Magic defeat Cavaliers 90-86 in China
October 17, 2007
The NBA took another step toward expanding its presence in China on Wednesday, with the Orlando Magic defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 90-86 in an exhibition game behind Dwight Howard’s 31 points and 14 rebounds. The game, featuring LeBron James and attended by NBA commissioner David Stern, was played at Qizhong Arena on the outskirts of Shanghai.
Iverson helps Nuggets rip Bucks 104-78
October 17, 2007
Allen Iverson scored 22 points to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 104-78 exhibition victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night at Green Bay’s Resch Center. Carmelo Anthony added 16 points for the Nuggets, who never trailed. Denver led 55-50 early in the third quarter before going on a 15-0 run. Charlie Bell led Milwaukee with 17 points, all in the first half.
LeBron looms large in Shanghai
October 16, 2007
LeBron James looms large in Shanghai. He hovers over a basket in billboards around the city leading to Wednesday’s NBA exhibition game between his Cleveland Cavaliers and the Orlando Magic and another game Saturday in the former Portuguese territory of Macau. “For me, growing up, I never thought about having a billboard anywhere,” James said Tuesday, slipping off a white NBA headband and replacing…
Morrison’s improved shooting continues
October 15, 2007
After a rocky rookie year and offseason moves that took him out of the starting lineup, Adam Morrison has embraced his new role with the Charlotte Bobcats. Gerald Wallace scored 20 points and Morrison added 15 off the bench Monday night in the Bobcats’ 96-86 exhibition victory over the New Jersey Nets.
Lakers’ Bryant misses practice again
October 15, 2007
Kobe Bryant sat out practice for the second straight day Monday because of a sore knee, and said he didn’t know if he’d play in the Los Angeles Lakers’ next exhibition game. The Lakers face the Seattle SuperSonics on Thursday night in Bakersfield — the first of six exhibition games in nine days. Los Angeles coach Phil Jackson said Bryant asked to rest his legs, adding that treatment included ice…
Injuries keep mounting for Heat
October 15, 2007
Shaquille O’Neal walked off the Miami Heat practice floor slowly, a bruised left quadriceps souring his mood. “Terrible,” was his answer to a “How is it?” query as he departed, though O’Neal sent word later that he wasn’t being serious. Still, there’s already cause for some serious concern around Heat camp — as eight of Miami’s 20 players were unable to practice Monday because of injuries.
Yi inconsistent in first preseason start
October 14, 2007
Ronnie Brewer scored 20 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Utah Jazz to a 92-78 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. Milwaukee rookie Yi Jianlian started for the first time in the NBA and scored 13 points in 28 minutes. He also had eight of the Bucks’ 30 turnovers. Mo Williams, who signed a six-year, $51.5 million contract in the summer, led the Bucks with 22 points.
Spurs rout Euro champ Panathinaikos
October 13, 2007
Tim Duncan scored 20 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 113-91 victory Saturday over Panathinaikos of Greece. The reigning NBA champion Spurs never trailed against the Euroleague champions and were up by as many as 29 in the exhibition game. Duncan played just over 21 minutes and sat out the fourth quarter, as did the Spurs’ other starters.
Cavaliers’ James hurts shoulder in loss
October 12, 2007
P.J. Carlesimo earned his first win as SuperSonics’ coach, 96-90 over the Cleveland Cavaliers in an exhibition game Friday night. Cavs All-Star forward LeBron James was forced out of action in the third quarter because of a right shoulder contusion. The injury doesn’t appear to be serious. He had 14 points for the Cavs.
Pacers pick up options on 3 forwards
October 12, 2007
The Indiana Pacers have picked up the team options on Danny Granger, Ike Diogu and Shawne Williams. Granger, in his third year, is expected to be a key player in new coach Jim O’Brien’s offense. The small forward averaged 13.9 points and 4.6 rebounds last season. Diogu, a power forward, was one of the players the Pacers picked up in last season’s trade with Golden State.
