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Utah Jazz: Jazz not quite on schedule

Salt Lake Tribune — As Andrei Kirilenko got up from the bench and made his way to the scorer's table with four minutes left in the first quarter of Monday's game, C.J. Miles claimed the thought never crossed his mind that Kirilenko was coming in for him.
Utah Jazz4 hours ago

Utah Jazz: Sloan not about to keep Jazz in the zone

Salt Lake Tribune — As successful as the Jazz were switching to a zone defense Monday against Phoenix, coach Jerry Sloan said he isn't about to do so on a full-time basis.
Utah Jazz4 hours ago

Nuggets bounce Bucks 114-105

Denver Post — The Nuggets' new-found strong defense was on display once more Tuesday night at the Pepsi Center, when the Nuggets smothered the Milwaukee Bucks, 114-105.
Denver Nuggets4 hours ago

Kleiza comes off bench for 25 points to lead Nuggets

Denver Post — Linas Kleiza played Tuesday like a driver trying to beat a yellow light.
Denver Nuggets4 hours ago

Utah Jazz statistics

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Utah Jazz5 hours ago

Nuggets roll over Bucks

Rocky Mountian News — The Nuggets made quick work of Milwaukee, winning 114-105 Tuesday night at the Pepsi Center behind 25 points from reserve forward Linas Kleiza and 17 from forward Carmelo Anthony.
Denver Nuggets4 hours ago

Mistake-filled end game goes Golden State's way

Portland Tribune — Both teams made mistakes down the stretch Tuesday night, but the Trail Blazers made the last one. And that kept them from perhaps catching the Golden State Warriors at the end. Instead, Golden State held on for a 111-106 victory, overcoming 22-point efforts by Brandon Roy and Greg Oden. Oden also ...
Portland Trail Blazers4 hours ago

Nuggets report: Nene's wedding set

Rocky Mountian News — If Nuggets center Nene doesn't make the All-Star Game, he won't complain. Nene is set to marry Lauren Prothe, of Fort Collins, on Valentine's Day, the day before the All-Star Game in Phoenix.
Denver Nuggets4 hours ago

Minnesota Timberwolves tell Mike Miller to shoot more and pass less

St. Paul Pioneer Press — When it comes to shooting the ball, Mike Miller has a green light.
Minnesota Timberwolves4 hours ago

Nuggets Top Bucks, 114-105

ESPN Video — All Nuggets starters in double figures in win over Bucks
Denver Nuggets4 hours ago

Sloan not about to have Jazz zone in

Salt Lake Tribune — As successful as the Jazz were switching to a zone defense Monday against Phoenix, coach Jerry Sloan made clear he isn't about to do so on a full-time basis.
Utah Jazz14 hours ago

Bucks without scorers tonight

Denver Post — The Nuggets have caught a break — actually two - entering tonight's home game against Milwaukee — two Bucks double-digit scorers are out with injury.
Denver Nuggets16 hours ago

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