On this, coach and player agree: 'Starbury' is missed

March 13, 2006

Knicks coach Larry Brown responded to Stephon Marbury's vow to be more offensive minded, saying he never restricted his point guard's ability to score.

Mavericks' Johnson off to best 82-game start ever

March 13, 2006

Avery Johnson will coach the Mavericks for the 82nd time, the equivalent of a full season, Tuesday. Regardless of the result, he's guaranteed to have the best record of any coach in NBA history over that span at the start of his career.

The answer on A.I.? Out one game, likely more

March 13, 2006

Allen Iverson's injured right foot will keep him out of the Philadelphia 76ers' lineup for at least one game and possibly three more.

Unorthodox tactic: Riley sits Shaq late in Heat's win

March 13, 2006

Trying to coax another comeback from his Miami Heat, Pat Riley left Shaquille O'Neal on the bench for 9.5 minutes in the fourth quarter Sunday, testing a new tactic and perhaps the relationship between superstar coach and superstar center.

U.S. basketball team will play exhibitions in South Korea

March 13, 2006

The United States will play Lithuania in a rematch of the 2004 Olympics bronze-medal basketball game as part of its preparation for this summer's world championship.

Lewis, Allen lead Sonics past Kobe, Lakers

March 13, 2006

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Stoudemire 'still 50-50', not optimistic about return

March 13, 2006

After sounding optimistic about a March return to the court, Phoenix Suns superstar Amare Stoudemire is hedging his bets about a return at all.

Kings beat Mavs, vault Hornets into playoff spot

March 13, 2006

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Quick: In Year 2, Telfair's NBA career going off track

March 13, 2006

For Portland, Sebastian Telfair was supposed to be the future. Now he's getting 20 minutes a game and wondering where he'll be next season.

Pierce scores 36 as Celtics stop Nuggets' win streak

March 13, 2006

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Pistons beat Bobcats, take step back in right direction

March 13, 2006

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