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Jan 03, 2009

• Nowitzki, Terry lift Mavericks over 76ers

Dirk Nowitzki had a big fourth quarter and scored 31 points, Jason Terry added 21 and the Dallas Mavericks rallied from another deficit for a 96-86 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.

Jan 01, 2009

• 76ers beat Clippers to halt 4-game skid

LOS ANGELES - The reward for the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Clippers, two teams riding four-game losing streaks, was that somebody had to win.

Dec 27, 2008

• Sixers blow lead in final 10 seconds, lose to Nuggets

Kenyon Martin took a bounce pass from Chauncey Billups and drove for the go-ahead dunk with 9 seconds left Friday night to lift the Denver Nuggets to a 105-101 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Dec 24, 2008

• Celtics beat 76ers for 19th straight win

BOSTON - Winning streaks are nice and all, but Kevin Garnett prefers something more tangible - like a championship ring.

Dec 20, 2008

• Young reserves lead Sixers over Wizards

WASHINGTON - One coaching switch is paying quick dividends. The other is looking like a disaster.

Dec 19, 2008

• Brand to miss a month

Associated Press

Dec 18, 2008

• Sixers win game, but lose Brand

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Jan 02, 2009

• NBA Atlantic: Chink develops in Celtics armor

When the Celtics raced out to the best 29-game start in NBA history, a number of observers were already handing title No. 18 to Doc Rivers and Company.

Jan 02, 2009

• Rose, Westbrook capture NBA rookie honors

Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook were selected as the NBA's top rookies for the month of December.

Jan 02, 2009

• NBA Central: Pistons will not R.I.P without Rip

Depth is a necessity all teams in professional sports must have, especially when a leading scorer is out for some time due to injury.

Jan 02, 2009

• Indiana Pacers (10-21) at New York Knicks (12-18), 7:30 p.m.

The New York Knicks put their season-high losing streak behind them and will open a short two-game homestand tonight when the Indiana Pacers pay a visit to Madison Square Garden.

Jan 02, 2009

• Denver Nuggets (21-12) at Oklahoma City Thunder (4-29), 8:00 p.m.

The Northwest Division-leading Denver Nuggets will wrap up a four-game road trip Friday against the lowly Oklahoma City Thunder at the Ford Center.

Jan 02, 2009

• Utah Jazz (19-14) at Los Angles Lakers (25-5), 10:30 p.m.

The Pacific Division-leading Los Angeles Lakers resume a four-game homestand Friday when they welcome the Utah Jazz to Staples Center.

Jan 02, 2009

• Atlanta Hawks (21-10) at New Jersey Nets (15-17), 7:30 p.m.

The Atlanta Hawks will aim for a season high seven straight wins when they close out a short two-game road trip Friday against the New Jersey Nets at the IZOD Center.

Dec 17, 2008

• Ex-coach Cheeks blames self for 76ers' poor start

PHILADELPHIA - Sitting in front of a Philadelphia 76ers banner and behind a 76ers microphone, fired head coach Maurice Cheeks took the blame.

Dec 14, 2008

• Sixers win DiLeo's debut as coach as Brand scores season-high 27 against Wizards

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Dec 14, 2008

• Sixers give Mo the heave-ho: Cheeks fired after slow start, replaced by DiLeo

PHILADELPHIA - The 76ers signed Elton Brand and Andre Iguodala to $80 million deals in the offseason and gave another $25 million to Louis Williams because they believed they could contend in the East.

Dec 13, 2008

• Sixers still can't stop red-hot Cleveland

CLEVELAND - Wrapped in a pair of towels after his postgame shower, LeBron James paused in front of one of the flatscreen TVs mounted in Cleveland's locker room.

Dec 11, 2008

• Sixers are no match for LeBron, Cavs: Crowd boos as Sixers drop 7th in past 9

PHILADELPHIA - LeBron James had to sweat out the fourth quarter for once.

Dec 10, 2008

• 76ers, Brand still adjusting to each other

PHILADELPHIA - Elton Brand went up strong for a two-handed dunk against the Los Angeles Lakers last week, but there was a problem.

