http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/-t1.htm Atlantic, Central and Southeast divisions. Sun, 24 May 2009 15:59:06 GMT 10 http://h1.ripway.com/patti1328/lakers2a.jpg http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/-t1.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/james-buzzer-beater-lifts-cavaliers-over-magic-t330.htm Admin CLEVELAND(AP) Michael Jordan no longer has the most famous buzzer-beater in Cleveland sports history.The Shot has been topped.LeBron James made one better.James dropped a 3-pointer from the top of the key over Orlando's Hedo Turkoglu as the final horn sounded Friday night to give the Cavaliers, their season a heartbeat from major trouble, a 96-95 victory over the Magic that evened the Eastern Conference finals at one game apiece.From 23 feet - matching his jersey number and Jordan's ... Eastern Conference Sun, 24 May 2009 15:59:06 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/james-buzzer-beater-lifts-cavaliers-over-magic-t330.htm#413 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/james-buzzer-beater-lifts-cavaliers-over-magic-t330.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/magic-throttle-cavaliers-james-116-87-t313.htm Admin ORLANDO, Fla.(AP) Never in LeBron James' entire basketball life could he recall being down by more than 40 points.Not in the NBA. Not in high school. Not even playing pickup basketball as a kid.The Orlando Magic gave him a first.Dwight Howard had 20 points and 11 rebounds, and the Magic rode a strong second-half start to go ahead by 41 points and hand the Cleveland Cavaliers their most lopsided loss of the season with a 116-87 blowout Friday night."It's embarrassing,'' James said.Rashard Lewis ... Eastern Conference Sat, 04 Apr 2009 17:31:31 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/magic-throttle-cavaliers-james-116-87-t313.htm#387 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/magic-throttle-cavaliers-james-116-87-t313.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/celtics-add-to-hawks-road-woes-win-104-92-t312.htm Admin BOSTON(AP) Paul Pierce is planning a birthday party for his 1-year-old daughter. Kevin Garnett gets another four days to recover from a strained right knee. Rajon Rondo is just going to "chill at home.''Let the other Eastern Conference playoff contenders tear each other apart fighting for playoff seeding. The Boston Celtics are getting what they need most: rest."We're playing really well right now, but we need a break,'' Celtics coach Doc Rivers said Friday night after ... Eastern Conference Sat, 04 Apr 2009 17:29:56 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/celtics-add-to-hawks-road-woes-win-104-92-t312.htm#386 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/celtics-add-to-hawks-road-woes-win-104-92-t312.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/wade-heat-beat-bobcats-97-92-to-reach-playoffs-t311.htm Admin CHARLOTTE, N.C.(AP) A year ago, the Miami Heat couldn't wait to finish a horrendous, injury-plagued season. Now Dwyane Wade and his young teammates plan to be playing deep into the spring thanks to one of the biggest turnarounds in NBA history.As usual, Wade led the Heat's latest milestone, scoring 27 points and dishing out 10 assists on Friday night as Miami clinched a playoff berth with a 97-92 comeback victory over the Charlotte Bobcats.A year after going 15-67, the Heat joined ... Eastern Conference Sat, 04 Apr 2009 17:27:19 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/wade-heat-beat-bobcats-97-92-to-reach-playoffs-t311.htm#385 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/wade-heat-beat-bobcats-97-92-to-reach-playoffs-t311.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/james-leads-cavaliers-past-trail-blazers-in-ot-t306.htm Admin CLEVELAND(AP) Despite getting his 24th career triple-double, LeBron James was more impressed by the Cleveland Cavaliers tying the NBA record for fewest turnovers.James had 26 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Cavaliers to a 97-92 overtime victory against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. Cleveland committed only two turnovers, setting a franchise record and matching the mark set by Milwaukee against Indiana on April 1, 2006."That's good basketball. We ... Eastern Conference Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:56:20 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/james-leads-cavaliers-past-trail-blazers-in-ot-t306.htm#380 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/james-leads-cavaliers-past-trail-blazers-in-ot-t306.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/johnson-murray-power-hawks-to-7th-straight-win-t305.htm Admin ATLANTA(AP) Hawks coach Mike Woodson winced every time Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Terry pulled up for jumpers in the fourth quarter."It just happened to go our way in the end,'' Woodson said. "Our defense helped as well, especially when we had to have it down the stretch.''Joe Johnson scored 24 points, and reserve Flip Murray had 19 in the Atlanta Hawks' seventh straight victory, 95-87 over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night.The Hawks moved four games ahead of the ... Eastern Conference Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:55:09 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/johnson-murray-power-hawks-to-7th-straight-win-t305.htm#379 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/johnson-murray-power-hawks-to-7th-straight-win-t305.