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Sacramento Kings finish road trip with win against the Orlando Magic
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Sacramento Kings finish road trip with win against the Orlando Magic

By Zach Oliver • December 22, 2013

Following a tough loss at the hands of the Miami Heat, the Sacramento Kings traveled up the Sunshine State to take on the Orlando Magic on Saturday night. Sacramento, looking to end their East Coast...

Dallas Mavericks no match for Phoenix Suns
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Dallas Mavericks no match for Phoenix Suns

By Jeremy Beren • December 22, 2013

Eric Bledsoe's game-high 25 points led the Phoenix Suns to a 123-108 victory over Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. For the Suns, the victory was their fourth in their last five...

The Utah Jazz spoil a special night for Charlotte Bobcats
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The Utah Jazz spoil a special night for Charlotte Bobcats

By Dan Rakes • December 22, 2013

It was an exciting night at Time Warner Cable Arena, as Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan revealed the new logo and colors for the name change from the Bobcats to the Hornets. Despite the excitement...

Sacramento Kings conjure up defense in win over the Orlando Magic
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Sacramento Kings conjure up defense in win over the Orlando Magic

By Steven Covella • December 21, 2013

The Sacramento Kings changed course and avoided a gruesome scene Saturday. Midway through the second quarter, Michael Malone looked like his head was going to explode. Friday night, after allowing the Miami Heat to shoot...

Toronto Raptors topple the Dallas Mavericks
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Toronto Raptors topple the Dallas Mavericks

By Chris Deveaux • December 21, 2013

After losing a heart-breaker in overtime to the Charlotte Bobcats, the Toronto Raptors did not want history to repeat itself when they took the Dallas Mavericks into the extra frame last night. Luckily for the...

Phoenix Suns complete massive comeback, down Nuggets in Denver
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Phoenix Suns complete massive comeback, down Nuggets in Denver

By Jeremy Beren • December 21, 2013

Markieff Morris scored 25 points, Gerald Green added 19, and the Phoenix Suns overcame a 17-point third quarter deficit to defeat the Denver Nuggets 103-99 on Friday night. The shocking victory elevated Phoenix's record to...

Indiana Pacers cut the fuse of the Houston Rockets
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Indiana Pacers cut the fuse of the Houston Rockets

By Thomas Lunay • December 21, 2013

The return of Danny Granger for the Indiana Pacers against the Houston Rockets in Bankers Life Fieldhouse marked the beginning of the real vision that team president Larry Bird had for the blue and gold...

Miami Heat prove too hot for Sacramento Kings in 122-103 win
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Miami Heat prove too hot for Sacramento Kings in 122-103 win

By Steven Covella • December 21, 2013

It may be winter, but South Beach is a haven to the cold-averse, particularly on a night like Friday when the Miami Heat and Sacramento Kings radiated extra warmth. The two teams were scorching hot...

Nike releases Zoom Kobe 3-turned-Kobe Prelude III
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Nike releases Zoom Kobe 3-turned-Kobe Prelude III

By Sandy Dover • December 20, 2013

The Nike Zoom Kobe III was originally the epic shoe of Kobe Bryant's 2007-2008 NBA MVP season. A unique-looking shoe because of its net-like/scale-like design, it was a shift to minimal design before Kobe moved...

UFO Sighting: Nike Air Foamposite Pro 'Area 72'
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UFO Sighting: Nike Air Foamposite Pro 'Area 72'

By Sandy Dover • December 20, 2013

Not since the 'Galaxy' release has Nike released a visually captivating Air Foamposite, but that's changed today, as the Swoosh has debuted the Air Foamposite Pro 'Area 72'. Originally meant for Scottie Pippen in the...