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Nets stun Celtics for rare road win (AP)

Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo sits on the bench during their 104-96 loss to the New Jersey Nets in an NBA basketball game in Boston Saturday, February 27, 2010.

Center Brook Lopez scored 25 points and guards Devin Harris and Courtney Lee added 23 and 21 points and the New Jersey Nets topped the Boston Celtics 104-96 Saturday. The Nets, who entered the game 5-52 and 2-27 on the road, took a 29-27 lead on Keyon Dooling's jumper at the end of the first quarter and never trailed again.


Stern expects Jordan to be approved (AP)

FILE - In this Jan. 9, 2010, file photo, Charlotte Bobcats managing partner Michael Jordan, left, talks with player Stephen Jackson during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Charlotte, N.C. Jordan struck a deal late Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, to buy a controlling interest in the Bobcats, making the NBA's greatest player the owner of the money-losing team in his home state.

NBA commissioner David Stern said Saturday he expects Michael Jordan to be approved as majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats by the end of next month. Minutes before his exclusive negotiating window expired late Friday night, Jordan struck a deal with owner Bob Johnson to take over the money-losing team in his home state.


Wade likely to miss 2 games this weekend (AP)

Dwyane Wade missed his fourth consecutive game because of a strained left calf Saturday, and Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said his All-Star guard is doubtful for Sunday's game at Orlando. Wade has resumed participating in some drills at practice, but he was inactive when the Heat played the Milwaukee Bucks.

Lakers' late 'D' keys win over 76ers (AP)

Philadelphia 76ers' (21) Thaddeus Young blocks Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant's shot after he is fouled by (25) Rodney Carney during the second half in an NBA basketball game on Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 99-90.

Kobe Bryant was perfectly content to let Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol do the heavy lifting in a grind-it-out victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. It had more to do with matchups than Bryant's left ankle, though. Gasol had 23 points and 11 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers held the 76ers to one field goal over the final 3:40 of a 99-90 victory Friday night.


West's 40 help Hornets rally past Magic (AP)

New Orleans Hornets guard Darren Collison, left, celebrates with center Aaron Gray in the fourth quarter of their NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Feb. 26, 2010. New Orleans won the game 100-93.

One of David West's best efforts of the season seemed destined to go to waste until seldom-used reserve Aaron Gray sauntered onto the court and put his 7-foot, 270-pound frame on Dwight Howard. West had 40 points and 10 rebounds, and Gray slowed Orlando's All-Star center enough to help the Hornets erase an 18-point hole en route to a 100-93 victory over the Magic on Friday night.


Rose, Deng power Bulls by Blazers in OT (AP)

Chicago Bulls' Kirk Hinrich defends against the Portland Trailblazers' Andre Miller (24) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, in Chicago. The Bulls defeated the Trail Blazers 115-111 in overtime.

Derrick Rose thought he capped off a spectacular fourth quarter with a game-winning layup, but instead had to take a secondary role as his teammates finished off the Trail Blazers in overtime. Rose scored 33 points and Luol Deng added seven of his 23 in the extra period to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 115-111 victory over Portland on Friday night.


Martin scores 33 as Rockets beat Spurs (AP)

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan sits on the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, in Houston. The Rockets won 109-104.

Kevin Martin is getting comfortable in Houston, and finally got his first win as a member of the Rockets. Martin had his best game since being traded to Houston, scoring 33 points to lead the Rockets to a 109-104 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. In his fourth game in Houston, Martin showed he was the scorer the Rockets were looking for when they acquired him and three others last...


Cavaliers get past Raptors 126-118 in OT (AP)

Cleveland Cavaliers' Anderson Varejao, left, jumps to score against the Toronto Raptors as Raptors Jarrett Jack looks on  during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto on Friday, Feb. 26, 2010.

Mo Williams made the clutch 3-pointers again as the Cleveland Cavaliers followed up a big win in Boston with an overtime triumph in Toronto. Williams made back-to-back 3-pointers to begin the extra period and finished with 22 points, LeBron James scored 36, and the Cavaliers beat the Raptors 126-118 on Friday night.


Kidd's triple-double gets Mavs by Hawks (AP)

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, left, of Germany, stops Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith, right, during a drive as while drawing a foul in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at Philips Arena, Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, in Atlanta.

Jason Kidd needed to take control. Hawks coach Mike Woodson gave him a perfect opportunity. Kidd bumped into and briefly argued with Woodson, the spark Dallas needed to overcome a 15-point deficit in the fourth quarter and beat Atlanta 111-103 in overtime on Friday night. "The coach is not supposed to be on the floor," Kidd said.


Alvin Robertson accused of sex crimes (AP)

FILE- In this 1987 file photo, San Antonio Spurs basketball player Alvin Robertson is shown.  Robertson, a former NBA All-Star, has been charged with sexual assault of a child, trafficking an underage child for purposes of sex and forcing a sexual performance by a child. The charges were contained in an arrest warrant on Friday, Feb. 26, 2010. Authorities claim the 47-year-old former Spurs star was part of a ring that kidnapped a 14-year-old girl from San Antonio, forced her to have sex with clients and to dance at a Corpus Christi strip club last year.  Robertson has not been apprehended.