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/cavaliers-trip-knicks-98-93-t302.htm Admin CLEVELAND(AP) On his way off the floor, LeBron James stopped to admire the brand new banner hanging from the rafters high above Quicken Loans Arena.It said: Central Division Champions 2008-09.Nice addition. Not enough."We've got bigger goals,'' James said.Mo Williams scored 23 points, making all five of his 3-pointers, and James added 19 as the Cavaliers opened a crucial stretch of home games by beating the New York Knicks 98-93 on Sunday night.The Cavaliers didn't put the Knicks ... Eastern Conference Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:29:52 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/cavaliers-trip-knicks-98-93-t302.htm#375 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/cavaliers-trip-knicks-98-93-t302.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/iguodala-marshall-lead-76ers-over-heat-t301.htm Admin PHILADELPHIA(AP) Donyell Marshall was so surprised his name was called to enter the game that he didn't even hear it."Coach had to say it again,'' Marshall said.The seldom-used Marshall made the most of his rare appearance on the court Sunday, scoring 10 points in the fourth quarter to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Miami Heat 85-77.Andre Iguodala led the 76ers with 21 points, Thaddeus Young had 17 and Samuel Dalembert grabbed 12 rebounds for Philadelphia, which won its third ... Eastern Conference Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:28:04 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/iguodala-marshall-lead-76ers-over-heat-t301.htm#374 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/iguodala-marshall-lead-76ers-over-heat-t301.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/villanueva-scores-19-as-bucks-beat-celtics-86-77-t300.htm Admin MILWAUKEE(AP) The Milwaukee Bucks played defense Sunday the way their coach preaches it.Charlie Villanueva scored 11 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, and the Bucks used their defense to hold off the Boston Celtics 86-77."I felt it was one of our better defensive games,'' Milwaukee coach Scott Skiles said. "It's not too often when you shoot a little over 30 percent for the game and still win the game.''The Bucks shot 32.6 percent, scored 27 points off the Celtics' ... Eastern Conference Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:26:36 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/villanueva-scores-19-as-bucks-beat-celtics-86-77-t300.htm#373 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/villanueva-scores-19-as-bucks-beat-celtics-86-77-t300.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/johnson-fuels-hawks-fifth-straight-win-t299.htm Admin ATLANTA(AP) As long as the Atlanta Hawks keep winning, Joe Johnson won't stop shooting.Johnson scored 35 points, Josh Smith had 19 points and eight rebounds, and the Hawks beat the Portland Trail Blazers 98-80 on Sunday for their fifth consecutive victory."It all feels great to come out and put on a good performance, a string of good performances in games we're winning,'' Johnson said. "That makes it even better, man. I'm just trying to be aggressive and make plays.''Brandon ... Eastern Conference Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:25:11 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/johnson-fuels-hawks-fifth-straight-win-t299.htm#372 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/johnson-fuels-hawks-fifth-straight-win-t299.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/bargnani-scores-27-as-raptors-end-losing-streak-t297.htm Admin TORONTO(AP) Two huge third-quarter dunks from Shawn Marion put the Toronto Raptors on the road to a rout. Andrea Bargnani and Chris Bosh took care of the rest.Bargnani scored 27 points, Bosh had 15 points and 13 rebounds and the Raptors used a big second half to beat the Indiana Pacers 110-87 on Sunday, snapping a seven-game losing streak with their biggest margin of victory this season."We really need to take something from it,'' Bosh said. "This time we can take a positive ... Eastern Conference Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:22:26 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/bargnani-scores-27-as-raptors-end-losing-streak-t297.htm#370 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/bargnani-scores-27-as-raptors-end-losing-streak-t297.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/james-third-straight-triple-double-gives-cavs-win-t294.htm Admin PHOENIX(AP) LeBron James finally won in Phoenix, with the latest in a string of fabulous performances for the East's front-running Cleveland Cavaliers.James had his third straight triple-double - 34 points, 13 assists, 10 rebounds - and the Cavaliers pulled away over the final seven minutes to beat the sinking Suns 119-111 on Thursday night."For 82 games in today's NBA, it's probably impossible to average a triple double,'' Cavaliers coach Mike Brown said. "But if I'm ... Eastern Conference Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:12:21 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/james-third-straight-triple-double-gives-cavs-win-t294.htm#367 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/james-third-straight-triple-double-gives-cavs-win-t294.