Archive for December, 2008

Deveney: NBA year in review: Celtics are back

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

Sean Deveney looks back at the biggest and most surprising stories from the NBA in 2008. He also looks ahead to five stories to watch in 2009.

Wade scores 43 points, Heat beat Nets 106-103

Sunday, December 21st, 2008

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — When Dwyane Wade couldn’t find the scoring range, the Miami Heat slid …

Celtics bolt to 17th straight win, 125-108

Saturday, December 20th, 2008

After racing within a game of tying a team winning streak, the Boston Celtics were all abuzz — with…

Harris scores 41, outplays Kidd as Nets romp

Saturday, December 20th, 2008

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey fans who showed up to thank Jason Kidd at the beginning…

Kidd focused on good times in return to NJ

Friday, December 19th, 2008

NEW YORK (AP) — Jason Kidd turned a loser into a winner, then knew it was time to move on when he r…

Kidd focused on good times in return to NJ

Friday, December 19th, 2008

NEW YORK (AP) — Jason Kidd turned a loser into a winner, then knew it was time to move on when he r…

Jazz rally by Nets after 7-point 1st quarter

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Deron Williams wouldn’t lobby to go back in the game in the second qua…

Deveney: Power Poll: Pink slips fly for NBA coaches

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

Some coaches deserved to get the boot, but others are getting unfair pink slips in unwinnable situations.

Carter’s double-double lifts Nets over Raptors

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

TORONTO (AP) — Vince Carter had 20 points and 10 rebounds, Ryan Anderson scored 21 points, and the …

Bulls beat Carter, Nets 113-104

Sunday, December 14th, 2008

CHICAGO (AP) — Ben Gordon and the Bulls knew Vince Carter would come out firing after the worst sho…