Magic roll past Heat in Wade’s return (AP)
February 28, 2010
The Orlando Magic found a way to win without much help from All-Star center Dwight Howard. Rashard Lewis scored 22 points and the Magic pulled together to beat the slumping Miami Heat 96-80 on Sunday night. Vince Carter scored 17 points, and J.J. Redick 15 for the Magic, but the key to the game was that every player in the lineup had at least one field goal and two rebounds.
Hawks snap Bucks’ win streak in OT (AP)
February 28, 2010
John Salmons had to give Joe Johnson his due. "Yeah, he's tough," Salmons said. "He hit some tough shots in overtime." Johnson scored nine of his 24 points in overtime, Josh Smith had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks ended the Milwaukee Bucks' winning streak at six with a 106-102 victory Sunday night.
Thunder beat Raptors as Bosh sits again (AP)
February 28, 2010
Despite being one of the youngest teams in the NBA, the Oklahoma City Thunder haven't let a two-game hiccup disrupt their pursuit of the playoffs. Kevin Durant scored 29 points, Nenad Krstic had a rare 3-pointer and added 16 points and Oklahoma City rolled to its second straight blowout, beating the Toronto Raptors 119-99 on Sunday night.
Mavericks’ Butler returns vs. Hornets (AP)
February 28, 2010
Blatche’s 36 lift Wizards over Nets (AP)
February 28, 2010
Andray Blatche is starting to give Washington Wizards' fans something to be excited about in a season of turmoil highlighted by the gun-related suspension of Gilbert Arenas and a couple of high-profile trades. The 23-year Blatche continued to thrive being the new leader of the Wizards, scoring a career-high 36 points and adding 15 rebounds in an 89-85 comeback victory over the New Jersey Nets...
Down 11 in 3rd, Lakers rally by Nuggets (AP)
February 28, 2010
So much for all that confidence the Denver Nuggets had built up during their two impressive wins against the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this season. The defending NBA champions picked up on the playoff vibe inside Staples Center on Sunday and got things back to normal, despite a poor-shooting effort from Kobe Bryant.
Wolves suspend Jefferson for DWI arrest (AP)
February 28, 2010
Minnesota Timberwolves star center Al Jefferson apologized to the team and fans Sunday after his arrest on suspicion of DWI following a weekend loss to Portland. The Timberwolves suspended Jefferson for the next two games without pay -- a punishment Jefferson said he accepts. "I want to apologize to the entire Timberwolves organization, owner Glen Taylor, my teammates, coaches and Wolves fans...
Spurs halt Suns’ winning streak at 5 (AP)
February 28, 2010
A two-time NBA slam dunk champion, Jason Richardson went up for one of the easiest throwdowns he'll ever get. Clang! With nothing but the rim between Richardson and a game-tying basket with 41.8 seconds left, he blew a one-handed dunk on a breakaway as the rest of the Phoenix Suns watched in disbelief, while the San Antonio Spurs savored their good luck in a 113-110 win on Sunday.
Nets G Lee out with sprained ankle (AP)
February 28, 2010
Warriors rally from 14 down, top Pistons (AP)
February 28, 2010
On a night filled with offensive ineptitude it was only fitting that missed free throws proved to be the deciding factor. Stephen Curry scored 27 points and the Golden State Warriors used the hack-a-Ben strategy to finish their rally from a 14-point deficit in the second half and beat the Detroit Pistons 95-88 on Saturday night.