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/celtics-beat-cavs-at-home-to-tighten-east-race-t290.htm Admin BOSTON(AP) Home-court advantage has meant everything when the new Big Three plays King James, and the Boston Celtics may have swiped the edge away from the Cavaliers on Friday night.Paul Pierce scored 29 points, reserve Leon Powe had 20 points and 11 rebounds, and the Celtics beat Cleveland 105-94 to move within percentage points of the East-leading Cavaliers in the race for home-court advantage through the conference finals."I know we're close, and at the end of the season ... Eastern Conference Sat, 07 Mar 2009 15:22:34 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/celtics-beat-cavs-at-home-to-tighten-east-race-t290.htm#362 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/celtics-beat-cavs-at-home-to-tighten-east-race-t290.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/james-wins-it-with-free-throws-cavs-prevail-88-87-t284.htm Admin ATLANTA(AP) LeBron James dribbled at the top of the key with the clock winding down, then made his move. What happened next was a matter of debate.Al Horford thought he played good defense. The officials decided otherwise.After the call went his way, James stepped to the line and made one free throw with 1.6 seconds remaining, just enough to give the Cavaliers their seventh win in eight games, 88-87 over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night.The Hawks, after rallying from a 13-point deficit, squandered ... Eastern Conference Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:25:53 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/james-wins-it-with-free-throws-cavs-prevail-88-87-t284.htm#355 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/james-wins-it-with-free-throws-cavs-prevail-88-87-t284.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/pacers-get-balance-scoring-in-win-over-nuggets-t282.htm Admin INDIANAPOLIS(AP) The Indiana Pacers again have proven they can beat any team in the league on their home court.Jarrett Jack had 28 points and eight assists, Troy Murphy had 22 points and 18 rebounds and the Pacers beat the Denver Nuggets 100-94 on Sunday night.Indiana has defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston, Cleveland, Orlando and now, Denver, at Conseco Fieldhouse. That leaves San Antonio as the only current division leader the Pacers haven't beaten."I think we have a great ... Eastern Conference Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:22:53 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/pacers-get-balance-scoring-in-win-over-nuggets-t282.htm#353 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/pacers-get-balance-scoring-in-win-over-nuggets-t282.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/pistons-beat-celtics-105-95-in-east-final-rematch-t280.htm Admin BOSTON(AP) The Detroit Pistons are back to their old mainstays and back to their old, winning ways.Richard Hamilton had 25 points, Tayshaun Prince scored 15 and each hit a 3-pointer in the final 80 seconds to help the Pistons beat the Celtics 105-95 on Sunday. Hamilton also had nine assists in his second straight start since Allen Iverson returned to Detroit because of a stiff back."You can tell they're playing the system they played before Iverson got there,'' said Celtics forward ... Eastern Conference Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:19:52 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/pistons-beat-celtics-105-95-in-east-final-rematch-t280.htm#351 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/pistons-beat-celtics-105-95-in-east-final-rematch-t280.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/west-returns-to-lineup-leads-cavs-past-pistons-t273.htm Admin CLEVELAND(AP) It's not often someone other than LeBron James gets top billing in a victory by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Delonte West provided a rare exception Sunday night.West scored 25 points in his first game since mid-January and led the Cavaliers to a 99-78 win over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.West, sidelined since Jan. 15 with a fractured right wrist, was 8-of-11 from the field and made all five of his 3-point attempts. He scored 13 points in the first quarter when ... Eastern Conference Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:33:15 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/west-returns-to-lineup-leads-cavs-past-pistons-t273.htm#342 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/west-returns-to-lineup-leads-cavs-past-pistons-t273.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/magic-top-heat-122-99-despite-wade-s-big-night-t271.htm Admin ORLANDO, Fla.(AP) It's not too often Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy can crack jokes after watching one of the NBA's best players have a career game against his team.Then again, allowing such a performance doesn't usually come in a blowout win.Dwight Howard had 32 points and 17 rebounds, and the Magic withstood a career-high 50 points by Dwyane Wade to rout the Miami Heat 122-99 on Sunday."My concern is when Dwyane goes into the Hall of Fame and they start putting off his ... Eastern Conference Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:29:28 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/magic-top-heat-122-99-despite-wade-s-big-night-t271.htm#340 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/magic-top-heat-122-99-despite-wade-s-big-night-t271.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/villanueva-scores-36-as-bucks-edge-nuggets-120-117-t270.htm Admin MILWAUKEE(AP) Charlie Villanueva knew he was in a groove when his shot from beyond midcourt was good.It was one of those nights for Villanueva, who scored nine of his season-high 36 points in the fourth quarter to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Denver Nuggets 120-117 on Sunday.Villanueva had already made four 3-pointers in the first quarter when he launched a 65-foot shot from well inside the Nuggets' side on the court."I had it going early on and once I hit that shot, I knew ... Eastern Conference Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:27:55 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/villanueva-scores-36-as-bucks-edge-nuggets-120-117-t270.htm#339 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/villanueva-scores-36-as-bucks-edge-nuggets-120-117-t270.