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Hawks C Collins out 2 weeks with elbow sprain

The Atlanta Hawks say reserve center Jason Collins will miss the next two weeks with a sprained left elbow.

6Feb2012 | Associated Press | Comments Off | Continued

LeBron, Heat stave off Raptors’ rally attempt

LeBron James scored 30 points, Dwyane Wade had 25 and the Miami Heat survived a shaky fourth quarter to beat the Toronto Raptors 95-89 on Sunday afternoon.

5Feb2012 | Associated Press | Comments Off | Continued

With Landry injured, Hornets to sign F Thomas

New Orleans general manager Dell Demps says the Hornets plan to sign forward Lance Thomas to a 10-day contract on Monday.

5Feb2012 | Associated Press | Comments Off | Continued

Garnett leads Celtics to fourth straight victory

Celtics 98, Grizzlies 80

5Feb2012 | Associated Press | Comments Off | Continued

Garnett leads Celtics to fourth straight victory

Celtics 98, Grizzlies 80

5Feb2012 | Associated Press | Comments Off | Continued

Wolves wallop Rockets behind Love’s 25 points

Kevin Love scored 25 points and grabbed 18 rebounds to lead the Timberwolves over Kevin McHale’s Houston Rockets 100-91 on Saturday night, pushing Minnesota’s record to 12-12.

5Feb2012 | Associated Press | Comments Off | Continued

Batum hits 9 3-pointers as Blazers rip Nuggets

Nicolas Batum set a Trail Blazers record with nine 3-pointers and scored a career-high 33 points, LaMarcus Aldridge added 29 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Denver Nuggets 117-97 Saturday night.

5Feb2012 | Associated Press | Comments Off | Continued

Parker scores 42, hits milestone in Spurs’ win

Spurs 107, Thunder 96

5Feb2012 | Associated Press | Comments Off | Continued

Howard scores 27 to power Magic past Pacers

Magic 85, Pacers 81

5Feb2012 | Associated Press | Comments Off | Continued

Jazz ride late 14-0 run to win against Lakers

Al Jefferson scored 18 points, Paul Millsap had 16, and Earl Watson keyed a game-clinching 14-0 fourth quarter run to help the Jazz beat the Lakers 96-87 Saturday night.

5Feb2012 | Associated Press | Comments Off | Continued