NBA Western Conference

Grizzlies beat 76ers for third straight victory

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.
 

Smith's last-second shot gives Hawks another win

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.
 

McGrady wants to play, Rockets say no

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 does it again with 29, Bucks top Bobcats

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.
 

Reserves spark Mavericks to fifth straight win

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.
 

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.
 

Butler leads Clips to 106-99 win over Nuggets

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.
 

Clips' broadcasters suspended for Haddadi remarks

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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McGrady eager to play, Rockets say slow down

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

Dampier taken to hospital for tests

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

A night after 55, Bucks' Jennings moves on

A night after 55, Jennings says he's still got work to do to make rookie season special. So much for a day off.
 

Nowitzki leads Mavs past Pistons

Dirk Nowitzki scores 25 points, Mavericks beat Pistons 95-90. Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points, and rookie Rodrique Beaubois added 14 points on 6-for-6 shooting to help the Dallas Mavericks beat Detroit 95-90 on Sunday night, snapping the Pistons' winning streak at three games.
 

Abdul-Jabbar surprised by reax to leukemia news

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar glad he went public with leukemia diagnosis. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is glad he went public about being treated for a rare form of leukemia because it has given him a chance to reconnect with people.
 

Davis' 24, key 3-pointer lift Clippers past OKC

Davis scores 24 points, has key 3-pointer to help Clippers beat Oklahoma City 101-93. Baron Davis scored 24 points, including a key 3-pointer in the final minute, to help the Los Angeles Clippers snap a three-game losing streak with a 101-93 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night.
 

Stoudemire helps Suns beat Raptors

Amare Stoudemire scores 30 points, helping Suns beat Raptors 101-100. Amare Stoudemire followed one of the worst games of his career with his best game of the season, scoring 30 points to lead Phoenix to a 101-100 victory over Toronto on Sunday night, the Suns' 11th straight win over the Raptors.
 

Mavs use European one-two punch to down Pistons

German NBA veteran Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points, and French rookie Rodrigue Beaubois added 14 to lift Dallas to a 95-90 victory over the Detroit Pistons in the their NBA clash.
 

Lakers booed at home in 101-91 loss to Rockets

Aaron Brooks scores career-high 33 points, Rockets beat Lakers 101-91. Aaron Brooks scored a career-high 33 points, including five 3-pointers, and the Houston Rockets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 101-91 on Sunday night, sending them to a second consecutive loss.
 

Suns squeeze by Raptors to remain perfect at home

PHOENIX (Reuters) - Steve Nash completed a three-point play in the closing seconds to give the Phoenix Suns a 101-100 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday as Phoenix managed to maintain their unbeaten home record.
 

Stoudemire shines in Suns win over Raptors

Amare Stoudemire rebounded from one of his worst games with his best performance of the NBA season Sunday, pouring in 30 points to lead Phoenix to a 101-100 victory over Toronto.