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/rondo-allen-lead-celtics-past-suns-128-108-t268.htm Admin PHOENIX(AP) Rajon Rondo was off and running, and Kevin Garnett was hardly missed.Rondo scored a career-high 32 points to go with 10 assists on his 23rd birthday in Boston's 128-108 victory over the Suns on Sunday."As Rondo goes, this team goes,'' Celtics All-Star Paul Pierce said. "If he plays as well as he's playing, then there's no way we can lose.''Each team was without an All-Star starter because of injury. The Celtics did just fine without Garnett. Phoenix sorely missed ... Eastern Conference Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:24:36 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/rondo-allen-lead-celtics-past-suns-128-108-t268.htm#337 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/rondo-allen-lead-celtics-past-suns-128-108-t268.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/pacers-beat-bulls-98-91-t267.htm Admin INDIANAPOLIS(AP) Who needs Danny Granger and Mike Dunleavy?Troy Murphy had a season-high 27 points and the Indiana Pacers, still without their two injured scoring leaders, survived a second-half stretch of 11 minutes without a field goal to beat the Chicago Bulls 98-91 on Sunday.The Pacers now are 5-1 without Granger, a first-time All-Star this season, and 4-1 without both Granger and Dunleavy."It is surprising, but I think teams look at that and come into the game seeing we're ... Eastern Conference Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:23:09 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/pacers-beat-bulls-98-91-t267.htm#336 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/pacers-beat-bulls-98-91-t267.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/bargnani-leads-raptors-beat-knicks-111-100-t266.htm Admin TORONTO(AP) Anthony Parker and the Toronto Raptors didn't have to wait very long to avenge an ugly loss at Madison Square Garden.Andrea Bargnani had 28 points and 10 rebounds on Sunday to help Toronto beat New York 111-100 two days after absorbing a 30-point loss against the Knicks."We wanted to come out and set a different tone from the beginning and just let them know that this isn't going to be that kind of night,'' said Parker, who finished with 24 points.Each of Toronto's ... Eastern Conference Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:21:44 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/bargnani-leads-raptors-beat-knicks-111-100-t266.htm#335 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/bargnani-leads-raptors-beat-knicks-111-100-t266.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/krypto-nate-is-super-as-knicks-beat-spurs-in-ot-t257.htm Admin NEW YORK(AP) If Nate Robinson keeps this up, he won't need the slam dunk contest to earn a place at All-Star weekend.Robinson continued the best stretch of his career with 32 points and 10 rebounds Tuesday night to lead the New York Knicks to a 112-107 overtime victory over the San Antonio Spurs."Krypto-Nate'' won his second slam dunk title Saturday night in Phoenix, but sounded lukewarm about the idea of defending his title next year. The way he's playing now, he could end up ... Eastern Conference Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:25:30 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/krypto-nate-is-super-as-knicks-beat-spurs-in-ot-t257.htm#324 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/krypto-nate-is-super-as-knicks-beat-spurs-in-ot-t257.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/bucks-beat-slumping-pistons-92-86-t256.htm Admin AUBURN HILLS, Mich.(AP) Teams aren't as uncomfortable playing at the Palace as they used to be. At least not visiting teams.Richard Jefferson scored 29 points and Ramon Sessions added 17 and the Milwaukee Bucks beat Detroit 92-86 on Tuesday night, sending the Pistons to their 14th home loss of the season.Detroit is 2-9 at the Palace in the last six weeks, a year after going 34-7 at home."You are supposed to play your best basketball at home, and we obviously aren't doing that,'' ... Eastern Conference Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:22:25 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/bucks-beat-slumping-pistons-92-86-t256.htm#323 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/bucks-beat-slumping-pistons-92-86-t256.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/granger-s-double-double-leads-pacers-past-76ers-t255.htm Admin INDIANAPOLIS(AP) Danny Granger has no problem sharing the scoring load with his teammates.Granger had 20 points - five under his season average - but five other Pacers finished in double figures to pick up the slack in Indiana's 100-91 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night."That's very important,'' said Granger, who grabbed 10 rebounds. "When we can score level across the board and I don't have to score 30 points, that's the characteristic of a good team.''Troy ... Eastern Conference Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:20:38 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/granger-s-double-double-leads-pacers-past-76ers-t255.htm#322 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/granger-s-double-double-leads-pacers-past-76ers-t255.