http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/index.html en-us Copyright 2012 The Seattle Times Company Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:02:38 PST Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:02:38 PST MattBase 1 http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/art/ui/stlogo_231.gif http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2017470407_nba10.html?syndication=rss Pau Gasol blocked Ray Allen's put-back attempt at the buzzer in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to beat the Boston Celtics 88-87 on Thursday night. NBA http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2017470407_nba10.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:02:29 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017470573_apbknthunderkings.html?syndication=rss Tyreke Evans scored 22 points, DeMarcus Cousins had 19 points and nine rebounds and the Sacramento Kings rallied to beat Oklahoma City 106-101 on Thursday night, dropping the Thunder to second overall in the NBA. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017470573_apbknthunderkings.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:40:10 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2017470346_arena10m.html?syndication=rss A New Jersey sports consultant offered Seattle City Council members a glimpse of financing plans, as interest has intensified in the prospect of bringing an NBA team back to town. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2017470346_arena10m.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:00:13 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017470233_apbknrocketssuns.html?syndication=rss Luis Scola scored 16 points, Patrick Patterson added 14 and the Houston Rockets outlasted the Phoenix Suns 96-89 on Thursday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017470233_apbknrocketssuns.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:46:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017470242_apbknwarriorsnuggets.html?syndication=rss Stephen Curry scored a season-best 36 points and the Golden State Warriors handed the fading Denver Nuggets their fifth straight loss, 109-101 on Thursday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017470242_apbknwarriorsnuggets.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:46:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017470141_apbknlakersceltics.html?syndication=rss Pau Gasol blocked Ray Allen's putback attempt at the buzzer in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to beat the Boston Celtics 88-87 on Thursday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017470141_apbknlakersceltics.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:16:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017469788_apbkndocriversson.html?syndication=rss Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike Brown walked past the crowd of reporters huddled outside the Celtics' locker room and thought, briefly, about joining in. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017469788_apbkndocriversson.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:46:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017469689_apbknallstarreserves.html?syndication=rss Dirk Nowitzki and Paul Pierce overcame slow starts to return to the All-Star game, while lengthy runs ended for Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017469689_apbknallstarreserves.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017469731_apbknjimlitke020912.html?syndication=rss Nineteen months after "The Decision" sent his personal stock plummeting, LeBron James is as desperate as ever to please and still clueless on how to go about it. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017469731_apbknjimlitke020912.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:01:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017465357_apbkncavaliersirvingconcussion.html?syndication=rss Cavaliers rookie guard Kyrie Irving is being evaluated at the Cleveland Clinic as he recovers from a concussion. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017465357_apbkncavaliersirvingconcussion.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2017460936_nba09.html?syndication=rss Quincy Pondexter recorded a career-best 17 points and provided an early burst as the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a three-game losing streak with an 85-80 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. NBA http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2017460936_nba09.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:46:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017460909_apbknrocketstrailblazers.html?syndication=rss Chase Budinger had 22 points off the bench and the Houston Rockets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 103-96 on Wednesday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017460909_apbknrocketstrailblazers.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:01:10 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017460445_apbknknickswizards.html?syndication=rss What a week it has been for Jeremy Lin. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017460445_apbknknickswizards.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:31:06 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017460828_apbkntimberwolvesgrizzlies.html?syndication=rss Rudy Gay had 19 points and nine rebounds, and Quincy Pondexter added a career-high 17 points as the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a three-game losing streak with a 85-80 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017460828_apbkntimberwolvesgrizzlies.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:31:06 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017460738_apbknmavericksnuggets.html?syndication=rss Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points and the Dallas Mavericks snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the undermanned Denver Nuggets 105-95 on Wednesday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017460738_apbknmavericksnuggets.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:01:06 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017460500_apbknpistonsnets.html?syndication=rss Greg Monroe had 20 points and 12 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons won their season-high third straight game with a 99-92 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017460500_apbknpistonsnets.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:01:14 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017460539_apbknbullshornets.html?syndication=rss Carlos Boozer scored 18 points and the Chicago Bulls won their fourth straight game while nearly holding New Orleans to a franchise low in points during a 90-67 rout Wednesday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017460539_apbknbullshornets.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:46:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017460511_apbknpacershawks.html?syndication=rss Josh Smith scored 28 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, leading the Hawks to a 97-87 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night that snapped Atlanta's three-game home losing streak. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017460511_apbknpacershawks.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:46:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017460472_apbknclipperscavaliers.html?syndication=rss Ramon Sessions scored a season-high 24 points as a last-minute replacement for injured rookie Kyrie Irving and Antawn Jamison scored 27, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 99-92 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017460472_apbknclipperscavaliers.