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Nets edge arch rivals Knicks in overtime 28 Nov 2012 - 12:12 am

Deron Williams (8) of the Brooklyn Nets scores two points in the third quarter against the New York Knicks at the Barclays Center...

NBA: Parker leads Spurs past Raptors 26 Nov 2012 - 11:40 pm

TORONTO: Tony Parker scored 11 of his 32 points in two extra time yesterday to lead the San Antonio Spurs to an 111-106...

Grizzlies beat Lakers to maintain perfect start 25 Nov 2012 - 01:04 am

Memphis: The road troubles for the Los Angeles Lakers continued as they were beaten 106-98 by the Grizzlies in Memphis yesterday. The Lakers...

Durant, Westbrook propel Thunder to win 23 Nov 2012 - 12:11 pm

Oklahoma: Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook stepped up in overtime to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 117-111 win over the Los...

D’Antoni wins his Lakers debut 22 Nov 2012 - 12:41 am

D’Antoni wins his Lakers debut LOS ANGELES: Lakers coach Mike D’Antoni took charge from the sideline for the first time yesterday as Los...

Nuggets snap Grizzlies’ eight-game win streak 21 Nov 2012 - 01:03 am

Memphis: Denver snapped the Memphis Grizzlies’ eight-game winning streak with a 97-92 victory over the NBA’s hottest team yesterday. In a battle that...

High-flying Lakers down Rockets 20 Nov 2012 - 01:01 am

LOS ANGELES: Mike D’Antoni’s coaching debut was put on hold but the Los Angeles Lakers won anyway yesterday, beating the Houston Rockets 119-108...

Lakers torch Suns as Grizzlies crush Knicks 18 Nov 2012 - 12:46 am

LOS ANGELES: Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers gave their fans a taste of the ‘Showtime’ basketball promised by their new coach...

Lakers honour Abdul-Jabbar with statue 18 Nov 2012 - 12:46 am

LOS ANGELES: The Los Angeles Lakers paid tribute to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar yesterday, unveiling a statue of the NBA’s all-time leading scorer in his...

NBA: Lakers beaten by Spurs as they await new coach 15 Nov 2012 - 07:36 am

LOS ANGELES: San Antonio’s Danny Green drained a three-pointer with nine seconds remaining and the Spurs’ defense then denied Kobe Bryant the ball...

NBA: Jefferson, Millsap fusion inspires Jazz to extra time win 14 Nov 2012 - 02:13 pm

TORONTO: The Utah Jazz needed three extra time periods yesterday but finally locked up their first road win of the NBA season, 140-133...

Clippers secure third straight win 13 Nov 2012 - 08:11 am

LOS ANGELES: With their reserve players sparking play in the final quarter, the Los Angeles Clippers pulled away from the pesky Atlanta Hawks...

Impressive Lakers cruise past Warriors 11 Nov 2012 - 08:18 am

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Lakers responded to the axing of coach Mike Brown by belting the Golden State Warriors 101-77 at the...

Durant helps Thunder rally past Bulls 10 Nov 2012 - 06:15 am

Oklahoma: Some late game heroics from three-time all-star Kevin Durant powered the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 97-91 victory against the Chicago Bulls...

NBA: LA Lakers snap losing streak 06 Nov 2012 - 07:15 am

LOS ANGELES: The Los Angeles Lakers finally resembled the team many expected they would be as they blasted the Detroit Pistons 108-79 yesterday...

Anthony dazzles as Knicks crush defending champs Heat 04 Nov 2012 - 08:19 am

NEW YORK: Carmelo Anthony helped lead the New York Knicks to a rousing 104-84 win over the NBA champions Miami Heat yesterday in...

New York marathon cancellation is ‘best thing’: Organisers 04 Nov 2012 - 08:18 am

NEW YORK: Organisers, police and even athletes called yesterday cancellation of the New York Marathon the correct decision in the wake of the...

NBA: Clippers overcome Grizzlies to win season-opener 02 Nov 2012 - 05:54 am

DETROIT, Michigan: The Los Angeles Clippers picked up where they left off in their budding rivalry with the Memphis Grizzlies, claiming a 101-92...