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/jamison-gets-29-wizards-beat-timberwolves-111-103-t254.htm Admin WASHINGTON(AP) Coming out of the All-Star break, the last-place Washington Wizards set a goal of playing at least .500 ball for the rest of the season.Then they went out and blew a 19-point, first-half lead against the Minnesota Timberwolves, another team reeling from the loss of its best player.The Wizards avoided further embarrassment by pulling away in the final minute for a 111-103 victory Tuesday night in a game that guaranteed that at least one struggling team would start ... Eastern Conference Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:18:58 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/jamison-gets-29-wizards-beat-timberwolves-111-103-t254.htm#321 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/jamison-gets-29-wizards-beat-timberwolves-111-103-t254.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/howard-scores-career-high-45-in-win-over-bobcats-t253.htm Admin ORLANDO, Fla.(AP) Dwight Howard outdid Shaq - and pretty much everyone else who played in the NBA in the past three-plus decades.He had a career-high 45 points, to go with 19 rebounds and eight blocks, leading the Orlando Magic to a 107-102 overtime victory against the Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday night."Dwight was unbelievable, unbelievable,'' Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said. "I mean phenomenal. He just put us on his back. That's leadership right there, that kind of play ... Eastern Conference Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:15:14 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/howard-scores-career-high-45-in-win-over-bobcats-t253.htm#319 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/howard-scores-career-high-45-in-win-over-bobcats-t253.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/pierce-leads-celts-past-knicks-t243.htm Admin NEW YORK(AP) First it was Kobe, and then King James lit up Madison Square Garden. And at the end of one difficult week the New York Knicks were hurt by a cold hard truth and an All-Star guard who truly does have game.Paul Pierce scored 26 points, Ray Allen finished with 22 and the Boston Celtics won 110-100 Friday night to put a fitting end to one grueling stretch for New York.Kevin Garnett also had 15 points and 11 rebounds for Boston, which rebounded from its 110-109 overtime ... Eastern Conference Sat, 07 Feb 2009 16:45:41 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/pierce-leads-celts-past-knicks-t243.htm#308 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/pierce-leads-celts-past-knicks-t243.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/granger-leads-pacers-past-magic-t242.htm Admin NDIANAPOLIS(AP) Danny Granger had been struggling - at least by his lofty standards - so he changed his approach.The Indiana Pacers' All-Star forward lost his outside shooting touch while dealing with a sore right knee, and hadn't scored 30 or more points in nine games. Instead of settling for jumpers, he attacked the basket and carried his team to a 107-102 win over the Orlando Magic on Friday night.He scored 33 points and went 12-for-12 from the free-throw line."I just switched ... Eastern Conference Sat, 07 Feb 2009 16:43:41 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/granger-leads-pacers-past-magic-t242.htm#307 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/granger-leads-pacers-past-magic-t242.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/williams-hawks-rally-to-beat-bobcats-102-97-t241.htm Admin CHARLOTTE, N.C.(AP) Moments after scoring 29 points and keying Atlanta's comeback win by constantly getting fouled and making free throws, Marvin Williams was propped up on a training table and hooked up to an IV.Picking up the scoring slack from sick All-Star Joe Johnson can take a lot of out of you.Williams overcame cramps that once left him sprawled on the floor in agony to hit 18 of 20 free throws Friday night, spearheading the Hawks' comeback from a 17-point deficit in their ... Eastern Conference Sat, 07 Feb 2009 16:42:33 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/williams-hawks-rally-to-beat-bobcats-102-97-t241.htm#306 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/williams-hawks-rally-to-beat-bobcats-102-97-t241.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/williams-james-help-cavs-crown-kings-117-110-t229.htm Admin CLEVELAND(AP) The polls were closed. Mo Williams made a late push for All-Star votes anyway.Williams scored a career-high 43 points with 11 assists and strengthened his argument to be in Phoenix among the NBA's stars next month, and LeBron James recorded his 20th career triple-double as the Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 21-0 at home, beating the Sacramento Kings 117-110 on Tuesday night.Williams, who is hoping to join James on the Eastern Conference squad, had his finest game since ... Eastern Conference Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:26:18 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/williams-james-help-cavs-crown-kings-117-110-t229.htm#286 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/williams-james-help-cavs-crown-kings-117-110-t229.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/pietrus-returns-leads-magic-to-135-111-win-t228.htm Admin ORLANDO, Fla.