Allen Iverson raced downcourt and floated an alley-oop lob that Carmelo Anthony shoved one-handed through the hoop for an arena-rattling jam, one that seemed to holler to all their doubters, "Take that!"
Tim Duncan thought his latest victory over Boston should have been easier. Duncan remained unbeaten against the Celtics, finishing with 21 points and nine rebounds to help the San Antonio Spurs hold on for a 93-89 victory Monday night.
Darrell Armstrong just got some extra incentive to ditch his retirement plans.
The last day for online voting for the 56th NBA All-Star starting line-up was last Sunday and the starters for the game will be announced on Thursday. Reserves picked by coaches will be unveiled Feb. 1.
The Washington Wizards' Caron Butler and the Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Jan. 15, through Sunday, Jan. 21.
The Washington Wizards' Caron Butler and the Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Jan. 15, through Sunday, Jan. 21.
Shawn Marion had 17 points and 20 rebounds, then sat out the fourth quarter as the Phoenix Suns won their 13th in a row with a 131-102 rout of the depleted Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night.
The Spurs dominated early and hit all the big shots at the end. Not even a sour stretch in the second half kept them from beating the 76ers. Tim Duncan had 17 points and 15 rebounds, and Brent Barry scored 23 points to lead San Antonio to a 99-85 win over Philadelphia on Sunday night.
Jerry Stackhouse scored 16 of his 23 points in the final quarter, and the Dallas Mavericks withstood a rally by the Miami Heat for a 99-93 win on Sunday in the first matchup between the teams since last season's NBA finals.
Kevin Garnett was suspended one game by the NBA on Sunday for throwing a punch at Detroit's Antonio McDyess.
Jerry Stackhouse regained his scoring touch at the right time for the Dallas Mavericks, helping them finally stave off a comeback attempt by the Miami Heat.
Denver Nuggets star forward Carmelo Anthony said Sunday he was thrilled to get back on the court following his 15-game suspension for fighting.
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