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Mavs’ Nowitzki out next four games to rest knee

NBA Rumors — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:48:52 +0000

Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki will sit out next four games to rest sore knee.

Gallinari, Nuggets outlast Knicks in double OT

NBA Rumors — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:13:00 +0000

Danilo Gallinari outplayed Carmelo Anthony in the first meeting since they were swapped in a blockbuster trade, scoring a career-high 37 points as the Denver Nuggets outlasted the New York Knicks 119-114 in double-overtime on Saturday night.

Boozer helps banged-up Bulls hold off Bobcats

NBA Rumors — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:12:49 +0000

Carlos Boozer scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half to lead the injury-depleted Chicago Bulls to a 95-89 win over the struggling Charlotte Bobcats on Saturday night.

Mavs snap road skid vs Hornets

NBA Rumors — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:04:38 +0000

NEW ORLEANS (AP) With star forward Dirk Nowitzki removed from the lineup, Dallas still had the depth to deal with the hapless
Hornets.

Millsap, Jazz end Wolves three-game win streak

NBA Rumors — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:04:38 +0000

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Utah fans were yelling “All Star, All Star” after Paul Millsap hit another basket in the fourth quarter.

LOWE: 10 Disappointing players this season

NBA Rumors — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:04:38 +0000

It’s still early in the season, but some players deserve to be called out, writes Zach Lowe. Some are obvious, some are not, but here are 10 of the season’s biggest disappointments.

Game Recap

NBA Rumors — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:04:38 +0000

NEW YORK (AP) Carmelo Anthony sat silently at his locker, wondering if it was time to rest his aching body, or even shoot
less.

Wade sits out as Bosh, Heat cruise past 76ers

NBA Rumors — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:09:24 +0000

Chris Bosh scored 30 points, LeBron James added 28 points and nine rebounds and the Miami Heat remained unbeaten without Dwyane Wade in the lineup this season, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 113-92 on Saturday night.

Gallinari bests ‘Melo, Knicks in 2OT win (AP)

NBA Rumors — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:58:43 +0000

Carmelo Anthony sat silently at his locker, wondering if it was time to rest his aching body, or even shoot less. Wishing he was still in Denver never crossed his mind. “Expectations are still high. Things will still be great,” he said. “I’m not down, I’m not regretting anything. I’m not regretting the trade.” And certainly neither are the Nuggets.

Nowitzki missing 4 games to get in shape (AP)

NBA Rumors — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:36:40 +0000

Dirk Nowitzki sat out Dallas’ victory in New Orleans on Saturday night and will miss at least three more games so the star forward can get in better game shape while strengthening his sore right knee. “We just thought it was a good decision for everybody. I’m not happy right now anyways, so the guys are better off when I’m not out there,” Nowitzki said.