Online wire reportsApril 1, 2012 TORONTO — Although Washingtons best defensive stretch in nearly 10 years hasnt led to a leap up the standings, the long-suffering Wizards believe its an indicator of better days ahead. Andrea Bargnani scored 18 points, Jose Calderon and DeMar DeRozan each had 15 and the Toronto Raptors beat Washington 99-92 [...]
Online wire reportsApril 1, 2012 ORLANDO, Fla. — Many in the sellout crowd inside Orlandos Amway Center must have thought it was an April Fools Day prank when center Dwight Howard wasnt on the floor during pregame introductions prior to the Magics matchup with the Denver Nuggets. It was no ruse. And with the Magics [...]
Online wire reportsApril 1, 2012 LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Clippers closed out a grueling stretch of 20 games in 31 days with their first five-game winning streak since 2006. There are bigger things on their horizon, though. Next up is a game at Dallas, with the defending NBA champions right behind the fourth-place [...]
Online wire reportsApril 1, 2012 SACRAMENTO, Calif. — One night after going scoreless in the New Jersey Nets close win, Anthony Morrow was looking to make amends. The veteran guard with the dangerous outside shot made six 3-pointers and scored 24 points to lead the Nets past the Sacramento Kings 111-99 on Saturday night for [...]
Online wire reportsMarch 31, 2012 LOS ANGELES — As long as theres time left on the clock, Kobe Bryant can still work wonders even when hes having a horrible game. Bryant burnished his reputation as one of the NBAs greatest closers, hitting a 3-pointer with 20 seconds left after missing his first 15 shots, to [...]
Online wire reportsMarch 31, 2012 LOS ANGELES — As long as theres time left on the clock, Kobe Bryant can still work wonders even when hes having a horrible game. Bryant burnished his reputation as one of the NBAs greatest closers, hitting a 3-pointer with 20 seconds left after missing his first 15 shots, to [...]