Rundown of Thursday's NBA action. ATLANTA HAWKS 113 HOUSTON ROCKETS 108 HOUSTON - Dwight Howard received a mix of boos and cheers in his return to Houston, and went on to drop 24 points and grab 23 rebounds to lead the Hawks (29-21) to the victory. Howard spent the last three years as a member of the Houston Rockets before signing with his hometown team last … [Read more...] about NBA Roundup: Howard’s homecoming and Dubs dominance of Clips continues
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Carter makes history as Grizzlies top Nuggets
Roundup of Wednesday's NBA action. MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES 119 DENVER NUGGETS 99 DENVER - Vince Carter became the fifth player in NBA history to reach 2,000 3-point field goals last night in the Grizzlies (30-21) victory. The 40-year-old veteran made good on all three attempts from behind the arc, and finished with 14 points, six assists and five rebounds off the bench. Marc … [Read more...] about Carter makes history as Grizzlies top Nuggets
Lowry leads Raptors in OT
Roundup of Tuesday's NBA action. Toronto Raptors 108 New Orleans Pelicans 106 TORONTO - Kyle Lowry scored 33 points, dished out 10 assists and grabbed four rebounds as the Raptors picked up their 30th victory of the season. The ball was in Lowry's hand withs 29 seconds left in overtime. He took the shot-clock down to nothing and launched a 21-foot jump shot over Solomon … [Read more...] about Lowry leads Raptors in OT
Covington leads; 76ers stop skid
Monday night's NBA roundup. Philadelphia 76ers 122 Sacramento Kings 119 PHILADELPHIA - Robert Covington netted a team-high 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the 76ers (18-29) ended a two-game skid. Matt Barnes knocked down a 25-foot three ball brought the Kings (19-29) within one with five seconds left. Gerald Henderson dropped two free-throws which extended the lead … [Read more...] about Covington leads; 76ers stop skid
Hawks outlast Knicks in 4-overtime game
Rundown of Sunday's NBA action. ATLANTA HAWKS 142 NEW YORK KNICKS 139 (4OT) ATLANTA - Paul Millsap dropped 37 points including the eventual game-winner to go along with 19 rebounds and seven assists for the Hawks (28-20). Millsap may be looking at a good night's sleep, as he played 60 minutes worth of basketball, which ties a franchise record set in 1982. Dennis … [Read more...] about Hawks outlast Knicks in 4-overtime game