GOP congressmen criticize settlement with Sacramento mayor's nonprofit over use of grants. Two congressional Republicans say federal prosecutors rushed into a settlement with a nonprofit operated by Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson that had been accused of misspending government grants.

Grizzlies beat 76ers 102-97 for third straight victory, first on the road this season. Rudy Gay tied his season high with 33 points, including a clutch jumper with 19 seconds remaining, Zach Randolph added 21 points and 11 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies registered their first road win of the season with a 102-97 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday.

LeBron scores season-high 40 as Cavaliers beat Pacers 105-95. LeBron James scored a season-high 40 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied to beat the Indiana Pacers 105-95 on Friday night.

Bosh, Bargnani post double-doubles as Raptors beat Heat 120-113 to snap 3-game skid. Chris Bosh had 29 points and 12 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani had 24 points and 10 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the Miami Heat 120-113 on Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak.

Williams scores season-high 29, Josh Smith hits last-second shot, Hawks beat Rockets 105-103. Josh Smith soared through the lane to drop in a missed shot with 0.7 seconds remaining and the Atlanta Hawks won their seventh in a row, beating the Houston Rockets 105-103 Friday night to maintain the NBA's best record.

Durant scores 35 as Thunder go small to outpace Wizards 127-108. Kevin Durant scored 35 points, Russell Westbrook added 26 and the Oklahoma City Thunder had their highest-scoring output of the season in a 127-108 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.

Carter (26 points) leads Magic in 83-78 victory over Boston. Vince Carter scored 26 points, Rashard Lewis had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic beat the Boston Celtics 83-78 on Friday night.

Tracy McGrady says he's ready to play, Rockets believe it's still too soon after knee surgery. Tracy McGrady is eager to play. The Houston Rockets say he'll have to wait.

Jennings puts on show in front of Jordan, Bucks hand Charlotte its 7th straight loss. Rookie Brandon Jennings scored 29 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 95-88 victory over Charlotte on Friday night, with minority owner Michael Jordan on hand to witness his Bobcats drop their seventh straight.

Behind strong bench play, Mavericks beat Kings 104-102 for fifth straight victory. Jason Terry scored 12 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, Dallas got 52 points from the bench and the Mavericks beat the Sacramento Kings 104-102 on Friday night for their fifth straight win.

Today in History - Nov. 21. Today is Saturday, Nov. 21, the 325th day of 2009. There are 40 days left in the year.

Cleveland star LeBron James scored a season-high 40 points to help the Cavaliers rally for a 105-95 NBA triumph over Indiana.

BOSTON (Reuters) - Vince Carter scored 10 of his game-high 26 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Orlando Magic to a 83-78 victory over the Boston Celtics on Friday.

Ellis scores 34, Warriors snap skid with 108-94 win over Blazers. Monta Ellis scored a season-high 34 points and had eight assists, Anthony Morrow added 23 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Portland Trail Blazers 108-94 on Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak.

Butler scores 27 points, Clippers overcome Anthony's strong start to beat Nuggets. Reserve forward Rasual Butler scored 27 points, Al Thornton added 18 and the Los Angeles Clippers withstood an early scoring spree from Carmelo Anthony to beat the Denver Nuggets 106-99 on Friday night.

Clippers broadcasters suspended 1 game for remarks about Iranian Haddadi. Clippers longtime play-by-play announcer Ralph Lawler and color analyst Michael Smith were suspended one game by the Fox Sports Prime Ticket cable network for their comments about Memphis center Hamed Haddadi.

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Tracy McGrady is keen to return to NBA action, but the Houston Rockets aren't taking any chances with their seven-time All-Star.

Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut will be sidelined from two to four weeks with a strained ligament and bruise in his left leg, the NBA team said Friday.

Dampier taken to hospital for tests. Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier has been taken to a hospital in the Detroit area after becoming ill.