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Garnett's OT buzzer-beater sinks Knicks

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NEW YORK (AP) Paul Pierce carried the Celtics all game while the rest of the Big Three struggled.

So when it came time for the winning shot, of course Pierce would take it.

That's what the New York Knicks seemed to think, anyway.

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Magic top Raptors for fifth straight win

TORONTO (AP) A halftime change of footwear helped Vince Carter find his shooting stroke.

Carter scored 24 points, Dwight Howard had 17 points and 12 rebounds and the Orlando Magic won their fifth straight game, 104-96 over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. (MORE)

Hornets snap Hawks' 7-game win streak

NEW ORLEANS (AP) The Hornets' two rookies left the New Orleans Arena with bright-colored, glittery suitcases specially selected for them by veterans, Darren Collison's with a "Little Mermaid" theme and Marcus Thornton's emblazoned with Tinkerbell's smiling visage.

"It keeps us grounded, I'll tell you that much," Collison said. (MORE)

James, defense get Cavs by Sixers 97-91

CLEVELAND (AP) There's one thing - other than LeBron James, of course - that the Cleveland Cavaliers can always count on when things get tough.

In a pinch, they turn to their defense. (MORE)

Blazers hand Wolves 12th straight loss

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Martell Webster took full advantage of his return to the Portland Trail Blazers' starting lineup.

Webster had a season-high 21 points and 13 rebounds and keyed a third quarter rally with three consecutive 3-pointers in the Trail Blazers' 106-78 victory over the free-falling Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. (MORE)

O'Neal must pass exam to be Ohio deputy

Jazz outlast Pistons 100-97 in overtime

Smith helps Nuggets pull away from Bulls

Jennings' 26 rally Bucks past Grizzlies

Parker helps Spurs end 3-game skid


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