Oklahoma City Thunder guard Thabo Sefolosha, left, from Switzerland, steals the ball from Portland Trail Blazers forward Martell Webster during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

Durant lifts Thunder to sixth straight win

Kevin Durant had 33 points and 11 rebounds to help Oklahoma City extend its season-high winning streak to six games with an 89-77 victory over Portland on Tuesday night. Photo Gallery Available

Recap: LA Clippers vs. Utah

Carlos Boozer recorded 34 points and 14 rebounds, powering Utah to its season-high ninth straight win, 109-99 over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Recap: Portland vs. Oklahoma City

Kevin Durant poured in 33 points with 11 rebounds, as red-hot Oklahoma City downed Portland, 89-77, at the Rose Garden.

Carmelo returns to help Nuggets beat Mavs, 127-91

Carmelo Anthony scored 19 points in his return from an ankle injury and the Denver Nuggets had their biggest win of the season, routing the Dallas Mavericks 127-91 on Tuesday night. 1265800951 Photo Gallery Available

Atlanta Hawks guard Jamal Crawford, top, is fouled as he looks to shoot over Memphis Grizzlies defenders Darrell Arthur (00) and Sam Young (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

Crawford leads Hawks to 108-94 win over Grizzlies

Jamal Crawford scored 28 points, including fourth 3-pointers in the fourth quarter that helped the Atlanta Hawks pull away from the Memphis Grizzlies for a 108-94 victory Tuesday night.

Milwaukee Bucks' Brandon Jennings, left, is fouled by Detroit Pistons' Rodney Stuckey, right, in the second half in a NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Milwaukee.

Prince, Stuckey lead Detroit past Milwaukee, 93-81

Tayshaun Prince sees better days ahead for the Detroit Pistons. Photo Gallery Available

New York Knicks' Nate Robinson (2) passes away from Sacramento Kings' Omri Casspi (18) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in New York.

Kings storm back, beat Knicks in OT to end skid

The New York crowd that adored Omri Casspi definitely left with an appreciation of Tyreke Evans. Photo Gallery Available

Houston Rockets coach Rich Adelman shouts to a referee in the second quarter during an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in Miami, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

Heat snap skid by beating Rockets 99-66

Desperate to snap a five-game losing streak, the Miami Heat raced to their largest halftime lead of the season and beat the short-handed Houston Rockets 99-66 on Tuesday night. Photo Gallery Available

Deng leads Bulls past Pacers, 109-101

A dominant fourth quarter helped the Chicago Bulls in their quest to build momentum heading into the All-Star break. Photo Gallery Available

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) shoots against New Jersey Nets' Brook Lopez in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Cleveland.

James leads Cavaliers to 12th straight win

LeBron James scored 32 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to their 12th straight win Tuesday night, a 104-97 victory over the New Jersey Nets. 1265805443 Photo Gallery Available

Washington Wizards guard Randy Foye pushes the ball up court after a turnover by Charlotte Bobcats guard Raymond Felton in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Charlotte, N.C.

Felton lifts Bobcats to 94-92 win over Wizards

Raymond Felton's postgame celebration included a noticeable limp and a grimace or two. Photo Gallery Available

Philadelphia 76ers guard Andre Iguodala (9) shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves guard Wayne Ellington in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Philadelphia.

Iguodala, Sixers cruise past T-Wolves 119-97

Andre Iguodala scored 24 points, Elton Brand added 21, and Philadelphia's reserves performed well to help the 76ers to a 119-97 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. Photo Gallery Available

Bryant unsure about playing in All-Star game

Kobe Bryant isn't sure if he'll play in this weekend's NBA All-Star game in Dallas because of his sore left ankle.

Dallas Mavericks' Jason Terry (31) celebrates with teammate Jason Kidd (2) in the final minutes of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Oakland, Calif.

Terry leads the Mavericks past Warriors, 127-117

Jason Terry scored a season-high 36 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer, and the Dallas Mavericks rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors 127-117 on Monday night. Photo Gallery Available

Los Angeles Lakers guard Shannon Brown (12) flies by San Antonio Spurs forward Antonio McDyess for a basket on a fast break in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Los Angeles.

Lakers beat Spurs 101-89 without Bryant, Bynum

Pau Gasol had 21 points and 19 rebounds to lead five players in double figures, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 101-89 Monday night without injured Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum. Photo Gallery Available

Avalanche's Koci suffers broken hand against Blues

Colorado Avalanche forward David Koci broke his right hand in the team's game against the St. Louis Blues on Monday night.

Recap: Denver vs. Dallas

Carmelo Anthony scored 19 points in 30 minutes in his return to the court, and the Denver Nuggets crushed the Dallas Mavericks, 127-91, at Pepsi Center.

Bryant game-time decision for Wednesday; Bynum out

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star guard Kobe Bryant will be a game-time decision for Wednesday's contest in Utah.

Recap: Milwaukee vs. Detroit

Tayshaun Prince, Rodney Stuckey and Ben Gordon each scored 18 points as Detroit snapped Milwaukee's seven-game home winning streak with a 93-81 decision at the Bradley Center.

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