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:31:06 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017460459_apbknheatmagic.html?syndication=rss Dwight Howard had 25 points and 24 rebounds, Ryan Anderson scored 27 and the Orlando Magic hit 17 3-pointers in a 102-89 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017460459_apbknheatmagic.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:16:09 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017460414_apbknbucksraptors.html?syndication=rss Carlos Delfino scored a season-high 25 points against his former team, Drew Gooden had 20 points and 14 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a three-game losing streak, beating the Toronto Raptors 105-99 on Wednesday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017460414_apbknbucksraptors.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:01:06 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017460379_apbknspurs76ers.html?syndication=rss Tony Parker scored 37 points, Gary Neal added 18 off the bench and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Philadelphia 76ers 100-90 in a matchup of division leaders Wednesday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017460379_apbknspurs76ers.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:01:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017460040_apbkncavaliersirvingconcussion.html?syndication=rss Cavaliers rookie Kyrie Irving has his first NBA injury - a concussion. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017460040_apbkncavaliersirvingconcussion.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:16:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017450639_apbknclippersbillups.html?syndication=rss Chauncey Billups will only watch as the Clippers continue their promising season without him. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017450639_apbknclippersbillups.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:46:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017455238_apbknnbastern.html?syndication=rss NBA Commissioner David Stern doesn't think Dwight Howard's uncertain future will overshadow the All-Star game in Orlando in three weeks. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017455238_apbknnbastern.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:01:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017450183_apbknthunderwarriors.html?syndication=rss Kevin Durant came hard off the screen, took the pass and launched a jumper that banked off the glass and through the net. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017450183_apbknthunderwarriors.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:16:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2017449945_nba08.html?syndication=rss Guard Chauncey Billups of the Los Angeles Clippers will miss the rest of the season after tearing his left Achilles tendon during the team's 107-102 victory over the Magic in Orlando on Monday. He was averaging 14.9 points. NBA http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2017449945_nba08.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:46:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449617_apbknbobcatsceltics.html?syndication=rss Paul Pierce passed Larry Bird for No. 2 on the Celtics' career scoring list, finishing with 15 points as Boston increased its winning streak to five straight with a 94-84 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449617_apbknbobcatsceltics.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:16:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449660_apbknsunsbucks.html?syndication=rss Steve Nash hit a driving layup with 5 seconds left, giving the Phoenix Suns a 107-105 victory over Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449660_apbknsunsbucks.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:01:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449685_apbknkingstimberwolves.html?syndication=rss Nikola Pekovic had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and Michael Beasley added 17 points and 14 boards to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to an 86-84 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night in their first game without the suspended Kevin Love. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449685_apbknkingstimberwolves.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:46:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449614_apbknjazzpacers.html?syndication=rss Danny Granger scored 12 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter, and Darren Collison had 25 points to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 104-99 win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449614_apbknjazzpacers.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:31:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449631_apbkncavaliersheat.html?syndication=rss Dwyane Wade scored 26 points, LeBron James added 24 against his former team and the Miami Heat tuned up for a long road trip by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-91 on Tuesday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449631_apbkncavaliersheat.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:31:06 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2017448885_arena08.html?syndication=rss NBA commissioner David Stern says he met with prospective owner Christopher Hansen about a year ago. NBA http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2017448885_arena08.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:44:15 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2017443201_nba07.html?syndication=rss Kevin Durant had 33 points, including a dunk with 2. 9 seconds left in overtime, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Portland Trail... NBA http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2017443201_nba07.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:46:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017443229_apbknthundertrailblazers.html?syndication=rss Kevin Durant had 33 points, including a dunk with 2.9 seconds left in overtime, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 111-107 on Monday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017443229_apbknthundertrailblazers.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017442881_apbknkingshornets.html?syndication=rss After digging themselves a hole 18 points deep with poor shooting and porous defense, DeMarcus Cousins and the Sacramento Kings avoided the temptation to bicker with one another. Coach Keith Smart hoped it was a sign of a young team maturing and pulling together. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017442881_apbknkingshornets.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:16:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017443004_apbknrocketsnuggets.html?syndication=rss Luis Scola scored 25 points and the Houston Rockets handed the injury-riddled Denver Nuggets their third straight loss, 99-90 on Monday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017443004_apbknrocketsnuggets.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:01:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017442931_apbknbullsnets.html?syndication=rss Carlos Boozer scored 24 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the New Jersey Nets 108-87 Monday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017442931_apbknbullsnets.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:16:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017442901_apbknspursgrizzlies.html?syndication=rss Tony Parker scored 21 points, and Tim Duncan added 19 points and 17 rebounds to lead the San Antonio Spurs to an 89-84 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017442901_apbknspursgrizzlies.