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Lakers beat weary Nuggets to open trip (AP)

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DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 03:  Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers bites his jersey as he controls the ball against Andre Miller #24 of the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on February 3, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Lakers defeated the Nuggets 93-89. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Andrew Bynum scored 22 points, Kobe Bryant added 20 and the Los Angeles Lakers opened a season-high six-game trip with a 93-89 victory over the weary Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Al Harrington missed a 3-point attempt with 2 seconds left that would have put Denver ahead. Pau Gasol added 14 points and 17 rebounds for the Lakers, who won for the third time in 10 road games this season and…


Pierce’s 30 help Celtics rally by Knicks (AP)

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Boston Celtics ' Kevin Garnett (5) and New York Knicks ' Amare Stoudemire (1) go for a rebound during the second half of Boston's 91-89 win in an NBA basketball game in Boston Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. Garnett grabbed his 10,000 career defensive rebound in the win.

Boston stayed close enough until the New York Knicks failed again. This time, it was because of the Celtics’ defense. Paul Pierce scored 30 points and Ray Allen had nine of his 14 in the final quarter to lift the Celtics to a 91-89 win over the struggling Knicks on Friday night. Hanging close until they finally caught New York midway into the final quarter, Celtics coach Doc Rivers kept telling…


George has 30, Pacers end skid in Dallas (AP)

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Indiana Pacers ' Paul George , front, comes in to dunk over Dallas Mavericks ' Rodrigue Beaubois , of Guadeloupe, bottom, in the second half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Dallas. George led his team with 30 points in the 98-87 Pacers win.

Paul George and the Indiana Pacers are getting more and more confident. They should be with the way they’re playing — especially on the road. George hit seven 3-pointers and finished with a career-high 30 points as the Pacers won in Dallas for the first time in eight years, beating the defending NBA champions 98-87 Friday night.


Durant scores 36, Thunder beat Grizzlies (AP)

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) goes up for a shot in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9), of the Republic of Congo, in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. Oklahoma City won 101-94.

The Memphis Grizzlies know the team they are chasing to reach the top of the Western Conference. Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder keep finding ways to stay one step ahead. Durant scored 36 points and hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer in the final minute to lift the Thunder to a 101-94 victory against Memphis on Friday night in a rematch of their epic Western Conference semifinals series.


Knight’s 26 help Pistons end 7-game skid (AP)

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Milwaukee Bucks coach Scott Skiles reacts after the Bucks were whistled for a foul in the second half of an 88-80 loss to the Detroit Pistons in an NBA basketball game on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Auburn Hills, Mich.

Brandon Knight learned a harsh lesson earlier in the week when he was shut out in a game at Milwaukee. “I just remember not coming with a lot of energy, not lifting my teammates up,” Knight said. “Me, as a rookie, that’s something I’ve got to be able to do each and every game, no matter who we’re playing against.” In a rematch with the Bucks on Friday night, Knight…


Wolves get past Nets despite Morrow’s 42 (AP)

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New Jersey Nets ' Anthony Morrow looks to take a shot during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Newark, N.J.,  Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. The Timberwolves won 108-105. Morrow had 42 points for the Nets.

The Minnesota Timberwolves almost never won away from home last season. Now, they don’t seem eager to go back there. Luke Ridnour made the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:23 left, Nikola Pekovic scored a career-high 27 points, and the Timberwolves beat the New Jersey Nets 108-105 on Friday night to surpass last season’s road victory total.


Howard leads short-handed Magic by Cavs (AP)

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Predicting which Orlando Magic team shows up from night to night has been a daily guessing game. A recent season-high four-game losing streak was plagued with turnovers, inconsistent play on defense and stale offense. Since then, the Magic have dug out of the muck, earning their second straight victory, 102-94 over the Cleveland Cavaliers Friday night.

Heat use late run to beat pesky Sixers (AP)

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Philadelphia 76ers ' Jrue Holiday watches during the final seconds of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Philadelphia. The Heat won 99-79.

With LeBron James running the show, Miami ran the Sixers out of their building. Dwyane Wade scored 26 points, and James had 19 points and 12 rebounds to lift the Miami Heat to a 99-79 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Needing a jumpstart in the fourth, James shifted to point guard, sparking a dominant late run that put away the pesky Sixers.


Heat use late run to beat pesky Sixers (AP)

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Philadelphia 76ers ' Jrue Holiday watches during the final seconds of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Philadelphia. The Heat won 99-79.

