Sports News - Basketball Game Summaries

Cavaliers, Celtics looking better every day

By The Associated Press

The Cleveland Cavaliers keep rolling at home while the Boston Celtics have been unbeatable almost anywhere. The Eastern Conference's two best teams look better every day. LeBron James scored 21 points then grabbed an early seat on the bench as the Cavaliers improved to 10-0 on their own floor for the first time in their history and won their 14th in 15 games, 118-82 over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.

Wade leads Heat over Jazz

SALT LAKE CITY - Thursday, 04 December 2008 12:54:13

By DOUG ALDEN - AP Sports Writer

Dwyane Wade scored 23 points and the Miami Heat climbed back above .500 by beating the short-handed Utah Jazz 93-89 on Wednesday night.

May's best game helps Bobcats beat Thunder 103-97

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Thursday, 04 December 2008 12:13:24

By MIKE CRANSTON - AP Sports Writer

Sean May was tired _ again. Only this time, May had finally been effective for the Bobcats after months of slogging up the court in poor shape following knee surgery.

Yao scores 24 to lead Rockets past Clippers

HOUSTON - Thursday, 04 December 2008 12:12:19

By CHRIS DUNCAN - AP Sports Writer

Yao Ming had 24 points, Rafer Alston sank five 3-pointers and added 21, and the Houston Rockets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 103-96 on Wednesday night.

Johnson, Bibby combine for 46 in Hawks' 105-95 win

ATLANTA - Thursday, 04 December 2008 12:00:48

Josh Smith wasted no time asserting himself after missing the past 12 games with an ankle sprain.

Hornets defeat Suns, 104-91

NEW ORLEANS - Thursday, 04 December 2008 11:51:27

By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer

Chris Paul had 24 points and 15 assists to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 104-91 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.

Cavaliers rock Knicks 118-82

CLEVELAND - Thursday, 04 December 2008 11:43:53

By TOM WITHERS - AP Sports Writer

If this keeps up, LeBron James will never leave home.

Bucks' bench shines, Milwaukee tops Chicago

MILWAUKEE - Thursday, 04 December 2008 11:43:25

By COLIN FLY - AP Sports Writer

Charlie Villanueva came off the bench to score 11 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter and seldom-used Dan Gadzuric had 11 points and 14 rebounds, lifting the Milwaukee Bucks to a 97-90 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.

Rondo has triple-double, Boston wins 10th in a row

BOSTON - Thursday, 04 December 2008 11:12:58

Rajon Rondo notched his first career triple-double and Ray Allen scored 31 points, leading the Boston Celtics over the Indiana Pacers, 114-96 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight victory.

Bryant scores 32 in Lakers' win over 76ers

PHILADELPHIA - Thursday, 04 December 2008 11:12:43

By DAN GELSTON - AP Sports Writer

Kobe Bryant tormented his hometown team again, scoring 32 points to help the Los Angeles Lakers rebound from a last-second loss with a 114-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.

Okafor's leads Bobcats past Thunder 103-97

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Thursday, 04 December 2008 10:50:20

By MIKE CRANSTON - AP Sports Writer

Emeka Okafor had 25 points and 13 rebounds to lead a balanced attack for the Charlotte Bobcats in a 103-97 victory over Oklahoma City on Wednesday that sent the Thunder back to their losing ways.

Howard leads Magic past Timberwolves 100-89

ORLANDO, Fla. - Thursday, 04 December 2008 10:46:33

Dwight Howard had 23 points and 14 rebounds, and Rashard Lewis also scored 23 points to lead the Orlando Magic to a 100-89 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.