Pistons beat Clippers, end first losing streak

February 8, 2006

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Injuries force Paul, Claxton out of Hornets-Sonics

February 8, 2006

The 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

February 8, 2006

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Daily Dime: Greg Anthony's calls for All-Star reserves

February 8, 2006

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Simmons: Melo makes The Leap

February 8, 2006

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Back spasms sideline Cassell

February 8, 2006

Clippers guard Sam Cassell missed Wednesday night's game against the Detroit Pistons with back spasms.

Jackson implies Cuban influences refs; Cuban responds

February 8, 2006

Phil 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Sixers-Hornets trade rescinded over health issues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, 2006

A trade that would have sent 76ers center Steven Hunter to the Hornets was rescinded because of concerns over his physical condition.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

February 8, 2006

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Duncan out with flu symptoms

February 8, 2006

Tim 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, 2006

Celtics 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, 2006

Former 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, 2006

Defending 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, 2006

Indiana 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, 2006

Michael 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, 2006

A 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, 2006

Former 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, 2006

Trail 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, 2006

Tyronn Lue sprained the medial collateral ligament in his right knee and is expected to miss at least four weeks.