With LeBron James running the show, Miami ran the Sixers out of their building. Dwyane Wade scored 26 points, and James had 19 points and 12 rebounds to lift the Miami Heat to a 99-79 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Needing a jumpstart in the fourth, James shifted to point guard, sparking a dominant late run that put away the pesky Sixers.


Reserves lead Rockets past Suns 99-81 (AP)

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Houston Rockets ' Samuel Dalembert (21) goes up to the basket against Phoenix Suns ' Marcin Gortat (4)  during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Houston. The Rockets won 99-81.

Kevin Martin scored 16 points, Kyle Lowry had eight rebounds and nine assists and the Houston Rockets beat the Phoenix Suns 99-81 on Friday night. Chase Budinger added 12 points and 10 rebounds for the Rockets, who got another strong effort from their reserves to beat the Suns for only the second time in the last nine meetings.


Reserves lead Rockets past Suns 99-81 (AP)

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Houston Rockets ' Luis Scola , right, pushes off Phoenix Suns ' Channing Frye , left, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Houston.

Kevin Martin scored 16 points, Kyle Lowry had eight rebounds and nine assists and the Houston Rockets beat the Phoenix Suns 99-81 on Friday night. Chase Budinger added 12 points and 10 rebounds for the Rockets, who got another strong effort from their reserves to beat the Suns for only the second time in the last nine meetings.


Wolves get past Nets despite Morrow’s 42 (AP)

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Minnesota Timberwolves Anthony Tolliver (44) shoots against New Jersey Nets ' Kris Humphries (43) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Newark, N.J.,  Friday, Feb. 3, 2012.

Luke Ridnour made the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:23 left, Nikola Pekovic scored a career-high 27 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New Jersey Nets 108-105 on Friday night. The Timberwolves overcame a career-high 42 points from Anthony Morrow, whose eight 3-pointers in 11 attempts were the most in the NBA this season.


Knight’s 26 help Pistons end 7-game skid (AP)

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Milwaukee Bucks ' Mike Dunleavy (17) goes to the basket past Detroit Pistons ' Damien Wilkins (9) and Austin Daye (5) in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Auburn Hills, Mich.

Rookie Brandon Knight scored a season-high 26 points, holding his own against Milwaukee’s Brandon Jennings and helping the Detroit Pistons snap a seven-game losing streak with an 88-80 victory over the Bucks on Friday night. Knight, who was outscored 21-0 by Jennings in a loss at Milwaukee on Monday, helped the Pistons build a 15-point lead in the third quarter.


Howard leads short-handed Magic by Cavs (AP)

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Dwight Howard scored 19 points, had 16 rebounds and blocked eight shots as the Orlando Magic outlasted the Cleveland Cavaliers 102-94 on Friday night. Jason Richardson also added 19 points in his first action in two games after resting a sore knee. Hedo Turkoglu added 18 points and Ryan Anderson chipped in 17.

Mavericks’ Cuban, Carlisle fined $110K (AP)

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Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and coach Rick Carlisle were fined by the NBA on Friday for their actions after becoming upset with the officiating during a game earlier in the week. Cuban was handed a $75,000 penalty for his critical remarks about the officiating following a 95-86 home loss to Oklahoma City on Wednesday night.

Mavericks’ Cuban, Carlisle fined $110K (AP)

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Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and coach Rick Carlisle were fined by the NBA on Friday for their actions after becoming upset with the officiating during a game earlier in the week. Cuban was handed a $75,000 penalty for his critical remarks about the officiating following a 95-86 home loss to Oklahoma City on Wednesday night.

Celtics PG Rondo returns to face Knicks (AP)

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Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo returned to the lineup for Friday night’s game against the New York Knicks after missing the previous eight games with a right wrist injury. Rondo was given a loud ovation when his name was announced in pregame introductions. The Celtics went 6-2 in his absence.

Celtics PG Rondo returns to face Knicks (AP)

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Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo returned to the lineup for Friday night’s game against the New York Knicks after missing the previous eight games with a right wrist injury. Rondo was given a loud ovation when his name was announced in pregame introductions. The Celtics went 6-2 in his absence.

Clippers soar to top of Pacific Division (AP)

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The bad old days are becoming a distant memory for the high-flying Los Angeles Clippers. They lead the Pacific Division, have landed Chris Paul and Blake Griffin as starters on the All-Star team and in the process have stolen, at least for the moment, the spotlight from the Lakers. “It’s a new beginning around here,” Chauncey Billups said about a franchise that hasn’t had a…

Oden undergoes fourth knee surgery (AP)

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Greg Oden has not played since last December, when he needed surgery on his left knee.

