Celtics fined $30,000 for Durant contact (AP)The Boston Celtics confirmed Sunday that the team had been fined $30,000 by the NBA for excessive contact with the family of Texas star freshman and likely lottery draft pick Kevin Durant. General manager Danny Ainge sat next to Durant’s mother during the Big 12 tournament. The league said Ainge violated rules demanding that contact be kept to a minimum between team executives and potential NBA…
Marbury leads Knicks past Raptors 92-74 (AP)Eddy Curry sat down, and the New York Knicks’ energy level promptly went up. Rookie Renaldo Balkman replaced the foul-troubled Curry and sparked a dominant third quarter with his rebounding and defense, helping the Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 92-74 Sunday. Balkman made all seven shots he took and finished with 15 points and 12 rebounds, with his play on both ends fueling a 27-5 run that turned…
Kidd carries Nets past Clippers (AP)After spending a large part of the season giving away games late, the New Jersey Nets are starting to win them with defense, a trend they hope leads to a playoff berth. Jason Kidd had 23 points and 13 assists and the Nets forced 18 turnovers, including two by Corey Maggette in the final 2:14, in a 101-95 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night.
Lewis helps Sonics end five-game skid (AP)Rashard Lewis likes it when Chris Wilcox is aggressive. Lewis had 27 points and 12 rebounds, Wilcox scored 26, and the Seattle SuperSonics snapped a five-game losing streak with a 95-77 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night. “It opens it up for me and Ray (Allen) when he’s going to the basket strong like that and taking his time and finishing his shots or getting to the free-throw…
Iverson scores 44, Nuggets roll by Suns (AP)Allen Iverson feels right at home just in time for the Denver Nuggets’ big road trip. Iverson scored 44 points and dished out 15 assists in leading the Nuggets to their fourth straight win, a 131-107 blowout of the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night. Carmelo Anthony augmented Iverson’s night by adding 29 points in the duo’s best performance since the holiday trade that brought them together three…
