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Iverson hits 51, Nuggets lose to Lakers

Allen Iverson scored a season-high 51 points but Kobe Bryant's 25 led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 111-107 win over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday.

Hawks' S. Williams carjacked at gunpoint

Atlanta forward Shelden Williams was carjacked at gunpoint Saturday before the Hawks' game against Charlotte, a Fulton County Police spokesman confirmed.

Knicks have done the impossible: put NYC to sleep

From the neighborhood courts to the Mecca, New York has breathed basketball with its rich history in the sport. But Tony Mejia says the Knicks' past few dismal seasons have drained the life from Madison Square Garden.

Prince, McDyess lead Pistons over G.S.

Tayshaun Prince scored 23 points and Antonio McDyess had 14 points and 11 rebounds as the Pistons beat the Warriors 109-87 Sunday.

Celtics dump Raptors, run win streak to 9

Paul Pierce scored 18 points, Kevin Garnett had 16 and the Celtics extended their winning streak to nine games by beating the Raptors 90-77 Sunday.

Roy, Frye power Blazers past Nuggets

Brandon Roy had 26 points and 11 assists and Channing Frye scored 20 points as the Trail Blazers beat the Nuggets 116-105 Sunday.

Bryant nets 32 as Lakers down Clippers

Kobe Bryant scored 32 points and Sasha Vujacic scored all of his 14 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 113-92 victory over the Clippers on Sunday night.

Police arrest teens involved in carjacking

Two suspects were arrested and will be charged with carjacking Atlanta Hawks forward Shelden Williams at gunpoint.

Knicks guard Marbury returns after hiatus

Stephon Marbury was back with the Knicks on Monday night against Indiana, while Jermaine O'Neal started for the Pacers two days after sustaining a mild concussion.

Boozer scores 39, but Hawks upend Jazz

Atlanta overcame foul trouble, Carlos Boozer and five years of losing to Utah for a 116-111 victory Monday night. Boozer scored a season-high 39 points and had 12 rebounds for Utah, but Joe Johnson scored 26 points to help Atlanta end a nine-game losing streak against the Jazz.