Archive for December, 2008
Haier Play of the Day
Two blocks with time winding down prevented double OT from becoming triple OT.
Dunk of the Night
Chris Bosh gives a nasty fake and finishes with a hard left handed throw down.
Wizards end skid in matchup of NBA’s worst
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Pistons’ Hamilton out vs. Bucks with groin injury
Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton missed the team’s game with the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night because of a groin injury.
Szczerbiak to miss one week with knee contusions
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Wally Szczerbiak will miss at least one week with a bruised right knee.
Dunk of the Night
Kenyon Martin throws this dunk down with authority.
Jackson clutch as Warriors hand Celtics 2nd straight loss
Stephen Jackson scored eight straight points during the decisive fourth-quarter stretch to finish with 28, and the Golden State Warriors sent Boston to back-to-back losses for the first time this season by rallying past the Celtics 99-89 on Friday night.
Heat’s Riley gives military families holiday party
On Friday, Pat Riley surprised six families of those who have recently returned home from Iraq and Afghanistan with a holiday party.
Jazz F Millsap out 7-10 days with knee injury
Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap will miss seven to 10 days because of a sprained knee ligament.
Knee sidelines Utah double-double machine Millsap
Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap will miss seven to 10 days because of a sprained knee ligament.
Haier Play of the Day
Roger Mason nails a 3 at the buzzer to give the Spurs a dramatic victory over the Suns.
Dunk of the Night
Kobe Bryant finishes with authority against the Boston Celtics.
Howard, Magic take it easy, walk over Hornets
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Mason nails 3 at buzzer to lift Spurs over Suns
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Howard to defend dunk crown at All-Star weekend
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard will try to defend his Slam Dunk championship at the NBA All-Star weekend in Phoenix in February.
Spurs drop Suns with Mason’s buzzer-beating 3
Roger Mason sank a 3-pointer from the corner at the buzzer to give the San Antonio Spurs a 91-90 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday.
Turkoglu scores 20, leads Magic rout of Hornets
Hedo Turkoglu scored 20 points to lead the Orlando Magic to an 88-68 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Thursday in a matchup of division leaders.
Heat’s Wade presents home to displaced family
When Dwyane Wade heard the plight of a South Florida woman whose nephew accidentally burned down her home — and ruined all the family’s possessions — the Miami Heat star knew he had to do something.
Rockets trade Francis to Grizzlies for draft pick
The Houston Rockets traded guard Steve Francis to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday in exchange for a conditional second-round pick in 2011.
Haier Play of the Day
New Jersey’s Devin Harris hits the buzzer beater to win the game for the Nets.
Dunk of the Night
Kobe Bryant goes reversal on the baseline for tonight’s top throwdown.
C’s humble after 19th straight win with Lakers on horizon
The Celtics just don’t lose anymore. Boston trumps last season’s 26-3 start with a 110-91 win over Philly, setting a franchise record after winning its 19th straight game. To the C’s, it’s nothing else but a W, Ken Berger says.
Harris’ shot in nick of time propels Nets against Pacers
Devin Harris’ jumper from the top of the key as time expired gave the New Jersey Nets a 108-107 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night.
Celts take on 76ers, eye 19th straight win
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Rookie Watch: The hunt for playoff minutes
All rookies are presented with challenges, but some more than others.