(AP) Mickael Pietrus came back from his broken wrist as good as new.He had 27 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Orlando Magic to a 135-111 victory Tuesday night over the Indiana Pacers.Pietrus, who missed the previous 12 games with a broken right wrist, came off the bench to lead a well-balanced Magic attack. Seven players reached double figures scoring, including Rashard Lewis with 24 points and Dwight Howard with 22."They are the best team in the East,'' Indiana's ... Eastern Conference Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:25:00 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/pietrus-returns-leads-magic-to-135-111-win-t228.htm#285 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/pietrus-returns-leads-magic-to-135-111-win-t228.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/james-and-williams-lead-cavs-over-blazers-104-98-t224.htm Admin PORTLAND, Ore.(AP) The road was a bit smoother for the Cleveland Cavaliers in Portland.After losing four of their past five road games, the Cavaliers held off the Trail Blazers 104-98 on Wednesday night at the Rose Garden.LeBron James had 34 points and 14 assists, while Mo Williams added a season-high 33 points, including a career-high six 3-pointers. Cleveland made 11 of 19 3-point attempts in shooting 52.6 percent (41-of-78) from the field.Coming off a loss at the Lakers, James ... Eastern Conference Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:22:36 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/james-and-williams-lead-cavs-over-blazers-104-98-t224.htm#279 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/james-and-williams-lead-cavs-over-blazers-104-98-t224.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/jamison-wizards-top-kings-t223.htm Admin SACRAMENTO, Calif.(AP) Antawn Jamison and Caron Butler helped the Washington Wizards pick up a rare road victory.Jamison had 33 points and nine rebounds and Butler scored 30 for the Wizards, who held off the Sacramento Kings for a 110-107 win on Wednesday night.Andray Blatche added 20 points for Washington. The Wizards had lost seven of their eight previous games and are 3-17 on the road.The Wizards, who have struggled with injuries and have nine wins on the season, are hoping for ... Eastern Conference Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:21:30 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/jamison-wizards-top-kings-t223.htm#278 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/jamison-wizards-top-kings-t223.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/villanueva-redd-lead-milwaukee-to-34-point-win-t221.htm Admin MILWAUKEE(AP) Michael Redd joked it was time for Dirk Nowitzki to go through the blender.By that point, the Mavericks were already a total mess.Michael Redd scored 27 points, punctuated by a crossover, fadeaway jumper over Nowitzki, and Charlie Villanueva added 32 points and 10 rebounds, lifting the Bucks to a 133-99 victory over Dallas on Wednesday night."It was one of those nights when the basket opened up for us, and we were able to knock them down,'' Bucks coach Scott Skiles ... Eastern Conference Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:19:22 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/villanueva-redd-lead-milwaukee-to-34-point-win-t221.htm#276 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/villanueva-redd-lead-milwaukee-to-34-point-win-t221.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/robinson-scores-20-and-knicks-beat-suns-114-109-t219.htm Admin NEW YORK(AP) Nate Robinson got a little too pumped up after teammate David Lee dunked over Amare Stoudemire and drew a foul. Pounding his chest, the New York Knicks guard ventured off the bench and onto the court, so when Stoudemire tripped over Lee's legs, he bumped into Robinson.That earned Robinson a technical foul and sparked the Phoenix Suns onto a run late in the first half. But Robinson more than made up for it with 20 points in the Knicks' 114-109 win Wednesday."I was ... Eastern Conference Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:16:52 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/robinson-scores-20-and-knicks-beat-suns-114-109-t219.htm#274 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/robinson-scores-20-and-knicks-beat-suns-114-109-t219.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/celtics-win-6th-straight-roll-past-heat-98-83-t218.htm Admin MIAMI(AP) Something about playing in Miami brings out the best in Eddie House.The former Heat guard scored 20 points - more than he'd managed in any game this season - in the second quarter, finishing with 25 and the Boston Celtics ran their winning streak to six games by downing the Miami Heat 98-83 on Wednesday night.It was House's first 20-point game since Boston played at Miami in January 2008."Guys found me in open spots, they were fronting the post and we were moving the ... Eastern Conference Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:15:30 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/celtics-win-6th-straight-roll-past-heat-98-83-t218.htm#273 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/celtics-win-6th-straight-roll-past-heat-98-83-t218.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/prince-scores-25-in-pistons-win-over-raptors-t217.htm Admin AUBURN HILLS, Mich.(AP) Richard Hamilton's first game as a reserve for the Detroit Pistons was supposed to be the story of the night.Tayshaun Prince had other plans.Prince scored 23 of his 25 points in the second and third quarters, helping the Pistons pull away from the Toronto Raptors in a 95-76 win Wednesday night.The lanky forward has often been overlooked in his seven seasons in Detroit, where he has been surrounded by All-Stars. But his ability to be a shutdown defender and ... Eastern Conference Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:13:32 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/prince-scores-25-in-pistons-win-over-raptors-t217.htm#272 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/prince-scores-25-in-pistons-win-over-raptors-t217.