Los Angeles Lakers guard Derek Fisher
Los Angeles Lakers guard Derek Fisher drives to the basket against the Charlotte Bobcats in the first half of in an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, North Carolina on February 14, 2011. UPI/Nell Redmond
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Kevin Durant hit a late 3-pointer Saturday and Oklahoma City overcame a blown lead to edge Houston 104-101 and take a commanding first-round playoff lead.
Kevin Durant helped stake Oklahoma City to a large halftime lead Friday and the Thunder coasted to their fourth straight win, 116-94 over Charlotte.
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The union representing NBA players said Saturday it has voted to remove Billy Hunter as executive director following questions about nepotism and expenses.
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NBA players' union head Billy Hunter is on indefinite leave of absence as the National Basketball Players Association reorganizes, the group said Friday.
Nikola Pekovic scored 21 points and Ricky Rubio handed out nine assists in his season debut Saturday, giving Minnesota a 114-106 overtime win over Dallas.
O.J. Mayo scored 19 points and Chris Kaman added 18 Monday, boosting the Dallas Mavericks to their 17th straight home win over Sacramento, 119-96.
Jamal Crawford paced a balanced attack with 20 points off the bench Wednesday to help carry the Los Angeles Clippers to a 112-90 triumph over Dallas.
O.J. Mayo pumped in 27 points for Dallas Saturday and the Mavericks snapped a three-game losing streak with a 92-77 cruise over Detroit.
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