The Trail Blazers say center Greg Oden underwent an arthroscopic procedure Friday to “remove debris” from his right knee, his fourth surgery since Portland selected him with the No. 1 pick in the 2007 draft. The often-injured 7-footer had microfracture surgery on the same knee before the start of his rookie season, forcing him to postpone his NBA debut for a year.


Oden undergoes fourth knee surgery (AP)

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Greg Oden has not played since last December, when he needed surgery on his left knee.

The Trail Blazers say center Greg Oden underwent an arthroscopic procedure Friday to “remove debris” from his right knee, his fourth surgery since Portland selected him with the No. 1 pick in the 2007 draft. The often-injured 7-footer had microfracture surgery on the same knee before the start of his rookie season, forcing him to postpone his NBA debut for a year.


Hornets to reactivate Kaman (AP)

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The New Orleans Hornets have decided to reactivate 7-foot center Chris Kaman, who had been excused from team activities since last week while the club sought to trade him, according to a person familiar with the decision. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Friday on condition of anonymity because the decision had not been announced.

Hornets to reactivate Kaman (AP)

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The New Orleans Hornets have decided to reactivate 7-foot center Chris Kaman, who had been excused from team activities since last week while the club sought to trade him, according to a person familiar with the decision. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Friday on condition of anonymity because the decision had not been announced.

Magic ban Davis for detrimental conduct (AP)

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Orlando forward Glen Davis has been suspended for two games by the Magic for conduct detrimental to the team. Davis will miss Friday’s home game against Cleveland and Saturday’s game at Indiana. Orlando coach Stan Van Gundy acknowledged before Friday night’s game that some sort of verbal incident took place during the team’s walkthrough Friday morning, but denied anything physical…

Clippers, F Martin agree to 1-year deal (AP)

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The Los Angeles Clippers and free agent Kenyon Martin have agreed to a one-year deal, returning the veteran forward to the NBA after a brief stint in China. Martin’s agent, Andy Miller, confirmed Friday that the sides reached agreement. The deal, believed to be worth the mini mid-level exception of $2.5 million, is expected to be finalized as soon as Martin passes a physical.

Clippers, F Martin agree to 1-year deal (AP)

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The Los Angeles Clippers and free agent Kenyon Martin have agreed to a one-year deal, returning the veteran forward to the NBA after a brief stint in China. Martin’s agent, Andy Miller, confirmed Friday that the sides reached agreement. The deal, believed to be worth the mini mid-level exception of $2.5 million, is expected to be finalized as soon as Martin passes a physical.

2 Lakers, 2 Clippers get All-Star starts (AP)

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From Kobe Bryant to Chris Paul, Blake Griffin to Andrew Bynum, the NBA All-Star game is shaping up as an L.A. story. Two Lakers and two Clippers were voted as starters Thursday for the game, the first time in 15 years that two pairs of teammates have been voted to start for one conference. “It’s pretty cool,” Griffin said.

Spurs beat Hornets, push win streak to 3 (AP)

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New Orleans Hornets guard Carldell Johnson attempts a shot past San Antonio Spurs players Tiago Splitter , front, of Brazil ,and Cory Joseph during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. The Spurs won 93-81.

Tim Duncan may not make the All-Star game for the first time in 12 years, or even give the San Antonio Spurs much scoring on most nights. But even in back-to-backs, he can still resemble his old self. Duncan scored 19 points, Tony Parker had had 18 and the Spurs ran away from the New Orleans Hornets in the fourth quarter to win their third in a row, 93-81 on Thursday night.


Wade returns to lineup against Warriors (AP)

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Dwyane Wade is back in the starting lineup for the Miami Heat against the Golden State Warriors after missing the last three games with a bruised left foot. Wade worked out before Tuesday night’s game and appeared to moving fine. He hurt his foot at Charlotte on Dec. 28 and has not played since a loss at Atlanta on Jan.

Blazers introduce G Crawford, F Smith (AP)

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Jamal Crawford says that when he was growing up in Seattle he used to sneak into the SuperSonics’ facilities. There, he’d scrimmage a bit with guard Nate McMillan, who would give the 16-year-old tips on his jumper. “He knows my game better than anybody else,” Crawford said. Crawford, a free agent who played last season in Atlanta, now plays for McMillan.

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