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/magic-make-nba-record-23-3s-in-rout-of-kings-t210.htm Admin SACRAMENTO, Calif.(AP) Even the guys at the end of the bench were making 3-pointers on a record-setting night for the Orlando Magic.Seldom-used Jeremy Richardson's lone basket proved the most memorable Tuesday night, a 3-pointer with 2:20 left in the fourth quarter that gave the Magic an NBA-record 23 3s in a 139-107 victory over the Sacramento Kings.The Magic made 23 of 37 attempts (62 percent) in breaking the old mark of 21, set by Toronto on March 13, 2005, against Philadelphia. ... Eastern Conference Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:19:08 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/magic-make-nba-record-23-3s-in-rout-of-kings-t210.htm#261 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/magic-make-nba-record-23-3s-in-rout-of-kings-t210.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/wade-outduels-foye-heat-beat-wolves-t207.htm Admin MINNEAPOLIS(AP) Dwyane Wade was his usual remarkable self on Tuesday night against Minnesota, and it almost wasn't enough.Wade had 31 points and eight assists in a wildly entertaining duel with Randy Foye, and Shawn Marion hit the go-ahead free throws with 22 seconds left to lift the Miami Heat to a 99-96 victory over the Timberwolves."He does so much for us and we don't take it for granted,'' Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said of Wade, who also had three blocks and three steals. ... Eastern Conference Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:14:08 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/wade-outduels-foye-heat-beat-wolves-t207.htm#258 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/wade-outduels-foye-heat-beat-wolves-t207.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/james-triple-double-carries-cavs-in-memphis-t206.htm Admin MEMPHIS, Tenn.(AP) LeBron James was the only healthy frontcourt player for the Cleveland Cavaliers.He was more than enough.James had 30 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for his second triple-double of the season, leading the Cavaliers to a 102-87 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night.With Zydrunas Ilgauskas sidelined by a fractured left ankle and Ben Wallace out with the flu, Cleveland was missing 40 percent of its starting lineup.James scored only nine points in the ... Eastern Conference Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:12:40 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/james-triple-double-carries-cavs-in-memphis-t206.htm#257 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/james-triple-double-carries-cavs-in-memphis-t206.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/felton-s-last-second-jumper-beats-pistons-80-78-t205.htm Admin AUBURN HILLS, Mich.(AP) The Detroit Pistons can't hold a lead against the Charlotte Bobcats.On Tuesday night, it cost them a game.A month after rallying from 29 down to nearly beat the Pistons in North Carolina, Charlotte overcame a 78-71 deficit in the final three minutes to win 80-78 on the road."It was like deja vu all over again, except this time we lose the game,'' Allen Iverson said. "We were up 78-71 in a game that we should have won easily, and we didn't get it done. ... Eastern Conference Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:11:28 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/felton-s-last-second-jumper-beats-pistons-80-78-t205.htm#256 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/felton-s-last-second-jumper-beats-pistons-80-78-t205.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/howard-scores-24-in-magic-win-over-san-antonio-t200.htm Admin SAN ANTONIO(AP) Now that they look at the standings and see they stack up favorably with recent NBA finalists, the young Orlando Magic feel they've done some growing up lately.Dwight Howard scored 24 points, Jameer Nelson had eight of his 22 in the final two minutes, and the Magic beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-98 on Sunday night.Hedo Turkoglu added 21 points for the Magic (30-, who are tied with the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers for the NBA lead in victories. Orlando has ... Eastern Conference Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:54:15 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/howard-scores-24-in-magic-win-over-san-antonio-t200.htm#247 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/howard-scores-24-in-magic-win-over-san-antonio-t200.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/76ers-rule-the-paint-in-109-94-win-over-hawks-t198.htm Admin ATLANTA(AP) Andre Iguodala is helping the Philadelphia 76ers win without Elton Brand.The Atlanta Hawks now must learn if they shake a losing streak without Al Horford.Iguodala took advantage of the absence of Horford to score 27 points, and Philadelphia dominated near the basket to beat the Atlanta Hawks 109-94 on Sunday.The 76ers, who have their first four-game winning streak of the season, scored 56 points in the paint and had a combined 49 points by their starting forwards. Thaddeus ... Eastern Conference Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:52:01 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/76ers-rule-the-paint-in-109-94-win-over-hawks-t198.htm#245 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/76ers-rule-the-paint-in-109-94-win-over-hawks-t198.