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:01:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017442789_apbknclippersmagic.html?syndication=rss Chris Paul scored 29 points, including 11 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame a 15-point first-half deficit and slipped by the Orlando Magic 107-102 on Monday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017442789_apbknclippersmagic.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017442831_apbknraptorswizards.html?syndication=rss John Wall scored 31 points, Nick Young had a season-high 29 and Trevor Booker added a season-high 19 as the Washington Wizards blew an 18-point third-quarter lead then hung on to beat the Toronto Raptors 111-108 in overtime on Monday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017442831_apbknraptorswizards.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017442812_apbknjazzknicks.html?syndication=rss Jeremy Lin scored a career-high 28 points in his first career start, Steve Novak added a season-best 19, and the New York Knicks overcame the absence of Amare Stoudemire and early loss of Carmelo Anthony to beat the Utah Jazz 99-88 on Monday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017442812_apbknjazzknicks.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:16:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017442781_apbknsunshawks.html?syndication=rss Steve Nash scored 24 points and the Phoenix Suns broke open a close game with a 24-6 run to close the third quarter and beat the Atlanta Hawks 99-90 on Monday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017442781_apbknsunshawks.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:16:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017442737_apbknlakers76ers.html?syndication=rss Lou Williams nailed the go-ahead 3-pointer, scored 14 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, and spoiled Kobe Bryant's record-setting night while leading the Philadelphia 76ers to 95-90 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017442737_apbknlakers76ers.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:01:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017442522_apbknlakersbryantscoringlist.html?syndication=rss Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant has passed former teammate Shaquille O'Neal and moved into fifth place on the NBA's career scoring list. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017442522_apbknlakersbryantscoringlist.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:16:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017442054_apbkntimberwolveslovesuspended.html?syndication=rss Kevin Love's frustration with physical play and officiating have been apparent early and often this season. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017442054_apbkntimberwolveslovesuspended.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:31:06 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2017434697_nba06.html?syndication=rss LeBron James took a hard foul and clearly was not happy. So the next time he saw the ball, he made sure no Toronto player could reach him... NBA http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2017434697_nba06.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:51:23 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017430886_apbknraptorsheat.html?syndication=rss LeBron James scored 30 points, Dwyane Wade had 25 and the Miami Heat survived a shaky fourth quarter to beat the Toronto Raptors 95-89 on Sunday afternoon. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017430886_apbknraptorsheat.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:01:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017430841_apbkngrizzliesceltics.html?syndication=rss Kevin Garnett matched his season-high with 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to their fourth straight win, 98-80 over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017430841_apbkngrizzliesceltics.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:46:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2017426981_nba05.html?syndication=rss Blake Griffin had 21 points, 11 rebounds and tied a season high with eight assists to lead L.A., but he was hardly the only Clippers player to pile up big numbers. NBA http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2017426981_nba05.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:46:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017427167_apbknwarriorskings.html?syndication=rss Marcus Thornton scored 28 points and Tyreke Evans had 26 points and nine assists to help the Sacramento Kings beat the Golden State Warriors 114-106 in overtime Saturday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017427167_apbknwarriorskings.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:16:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/stevekelley/2017426609_kelley05x.html?syndication=rss Almost since the day Seattle was robbed of its NBA team, a group of well-intentioned, well-heeled, basketball-savvy hoopaholics quietly has been working with both local government and league officials, attempting to get an arena built and a team returned to this city. Steve Kelley http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/stevekelley/2017426609_kelley05x.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:16:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017427141_apbknnuggetstrailblazers.html?syndication=rss Nicolas Batum set a Trail Blazers record with nine 3-pointers and scored a career-high 33 points, LaMarcus Aldridge added 29 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Denver Nuggets 117-97 Saturday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017427141_apbknnuggetstrailblazers.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:46:07 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426895_apbknbullsbucks.html?syndication=rss Derrick Rose knows how important Luol Deng is to the Chicago Bulls. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426895_apbknbullsbucks.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017427023_apbknbobcatssuns.html?syndication=rss Rarely used Robin Lopez scored nine consecutive points to spark a 12-2 run starting the fourth quarter and the Phoenix Suns rallied to beat Charlotte 95-89 Saturday night, the Bobcats' 11th consecutive loss. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017427023_apbknbobcatssuns.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:16:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017427039_apbknlakersjazz.html?syndication=rss Al Jefferson scored 18 points, Paul Millsap had 16, and Earl Watson keyed a game-clinching 14-0 fourth quarter run to help the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers 96-87 Saturday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017427039_apbknlakersjazz.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:01:06 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426961_apbknthunderspurs.html?syndication=rss Tony Parker scored 42 points and broke the San Antonio Spurs franchise record for career assists, leading a 107-96 win over the NBA-best Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426961_apbknthunderspurs.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:46:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426820_apbknmaverickscavaliers.html?syndication=rss One spectacular late-game layup in a week wasn't enough for rookie Kyrie Irving. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426820_apbknmaverickscavaliers.