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Bucks hold off Bosh, Raptors

Toronto's Bosh scores career-best 44, but Bucks top Raptors 113-107. Andrew Bogut had 27 points and 12 rebounds before fouling out and the Milwaukee Bucks held on to beat the Toronto Raptors 113-107 on Wednesday night, overcoming Chris Bosh's career-high 44 points.
 

Bucks hold off Bosh, Raptors

Toronto's Bosh scores career-best 44, but Bucks top Raptors 113-107. Andrew Bogut had 27 points and 12 rebounds before fouling out and the Milwaukee Bucks held on to beat the Toronto Raptors 113-107 on Wednesday night, overcoming Chris Bosh's career-high 44 points.
 

Jackson scores 43, Bobcats beat Rockets 102-94

Jackson scores career-high 43 points, Bobcats rally to beat Rockets 102-94. Stephen Jackson scored 16 of his career-high 43 points in the fourth quarter and the Charlotte Bobcats clamped down on defense after halftime to rally past the Houston Rockets, 102-94 on Tuesday night.
 

Durant scores 40 as Thunder beat Pacers 108-102

Durant matches season high with 40 points as Thunder hold off Pacers for 108-102 win. Kevin Durant matched his season high with 40 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder won for the seventh time in nine games, beating the Indiana Pacers 108-102 on Saturday night.
 

Aldridge hurt, but Blazers beat Clippers

Aldridge sprains left ankle, but Roy leads Blazers to 103-99 victory over Clippers. Brandon Roy had 25 points, seven rebounds and six assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 103-99 Wednesday night despite losing LaMarcus Aldridge to an ankle injury.
 

Rookies lead Thunder to 109-98 win over Pistons

Rookies Harden and Ibaka lead Thunder down stretch to hand Pistons' 3rd straight loss, 109-98. The Oklahoma City Thunder keep finding young players to add to their improving team.
 

Bayless leads Trail Blazers to win over Suns

Bayless makes three free throws in final 9 seconds, leads Blazers to 105-102 win over Suns. Jerryd Bayless had a career-high 29 points and made three free throws in the final 9 seconds, and the Portland Trail Blazers overcame a 15-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 105-102 on Thursday night.
 

Nowitzki scores 35 in Mavs 100-86 win over Thunder

Nowitzki scores 35 points as Mavericks spoil Durant's shoe debut with 100-86 win over Thunder. Dirk Nowitzki had 35 points and 11 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks used a late surge to spoil the debut of Kevin Durant's new bright orange sneakers and beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 100-86 Wednesday night.
 

Celtics send rookie guard Hudson to NBADL team

First-place Celtics send rookie guard Lester Hudson to Maine of NBA Development League. The Boston Celtics are sending rookie guard Lester Hudson to Maine of the NBA Development League.
 

Wallace leads Bobcats past Anthony, Nuggets 107-95

Wallace has 25 points, 16 rebounds, Bobcats beat Nuggets 107-95 despite Anthony's 34 points. Gerald Wallace had 25 points and 16 rebounds and the Charlotte Bobcats frustrated Carmelo Anthony and Denver in a 107-95 victory Tuesday night that snapped the Nuggets' four-game winning streak.
 

Utah NBDL owner apologizes for Jordan hoax

Utah NBDL owner apologizes after Jordan-Russell rematch farce. An NBA Development League team owner is apologizing for misleading fans who thought Michael Jordan would play in a charity game at the Utah Flash's home opener.
 

GM Vandeweghe takes coaching reins of hapless Nets

New Jersey Nets general manager Kiki Vandeweghe to coach team for remainder of season. As the New Jersey Nets try to dodge NBA ignominy, their next opponent couldn't be more appropriate.
 

Senator urges Adidas to keep NBA uniforms in USA

Senator urges Adidas not to move NBA uniform production to Thailand factory. The official uniforms for NBA players could soon be made in Asia, a move drawing sharp criticism from a New York Democratic senator.
 

Ellis leads Warriors over Blazers

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.
 

Lieberman breaks another basketball gender barrier

Nancy Lieberman: First woman to play pro hoops with men is first woman hired to coach them. The first woman to play pro basketball with guys is also the first hired to coach them.
 

NBA, referees agree to deal, ending lockout

NBA referees agree to contract, will be back for start of season. The regular referees made the call. They're coming back to work.
 

Hawks cut Mario West, 2 centers

Hawks cut guard Mario West, 2 centers, to reduce roster to 13 players. The Atlanta Hawks have 13 players on their roster after waiving guard Mario West and centers Garret Siler and Courtney Sims.
 

Knicks exhibition delayed as Maccabi coach refuses to leave

The New York Knicks defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 106-91 Sunday, waiting out an odd delay in the third quarter when Maccabi coach Pini Gershon declined to leave the floor after he was ejected by officials.
 

With refs locked out, NBA confident in 62 backups

With regular referees locked out, NBA confident starting season with 62 replacements. With its regular referees locked out, the NBA is confident in its roster of replacements ? even the two it previously fired.
 

NBA, players differ on use of replacement refs

NBA, players association differ over ability of replacement referees. The NBA's president of basketball operations is confident replacement officials would perform well if they are needed when games begin.