Washington Times – Kobe Bryant returned to action Sunday, scoring a game-high 34 points and pulling down eight rebounds as the LA Lakers beat San Antonio, 106-99. Bryant — who sat out Friday night’s Lakers win over Atlanta with a sprained ankle — shot 13-of-25 from
NBA | Pacers pound Cavs
Seattle Times – Magic guard Grant Hill, right, tries to put a shot over the outstretched hand of Sixers forward Chris Webber during the second half Saturday. CLEVELAND Stephen Jackson didn’t last until halftime. By then, the Indiana Pacers were done, anyway
Former NBA star scores with real estate
MetroMix – HOUSTON — A former player for the Houston Rockets is becoming as celebrated in the city’s real estate circles as he was on the basketball court. Hakeem Olajuwon, the soft-spoken Nigerian emigre who led his team to two NBA championships, has also
Gentry hopes to see Suns make a run at NBA crown
Shelby Star – CHARLOTTE Shelby native Alvin Gentry would like to again be a head basketball coach. But the third-year Phoenix Suns assistant says he couldn t be happier with his current job and is looking forward to another pursuit of a NBA title. You
NBA: Sacramento 117, Atlanta 92
Washington Times – Brad Miller scored 19 points and Corliss Williamson had 18 Sunday night as the Sacramento Kings beat Atlanta, 117-92. Mike Bibby finished with 16 points, Kevin Martin and John Salmons scored 14 apiece, and Shareef Abdur-Rahim had 11 for the Kings
