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Some Utah Jazz players watched the Lakers-Clippers game on a big-screen television inside the locker room while they prepared to face the Golden State Warriors. Others followed the contest on cellphones while riding on the late bus to the arena. Coach Tyrone Corbin just checked the final score...

The moment was everything Los Angeles Lakers fans could have hoped for as the "Superman" theme song blared when Shaquille O'Neal's retired No. 34 was unveiled in the Staples Center rafters Tuesday night. But the jersey that the number was printed on was far from perfect. The team mistakenly put...

Carmelo Anthony put on another scoring show, though he didn't have to do it alone. Anthony scored 40 points and the Knicks got key contributions from J.R. Smith and Raymond Felton during a 19-5 fourth-quarter run that sparked New York to its 10th straight victory, 95-82 over Atlanta on...

While the Los Angeles Lakers retired Shaquille O'Neal's jersey at halftime, Kobe Bryant stayed in the locker room. Kobe meant no offense to Shaq, his longtime teammate and former rival. He's just busy doing everything and playing nearly every minute to keep the Lakers in the playoff race. Bryant had 23...

Carmelo Anthony released his final shot of the night then skipped backward, already knowing the outcome. The shot was good. For Anthony and the New York Knicks, the outcome was even better. Relying entirely on jumpers, Anthony tied his career high with 50 points and the Knicks won their ninth straight...

The fans at Madison Square Garden will be treated to a game between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks when they take their seats on Sunday. Boston At New York When: 7:30 PM ET, Sunday, March 31, 2013 Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York TV: 7:30 p.m. ET,...

The Detroit Pistons and the Chicago Bulls will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at United Center. Detroit At Chicago When: 7:00 PM ET, Sunday, March 31, 2013 Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois TV: 7 p.m. ET, Fox Sports Detroit, WGN (Chicago) PREDICTION: Bulls 95, Pistons 88 Oddsmakers currently...

The fans at AT&T Center will be treated to a game between the Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs when they take their seats on Sunday. Miami At San Antonio When: 7:00 PM ET, Sunday, March 31, 2013 Where: AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas TV: 7 p.m. ET, Sun Sports (Miami),...

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the New Orleans Hornets will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at New Orleans Arena. Cleveland At New Orleans When: 6:00 PM ET, Sunday, March 31, 2013 Where: New Orleans Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana TV: 6 p.m. ET, Fox Sports Ohio...

The fans at Verizon Center will be treated to a game between the Toronto Raptors and the Washington Wizards when they take their seats on Sunday. Toronto At Washington When: 6:00 PM ET, Sunday, March 31, 2013 Where: Verizon Center, Washington, District of Columbia TV: 6 p.m. ET, Sportsnet One (Toronto), CSN...

Kobe Bryant moved into fourth place on the NBA's all-time scoring list in the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Sacramento Kings, passing Wilt Chamberlain. Bryant's pull-up jumper from the foul line with 7:55 remaining in the second quarter gave Bryant 31,421 points for his career, edging past Chamberlain's 31,419...

The San Antonio Spurs were happy to have Tony Parker back, especially in overtime when the All-Star point guard returned to his role as the team's closer. Parker had 22 points in his return from an eight-game absence, Tim Duncan added 19 points and 16 rebounds and the San Antonio...