Harden leads Rockets over Magic in overtime 119-114
HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden didn't let another tough shooting night keep him from coming through when the Houston Rockets needed him most. Harden scored 28 points, including seven in overtime, to help the Rockets outlast the Orlando Magic for a 119-114 victory on Wednesday night. It was a wild, back-and-forth game that was tied 18 times and featured 22 lead changes. Harden was 6 of 22, his fourth game this season where he shot less than 30 percent.
HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden didn't let another tough shooting night keep him from coming through when the Houston Rockets needed him most. Harden scored 28 points, including seven in overtime, to help the Rockets outlast the Orlando Magic for a 119-114 victory on Wednesday night. It was a wild, back-and-forth game that was tied 18 times and featured 22 lead changes. Harden was 6 of 22, his fourth game this season where he shot less than 30 percent.
Magic earn first victory of the season
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — After hitting his second consecutive 26-foot jumper inside the final 1:13 of the fourth quarter, Orlando's Evan Fournier let out a primal roar as he trotted back toward the defensive end.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — After hitting his second consecutive 26-foot jumper inside the final 1:13 of the fourth quarter, Orlando's Evan Fournier let out a primal roar as he trotted back toward the defensive end.
Late basket from Wall rallies Wizards over Magic 88-87
The Washington Wizards spent the preseason getting a feel for the new high-scoring, breakneck pace on offense that coach Randy Wittman wants to be their calling card.
The Washington Wizards spent the preseason getting a feel for the new high-scoring, breakneck pace on offense that coach Randy Wittman wants to be their calling card.
Obama attends Bulls-Cavaliers game in Chicago
The nation's No. 1 basketball fan is sitting courtside as the Chicago Bulls open the NBA season against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The nation's No. 1 basketball fan is sitting courtside as the Chicago Bulls open the NBA season against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Vucevic scores 24 to lead Magic past Pelicans 110-107 in OT
Nik Vucevic scored 24 points and grabbed 14 rebounds and the Orlando Magic beat the New Orleans Pelicans 110-107 in overtime on Wednesday night.
Nik Vucevic scored 24 points and grabbed 14 rebounds and the Orlando Magic beat the New Orleans Pelicans 110-107 in overtime on Wednesday night.
Napier carries Magic past Heat in overtime, 95-92
Shabazz Napier scored 11 of his 15 points in overtime against his former team and the Orlando Magic beat the Miami Heat 95-92 on Tuesday night.
Shabazz Napier scored 11 of his 15 points in overtime against his former team and the Orlando Magic beat the Miami Heat 95-92 on Tuesday night.
Sheriff says former NBA star Lamar Odom found unresponsive at Nevada brothel, hospitalized
Sheriff says former NBA star Lamar Odom found unresponsive at Nevada brothel, hospitalized.
Sheriff says former NBA star Lamar Odom found unresponsive at Nevada brothel, hospitalized.
Orlando Magic enter training camp hoping to build defensive identity
The Orlando Magic want to establish a new identity this season. If new coach Scott Skiles has his way, it will be all about defense.
The Orlando Magic want to establish a new identity this season. If new coach Scott Skiles has his way, it will be all about defense.
Jackson thinks Kobe plays on but maybe not with Lakers
GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Phil Jackson doubts this is Kobe Bryant's final season — though thinks it may be Bryant's last in Los Angeles. With Bryant going into the last season of his contract and coming off a couple of injury-shortened seasons, his future will be one of the biggest questions around the NBA this season. Jackson, who coached Bryant to five NBA championships with the Lakers, says: "I don't think it's his last year. Sounds like it may be his last year as a Laker."
GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Phil Jackson doubts this is Kobe Bryant's final season — though thinks it may be Bryant's last in Los Angeles. With Bryant going into the last season of his contract and coming off a couple of injury-shortened seasons, his future will be one of the biggest questions around the NBA this season. Jackson, who coached Bryant to five NBA championships with the Lakers, says: "I don't think it's his last year. Sounds like it may be his last year as a Laker."
Divac adds title of GM of Kings
Vlade Divac has added the title of general manager of the Sacramento Kings.
Vlade Divac has added the title of general manager of the Sacramento Kings.
Milwaukee funding for new Bucks arena goes before public
The public's first opportunity to formally comment on part of a $500 million funding plan to build a new Milwaukee Bucks arena attracted an overflow crowd Monday evening, with one group questioning how the city has enough money to help pay for the project but not neighborhood or school investments.
The public's first opportunity to formally comment on part of a $500 million funding plan to build a new Milwaukee Bucks arena attracted an overflow crowd Monday evening, with one group questioning how the city has enough money to help pay for the project but not neighborhood or school investments.
NBA fines Clippers $250,000 because of DeAndre Jordan pitch
The NBA has fined the Los Angeles Clippers $250,000 after an investigation found the team had violated league rules while trying to re-sign DeAndre Jordan last month.
The NBA has fined the Los Angeles Clippers $250,000 after an investigation found the team had violated league rules while trying to re-sign DeAndre Jordan last month.
Kirilenko elected head of Russian basketball
MOSCOW (AP) — Former NBA player Andrei Kirilenko was elected president of the troubled Russian Basketball Federation on Tuesday.
MOSCOW (AP) — Former NBA player Andrei Kirilenko was elected president of the troubled Russian Basketball Federation on Tuesday.
Orlando Magic sign point guard CJ Watson
Orlando signed 31 year old CJ Watson to a 3-year deal Thursday.
Orlando signed 31 year old CJ Watson to a 3-year deal Thursday.
Orlando Magic select Mario Hezonja in 2015 NBA draft
They call him "Super Mario." With the 5th pick in the 2015 NBA Draft Thursday night, the Orlando Magic selected Mario Hezonja of FC Barcelona.
They call him "Super Mario." With the 5th pick in the 2015 NBA Draft Thursday night, the Orlando Magic selected Mario Hezonja of FC Barcelona.