Becoming special sheriff won't be easy for Shaq

Becoming one of Ohio's uniformed officers won't be a cakewalk for Shaquille O'Neal.

D'Antoni: Nate not benched for shot at wrong hoop

Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni says Nate Robinson was not benched for taking a shot at the wrong basket Saturday.

Orlando Magic (10-3) at Toronto Raptors (6-7), 12:30 p.m.

Vince Carter and the Orlando Magic shoot for their fifth straight win Sunday afternoon when they visit the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre.

Indiana Pacers (5-5) at Charlotte Bobcats (3-9), 5 p.m.

The Bobcats hope to put the brakes on an ugly, seven-game skid Sunday when they return to Charlotte for the opener of a three-game homestand against the Indiana Pacers.

Detroit Pistons (5-8) at Phoenix Suns (10-3), 8 p.m.

The Detroit Pistons hope to salvage the finale of a four- game road trip Sunday when they take on the Pacific Division-leading Phoenix Suns.

Boston Celtics (9-4) at New York Knicks (3-9), 1 p.m.

Atlantic Division rivals meet in the world's most famous arena Sunday afternoon as the Boston Celtics pay a visit to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

Oklahoma City Thunder (7-6) at Los Angeles Lakers (9-3), 9:30 p.m.

Pau Gasol aims to build on an impressive season debut tonight when his Los Angeles Lakers play host to the much-improved Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center.

New Orleans Hornets (6-8) at Miami Heat (7-5), 6 p.m.

Two teams heading in opposite directions meet in South Beach Sunday when the New Orleans Hornets visit the Miami Heat.

Recap: Denver vs. Chicago

Carmelo Anthony just missed a triple-double, finishing with 30 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, as Denver used a big fourth quarter to upend Chicago, 112-93.

Recap: Portland vs. Minnesota

Martell Webster topped six Portland players in double figures with 21 points while bringing down 13 rebounds, as the Trail Blazers handed Minnesota its 12th straight loss in a 106-78 blowout at the Rose Garden.

Recap: Utah vs. Detroit

Carlos Boozer and Andrei Kirilenko totaled 22 points each and combined to score all 10 points in overtime, as the Utah Jazz pulled out a 100-97 win against the Detroit Pistons.

Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, right, looks to pass the ball as Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng, of Sudan, defends in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

Anthony scores 30 in Nuggets' win over Bulls

Carmelo Anthony scored 30 points and Chauncey Billups had 21, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 112-93 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. Photo Gallery Available

Scola, Ariza, help Rockets hold off Kings

Luis Scola scored 22 points and grabbed key rebounds in the final minutes, and the Houston Rockets held off the Sacramento Kings 113-106 Saturday night.

Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas (0) attempts a layup between San Antonio Spurs' Antonio McDyess (34) and Tim Duncan (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

Parker scores 17 in Spurs' rout of Wizards

Tony Parker scored 17 points and the San Antonio Spurs stopped a three-game losing streak with a 106-84 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Photo Gallery Available

Milwaukee Bucks guard Charlie Bell (42) passes under the double team defense from Memphis Grizzlies foward Rudy Gay (22) and forward Zach Randolph, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Memphis, Tenn.

Bucks win 3rd straight behind Jennings' 26 points

Rookie Brandon Jennings scored 24 of his 26 points in the second half, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 103-98 on Saturday night for their third straight victory. Photo Gallery Available

Atlanta Hawks coach Mike Woodson holds his head as he watches New Orleans Hornets forward Peja Stojakovic hit a three-point shot in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

Rookies lead Hornets past Hawks, 96-88

Rookie Darren Collison had 22 points and 11 assists for his first double-double, and the New Orleans Hornets won their third straight while snapping the Atlanta Hawks' seven-game winning streak, 96-88 on Saturday night. Photo Gallery Available

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, left, leans around Philadelphia 76ers' Thaddeus Young (21) for a shot in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Cleveland.

LeBron's 32 lead Cavaliers over 76ers

LeBron James scored 32 points, Mo Williams added 18 and the Cleveland Cavaliers clamped down defensively in the fourth quarter, holding the Philadelphia 76ers to 10 points over the final 12 minutes for a 97-91 victory on Saturday night. Photo Gallery Available

Marv Albert denies altercation with rapper 50 Cent

Marv Albert said Saturday he was never involved in an altercation with 50 Cent, denying Internet reports of a fight on "Jimmy Kimmel Live."

New Jersey Nets' Brook Lopez, right, runs into New York Knicks' Al Harrington as he drives to the basket during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J.

Nets drop to 0-13 in 98-91 loss to Knicks

Al Harrington and Danilo Gallinari each scored 17 points, and the New York Knicks kept the New Jersey Nets winless with a 98-91 victory Saturday. Photo Gallery Available

Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan dunks the ball as members of the Denver Nuggets, from left, Kenyon Martin, J.R. Smith Nene Hilario of Brazil, Chauncey Billups (1) and Carmelo Anthony (15) look on along with Los Angeles Clippers Al Thornton (12) during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles.

Butler leads Clips to 106-99 win over Nuggets

Reserve forward Rasual Butler scored 27 points, Al Thornton added 18 and the Los Angeles Clippers withstood an early scoring spree from Carmelo Anthony to beat the Denver Nuggets 106-99 on Friday night. Photo Gallery Available

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