James recorded the 14th triple double of his career with 39 points, 13 rebounds and 14 assists, reports the Orlando Sentinel . Elsewhere in the Association:
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Nuggets outgun Cavs, Jazz outmuscles Kings in other NBA contests

Associated Press Nov 13, 07 12:18 AM CST
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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 32-point game through three quarters, but fell completely silent for the fourth. In other NBA action:
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Hornets collect season's first loss, while Sonics still can't pull off win

Associated Press Nov 8, 07 4:55 AM CST
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LeBron James's triple-double (32 points, 15 boards, 13 assists) wasn't enough to boost his team past the Utah Jazz. Despite Utah's 17% three-point shooting, the teams stayed neck-and-neck for four quarters, leaving Deron Williams to break the tie by hitting a lay-up with 1.3 seconds remaining, reports AP. In other Western Conference home games:
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