PORTLAND, Ore. -- Portland center Greg Oden will likely miss the rest of the season after fracturing his left knee cap Saturday night in the Trail Blazers' victory over the Houston Rockets.
"He's a strong kid," said general manager Kevin Pritchard, visibly shaken by the latest injury to befall the 7-foot center. "He's going to bounce back from this."
Oden dropped to the floor clutching his left knee and grimacing after colliding with a driving Aaron Brooks midway through the first quarter.
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Players hugged at center court. Fans stood and cheered as music blared through the arena.
Finally, the New Jersey Nets got to experience that winning feeling again.
The Nets won for the first time this season, ending the worst start in NBA history at 18 losses by beating the Charlotte Bobcats 97-91 on Friday night.
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Ron Artest says he spoke out about drinking during games with the Chicago Bulls because he hopes to help youths with similar problems.
After practice Thursday at the Lakers' training complex, Artest discussed the provocative admissions he made to the Sporting News. Artest acknowledged drinking cognac during halftimes in Chicago, where he spent his first 2½ NBA seasons.
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- All those losses in what's now the worst start in NBA history had already beaten down the New Jersey Nets.
So when the Dallas Mavericks hit them with a 49-point second quarter, the Nets simply had no fight left.
New Jersey was pounded into NBA infamy Wednesday night, falling 117-101 for its 18th straight loss to start the season.
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PHILADELPHIA -- Allen Iverson is rejoining the Philadelphia 76ers.
Sixers president Ed Stefanski announced the signing Wednesday on the team's website. Iverson is expected to make his debut Monday at home against the Denver Nuggets.
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NEW YORK -- Mike D'Antoni's offense was as spectacular against the Suns as it used to be with them.
And after watching his team blow it open early and pour it on late, he was able to relax in the final minutes for one of the few times since he left Phoenix.
Danilo Gallinari had 27 points and 10 rebounds, and the New York Knicks beat the Suns 126-99 on Tuesday night, snapping a five-game losing streak and giving their coach a resounding victory over his old team.
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