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en-us Copyright 2012 The New York Times Company Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:40:34 GMT http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.png http://www.nytimes.com/pages/sports/basketball/index.html?partner=rss&emc=rss http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=5ccb598f8fb6a94a53690bcbc529f84d http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/07/sports/basketball/jeremy-lin-scores-28-as-knicks-beat-utah-jazz.html?partner=rss&emc=rss http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/07/sports/basketball/jeremy-lin-scores-28-as-knicks-beat-utah-jazz.html Jeremy Lin of the Knicks shooting over Al Jefferson of the Jazz during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Kathy Kmonicek/Associated Press An electric Jeremy Lin scored 28 points, a career high for a second straight game, to lead the Knicks over the Jazz.

Knicks 99, Jazz 88: Jeremy Lin Scores 28 as Knicks Beat Utah Jazz

07 Feb 12, 01:02:07

An electric Jeremy Lin scored 28 points, a career high for a second straight game, to lead the Knicks over the Jazz.

N.B.A. Roundup: Lakers’ Bryant Passes O’Neal for Fifth Place on Career Scoring List in Loss to 76ers

07 Feb 12, 03:02:04

Kobe Bryant passed former teammate Shaquille O’Neal to move into fifth place on the N.B.A.’s career scoring list in a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

N.B.A. Roundup: Garnett Leads Celtics to Fourth Straight Win

07 Feb 12, 09:02:29

Boston beat the Memphis Grizzlies, 98-80, as Kevin Garnett collected 24 points and 9 rebounds.

Keeping Score: Fewer Slams, but Rookie Makes Mark With Efficiency

04 Feb 12, 10:02:08

As a rookie, Kyrie Irving hasn’t made quite the same splash as Blake Griffin in the 2010-11 season, but the statistics reveal a player whose substance more than makes up for his lack of style.

An Up-and-Down Night for Deron Williams

05 Feb 12, 12:02:08

Deron Williams, the Nets’ point guard, scored 21 points and had 11 assists in a losing effort for his injury-riddled team.

N.B.A. Roundup: Parker Scores 42 Points, Sets Franchise Assist Record in Spurs’ Win Over Thunder

04 Feb 12, 10:02:07

Tony Parker broke the Spurs’ franchise record for career assists, leading host San Antonio to a 107-96 win over N.B.A.-best Oklahoma City.

Gallinari's Foot Injury a Sprain, Nuggets Say

07 Feb 12, 02:02:01

Denver Nuggets leading scorer Danilo Gallinari will be sidelined indefinitely with a sprained left ankle, the depleted National Basketball Association team said on Tuesday after tests showed the Italian was not as seriously injured as previously thought.

Knicks' Anthony Out 1-2 Weeks With Groin Injury

07 Feb 12, 11:02:56

New York Knicks All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony will be sidelined for one to two weeks with a strained right groin, the National Basketball Association team said Tuesday.

Clippers' Billups Goes Down With Achilles Injury, Anthony Hurt

06 Feb 12, 10:02:07

Los Angeles Clippers guard Chauncey Billups was helped off the court after injuring his left Achilles during his team's overtime victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday.

NBA-Best Thunder Beat Blazers 111-107 in OT

06 Feb 12, 10:02:33

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.

76ers Spoil Kobe Milestone With Win Over Lakers

06 Feb 12, 09:02:33

Kobe Bryant moved past Shaquille O'Neal to become the NBA's fifth highest scorer Monday but it was a bitter-sweet moment for the Los Angeles guard as the Lakers lost 95-90 to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Scola Leads Rockets Past Hurting Nuggets 99-90

06 Feb 12, 08:02:29

Luis Scola scored 25 points and the Houston Rockets handed the injury-riddled Denver Nuggets their third straight loss, 99-90 on Monday night.

Parker, Duncan Lead Spurs Past Grizzlies 89-84

06 Feb 12, 07:02:58

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.

Cousins Leads Kings Back Against Hornets, 100-92

06 Feb 12, 09:02:38

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.

76ers Spoil Kobe Milestone With Win Over Lakers

06 Feb 12, 07:02:55

Kobe Bryant moved past Shaquille O'Neal to become the NBA's fifth highest scorer on Monday but it was a bitter-sweet moment for the Los Angeles guard as the Lakers lost 95-90 to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Wall, Young Help Wizards Beat Raptors 111-108

06 Feb 12, 07:02:37

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.

Boozer Scores 24 Points, Bulls Beat Nets 108-87

06 Feb 12, 08:02:57

Carlos Boozer scored 24 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the New Jersey Nets 108-87 Monday night.

Off the Dribble: Knicks' Carmelo Anthony Out One to Two Weeks

07 Feb 12, 02:02:48

The Knicks' Carmelo Anthony will miss one to two weeks with a groin injury sustained while running up the court in a win over the Utah Jazz.

Off the Dribble: Cousins' Talents Flying Under the Radar in Sacramento

07 Feb 12, 02:02:55

Just because the Kings are dismal, and in Sacramento, is no reason to ignore the season DeMarcus Cousins is having.

Off the Dribble: Clippers' Billups Suffers a Serious Ankle Injury

07 Feb 12, 08:02:34

Chauncey Billups, the Clippers' veteran guard and a five-time All-Star, appears to have ruptured his left Achilles tendon during a game at Orlando on Monday.

The N.B.A. Is Missing Its Shots in China

03 Feb 12, 01:02:40

China loves basketball. But as American players — and the N.B.A. itself — have discovered, the country has its own rules.

On Pro Basketball: For the Knicks, a Delusion of Equality in Triplicate

27 Jan 12, 02:01:26

A Knicks victory over the Miami Heat last season, five days after the acquisition of Carmelo Anthony, was only an illusion of equality between the teams and their stars.

On Basketball: For Knicks, Celebrated Trade, Celebrated No More

25 Jan 12, 03:01:06

As the Knicks prepare to play the visiting Denver Nuggets, the blockbuster trade for Carmelo Anthony that redefined both teams is under renewed scrutiny.

Knicks Photo Replay: Dec. 25

25 Dec 11, 04:12:14

Carmelo Anthony scored 37 points, including two free throws with 16 seconds left, as the Knicks survived a seesaw season opener against the Celtics.

Paul Leads Clippers Past Magic in OT, 107-102

06 Feb 12, 07:02:33

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.

Lin Scores 28, Carries Short-Handed Knicks Again

06 Feb 12, 07:02:40

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.

Nash Has 24 Points to Lead Suns Past Hawks 99-90

06 Feb 12, 07:02:40

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.

Williams Rallies 76ers to 95-90 Win Over Lakers

06 Feb 12, 06:02:11

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.