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2017426859_arena05m.html?syndication=rss Emails and documents released by the city show that there's a far more focused effort to bring an NBA team back to Seattle and build a new arena than previously known. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2017426859_arena05m.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:56:22 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426856_apbknrocketstimberwolves.html?syndication=rss Kevin Love scored 25 points and grabbed 18 rebounds and Luke Ridnour added 22 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves over the Houston Rockets 100-91 on Saturday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426856_apbknrocketstimberwolves.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:46:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426831_apbknmagicpacers.html?syndication=rss Dwight Howard had 27 points and eight rebounds to lead the Orlando Magic to an 85-81 win over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426831_apbknmagicpacers.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:31:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426819_apbknnetsknicks.html?syndication=rss Jeremy Lin scored a career-high 25 points and the New York Knicks salvaged the finale of a back-to-back-to-back set by beating the New Jersey Nets 99-92 on Saturday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426819_apbknnetsknicks.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426806_apbknhornetspistons.html?syndication=rss Greg Monroe had 24 points and 16 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons beat the New Orleans Hornets 89-87 Saturday in a matchup of two of the NBA's worst teams. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426806_apbknhornetspistons.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:16:07 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426746_apbkn76ershawks.html?syndication=rss Rookie Nikola Vucevic set a career high with 15 points to lead six Philadelphia scorers in double figures and the Sixers dodged back-to-back losses once again by beating the Atlanta Hawks 98-87 on Saturday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426746_apbkn76ershawks.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:46:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2017419420_nba04.html?syndication=rss Dwyane Wade scored 26 points, and LeBron James had 19 points and 12 rebounds to lift Miami to a 99-79 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. NBA http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2017419420_nba04.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017419421_apbknlakersnuggets.html?syndication=rss Andrew Bynum scored 22 points, Kobe Bryant added 20 and the Los Angeles Lakers opened a season-high six-game trip with a 93-89 victory over the weary Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017419421_apbknlakersnuggets.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:46:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017418701_apbknpacersmavericks.html?syndication=rss Paul George hit seven 3-pointers and finished with a career-high 30 points, and the Indiana Pacers won in Dallas for the first time in eight years, beating the Mavericks 98-87 Friday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017418701_apbknpacersmavericks.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:46:06 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017418743_apbknknicksceltics.html?syndication=rss Paul Pierce scored 30 points and Ray Allen had nine of his 14 in the final quarter to lift the Boston Celtics to a 91-89 win over the struggling New York Knicks on Friday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017418743_apbknknicksceltics.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017418676_apbkngrizzliesthunder.html?syndication=rss Kevin Durant scored 36 points and hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer in the final minute to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 101-94 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night in a rematch of their epic Western Conference playoff series. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017418676_apbkngrizzliesthunder.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:01:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017418654_apbknsunsrockets.html?syndication=rss Kevin Martin scored 16 points, Kyle Lowry had eight rebounds and nine assists and the Houston Rockets beat the Phoenix Suns 99-81 on Friday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017418654_apbknsunsrockets.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:01:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017418614_apbkntimberwolvesnets.html?syndication=rss Luke Ridnour made the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:23 left, Nikola Pekovic scored a career-high 27 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New Jersey Nets 108-105 on Friday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017418614_apbkntimberwolvesnets.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:46:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017418600_apbknbuckspistons.html?syndication=rss Rookie Brandon Knight scored a season-high 26 points, holding his own against Milwaukee's Brandon Jennings and helping the Detroit Pistons snap a seven-game losing streak with an 88-80 victory over the Bucks on Friday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017418600_apbknbuckspistons.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:31:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017418542_apbkncavaliersmagic.html?syndication=rss Dwight Howard scored 19 points, had 16 rebounds and blocked eight shots as the Orlando Magic outlasted the Cleveland Cavaliers 102-94 on Friday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017418542_apbkncavaliersmagic.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:01:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017418541_apbknwizardsraptors.html?syndication=rss Leandro Barbosa shook off flulike symptoms to score 19 points, Amir Johnson had 18 points and 13 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Washington Wizards 106-89 on Friday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017418541_apbknwizardsraptors.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:01:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017418505_apbknheat76ers.html?syndication=rss Dwyane Wade scored 26 points, and LeBron James had 19 points and 12 rebounds to lift the Miami Heat to a 99-79 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017418505_apbknheat76ers.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:46:07 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017418371_apbkncelticsrondo.html?syndication=rss Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo returned to the lineup for Friday night's game against the New York Knicks after missing the previous eight games with a right wrist injury. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017418371_apbkncelticsrondo.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017408620_apbknallstarstarters.html?syndication=rss From Kobe Bryant to Chris Paul, Blake Griffin to Andrew Bynum, the NBA All-Star game is shaping up as an L.A. story. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017408620_apbknallstarstarters.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/flatpages/sports/othersports/potentialnbanhlarena.html?syndication=rss Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/flatpages/sports/othersports/potentialnbanhlarena.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:47:30 PST