MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES 112 BROOKLYN NETS 103 NEW YORK - Vince Carter drew cheers on seemingly every basket he made while playing against his former team. "Vinsanity," who finished with 14 points including 4-of-5 shooting from behind the arc for the Grizzlies (34-23), played with the franchise for five years (2004-09) when they were the New Jersey Nets, and ranks third on their … [Read more...] about NBA Roundup: Carter triumphant in return, Nuggets tie NBA 3-point record, Williams passes Bogues
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NBA Roundup: Melo passes Barkley; Pistons overcome 16-point deficit
NEW YORK KNICKS 94 SAN ANTONIO SPURS 90 NEW YORK - Carmelo Anthony scored 21 of his 25 points in the second half and grabbed seven rebounds for the Knicks (23-33) and passed Charles Barkley for 25th on the NBA's all-time scoring list. Kristaps Porzingis added 16 points and seven rebounds. Derrick Rose chipped in 18 points. New York held San Antonio, which came into the game … [Read more...] about NBA Roundup: Melo passes Barkley; Pistons overcome 16-point deficit
Collison plays the hero
Sacramento Kings 108 Atlanta Hawks 107 SACRAMENTO - Darren Collison, Ben McLemore and DeMarcus Cousins all scored 22 points apiece as the Kings (22-32) won for the third time in their last four games. Tim Hardaway Jr. scored a team-high 28 points as the Hawks (31-23) lost their second out of three games. Mike Muscala (Bucknell) had a rebound and an assist in 11 minutes … [Read more...] about Collison plays the hero
NBA Roundup: Westbrook’s 63rd triple-double, Thomas drops 34 points
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER 118 CLEVELAND CAVALIERS 109 OKLAHOMA CITY - Russell Westbrook paced the Thunder (31-23) past the defending champs with his 63rd career triple-double - 29 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists. Victor Oladipo added 23 points and seven rebounds. Steven Adams provided 20 points and 13 rebounds. Oklahoma City outscored Cleveland 63-52 after trailing 57-55 … [Read more...] about NBA Roundup: Westbrook’s 63rd triple-double, Thomas drops 34 points
NBA Roundup: Heat streak, Wizards like smooth butter and Korver surpasses Kidd
WASHINGTON WIZARDS 114 BROOKLYN NETS 110 (OT) NEW YORK - John Wall paced the Wizards (31-21) with 23 points and 12 assists. Otto Porter Jr., who sank two free throws with 1:21 left in overtime to give Washington the lead for good, finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Bradley Beal added a game-high 31 points. Marcin Gortat had 14 points and 14 rebounds. The Wizards are … [Read more...] about NBA Roundup: Heat streak, Wizards like smooth butter and Korver surpasses Kidd