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CASSELL SUPPORTS STEPHON
New York Post — BOSTON - Celtics veteran guard Sam Cassell ripped Knicks management for not releasing exiled point guard Stephon Marbury, who hasn't played this season. Cassell has known Marbury since Marbury was a 10th-grader and Cassell was teammates with...
New York Knicks2 hours agoKNICKS: CHAMPS ACTED LIKE CHUMPS
New York Post — BOSTON - The Knicks finally showed fight in the fourth quarter, stopped the Celtics on their inside rampage and cut a 15-point lead to four points in the final minutes. But it was nothing like the fight the Knicks showed in the locker room afterward...
New York Knicks2 hours agoGarnett ban irks Rivers and Ainge
Boston Globe — Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge and coach Doc Rivers were more than surprised by the NBA's suspension of Kevin Garnett for last night's 110-101 win over the Knicks.
Boston Celtics2 hours agoScalabrine found a calling
Boston Globe — The fans have been calling out his name for three seasons, and Brian Scalabrine usually ignores them, or turns away, or buries his head in a towel. When the crowd chants, "Scal-a-bri-ne," it's because they want to see one of the last men on the Celtics bench get in the action; Scalabrine, though, doesn't want to be singled out.
Boston Celtics2 hours agoCeltics make a statement
Boston Globe — The home locker room at TD Banknorth Garden was quieter than usual last night; Kevin Garnett's vocal presence was missing. But there was plenty of talking on the court, and the Celtics reserves made a loud statement with their play in a 110-101 win over the New York Knicks.
Boston Celtics2 hours agoJackson is mum on Radmanovic's status
Los Angeles Daily News — One small forward appears headed for the bench. Another appears headed for the starting lineup.
Los Angeles Lakers3 hours agoLakers rebound by beating Bulls
Los Angeles Daily News — It was neither a blowout nor a nail-biter. It was a bounce-back victory. That's all. Nothing more, nothing less.
Los Angeles Lakers3 hours agoAnother doctor recommends rest for Gallinari
New York Newsday — BOSTON - The prognosis for Danilo Gallinari's back
remains the same, though the timetable keeps getting pushed back. The Knicks rookie yesterday saw a specialist - his third in five days - who agreed with the previous two doctors that his lower-back injury requires rest, not surgery.
New York Knicks3 hours agoKnicks talk good game, but lose to Celtics
New York Newsday — BOSTON - The Knicks lost the game, but they won a war of
words. Following a 110-101 loss to the Celtics here at TD Banknorth Garden, Quentin Richardson and Zach Randolph both spoke out about the lack of respect the defending champions showed them during the game.
New York Knicks3 hours agoMiami Heat's Dorell Wright being patient with injured knee
Miami Herald — An aggressive approach to rehab from knee surgery has led to painful results for Heat forward Dorell Wright, who extended his stint on the inactive list Tuesday against the Wizards.
Miami Heat3 hours agoJames opens door to exit from Cavs
Columbus Dispatch — EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Although his free agency is still two years away, LeBron James won't hesitate to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers if another franchise offers the superstar a better chance to win multiple NBA titles.
Cleveland Cavaliers3 hours agoCeltics beat Knicks without Garnett
Journal News — It was quiet - too quiet - in the Boston locker room before the game. On the floor, the Celtics managed to replace Kevin Garnett's intensity just fine.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers laughs on the bench during the game with the Chicago Bulls on November 18, 2008 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. »Yahoo! Sports
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Aaron Gray #34 of the Chicago Bulls shoots over Lamar Odom #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers on November 18, 2008 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 116-109. »Yahoo! Sports
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Head coach Phil Jackson of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on before the game with the Chicago Bulls on November 18, 2008 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 116-109. »Yahoo! Sports
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Head coach Vinny Del Negro of the Chicago Bulls signals during the game with the Los Angeles Lakers on November 18, 2008 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 116-109. »Yahoo! Sports
