Parker’s 42 powers Spurs past NBA-best Thunder

Parker scored 42 points and broke the Spurs’ franchise record for career assists during San antonio’s win over the Thunder Saturday.

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Durant scores 36 as Thunder beat Grizzlies

Kevin Durant scored 36 points, including the final seven of the game, as Oklahoma City dropped Memphis for its sixth win in seven games.

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Hollinger: Time to pick All-Star starters already?

After just 20-plus games, John Hollinger makes his picks (PER Diem: Feb. 2, 2012)
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Ford: Lottery teams’ chances

What are the chances for projected lottery teams to get the No. 1 pick?
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5-on-5: Dealing Dwight and other Trade Machine thoughts

5-on-5: Trade Dwight before the deadline? Other stars who should be dealt?
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Daily Dime: Rose, James Stars Shine, Then Go Into Eerie Eclipse

LeBron and D-Rose both shine and then slide in MVP clash
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Wade returns, Anthony sits as Heat top Knicks

Dwyane Wade scored 28 points in his return from a sprained right ankle, and the Heat beat the three-point-obsessed Knicks 99-89.

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Wade in, Carmelo out for Knicks-Heat battle

Dwyane Wade has recovered from his sprained right ankle and will play Friday night (8 ET, ESPN) against the New York Knicks, who will be without All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony.
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NBA: What to make of Gallo, Love extensions

The extension deadline brought some interesting moves (PER Diem: Jan. 26, 2012)
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Wolves’ Love agrees to 4-year deal, opt-out

The Timberwolves and star forward Kevin Love have at last reached terms on a contract extension, according to sources close to the situation, beating Wednesday’s midnight ET deadline.
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Hollinger: 2011-12 All-Disappointment Team

Who has underachieved during the first month? (PER Diem: Jan. 24, 2012)
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Nuggets sharing the ball and enjoying success

The Denver Nuggets enter Monday with the Western Conference’s second best record, in no small part to leading the NBA in assists.

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Nuggets outlast Anthony, Knicks in double-overtime

Danilo Gallinari scored a career-high 37 points as the Denver Nuggets outlasted the New York Knicks in double-overtime.

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Love hits 3 at buzzer, Timberwolves top Clippers

Kevin Love’s buzzer-beating 3-pointer, on the heels of Ricky Rubio’s tying 3, lifted the T’wolves past the Clippers 101-98.

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Fort Wayne Mad Ants hire Christian Laettner as asst. coach

Former Duke All-American Christian Laettner has been hired as assistant coach of the Fort Wayne (Ind.) Mad Ants.

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Clippers’ Paul questionable Monday with strained hamstring

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul strained his left hamstring in the fourth quarter against the Lakers on Saturday night and an MRI done Sunday was negative.
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Adande: Lakers still the gold standard

Despite surge in popularity after offseason overhaul, Clippers chasing Lakers at Staples
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Turkish club: We’ve talked to Kobe’s managers

Turkish club Besiktas is in talks with Kobe Bryant’s representatives about the possibility of the Los Angeles Lakers’ star playing in Turkey during the NBA lockout.
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NBA to open with Bulls-Mavs — if season opens

The NBA has released its complete 2011-12 schedule despite being in a lockout that could last months and cause it to be scrapped.
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Report: Turkish team’s pursuit of Kobe on hold

A Turkish team’s pursuit of Kobe Bryant has reportedly been put on hold due to a soccer match-fixing scandal.
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Howard strongly considering playing overseas

Dwight Howard’s frustration with the NBA lockout has caused the Orlando Magic star to strongly consider playing overseas.
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