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AP Basketball WriterHarden's 12th triple-double helps Rockets end 2-game skidBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Even an offense as potent as Houston's can go cold during the long NBA winter.''It happens,'' James Harden said. ''But as long as we stay at an even level, we just continue to get...

AP Sports WriterGreen fouls LeBron, appears to mock him for floppingBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Draymond Green and LeBron James went at it again in the first half of the Cavaliers' visit to Golden State on Monday.Their latest confrontation came with 6:55 left in the first half. Golden...

AP Basketball WriterCavs and Warriors headline MLK Day for the NBABy JON KRAWCZYNSKIThere are days the NBA holds dear, days the league sets even more emphasis on putting its best foot forward.Opening night, Christmas Day, All-Star weekend. They are all important dates for the league to engage its fans,...

AP Sports WriterWarriors rout defending champion Cavaliers 126-91 in rematchBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, California (AP) Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors certainly looked ready to trade some more blows with LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers come June.The two-time reigning MVP hit five 3-pointers and had 20 points...

Green fouls LeBron, appears to mock him for floppingOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Draymond Green and LeBron James went at it again in the first half of the Cavaliers' visit to Golden State on Monday.Their latest dustup came with 6:55 left in the first half. Golden State led 52-35 when...

The Houston Rockets and the Brooklyn Nets will both be gunning for a victory on 1/15/2017 at 6:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Houston Rockets vs Brooklyn Nets When: 6:00 PM  ET, Sunday, January 15, 2017 Where: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York ROT TEAM PS OU ML 857 HOUSTON 13 (-110) 233.5 (-110) -1050 650 858 BROOKLYN TV: 6 p.m. ET, ROOT (Houston), YES...

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Sacramento Kings will both be gunning for a victory on 1/15/2017 at 9:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Oklahoma City Thunder vs Sacramento Kings When: 9:00 PM  ET, Sunday, January 15, 2017 Where: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California ROT TEAM PS OU ML 861 OKLAHOMA CITY 1.5 (-110) 213 (-110) -120 100 862 SACRAMENTO TV: 9 p.m. ET,...

AP Sports WriterCurry, Warriors ready for another Cavs rematchBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) When the Warriors traveled to Cleveland last January after winning the 2015 NBA title by beating the Cavs, Stephen Curry had so many fond memories there he mentioned the chance of champagne smells still lingering...

AP Sports WriterAP Video: Curry, Warriors ready for another Cavs rematchBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) When the Warriors traveled to Cleveland last January after winning the 2015 NBA title by beating the Cavs, Stephen Curry had so many fond memories there he mentioned the chance of champagne smells...

AP Basketball WriterLin still out for Nets as they give away his bobbleheadBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Jeremy Lin remains sidelined for the Brooklyn Nets on the night they are giving away his bobblehead.Lin has battled a strained left hamstring almost all season and has been limited to...

NEW YORK (AP) Jeremy Lin remains sidelined for the Brooklyn Nets on the night they are giving away his bobblehead. Lin has battled a strained left hamstring almost all season and has been limited to 12 games in his first season with the Nets. The giveaway Sunday against the Houston Rockets...

Former Baylor guard Jackson rejoins Mavs on 10-day contractDALLAS (AP) Former Baylor guard Pierre Jackson is returning for a second stint in Dallas after signing a 10-day contract with the Mavericks.Jackson was originally signed from the team's NBA Development League team on Dec. 27. He was waived less...