BOSTON (AP) — Paul Pierce and former Magic forward Brandon Bass each scored 19 points to carry the injury-riddled Boston Celtics to an 87-56 win over Orlando on Monday night. The Magic set franchise lows for points and field goals …
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The Orlando Magic’s Dwight Howard and the Memphis Grizzlies’ Marc Gasol today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Jan. 16, through Sunday, Jan. 22.   Howard averaged 19.5 points, 18.8 …
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Miami Heat’s LeBron James argues with official Kane Fitzgerald, right, after Joel Anthony was called for a technical foul during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Miami. At center …
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Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat shoots over Andre Iguodala of the Philadelphia 76ers during a game at American Airlines Arena on January 21, 2012 in Miami, Florida. MIAMI (AP) — Chris Bosh scored 30 points, LeBron James added 28 …
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The London Summer Games loom, and the 20 finalists were recently named by Team USA. ESPN’s Marc Stein takes a deeper look at the “blending” of talent such as this. Head coach Mike Krzyzewski calls this squad “the most talented …
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jrue Holiday had 16 points and 11 assists, and Thaddeus Young scored 20 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 90-76 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. Andre Iguodala scored 11 points and Elton …
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    Cue Crowd. Forte. The Oklahoma City crowd yells as Kobe Bryant steps to the line. Cue Net. Piano. The swish of the net as the ball sails through the nylon. Cue Rim. Mezzo Piano. The ball clangs off …
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