The Dallas Mavericks already have their second dozen, and the best record in the NBA. Not bad for a team that started 0-4 after it ended last season by blowing a two-game lead with four straight losses in the NBA finals.
With 4 seconds left in regulation and the Los Angeles Lakers down by two, the Sacramento Kings were sure Kobe Bryant would take the last shot.
Richard Hamilton gave the Detroit Pistons the driving force they needed with their All-Star point guard on the bench. Hamilton set the tempo by scoring 15 of his 27 points during one first-quarter stretch, and the Pistons hardly missed Chauncey Billups in their 92-68 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Thursday night.
Australian-born center Andrew Bogut, the number one overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft, is making even more of an impact this season after helping the Milwaukee Bucks to the playoffs in his rookie season.
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Indiana Pacers 100-91 on Thursday to extend their winning streak to 12 games.
Australian-born center Andrew Bogut, the number one overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft, is making even more of an impact this season after helping the Milwaukee Bucks to the playoffs in his rookie season.
Steve Nash and Gilbert Arenas had the big finishes. For the Miami Heat, it was more misery right from the start.
Eddy Curry dunked right past the Trail Blazers. Curry had 27 points, including six dunks, and the New York Knicks snapped a three-game losing streak on their West Coast swing with a 99-81 victory over Portland on Wednesday night.
This time the Timberwolves held on. Mark Blount scored 28 points, Kevin Garnett had 27 points and 17 rebounds, and Minnesota beat the San Antonio Spurs 103-101 in overtime Wednesday night.
Whether it was the old ball or the new year, the Utah Jazz needed a half to adjust. The Jazz rallied after shooting 34 percent in the first half by going 20-for-38 in the second and beat the travel-weary Philadelphia 76ers 98-87 Wednesday night.
As long as the Memphis Grizzlies want to run, interim coach Tony Barone isn't going to bog them down with too many set plays.
Tracy McGrady scored 31 points, topping 30 for the third straight game, and Juwan Howard added 18 as the Rockets beat the Seattle SuperSonics 103-96.
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