Paul, Billups shine in Clippers debuts (AP)
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Chris Paul had 17 points, nine assists and seven rebounds in his Los Angeles Clippers debut and Chauncey Billups made an equally impressive first impression with his new club, scoring 23 points in a 114-95 victory over the Lakers on Monday night. The first of two preseason games between the teams followed a dizzying two-week media frenzy in both camps, during which time the Clippers acquired Paul...
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Blatche on Twitter: Everybody 'shut up' (AP)
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It took only one game for the new-look Washington Wizards to resemble their same old dysfunctional selves. Andray Blatche took to Twitter on Tuesday to, in effect, criticize the way his criticisms were criticized following the Wizards' season-opening loss to the New Jersey Nets. "Every body need to shut up I didn't call out my coach or team mates I said I had a bad game need it n the...
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Ginobili breaks left hand in Spurs loss (AP)
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Rick Adelman was wondering how his young Minnesota Timberwolves would handle their first taste of prosperity. He couldn't have been much happier after watching them thump the San Antonio Spurs, who now find themselves knee deep in adversity with the loss of star guard Manu Ginobili. Kevin Love had 24 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Timberwolves to their second win in a row, 106-96 Monday...
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76ers beat Pacers for fifth straight win (AP)
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The 76ers' new owner had a welcome postgame message for coach Doug Collins. "First place, 6-2," said a smiling Josh Harris as he shook Collins' hand. What a fantastic early return on his investment. All the Sixers are playing a role in this roll to the top of the Atlantic Division. Andre Iguodala scored 20 points and Lou Williams added 13 to help the Philadelphia 76ers win their...
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Wade out vs. Spurs due to sprained ankle (AP)
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Heat guard Dwyane Wade will not play Tuesday against San Antonio because of a sprained right ankle. Wade has been dealing with at least three lower-leg injuries in recent weeks, and sprained the ankle late in Miami's loss on Friday at Denver. He also has been battling a sore left foot and a strained calf muscle.
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Wizards fire Saunders after 2-15 start (AP)
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Flip Saunders was fired Tuesday as coach of the NBA-worst Washington Wizards and replaced by assistant Randy Wittman, who has the job for the rest of the season. The Wizards fell to 2-15 this season, including 0-7 on the road, with a 20-point loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. Washington's next game is at home Wednesday against the Charlotte Bobcats.
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Knicks' Anthony works out, may return (AP)
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Carmelo Anthony took part in a morning workout and the New York Knicks will decide on his availability shortly before their game against Detroit. Coach Mike D'Antoni says Anthony wants to work out again Tuesday at Madison Square Garden so he can be sure he is ready to return after missing the past two games with ankle, wrist and thumb injuries.
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Knicks expect Anthony to miss 1-2 weeks (AP)
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The New York Knicks say they expect Carmelo Anthony to miss a week or two with a strained right groin. Anthony was hurt Monday, leaving after six minutes of a 99-88 victory over Utah and continuing an injury-plagued season. Anthony has missed three games with various ankle, wrist and hand injuries and shot poorly in a handful of others while playing through the pain.
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