Archive for February, 2012

Timberwolves rally in 4th to beat Clippers 109-97 (AP)

AP – Derrick Williams and Michael Beasley each scored 27 points, teaming up to lead a fourth-quarter shooting barrage as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Pacific Division-leading Los Angeles Clippers 109-97 on Tuesday night in the teams’ first game since the All-Star break.

Wake comes up short in 79-71 loss to No. 4 Duke (AP)

AP – Wake Forest seemed headed for another blowout against No. 4 Duke. The Demon Deacons fell behind by more than 20 points and the Blue Devils were scoring seemingly at will.

Sacramento, Kings & NBA reach tentative arena deal (AP)

AP – Building a new arena for the Sacramento Kings has never been closer to reality.

Oklahoma State loses 70-58 to No. 3 Kansas (AP)

AP – Try as he might, Keiton Page couldn’t rally Oklahoma State to one last landmark victory at Gallagher-Iba Arena.

Durant shines brightest to lead West to All-Star victory (Reuters)

Reuters – Kevin Durant stole the spotlight from LeBron James to help orchestrate a stirring 152-149 All-Star Game victory for the Western Conference Sunday that shifted from exhibition to grudge match in the closing stages.

No. 15 Florida State loses to rival Miami 78-62 (AP)

AP – Unable to defend the perimeter again, Florida State never managed to take advantage of the hole in the middle of Miami’s lineup.

A break from Lin to put focus back on Howard (AP)

AP – Orlando waited 20 years to host All-Star weekend again, and Dwight Howard wants nothing to spoil the party.

Rams can’t pull off 2nd upset of No. 24 SDSU (AP)

AP – Colorado State’s upset magic didn’t follow the Rams on the road.

Kobe a no-show at All-Star media session (AP)

AP – Kobe Bryant was a no-show during Friday’s media session at All-Star weekend.

Kansas women run out of gym by No. 1 Baylor, 76-45 (AP)

AP – The toughest loss for Kansas this season may not have been to one of its opponents.