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Chris Paul takes over for Clippers in crucial win vs. Spurs

9:15 p.m. EDT April 26, 2015 SAN ANTONIO — As coaching problems go, the Los Angeles Clippers' Doc Rivers knows this is a good one to have.His point guard — or as some have nicknamed Chris Paul in NBA fan circles, "Point God" — is so talented in so many different ways that the question of how to maximize his impact doesn't always come with an easy answer.

Derrick Rose returns to playoffs with vengeance for Bulls

11:55 p.m. EDT April 18, 2015 CHICAGO — It had been nearly three years since Derrick Rose had set foot on the court for a postseason game, which is why, after an awkward landing following a foul midway through the first quarter, the United Center crowd held its collective breath.

Kings put ideology first in firing coach Michael Malone

11:53 p.m. EST December 15, 2014 SACRAMENTO — Long before the Sacramento Kings became the first team to fire its coach this season to restart the discussion about modern-day owners and how they operate, an old role player for this squad had a favorite saying that most certainly applies here.

Wisconsin gets revenge, ruins Kentucky's historic season

1:45 a.m. EDT April 5, 2015 INDIANAPOLIS — Whenever someone would describe Kentucky as perfect these last few weeks, John Calipari was quick to correct them.

Ellis scores 30 points, Mavs beat Raptors 106-102

2:15 a.m. EST November 29, 2014 TORONTO (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks needed every last bit of Monta Ellis' fourth-quarter heroics to get a win against the Raptors.

Brook Lopez's 34 points help Nets hold off Hornets

10:55 p.m. EDT March 25, 2015 CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Brook Lopez was disappointed when he turned the ball over on an inbounds pass with 3.2 seconds left in the game and the Brooklyn Nets up by three.

Royals shell Giants to force a decisive Game 7

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Breaking down Game 6 of the World Series from Kauffman Stadium: Box score: Royals 10, Giants 0; Series tied, 3-3.

Derrick Rose's short rehab renews Bulls' title hopes

5:32 p.m. EST February 27, 2015 CHICAGO — Don't be so quick to write off the Chicago Bulls' playoff hopes.

D.Howard hits Kobe Bryant with an elbow then..

LOS ANGELES — So much for the Kobe Bryant vs. Dwight Howard story line going away anytime soon. And after a 108-90 Houston Rockets win at the Staples Center in the season opener on Monday night that was overshadowed by the fourth-quarter fisticuffs between the former Los Angeles Lakers teammates, they have no one to blame but themselves.

Z. LaVine runs away with slam dunk contest

12:35 a.m. EST February 15, 2015 NEW YORK — He invoked Space Jam, then leaped to another galaxy. Minnesota Timberwolves rookie ZachLaVine stunned the Barclays Center crowd in running away with the slam dunk contest at All-Star Saturday.