| Knee problem for Cavs' Jamison not major (AP) |
| An MRI taken on Cavaliers forward Antawn Jamison's left knee has shown no serious problems. Jamison was forced to leave Monday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs in the third quarter with tightness in the back of his knee. He underwent a follow-up exam and MRI, which a team spokesman said was 'good.' Jamison, who has had soreness in his knee most of this season, will... |
| Suspended Alston hasn't contacted Heat (AP) |
| Suspended Miami Heat point guard Rafer Alston still hasn't contacted the team. Coach Erik Spoelstra said before Tuesday's game against Charlotte that Alston's lone communication since Friday was through text messaging. Spoelstra wouldn't say if Alston will be released, but said they're 'moving forward with the guys we have in this locker room.' Alston was benched for... |
| James sits as Cavs top Parker-less Spurs (AP) |
LeBron James was in street clothes. Shaquille O'Neal was nowhere to be found, and Antawn Jamison was in the locker room icing his sore knee. If they had lost, the Cleveland Cavaliers had plenty of excuses. They didn't have to use one. Mo Williams made two free throws with 9 seconds left and Delonte West made the kind of plays down the stretch reserved for James as the Cavs won for the first...
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| Marion leads Mavs to 12th straight win (AP) |
Just when Dallas needed it most, Shawn Marion returned to the high-scoring form that has been absent all season. That's been the story of this remarkable run for the Mavericks. Marion had a season-high 29 points and 14 rebounds and the Mavericks stretched the league's longest active winning streak to 12 straight games with a 125-112 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night.
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| Iverson vows to overcome 'tough times' (AP) |
| Exiled Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson says he's experiencing 'tough times' a week after it was decided he would not return to the team and his wife filed for divorce. Iverson posted four messages Monday night on his Twitter account telling fans he expected to overcome the most recent obstacles in his life. |
| Wizards ink Livingston for 10 more days (AP) |
| The Washington Wizards have signed guard Shaun Livingston to a second 10-day contract. Livingston initially signed with the Wizards on Feb. 26. He was averaging 3.0 points and 1.5 assists in 9.3 minutes in four games for Washington headed into Tuesday night's game against the Houston Rockets. |
| Replay helps Knicks beat Hawks again (AP) |
Upon further review, the Atlanta Hawks still can't beat the New York Knicks. The Knicks beat the Hawks for the third time this season, holding on for a 99-98 victory Monday night when video replay showed Al Horford's basket came after the buzzer. Wilson Chandler blocked Josh Smith's drive to the hoop with 1.7 seconds to play and the ball bounced out to Horford in the lane.
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| Nuggets' Karl to miss game vs. Wolves (AP) |
| Denver Nuggets coach George Karl will miss Wednesday's game at Minnesota as he undergoes another round of cancer treatment. Karl, who has neck and throat cancer, was scheduled for a surgical procedure Monday to have a feeding tube inserted into his stomach. He will also go through another chemotherapy session Tuesday. |
| Nuggets F Martin should play this season (AP) |
With Kenyon Martin's left knee aching, Carmelo Anthony vows to be more of a force on the boards. With coach George Karl's health ailing, Chauncey Billups pledges to take on more leadership responsibilities -- if that's even possible. These have turned into trying times for the Denver Nuggets, leaders of the Northwest Division.
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| Collison's 16 and 20 lift Hornets (AP) |
Darren Collison hoped to one day turn in the type of performances that All-Stars Chris Paul and Steve Nash have become known for during their distinguished careers. He didn't necessarily think it would happen in his rookie year. Collison had 16 points and a career-high 20 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a four-game losing streak with a 135-131 victory over the Golden State Warriors...
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