Derrick Brown

LeBron James scored 19 points, grabbed nine rebounds and passed out a team-high five assists to power the Miami Heat past Charlotte 105-82, handing the Bobcats a 15th consecutive NBA loss.

The Boston Celtics moved into a tie for first place in the Atlantic Division as Paul Pierce scored a season-high 36 points in a 102-95 win over Charlotte Bobcats.

Bobcats survive late scare, hold off Pistons 105-100 to give Silas win in debut. Things were going so well for Paul Silas in the first half that coaches around the NBA may have been considering going on their own five-year hiatuses.

Ginobili scores 26, Spurs hold on to beat slumping Bobcats 95-91 for 4th straight win. Manu Ginobili scored 26 points, including a driving layup with 4.9 seconds left to end Charlotte's late comeback bid, and the San Antonio Spurs held on for a 95-91 win on Monday night to continue the Bobcats' early season misery.

Despite resting starters, Orlando Magic roll past Charlotte Bobcats 86-73. Brandon Bass had 16 points and nine rebounds, Quentin Richardson scored 15 and the Orlando Magic beat the Charlotte Bobcats 86-73 in a preseason game Thursday night despite playing mostly reserves.

Bucks surge ahead in third quarter, beat Bobcats 86-78. Ersan Ilyasova scored 11 of his 15 points in the third quarter, helping the Milwaukee Bucks pull away for an 86-78 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats in a preseason game on Saturday night.

Jeff Green scores 25 to lead Oklahoma City past Charlotte 97-93 in preseason opener. Jeff Green scored 13 of his 25 points in the third quarter and Oklahoma City beat the Charlotte Bobcats 97-93 on Wednesday night in the Thunder's preseason opener.

Bobcats G Stephen Jackson vows to be slimmer, more focused next season. To understand why Stephen Jackson showed up for the Charlotte Bobcats' summer camp featuring mostly undrafted rookies and journeymen, you need to know what he's been dreaming about.

Bobcats clinch franchise's first playoff spot with 104-103 win over Hornets. The Charlotte Bobcats clinched their first playoff berth since their founding six years ago, as Stephen Jackson scored 29 points and D.J. Augustin hit a crucial 3-pointer with 16 seconds left in a 104-103 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.

Jackson helps Bobcats rally from 19 down, beat Thunder 100-92 to give Jordan first win. Stephen Jackson scored 18 of his 20 points in the second half and Charlotte rallied to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 100-92 on Wednesday night to give Michael Jordan a victory in his first game as Bobcats majority owner.

Jackson and Bobcats beat Suns in Phoenix for first time, 114-109 in overtime. Stephen Jackson helped the Charlotte Bobcats reach a small franchise milestone.

Ginobili scores 22, Spurs beat Charlotte 104-85 to drop Bobcats to 1-9 on the road. Manu Ginobili scored 22 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Charlotte Bobcats 104-85 Friday night.

Mohammed, Brown spoil Hansbrough's homecoming, Bobcats beat Pacers 104-88 to end 7-game slide. Nazr Mohammed scored 18 points, Boris Diaw added 17 and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the Indiana Pacers 104-88 on Sunday to snap a seven-game losing streak.

Salmons scores 27 points, Noah adds career-high 21 points, 16 rebounds for Bulls. John Salmons scored 27 points, Joakim Noah added a career-high 21 points and had 16 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Charlotte Bobcats 93-90 on Saturday night for their third straight win.

Pitt reaches regional final for first time in 35 years with 60-55 win over Xavier. Levance Fields pointed Pittsburgh in the right direction just in time ? as usual.

Freshman Kim English sinks decisive free throws as Missouri upsets Marquette 83-79 in NCAAs. When the stakes were highest, Kim English was perfect at the line. Lazar Hayward stepped over it. That was the difference in Missouri's 83-79 win over Marquette in the NCAA tournament Sunday. English came off the bench for an injured teammate to make the go-ahead free throws with 5.5 seconds left. Hayward lost control and crossed the baseline before making the ensuing inbound pass for a turnover that allowed the third-seeded Tigers to ice the game.

Raymond scores 15 to lead Xavier over Wisconsin 60-49 in second round of NCAA tournament. B.J. Raymond scored 15 points and Xavier finally broke through Wisconsin's defense midway through the second half, pulling away to a 60-49 victory Sunday in the second round of the East Regional.

Cheese & potatoes: Wisconsin, Marquette both advance to second round in Boise. Wisconsin and Marquette fans will have to tolerate each other in hotel lobbies and elevators for another couple days.

Xavier reaches second round of tournament again with 77-59 win over Portland State. C.J. Anderson scored 14 points and Xavier shot 54 percent from the field, beating Portland State 77-59 Friday night to reach the second round of the NCAA tournament for the third straight year.

UCLA Hands Oregon St. Its 16th Straight Loss, 84-49, Getting Rest As It Looks Ahead to Oregon. UCLA got a win and some rest. The sixth-ranked Bruins dominated Oregon State from the start Thursday night and beat the Beavers 84-49 in a game where coach Ben Howland was able to go to his bench early.