Archive for December, 2008


Nets beat Bobcats in OT to split home-and-home

Monday, December 29th, 2008

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The New Jersey Nets are at their best on the road.Vince Carter scored 28…

Timberwolves end skid; Celtics drop 2nd straight

Saturday, December 27th, 2008

While Minnesota’s Kevin McHale celebrated his first win of the season, the Boston Celtics would rath…

Felton and Okafor lead Bobcats over Nets

Saturday, December 27th, 2008

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — A little more than two weeks after acquiring Boris Diaw and Raja Bell …

Wizards off to franchise-worst start after loss to Bobcats

Thursday, December 25th, 2008

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Washington Wizards have had many identities. They started in Chicago as …

Wizards coach Tapscott returns to Charlotte

Thursday, December 25th, 2008

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Washington Wizards coach Ed Tapscott didn’t need directions when he walked i…

Deveney: Power Poll: East looking strong but still lacks West’s depth

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

Looking at the top of this week’s poll would probably bring a smile to any of the Eastern Confere…

Deveney: NBA year in review: Celtics are back

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

Sean Deveney looks back at the biggest and most surprising stories from the NBA in 2008. He also looks ahead to five stories to watch in 2009.

Crawford scores 50 points in Warriors’ win

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Maybe a defensive coordinator will work in basketball. But it sure helps whe…

Celtics bolt to 17th straight win, 125-108

Sunday, December 21st, 2008

After racing within a game of tying a team winning streak, the Boston Celtics were all abuzz — with…

Diaw scores 26 to lift Charlotte over Memphis

Saturday, December 20th, 2008

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Boris Diaw had a season-high 26 points and 10 rebounds, helping the Charlotte…