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BOSTON (AP) -Celtics forward Paul Pierce, who has missed 22 games and all of Boston's franchise-record 14-game losing streak, was sent home from Detroit on Tuesday because of swelling in his left elbow and a low-grade fever.Pierce hasn't played sinc

CHICAGO (AP) -The Chicago Bulls will likely be without Andres Nocioni until after the All-Star break.Coach Scott Skiles says the third-year forward needs seven to 10 days of rest to recover from plantar fasciitis in his right foot.The Bulls have thr

PHOENIX (AP) -All-Star point guard Steve Nash will miss the Phoenix Suns' game at Portland on Tuesday night because of inflammation in his right shoulder.The NBA's two-time defending MVP didn't play in the second half of the Suns' 113-108 victory in

Not everyone in Indianapolis went to the RCA Dome to cheer for the Colts. Some preferred Conseco Fieldhouse and the chance to boo Stephen Jackson.Unfortunately for the home fans, Jackson had the type of performance they didn't see enough when he pla

NEW YORK (AP) -The guys judging the slam dunk competition might be better than the ones competing in it.Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins lead four former champions who will serve as judges for the last competition of All-Star Saturday night. The

WASHINGTON (AP) -Seattle SuperSonics forward Rashard Lewis will participate in full-contact practice Tuesday after missing 1 1/2 months with a right hand injury and could be back in the lineup as soon as Saturday.``I think he'll do fine. I really do

MIAMI (AP) -Heat guard Gary Payton was suspended one game without pay Monday for talking back to an official who ejected him during a win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday.Payton was to serve the suspension Monday night when Miami hosted the Char

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James has struggled from the free-throw line all season. Here's how his statistics compare with some other NBA All-Stars - and potential MVP candidates. Listing player's name, free throws made, free throws attempted,

CLEVELAND (AP) - His royal image is being tarnished with almost every trip to the foul line. From 15 feet, LeBron James has become the King of clang.In his last 10 games, Cleveland's All-Star forward has made just 59 of 98 free throws, Shaq-like sta

The Utah Jazz know they are a better team with All-Star forward Carlos Boozer in the lineup. They also know they can win without him.The Jazz try to make it three straight wins against some of the league's top teams on Monday when they host the Chic