Kobe Bryant knew it was his job to set the pace for the Los Angeles Lakers, so he focused on staying relaxed in a tough road environment. Bryant scored 34 points after a slow start, leading the Lakers to a 100-96 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.
The Phoenix Suns figured they'd have an easy time with the Houston Rockets, especially once they learned Tracy McGrady was out with a back injury. But the Suns struggled most of the game and didn't secure their 11th straight victory until the final minutes.
Tracy McGrady sat out the Rockets' game against Phoenix on Wednesday night because of soreness in his lower back.
Dirk Nowitzki and Devean George each sparked crucial rallies with consecutive 3-pointers, helping the Dallas Mavericks overcome 45 points by Tracy McGrady in a 109-96 victory over the Houston Rockets.
NBA star Carmelo Anthony was named USA Basketball male athlete of the year on Tuesday for helping the national team to a bronze medal at the FIBA world basketball championships in 2006.
Consistency has been an issue for Brian Cook this season. So when he made two three-pointers in the first 63 seconds against Miami, it gave his confidence a boost.
Cook, who brought a 7.0-point scoring average into the game, scored 25 including the go-ahead three-pointer in overtime, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat Miami 124-118 on Monday night to snap the Heat's season-high four-game winning streak.
Nothing Chris Webber has done in 14 National Basketball Association seasons has made him as excited about playing as his return to his hometown to join the Detroit Pistons
Chris Webber is poised to sign a contract with the Detroit Pistons, his hometown NBA team said on Monday.
The MVP chants are growing louder in Washington. Gilbert Arenas made a 3-pointer at the buzzer to cap a 51-point performance in the Washington Wizards' 114-111 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have gone from being a team with a losing record to one that's tough to beat — especially in overtime — in the new year.
Chris Webber will sign with the Detroit Pistons, returning to the area where he starred in college and was tarnished in a booster scandal.
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