Pondexter scores 22 as Mercury beat Fever 90-77 to force Game 5INDIANAPOLIS — Cappie Pondexter scored 22 points and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Indiana Fever 90-77 in Game 4 of the WNBA finals on Wednesday night to avoid elimination. Thaddeus Young scores 11 points, 76ers use strong free throw shooting to beat Raptors 84-79TORONTO — Thaddeus Young had 11 points, Elton Brand and Samuel Dalembert each scored 10, and the Philadelphia 76ers used a near-perfect performance from the free throw line to beat the Toronto Raptors 84-79 on Wednesday night. Hawks beat Hornets 108-102 in preseason openerATLANTA — Joe Johnson scored 17 points, Josh Smith had 14 points and seven rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the New Orleans Hornets 108-102 on Wednesday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Orlando Magic stifle Miami Heat 90-86 in Vince Carter’s home debutORLANDO, Fla. — Vince Carter had eight points in limited play in his first home game since being acquired from New Jersey, and the new-look Orlando Magic mixed and matched lineups in a 90-86 preseason win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. Grizzlies’ Iverson could miss up to 3 weeks after MRI reveals partial tear in left hamstringMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Grizzlies guard Allen Iverson could miss three weeks after an MRI revealed a partial tear in his left hamstring. NBA rivals in waiting praise Ricky Rubio despite teen prospect opting for now to stay in SpainMADRID — The NBA’s quick swing through Spain didn’t yield Ricky Rubio, although it did provide plenty of anticipation for one of Europe’s biggest talents. Review: It’s a decisive Game 7 for basketball titles ‘NBA 2K10,’ ‘NBA Live 10′A premiere NBA Finals matchup features basketball’s two best teams going at each other shot-for-shot, rebound-for-rebound in an all-out quest for dominance. Stoudemire returns, Suns use defense to beat Partizan Belgrade 111-80 in preseason openerPHOENIX — Amare Stoudemire scored 12 points in his first game in eight months, and the Phoenix Suns used a strong defensive effort to beat Partizan Belgrade 111-80 on Tuesday night in their preseason opener. Aldridge has 20, Oden 18 as Trail Blazers beat Kings 98-86 in preseason openerPORTLAND, Ore. — Reserve Greg Oden had 18 points and nine rebounds in the Portland Trail Blazers’ 98-86 victory over the Sacramento Kings in the preseason opener for both teams on Tuesday night. Ginobili returns, but Rockets beat Spurs in preseason openerSAN ANTONIO — Trevor Ariza scored nine points in his Rockets debut, helping Houston beat the San Antonio Spurs 99-85 on Tuesday night in the preseason opener for both teams. 76ers hold off Raptors in preseason openerLONDON, Ontario — Louis Williams scored 17 points, Andre Iguodala added 15 points and eight assists, and the Philadelphia 76ers held on for a 107-98 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night. Opening Act: LeBron-Shaq Show opens in Cleveland as Cavs top Bobcats 92-87 in preseason openerCLEVELAND — The LeBron and Shaq Show is off and running. Gilbert Arenas plays 24 minutes and has 10 assists in Wizards’ 101-92 win over GrizzlesRICHMOND, Va. — Gilbert Arenas had 10 assists in 24 minutes, and the Washington Wizards beat the Memphis Grizzlies 101-92 on Tuesday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Bobcats pick up Augustin’s 3rd-year option for 2010-11 season; no decision yet on AjincaCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Bobcats are exercising the third-year option in guard D.J. Augustin’s contract for the 2010-11 season. Jazz G Miles surgery scheduled for WednesdaySALT LAKE CITY — Utah Jazz guard C.J. Miles is scheduled to have surgery Wednesday to repair a ruptured tendon in his left hand. Grizzlies G Iverson out indefinitely with injured hamstring; MRI scheduled for WednesdayRICHMOND, Va. — Allen Iverson’s debut with the Memphis Grizzlies will have to wait. James Johnson hits last-second jumper to lead Bulls over Jazz 102-101 in NBA preseasonLONDON — Rookie James Johnson sank a fade-away jump shot from the baseline at the buzzer Tuesday to give the Chicago Bulls a 102-101 win over the Utah Jazz in an NBA preseason game. Commissioner David Stern still hopeful