Jan 02, 2009

• Sacramento Kings (8-24) at Detroit Pistons (19-11), 8:00 p.m.

The Sacramento Kings kick off a four-game road trip Friday aiming to build on their first win in two weeks when they face the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills.

Jan 02, 2009

• New Orleans Hornets (19-9) at Portland Trail Blazers (20-12), 10:00 p.m.

The New Orleans Hornets will shoot for their fourth consecutive win Friday when they kick off a four-game road trip against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Garden.

Jan 02, 2009

• Washington Wizards (6-24) at Boston Celtics (28-5), 7:30 p.m.

The Boston Celtics are probably glad to get back home where they will host the Washington Wizards tonight at TD Banknorth Garden.

Jan 02, 2009

• Miami Heat (17-13) at Orlando Magic (25-7), 7:00 p.m.

A pair of Southeast Division rivals get together tonight at Amway Arena, where the Orlando Magic will host the Miami Heat.

Jan 02, 2009

• Golden State Warriors (10-24) at Minnesota Timberwolves (6-25), 8:00 p.m.

The Golden State Warriors will continue a three-game road trip this evening against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center.

Jan 02, 2009

• Chicago Bulls (14-18) at Cleveland Cavaliers (26-5), 7:30 p.m.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are right where they want to be as they return home Friday with hopes of getting back on the winning track versus the Chicago Bulls at Quicken Loans Arena.

Jan 02, 2009

• Houston Rockets (21-12) at Toronto Raptors (12-20), 7:00 p.m.

The Houston Rockets will kick off a five-game road trip Friday night with a showdown against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre.

Jan 02, 2009

• Charlotte Bobcats (11-21) at Milwaukee Bucks (15-18), 8:30 p.m.

The Charlotte Bobcats travel to Milwaukee Friday for the front end of a home-and-home set against the Bucks at the Bradley Center.

Jan 02, 2009

• San Antonio Spurs (20-11) at Memphis Grizzlies (10-22), 8:00 p.m.

The Memphis Grizzlies resume a four-game homestand Friday aiming to avoid a sweep in their season series against the San Antonio Spurs.

Jan 02, 2009

• Philadelphia 76ers (13-18) at Dallas Mavericks (19-12), 8:30 p.m.

The Philadelphia 76ers resume a grueling six-game road trip Friday in North Texas when they face the Dallas Mavericks.

Jan 01, 2009

• Howard still top vote-getter for All-Star game

Orlando center Dwight Howard continues to lead all NBA players in returns for the 2009 NBA All-Star balloting, while Los Angeles Lakers guard and reigning MVP Kobe Bryant leads the Western Conference in vote receipts.

Jan 01, 2009

• Recap: LA Clippers vs. Philadelphia

Andre Iguodala netted a season-high 28 points with seven boards and as many assists to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 100-92 triumph over the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center.

Dec 31, 2008

• Recap: Oklahoma City vs. Golden State

Jeff Green had 26 points and Kevin Durant gave 25 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder in a 107-100 victory over the Golden State Warriors.

Dec 31, 2008

• Recap: Toronto vs. Denver

Nene had 21 points and seven rebounds to help lead the Denver Nuggets to a 114-107 win over the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre.

Dec 31, 2008

• Recap: Houston vs. Milwaukee

Yao Ming finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds, as the Houston Rockets held on for an 85-81 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Dec 31, 2008

• Magic's Pietrus out indefinitely with broken wrist

Orlando Magic guard Mickael Pietrus will be out indefinitely because of a fractured wrist.

Dec 31, 2008

• Recap: Detroit vs. New Jersey

Tayshaun Prince finished with 16 points, seven rebounds and five assists, as the Detroit Pistons held on for an 83-75 win over the New Jersey Nets.

Dec 31, 2008

• Recap: Chicago vs. Orlando

Rashard Lewis finished with 21 points, seven rebounds and four assists, as the Orlando Magic got back in the win column with a 113-94 win over the Chicago Bulls.

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