Pistons beat Clippers, end first losing streak
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Injuries force Paul, Claxton out of Hornets-Sonics
February 8, 2006The Hornets lost point guards Chris Paul and Speedy Claxton to injuries in the first half of their game Wednesday night against the Seattle SuperSonics.
Pacers hold Blazers to 69 points, get lopsided win
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Daily Dime: Greg Anthony's calls for All-Star reserves
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Simmons: Melo makes The Leap
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Back spasms sideline Cassell
February 8, 2006Clippers guard Sam Cassell missed Wednesday night's game against the Detroit Pistons with back spasms.
Jackson implies Cuban influences refs; Cuban responds
February 8, 2006Phil Jackson implied that the referee's whistles against the Lakers on Tuesday night might have indirectly been influenced by Mavericks owner Mark Cuban.
Sixers-Hornets trade rescinded over health issues
February 8, 2006A trade that would have sent 76ers center Steven Hunter to the Hornets was rescinded because of concerns over his physical condition.
ESPN names Breen new lead NBA announcer
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Duncan out with flu symptoms
February 8, 2006Tim Duncan missed his first game of the season, sitting out the Spurs' game in Toronto against the Raptors with flu symptoms.
Celtics' Perkins dislocates shoulder in practice
February 8, 2006Celtics center Kendrick Perkins dislocated his left shoulder at the end of practice Wednesday and is day-to-day.
Four days later, ex-Knick Davis reports to Raptors
February 8, 2006Former Knicks forward Antonio Davis reluctantly reported to the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, saying he needed four days to clear his head.
Got Skills? Nash, LeBron among the contestants
February 8, 2006Defending champion Steve Nash will have to defeat some stiff competition to defend his Skills Challenge title.
Pacers' Croshere still out with concussion woes
February 8, 2006Indiana forward Austin Croshere will miss at least three more games because of a second concussion in a month.
Kobe's 81, H.S. girl's 113 draw high marks from Jordan
February 8, 2006Michael Jordan was delighted when he got wind of Kobe Bryant putting up 81 and a New York high schooler going wild for 113 points.
Engine problem forces Bucks' plane to make detour
February 8, 2006A jet carrying the Milwaukee Bucks and other passengers made an unscheduled stop at Gerald R. Ford International Airport after a mechanical problem with one of the plane's engines.
Ex-Rocket Sampson pleads not guilty to perjury charge
February 8, 2006Former NBA star Ralph Sampson pleaded not guilty to charges that he lied about his finances to obtain court-appointed counsel in a federal child support case.
Trail Blazers, Knicks' Woods settle salary dispute
February 8, 2006Trail Blazers and Qyntel Woods have settled their dispute over his suspension for animal abuse.
MCL sprain expected to sideline Hawks' Lue four weeks
February 8, 2006Tyronn Lue sprained the medial collateral ligament in his right knee and is expected to miss at least four weeks.