of regular-season NBA game in LondonLONDON — The NBA is still planning to play a regular-season game in London before the 2012 Olympics are hosted by the British capital, although commissioner David Stern said Tuesday that there is no set schedule. NBA executives pick Lakers, LeBron James to repeat in annual GM surveyNBA general managers predict repeats this season for the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James. Brandon Bass’ 7 points in final 2 minutes rallies Magic past Mavericks in preseason openerDALLAS — Vince Carter scored 21 points in his Orlando debut and Brandon Bass added seven of his 13 points in the final two minutes to lift the Magic to a 110-105 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the preseason opener for both teams on Monday night. Bynum has 15 points as new-look Pistons beat Heat 87-83AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Will Bynum scored 15 points and the new-look Detroit Pistons got off to a successful start with a 87-83 victory over the Miami Heat on Monday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Shaq roots for Steelers, but admits he’s a bandwagon football fanINDEPENDENCE, Ohio — First LeBron James swore his love to the Yankees and Cowboys. Now Shaquille O’Neal is siding with the Steelers. Jazz guard C.J. Miles out with ruptured thumb ligamentSALT LAKE CITY — Utah Jazz shooting guard C.J. Miles has a ruptured ligament in his left thumb and will need surgery. Morrow scores 21 points in Warriors win over ClippersOAKLAND, Calif. — Anthony Morrow scored 15 of his 21 points in the first half and the Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Clippers 108-101 on Sunday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Free throws are key as Rambis wins debut as Timberwolves coachMANKATO, Minn. — Kevin Love had 17 points and Minnesota made a whopping 50 of 56 free throws to beat Milwaukee 117-103 on Sunday night, making a winner out of coach Kurt Rambis in his preseason debut. Indiana wins 86-85 to move within 1 victory of title as Phoenix misses at buzzerINDIANAPOLIS — Tamika Catchings had 14 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists as the Indiana Fever moved within one victory of the WNBA title Sunday with an 86-85 win over the Phoenix Mercury in Game 3 of the finals. Al Harrington scores 23 points, Knicks beat Nets in preseason openerALBANY, N.Y. — Al Harrington scored 23 points and Wilson Chandler had 21 to help the New York Knicks beat the New Jersey Nets 115-107 on Sunday in the preseason opener for both teams. Vrbata scores twice to lift Coyotes past KingsLOS ANGELES — Despite the controversy surrounding his team, Phoenix Coyotes goalie Ilya Bryzgalov is only focused on what he can control on the ice. Nuggets get 17 from Anthony and roll past Partizan Belgrade 102-70DENVER — Carmelo Anthony scored 17 points, Arron Afflalo added 15 and the Denver Nuggets ran off with a 102-70 exhibition victory over Partizan Belgrade on Saturday night. Golden State loses forward Wright to left shoulder injuryOAKLAND, Calif. — Golden State Warriors forward Brandan Wright injured his shooting shoulder during practice Friday and could miss extended time. LeBron, Shaq make public debut as teammates, face each other in Cavaliers’ annual scrimmageAKRON, Ohio — Now teammates, and LeBron James and Shaquille O’Neal were opponents one last time. Cavaliers guard Delonte West held out of scrimmage; first appearance of LeBron, Shaq togetherAKRON, Ohio — LeBron James and Shaquille O’Neal made their first public appearance together as Cleveland teammates. Rookie Taj Gibson scores 19 points, Bulls beat Pacers 104-95 in preseason openerINDIANAPOLIS — Rookie Taj Gibson had 19 points and nine rebounds to help the Chicago Bulls beat the Indiana Pacers 104-95 on Friday night in the second preseason game for the NBA’s replacement officials. NBA approves expanded use of instant replay for shot clock, out-of-bounds callsNEW YORK — NBA referees will be able to use instant replay on shot-clock and out-of-bounds calls this season. After sobering offseason, Nuggets guard J.R. Smith pledges more maturityDENVER — J.R. Smith is pledging more maturity this season, a promise he’s made in the past. |
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