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/celts-top-raptors-end-4-game-skid-t197.htm Admin TORONTO(AP) Ray Allen was on a roll, so the Boston Celtics kept going to him.Allen scored a season-high 36 points, including eight 3-pointers, and the Celtics withstood a late Toronto rally to beat the Raptors 94-88 on Sunday afternoon, snapping a four-game losing streak."When Ray gets it going, that's our focus,'' Boston coach Doc Rivers said. "Feed the pig, that's what we always say. He was the hot guy, so we want to keep feeding him.''Allen, who made a career-high 10 ... Eastern Conference Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:50:40 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/celts-top-raptors-end-4-game-skid-t197.htm#244 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/celts-top-raptors-end-4-game-skid-t197.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/granger-s-3-at-buzzer-gives-pacers-win-over-suns-t191.htm Admin PHOENIX(AP) The Indiana Pacers are making a habit of beating the NBA's elite teams, and Danny Granger is making a habit of scoring big.Granger hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer and matched his career high with 37 points in Indiana's 113-110 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.With the score tied and 0.9 seconds left, Mike Dunleavy inbounded the ball to Granger and he connected, thwarting a furious Phoenix comeback.It was the third straight game that Granger scored at least ... Eastern Conference Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:02:19 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/granger-s-3-at-buzzer-gives-pacers-win-over-suns-t191.htm#234 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/granger-s-3-at-buzzer-gives-pacers-win-over-suns-t191.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/miller-scores-28-to-lift-76ers-over-bucks-t189.htm Admin MILWAUKEE(AP) Michael Redd had no idea what Andre Miller was about to do. Miller wasn't sure, either.Miller opted for a 3-pointer over Redd with 28 seconds left to finish with 28 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers held on for a rare road win Wednesday night, 110-105 over the Milwaukee Bucks."I didn't know what to do, whether to attack the basket or pull up, but I knew I was going to take a shot,'' said Miller, who also had nine rebounds and six assists.Philadelphia coach Tony ... Eastern Conference Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:59:55 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/miller-scores-28-to-lift-76ers-over-bucks-t189.htm#232 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/miller-scores-28-to-lift-76ers-over-bucks-t189.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/nets-easily-top-memphis-for-3rd-straight-home-win-t188.htm Admin EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.(AP) It's rarely this easy for the New Jersey Nets, especially in their own building.Vince Carter had 25 points and a season-high 12 assists, and the Nets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 100-89 on Wednesday night for their third straight home victory.Playing without leading scorer Devin Harris (sore right hamstring), the Nets enjoyed one of the most relaxing nights a team could have. They raced to an early double-digit lead, kept it most of the way, and never trailed ... Eastern Conference Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:58:48 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/nets-easily-top-memphis-for-3rd-straight-home-win-t188.htm#231 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/nets-easily-top-memphis-for-3rd-straight-home-win-t188.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/bargnani-bosh-lead-9-man-raptors-past-wizards-t186.htm Admin WASHINGTON(AP) Andrea Bargnani offered a simple secret for his success against the Washington Wizards, an explanation that applied to his Toronto teammates, too."I never shot with a defender on me,'' Bargnani said.Down to nine players, the Raptors still easily beat worst-in-the-East Washington 99-93 on Wednesday night by making 54 percent of their field-goal attempts.Bargnani had 25 points on 8-for-9 shooting.The crowd was sparse and the atmosphere dull for a game between two ... Eastern Conference Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:56:12 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/bargnani-bosh-lead-9-man-raptors-past-wizards-t186.htm#229 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/bargnani-bosh-lead-9-man-raptors-past-wizards-t186.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/orlando-builds-big-lead-holds-on-to-beat-hawks-t185.htm Admin ATLANTA(AP) For three quarters, Orlando hardly missed. In the final period, nothing seemed to go.Fortunately for the Magic, they had enough of a lead to hold off the Atlanta Hawks.Putting on a show for the home folks, Dwight Howard had 23 points and 19 rebounds as Orlando preserved a 106-102 victory Wednesday night in a matchup of the top two teams in the Southeast Division.Orlando nearly squandered a 21-point advantage, catching a huge break when Mike Bibby missed a breakaway layup ... Eastern Conference Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:55:05 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/orlando-builds-big-lead-holds-on-to-beat-hawks-t185.htm#228 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/orlando-builds-big-lead-holds-on-to-beat-hawks-t185.htm