Former NBA All-Star Alvin Robertson faces sexual assault of a child and sex trafficking charges alleging he was among seven people who kidnapped a 14-year-old girl who was forced into prostitution and made to dance at a strip club, authorities said Friday. Robertson was taken into custody Friday in Bentonville, Ark., said Bexar County Sheriff's Deputy Ino Badillo.


Bird urges Pacers fans to remain patient (AP)

Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird is urging fans to remain patient through the team's struggles. The Pacers enter the All-Star break with an 18-34 record, well out of the playoff race. Bird says the rebuilding phase that began when the team traded Ron Artest in 2006 is on target, and will move into high gear after next season when the team gets salary cap space.

Warriors' Curry nets first triple-double (AP)

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry(notes), left, shoots next to Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Kaman(notes) (35) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010, in Oakland, Calif.

Golden State's Stephen Curry thanked the Oracle Arena crowd in a pregame speech for supporting the team through what has been a rough first half of the season. Then the Warriors rookie went out and gave them optimism for the future. Taking over the offense with leading scorer Monta Ellis sidelined with a knee injury, Curry recorded his first triple-double with a career-high 36 points, 13...


Injury-depleted Blazers hold off Suns (AP)

Portland Trail Blazers' LeMarcus Aldridge (12) is pressured by Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash(notes) (13) and Robin Lopez(notes) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010, in Phoenix. The Blazers won 108-101.

The depleted Portland Trail Blazers straggled into Phoenix at 3 a.m. after an embarrassing home loss. The Suns were waiting, with five days' rest and a five-game winning streak, knowing the Blazers hadn't won in Phoenix for a long, long time. What followed was a 108-101 victory for Portland in one of the Blazers' best offensive games of the season and a Suns performance that left Phoenix...


Kobe-less Lakers end Jazz's streak at 9 (AP)

Los Angeles Lakers forward Luke Walton(notes) (4) works to keep control of the ball as Utah Jazz guard Wesley Mathews (23) takes a swat at it during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010, in Salt Lake City. The Lakers beat the Jazz 96-81.

Rest up, Kobe. The Lakers are faring just fine without you. Kobe Bryant sat out his third straight game and his teammates responded with their third consecutive win without their injured superstar, beating Utah 96-81 Wednesday night and ending the Jazz's nine-game winning streak. "This is a good team no matter who's in or who's out of the lineup," said Lamar Odom, who had 25...


Ray Allen sits, Celtics fall to Hornets (AP)

New Orleans Hornets guard Darren Collison(notes) (2) loses control of the ball as Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo(notes) (9) looks on in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Collison scored 25 points in the Hornets' 93-85 victory.

Darren Collison didn't look like a rookie when he took over the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics. He only felt like one when he returned to his locker and sat next to the pink "Little Mermaid" suitcase his teammates have made him cart around all season. "Until they stop having me come in with doughnuts and carrying that (suitcase), I'm still a rookie," Collison...


Magic pull away early, beat Bulls 107-87 (AP)

Chicago Bulls head coach Vinny Del Negro talks about the injury to Derrick Rose(notes) after their NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010, in Chicago. The Magic won 107-87.

Dwight Howard insisted his intentions were pure, that he was simply trying to block a layup and in no way meant to injure Derrick Rose. It's just that the lane can be a dangerous place. Particularly when "Superman" is lurking. "He hit the 'Man of Steel,"' Howard said. Howard had 18 points and 14 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic pulled away early for a 107-87 victory...


Rose injures hip, All-Star game in doubt (AP)

Derrick Rose left the Chicago Bulls' game against the Orlando Magic with a bruised right hip, throwing the point guard's status for this weekend's All-Star game into question. Rose was injured about 2 1/2 minutes into Wednesday's game when he got knocked to the floor by Dwight Howard while driving for a layup.

1,016 fans watch Nets' 48th loss (AP)

Milwaukee Bucks' Ersan Ilyasova(notes), of Turkey, shoots during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game New Jersey Nets Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010 in East Rutherford, N.J. Ilyasova scored 18 points as the Bucks beat the Nets 97-77.

It was a sad sight in a sorry season. In front of about 1,000 fans, the New Jersey Nets lost for the 48th time before the All-Star break, trounced 97-77 by the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. Andrew Bogut scored 22 points and Ersan Ilyasova added 18 for Milwaukee. A storm that dumped more than a foot of snow on the New York region kept the crowd at the IZOD Center to a turnstile count of 1,016,...


Heat get past short-handed Hawks 94-76 (AP)

Miami Heat center Jermaine O'Neal(notes), right, drives against Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford(notes), left, during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game at Philips Arena, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010, in Atlanta. The Heat won 94-76.

Miami coach Erik Spoelstra believes two days can change the Heat's season. Two wins in two days at least lifted the team's mood entering the All-Star break. Jermaine O'Neal scored 19 points, Dwyane Wade had 18 and Miami took advantage of Atlanta's thin bench to beat the Hawks 94-76 on Wednesday night.


James, Wade, Kobe among 27 on US roster (AP)

LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Kobe Bryant and most of the reigning Olympic gold medalists could be back in U.S. uniforms this summer. If not, USA Basketball thinks it has plenty of players who can replace them. The Americans announced 27 players Wednesday for the national team pool that will be used to select the rosters for this summer's world championships and the 2012 Olympics in London.

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