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OKLAHOMA CITY (104)Durant 12-25 1-3 26, Ibaka 3-10 2-2 9, Adams 2-2 1-4 5, Roberson 2-3 0-0 4, Westbrook 11-20 9-12 32, Lamb 3-9 0-0 6, Perkins 0-2 0-0 0, Morrow 3-5 1-1 10, N.Collison 2-3 0-0 4, Jackson 3-8 2-2 8, Smith 0-0 0-0 0,...

AP Sports WriterHornets relish talk of underdog role after free agent lossesBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Kemba Walker keeps hearing from his friends around the league that the Charlotte Hornets won't be as good after losing Jeremy Lin, Courtney Lee and Al Jefferson to free agency in the...

Kevin Garnett joining TNT as a weekly contributorMINNEAPOLIS (AP) It didn't take long for Kevin Garnett to find work after retirement.The 15-time All-Star has a multiyear agreement with Turner Sports to join the network's wildly popular NBA coverage team. Turner says Garnett will serve as a contributor to...

DETROIT (91)Singler 2-9 0-0 6, Smith 4-11 0-2 8, Drummond 8-16 2-6 18, Jennings 2-6 1-1 6, Caldwell-Pope 1-5 0-2 2, Monroe 6-11 3-4 15, Meeks 5-10 7-7 20, Butler 3-4 0-0 7, Augustin 0-1 0-0 0, Jerebko 3-6 0-0 7, Dinwiddie 1-4 0-0 2. Totals...

NEW YORK (AP) LaMarcus Aldridge had 25 points and 11 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs extended their winning streak to eight games with a 106-79 victory Monday over Brooklyn in the Nets' first game since an organizational shake-up.A day after coach Lionel Hollins was fired and general...

HOUSTON (AP) - When Golden State's Stephen Curry crashed into Trevor Ariza's shoulder, was upended and sent flying toward the court on Monday night against Houston, it felt like forever before he landed.''That was the worst (fall ever) because you're in the air for a long time,'' Curry said....

NEW YORK (AP) Stephon Marbury hopes to finish off his basketball career back in the NBA. The 40-year old guard is playing in the Chinese Basketball Association this season for the Beijing Fly Dragons and when the league ends in February or March he wants to join an NBA franchise. ''I've...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Hornets coach Steve Clifford agreed in principle to a multiyear contract extension Wednesday, with his team 8-6 with an overhauled roster.The team did not release financial terms for Clifford, who is in his third year with the club.Clifford has a career record of 84-94 since...

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Stephen Curry received treatment for dehydration following Game 5 of the NBA Finals, a little worn out after carrying Golden State to the brink of its first championship in 40 years.The Warriors will need him at his best Tuesday, knowing what's coming from LeBron James...

CLEVELAND -- LeBron James wanted so badly to give back to Cleveland fans after he played poorly in his emotion-laced home opener. They deserved something. On Monday night, he delivered a belated gift. James recorded a triple-double with 32 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, Kyrie Irving scored 27 of his 32...

'Together': NBA, players release video urging need for unityMIAMI (AP) Dwyane Wade, Kyle Korver, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony are among the NBA stars featured in a video where the league and its players continue trying to address the divide in many communities throughout the country.The one-minute video...

Associated PressIrving scores 32 as Cavaliers beat Rockets to stay unbeatenBy STEVE HERRICKCLEVELAND (AP) Kyrie Irving scored a season-high 32 points and the reigning NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers remained undefeated, beating the Houston Rockets 128-120 on Tuesday night.Kevin Love scored 24 points while LeBron James added 19 points...