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Bulls handle Bobcats, finally win 2 straight

Ben Gordon scored 34 points, Luol Deng added 29, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Charlotte Bobcats 111-95 on Saturday to win consecutive games for the first time this season.

Houston falls short, despite McGrady's 40

Ron Artest and Kevin Martin each scored 26 points, and the Sacramento Kings spoiled former coach Rick Adelman's return to Arco Arena by beating the Houston Rockets 107-99 Saturday.

Mejia's Reflections

Tony Mejia offers opinions on his main beat, the NBA, and whatever else he feels like.

Wolves coach set for surgery, out Tues.

Minnesota Timberwolves coach Randy Wittman will have surgery on Wednesday to repair his aching back and will be out indefinitely.

Power Rankings: Magic's road show a marvel

West Coast swings are made to derail playoff dreams. But the Magic don't want to go down that road. They are proving to be a force away from Orlando, and have to be feeling good about themselves after a 4-1 trip, Tony Mejia says.

N.Y. unsure at PG if Marbury misses Wed.

Isiah Thomas refused to say who would start at point guard for the Knicks on Wednesday at New Jersey if Stephon Marbury hasn't returned to the team following his father's death.

Nets capitalize against LeBron-less Cavs

Richard Jefferson scored a season-high 36 points, Vince Carter added 19 and the New Jersey Nets took advantage of LeBron James' absence, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 100-79 on Tuesday night.

Pistons gang up on up-and-down Hawks

The Detroit Pistons scored 22 of the first 31 points in the third quarter to break open a close game, beating the Atlanta Hawks 106-95 on Tuesday night for their fourth consecutive victory.

Stoudemire stings Pacers with 42 points

Amare Stoudemire scored 42 points to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 121-117 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night.

Flu-plagued Kobe propels L.A. vs. Wolves

Kobe Bryant scored 15 of his 20 points in the first half to help Los Angeles jump out to a big lead, and the Lakers cruised the rest of the way to a 116-95 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.