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Spoelstra: Celebrate Lin For His Play
MIAMI (AP) Heat coach Erik Spoelstra says there's a reason why New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin should be celebrated. His numbers. Not his heritage. Spoelstra is the NBA's first Asian-American coach, and Lin is the first Asian-American player to
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Utah'S Evans Replaces Shumpert in Dunk Contest
NEW YORK (AP) New York Knicks rookie Iman Shumpert has pulled out of the slam dunk contest with an injury and will be replaced by Utah's Jeremy Evans. Shumpert has tendinitis in his left knee and won't play this week.
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Hawks' Johnson to Miss All-Star Game
ATLANTA (AP) Atlanta Hawks guard Joe Johnson will miss the All-Star game because of tendinitis in his left knee. The team says an MRI confirmed the initial diagnosis. Johnson will sit out the Hawks' next two games: at New York
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Nba Leaders
THROUGH FEB. 21
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In Miami, The Heat Await a Look at Linsanity
MIAMI (AP) The hottest team versus the hottest story. Linsanity is on its way to Miami, and the Heat can finally say they're eager for the arrival. It may be the NBA's marquee matchup so far this season, the phenomenon
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Nba Team Statistics
Includes games of Tuesday, February 21, 2012
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Gasol, Gay Lead Grizzlies Past 76Ers, 89-76
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Marc Gasol had 15 points and 14 rebounds, Rudy Gay scored 14 points and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Philadelphia 76ers 89-76 on Tuesday night. O.J. Mayo added 13 points and Marreese Speights had 12 to help
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Jamison, Irving Rally Cavs Past Pistons, 101-100
CLEVELAND (AP) Antawn Jamison scored 32 points and rookie Kyrie Irving led Cleveland's comeback from a 17-point deficit with 17 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Cavaliers to a 101-100 win over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. Alonzo
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Heat Streak at 7 After Beating Kings 120-108
MIAMI (AP) The Miami Heat knew what was coming from Sacramento. Eventually, they handled the Kings' challenge. Dwyane Wade had 30 points and 10 assists, Mario Chalmers and Chris Bosh each scored 20 points and the NBA-leading Heat stretched their
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Ties to Knicks' Lin Peck at Taiwan Bookishness
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) In achievement-oriented Taiwan, where studying seems to be the preferred pastime activity among young people, the outdoor complex of basketball courts near National Taiwan University is normally a pretty lonely place, more used to hosting raindrops and
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Erden, Gee Suffer Facial Injuries For Cavaliers
CLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers center Semih Erden and guard Alonso Gee were both taken to the locker room after sustaining facial injuries. The injuries occurred in the first quarter of Tuesday night's game against Detroit. Erden was poked above the right
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Gibson in Lineup For Cavaliers Against Pistons
CLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson will be back in the starting lineup after missing two games with a sprained left ankle. Cleveland hosts Detroit on Tuesday night. Gibson is averaging eight points in 21 games. He was injured when
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Thomas' Production Falling Off For Lowly Bobcats
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Bobcats are paying power forward Tyrus Thomas a hefty salary and they aren't seeing the production to match. Thomas, who signed a $40 million contract extension in 2010, has nearly disappeared from the NBA radar screen
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Cavs Sign G Manny Harris to 10-Day Deal
CLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed guard Manny Harris to a 10-day contract. Harris has been playing with Canton of the NBA Development League. He averaged 21.4 points, 7.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists for the Charge, and was named
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Hawks' G Johnson Likely to Miss Knicks Game
ATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks say All-Star guard Joe Johnson is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the New York Knicks because of tendinitis in his left knee. Johnson left in the third quarter of a loss to the Chicago Bulls
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National Basketball Association
All Times ESTEASTERN CONFERENCEAtlantic DivisionWLPctGBPhiladelphia2013.606New York1617.4854Boston1516.4844New Jersey1024.29410½Toronto923.28110½Southeast DivisionWLPctGBMiami267.788Orlando2112.6365Atlanta1913.5946½Washington725.21918½Charlotte427.12921Central DivisionWLPctGBChicago268.765Indiana2012.6255Cleveland1317.43311Milwaukee1319.40612Detroit1123.32415WESTERN CONFERENCESouthwest DivisionWLPctGBSan Antonio2310.697Dallas2112.6362Houston1914.5764Memphis1915.5594½New Orleans725.21915½Northwest DivisionWLPctGBOklahoma City257.781Denver1815.5457½Portland1816.5298Minnesota1617.4859½Utah1516.4849½Pacific DivisionWLPctGBL.A. Clippers1911.633L.A. Lakers1913.5941Phoenix1419.4246½Golden State1217.4146½Sacramento1022.31310 ___ Monday's Games Chicago 90, Atlanta 79 New Jersey 100, New York 92 Dallas 89, Boston 73 Houston 97, Memphis 93
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Fredette'S Rookie Year Comes With a Learning Curve
MIAMI (AP) For Sacramento rookie Jimmer Fredette, there's one aspect of the NBA life that's proving difficult to handle. It's not the intricate defenses, not the physicality, not even the demanding schedule, even though he confesses that he's gotten his
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Lowry Scores 24, Rockets Hold Off Grizzlies 97-93
HOUSTON (AP) Kyle Lowry scored 24 points, Kevin Martin added 22 and Courtney Lee hit four key free throws down the stretch as the Houston Rockets held off the Memphis Grizzlies 97-93 on Monday night. Houston led by seven before
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Howard Scores 28 to Lead Magic Over Bucks 93-90
MILWAUKEE (AP) Down two points with under a minute left against Milwaukee, the Orlando Magic found themselves in a familiar position. And for the third time in 10 days, the Magic completed a fourth-quarter comeback, beating the Bucks 93-90 on
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Rose Scores 23, Bulls Hang on to Beat Hawks 90-79
CHICAGO (AP) Derrick Rose scored 23 points in his return from back pain, and the Chicago Bulls beat the struggling Atlanta Hawks 90-79 on Monday. Rose looked sharp after missing the previous five games, and the Bulls played more like
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Rose Returns to Bulls' Lineup Against Hawks
CHICAGO (AP) Reigning MVP Derrick Rose is back in the Chicago Bulls' lineup against the Atlanta Hawks after missing the previous five games because of lower back pain. Signs were pointing toward Rose playing Monday. He practiced Sunday, and coach
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Williams Leaves Hawks Because of Death in Family
CHICAGO (AP) Atlanta Hawks forward Marvin Williams missed Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls because of a death in his family. Coach Larry Drew says he's not sure if it was an immediate family member or not. He was not
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Jordan, Struggling Bobcats Assist in Hunger Fight
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Owner Michael Jordan and his struggling Bobcats turned their focus Monday to fighting hunger in the Charlotte area. The Bobcats, who have lost 17 of their last 18 games, championed the community effort as part of the
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Heat Rolling, And Doing so Quietly
MIAMI (AP) The Miami Heat have the NBA's best record and have won each of their last six games with ease. Very quietly, too. While much of the NBA spotlight shines on the meteoric rise of New York Knicks guard
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Former Top Pick Oden to Have Another Knee Surgery
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) There appears to be no end in sight for Greg Oden and his troublesome knees The Portland Trail Blazers center was scheduled to have arthroscopic surgery to "remove debris" from his left knee. The team announced that
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