AP – When the Memphis Grizzlies lost Zach Randolph to a torn ligament on Jan. 1, the question then was whether they could remain a playoff-caliber team in his absence.

AP – Mississippi State coach Rick Stansbury could fault a thin roster and poor second-half shooting for Tuesday night’s collapse.

AP – Monta Ellis scored 32 points, Ekpe Udoh had a season-high 19 points and eight rebounds in place of ill starting center Andris Biedrins, and the Golden State Warriors topped the Los Angeles Clippers 104-97 on Monday night.

AP – A veteran of three-plus decades on the sideline, Ohio State coach Jim Foster suspects he’s never seen his team get as dominated on the boards as the Buckeyes were Monday night at No. 11 Penn State.

AP – Jared Dudley scored a season-high 25 points, Marcin Gortat had 21 points and 15 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns held on to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 102-90 Sunday night, ending a four-game losing streak.

AP – Some day Boston College’s very young team may become a contender in the Atlantic Coast Conference. For now, though, it’s learning how to play against the conference’s powers.

AP – LaMarcus Aldridge had 19 points and 10 rebounds in his return from a left ankle injury and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Atlanta Hawks 97-77 on Saturday night to snap a four-game home losing streak.

AP – Thad Matta knows his team can shoot. That’s why the coach was stunned by Ohio State’s performance Saturday night.

AP – Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping wrapped up his four-day U.S. visit in Southern California style — in a box seat at the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Phoenix Suns on Friday night.

AP – The fight between Mike Leach and Texas Tech isn’t over yet.