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Parker, Spurs Beat Up on Struggling Bulls

Wizards rise above Bobcats with Butler's big return

(Newser) - The spurs dominated the Bulls 94-79 last night, AP reports. Tony Parker nailed 28 points, and Michael Finley had 15 for San Antonio. Joe Smith had 19 points and Ben Gordon grabbed 18 for Chicago in their first loss under interim coach Pete Myers, and the fourth in their last... More »

Not Much Magic at Home for Orlando

Lakers finally win in Philly; Hawks extend streak at Washington

(Newser) - Call it a missed opportunity tonight as the Orlando Magic saw Paul Millsap, a guy they passed on in last year's draft, score 28 points in a 113-94 win for the Utah Jazz in Florida. The Magic fell to 5-7 on its home floor this season despite the usual double-double... More »

Gordon, Bulls Run Over Wizards 95-84

Bobcats comeback beats Jazz 98-92, Knicks best listless Cavs 108-90

(Newser) - The Chicago Bulls put together a 12-0 run in the final four minutes to beat the Washington Wizards 95-84. Caron Butler recorded a triple-double for Washington, which came into the game riding a four-game win streak. Ben Gordon led the way for Chicago with 22 points. Ben Wallace sat out... More »

Wizards Hold Off 'Wolves, Mark .500

Strong ensemble performance earns victory, despite injuries

(Newser) - Despite surviving forward Craig Smith's career-best 36 points, and a late surge in which the Timberwolves pulled within six, Washington pushed back with a late run of their own and strong defense, defeating Minnesota 102-88, the Washington Post reports. The victory also earned Washington a winning record for the season,... More »

Nash Dishes Win For Suns Over Wizards

Visiting Bulls win fourth straight vs. Detroit; Knicks lose again

(Newser) - "Awesome" was the word that Phoenix's coach used to describe his team's offense after a big win Wednesday; tonight's game qualified too, as Steve Nash had 19 assists in a 122-107 victory over the Washington Wizards, reports AP. Phoenix got 27 points from Amare Stoudemire, and the team shot... More »

Sharpshooting Boston Backups Sink Sixers

Wizards bewitch Cavaliers, Bulls trample Bobcats in the East

(Newser) - Ed Stefanski, the newly appointed GM and president of the 76ers, could only look on helplessly as his team managed to lose despite shooting a scorching 56%. James Posey and Eddie House, two newly arrived Celtics backups for this season, contributed 17 and 15 respectively—Posey's in part on 4-6... More »

Without LeBron, Cavaliers Blown Out by Pistons

In other action, Spurs school Wizards, Mavs edge Timberwolves

(Newser) - 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.... More »

No Agent Zero, No Problem

Butler leads Arenas-less Wizards to hand Mavs first home loss of year, 110-98

(Newser) - The Mavericks had won all six home games of this young season until Caron Butler led a hot Washington team into Dallas. The former UConn standout scored 35 points as the Wizards handed the Mavericks a 110-98 defeat. Dirk Nowitzki did all he could, recording 31 points, eight rebounds and... More »

Kobe's 32 Carries Lakers to Drubbing of Pacers

Wizards beat Sixers, Bucks survive LeBron

(Newser) - 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... More »

Magic Down Cavs 117-116 in Overtime

Jazz win 5th straight, Agent Zero leads Wiz to victory, hurting Hawks top 'Cats

(Newser) - 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,... More »

Parker Shines as Spurs Cruise Past Hornets

Raptors edge Sixers, Knicks fall to Orlando, Celtics crush Hawks

(Newser) - Tony Parker's 27 points and eight assists helped San Antonio triumph over the Hornets last night, 97-85. Parker, who scored 11 of San Antonio's opening 21, was helped by Tim Duncan's 24 points and twelve rebounds, and Manu Ginobili's 14, including eight in a decisive third quarter surge. Elsewhere in... More »

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: More »

Boston's New 1-2-3 Punch Knocks Out Wizards

Garnett, Pierce, Allen flatten Washington, 103-83

(Newser) - Add the Celtics to the list of this season's Boston sports juggernauts. The much-anticipated combo of Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and Kevin Garnett exploded onto the court last night, flattening the Wizards, 103-83. Gilbert Arenas' guarantee of a Washington victory crumbled under Pierce and Garnett's combined 50 points and 25... More »

NBA's Least Interesting Series Ends

Cavs put down Wizards in feeble echo of last year's exciting matchup

(Newser) - Minus All-Stars Gilbert Arenas and Caron Butler, who kept things competitive in 2006, the Wizards succumbed in four games to the Cavaliers. Cleveland, nevertheless, looked vulnerable in sweeping the playoffs' most hapless team. Doughty young LeBron had a poor shooting night, going 8-22, but he hit 14 of 17 from... More »

Injured Arenas Looks Finished for the Season

(Newser) - Gilbert Arenas, the hot-shooting Washington guard sportswriters are now legally required to describe as "quirky," is out for 2 to 3 months with a knee injury.  Unless he recovers and the Wizards reach the NBA Finals minus both him (their leading scorer) and fellow All-Star Caron Butler... More »

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