Jennings’ 24 rally Bucks past Pistons (AP)
October 31, 2009
Rookie Brandon Jennings turned up the energy when the Milwaukee Bucks needed it most. Jennings scored 21 of his 24 points in the second half, Hakim Warrick added 21 off the bench to help the Bucks win their home opener Saturday night, 96-85 over the Detroit Pistons. Bucks coach Scott Skiles, known to be cautious with his praise, clearly liked what Jennings did in just his second NBA game.
Ariza helps Rockets overcome Roy’s 42 (AP)
October 31, 2009
No Yao Ming. No Tracy McGrady. No problem for the Houston Rockets. Trevor Ariza, making the move from the Lakers this season, scored a career high 33 points, Aaron Brooks added 28 points and the Rockets held on to beat the Portland Trail Blazers at home for the fifth straight time in regular season, 111-107 Saturday night.
Ginobili captures bat in Halloween win (AP)
October 31, 2009
The Spurs' Manu Ginobili showed off his quick hands -- capturing a bat. "That was amazing," teammate Tony Parker said after the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 113-94 on Saturday night. "The legend continues with Manu. Unbelievable. ... He's always doing crazy stuff." Late in the first period a bat swooped into the AT&T Center and descended onto the court.
Nuggets sign Balkman to extension (AP)
October 31, 2009
Sixers blow big lead, beat Knicks in OT (AP)
October 31, 2009
The 76ers seemed ready to deliver a quick knockout in the undercard bout of a weekend chock full of Philadelphia-New York fights. Instead, it turned into a Halloween thriller. Andre Iguodala scored 32 points, including the go-ahead three-point play in overtime, and the 76ers blew a 23-point lead before beating the Knicks 141-127 on Saturday night.
Arenas leads undermanned Wizards by Nets (AP)
October 31, 2009
Gilbert Arenas scored 32 points, barely cracked a smile on the court and afterward declared: "I don't get excited anymore." Andray Blatche scored a flashy career-high 30, strutted to the crowd after a highlight-reel baseline dunk and wore his fancy sunglasses as he approached reporters in the locker room.
Cavs beat Bobcats in West’s season debut (AP)
October 31, 2009
Before Delonte West headed to the locker room, Mo Williams grabbed his troubled teammate and pulled him close. Williams wanted West to hear something and whispered in his ear. "I told him, 'Stay with us'," Williams said. West scored 13 points -- all in the second half -- in his delayed season debut to spark Cleveland, Williams had 24, and LeBron James added an unselfish 14 as the...
Nets’ Harris out at least a week (AP)
October 31, 2009
Mavericks rout Lakers for first win (AP)
October 31, 2009
The Dallas Mavericks surprised themselves in a bad way with a season-opening loss at home. Then they hit the road and stunned the defending NBA champions. Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 points and the Mavs were 25 of 32 from the free throw line, snapping a six-game losing streak against the Los Angeles Lakers with a 94-80 victory Friday night.
Nash has 20 assists, Suns beat Warriors (AP)
October 31, 2009
Anybody waiting for Steve Nash to show his age, well, keep waiting. The 35-year-old point guard scored 18 points and had the sixth 20-assist game of his career Friday night in Phoenix's 123-101 rout of the Golden State Warriors in the Suns' home opener. The performance came two nights after he scored 14 fourth-quarter points, including the game-winning basket, in the Suns' season opener...