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The last two points were the hardest for Carmelo Anthony.

LeBron James and the Cavaliers were already struggling with their rhythm in Shaquille O'Neal's return from injury.

All that stands between the New Jersey Nets and an NBA record for futility to start the season is the reigning champion Los Angeles Lakers.

Larry Brown has a message for Allen Iverson: don't give up.

San Antonio used a stretch of good, old-fashioned Spurs defense to earn its first road victory of the season.

While 35-year-old Steve Nash was running circles around players 15 years his junior on the court, the young Minnesota Timberwolves finally started to show signs that all this losing is getting to them.

Nick Young wasn't even getting off the bench earlier this month. On Friday night, he keyed a strong defensive effort against one of the best players in the NBA.

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Larry Brown has a message for Allen Iverson: don't give up.

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Larry Brown has a message for Allen Iverson: don't give up.

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Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic made sure the Atlanta Hawks don't have illusions about their strong start.

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LeBron James and the Cavaliers were already struggling with their rhythm in Shaquille O'Neal's return from injury.

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All that stands between the New Jersey Nets and an NBA record for futility to start the season is the reigning champion Los Angeles Lakers.