Cavs Star LeBron James Fusses Over New NBA Ball
LeBron James criticizes the NBA’s new composite ball stating it lacks consistency and feels unsuitable for top players. He notes it rolls and sometimes sticks to the hand, urging a return to the leather version used previously. James says adjustment is needed but not easy for the league’s best.
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Saturday NBA Scores Show Tight Overtime Finish
Seattle edged Atlanta 113 to 112 in OT while Cleveland beat Boston 94 to 93. San Antonio topped New York 100 to 92 as Orlando defeated Minnesota 109 to 98. Utah won 113 to 111 over Milwaukee. Chicago beat Indiana 89 to 80. Phoenix 96 over Memphis 87 and Golden State 111 past Detroit 79.
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Today’s games list matchups across cities including New Orleans at LCA, Clippers at SPMM, Houston at Miami, Toronto at Sacramento, Dallas at Portland, Memphis at L.A. Lakers, Orlando at Boston, Cleveland at New York, Seattle at New Jersey with game times around 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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Notable NBA Bench Marks From A Sunday Roster
Former Nick Collison scored 12 points on 5 of 8 shooting with 2 free throws for Seattle. Kirk Hinrich posted 23 points for Chicago on 7 of 19 shooting and 5 of 5 at the line. Paul Pierce added 19 for Boston on 6 of 21 and 5 of 6. Drew Gooden went scoreless for Cleveland while Jacque Vaughn had 1 point for San Antonio. Scot Pollard was DNP for Cleveland by coach decision.
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Cavaliers Rally Past Celtics In Late Thriller
LeBron James scored 38 as Cleveland erased a 19 point fourth quarter deficit to beat Boston 94 93. Boston led by 25 in the third quarter and 11 to open the game while James dominated in the final period.
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Sixers Not For Sale After Review Of Proposals
Comcast Spectacor will retain control of the Philadelphia 76ers after evaluating possible sales or partnerships. Sixers chairman Ed Snider said proposals over the past summer confirmed the franchise's value and popularity. Galatioto Sports Partners reviewed sale proposals but no buyers or prices were disclosed.
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Commissioner sterns new court rules spark fan ban
NBA commissioner David Stern enforces a strong stance after Orlando season ticket holder Hooman Hamzehloui is banned for calling Dikembe Mutombo a racial slur. The action follows the league's new dress code and intense focus on fan conduct amid broader tensions between players and paying customers. Stern frames the move as a test case for discipline across arenas.
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