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Paul leads Clippers past Pistons in OT (Yahoo! Sports)

Chris Paul scored nine of his 19 points in overtime and added a season-high 15 assists, carrying the Los Angeles Clippers to an 87-83 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. Blake Griffin had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and he tipped in Paul's missed layup with 19 seconds left in regulation before Paul swiped the ball from Tayshaun Prince to send it to overtime.

Pistons stay hot, win 98-88 in Boston (AP)

Rodney Stuckey scored 25 points and Ben Gordon hit three 3-pointers in the opening 4:09 of the fourth quarter during a game-breaking spree that carried the Detroit Pistons to a 98-88 win over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. Greg Monroe had 22 points and nine rebounds, and Gordon finished with 22 points for the Pistons, who won for the fifth time in seven games.

Newcomers help Nuggets rally past Hawks (AP)

Newcomers Raymond Felton and Wilson Chandler combined to score 31 points Monday night, helping Denver rally for a 100-90 win over the Atlanta Hawks for the Nuggets' third win in four games since the deal that sent Carmelo Anthony to New York. Felton had 16 points and Chandler added 15 as the Nuggets used a 8-0 surge early in the fourth quarter to pull away from the road-weary Hawks.

Smith's 26 help Hawks end 3-game skid (AP)

Josh Smith scored 26 points, Al Horford had 22 points and 12 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Golden State Warriors 95-79 on Friday night. Joe Johnson added 12 points, five rebounds and five assists for the Hawks (35-23), who snapped a three-game losing streak and won for the first time since the All-Star break.

Atlanta Hawks sign Dominique Wilkins' nephew Damien for rest of season
The Atlanta Hawks have signed swingman Damien Wilkins for the rest of the season.

Atlanta Hawks sign Damien Wilkins to 10-day contract again
The Atlanta Hawks have signed swingman Damien Wilkins to a second 10-day contract.

Atlanta Hawks release Damien Wilkins, nephew of Dominique Wilkins
The Hawks have waived guard/forward Damien Wilkins after one month on the team.

Damien Wilkins signs with Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks have signed six-year NBA veteran Damien Wilkins, the nephew of Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins.

Hawks sign swingman Damien Wilkins (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks have signed six-year NBA veteran Damien Wilkins, the nephew of Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins. The 30-year-old Damien Wilkins, the son of former NBA player Gerald Wilkins, adds depth as the Hawks adjust to losing star Joe Johnson for four to six weeks following elbow surgery. Wilkins, a guard/forward, played last season with Minnesota and was cut by Memphis in the preseason before...

Love's career-high 25 power Timberwolves (AP)

Kevin Love had a career-high 25 points to go with 11 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves exacted a little payback on the New York Knicks with a 112-91 victory Sunday night. Ryan Hollins had 16 points and three blocks in his second straight strong game since being inserted into the starting lineup for the Timberwolves, who lost by 27 points at Madison Square Garden last week.

Noah, Hinrich lead Bulls past Wolves (AP)

Joakim Noah had 20 points and nine rebounds, and Kirk Hinrich had 20 points and seven assists to lead the Chicago Bulls past the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-96 on Saturday night. Reserve John Salmons scored 14 points and rookie Taj Gibson had 13 points and nine rebounds to help the Bulls snap a three-game losing streak.

Miller scores 21 as Blazers rout Wolves (AP)

Portland coach Nate McMillan's experiment with a three-guard starting lineup has sparked the Trail Blazers. Portland won its second consecutive game since McMillan employed a starting lineup that includes guards Brandon Roy, Andre Miller and Steve Blake. It was Miller leading the way Sunday, as he scored 21 points to lead Portland to a 116-93 win over Minnesota.

Minnesota Timberwolves trade Etan Thomas, picks to Oklahoma City Thunder for Damien Wilkins, Chucky Atkins
The Minnesota Timberwolves have picked up another point guard in a swap of veteran backups that will send Etan Thomas to Oklahoma City.

Thunder, Wolves swap veteran backups (AP)

The Minnesota Timberwolves picked up point guard Chucky Atkins from Oklahoma City on Monday in exchange for veteran center Etan Thomas and four second-round draft picks next year. Minnesota also got Oklahoma City guard Damien Wilkins in the deal. Timberwolves president of basketball operations David Kahn, who has been busy reshaping the roster he inherited from Kevin McHale, said the swap gives the...

Thunder, Timberwolves swap veterans
The Minnesota Timberwolves have picked up another point guard in a swap of veteran backups that will send Etan Thomas to Oklahoma City. Along with Thomas, Minnesota is sending two of its four second-round picks in the 2010 draft to Oklahoma City in exchange for guards Damien Wilkins and Chucky Atkins. Thomas will head to his home state after spending less than a month with the Timberwolves. He came in the trade that eventually landed unsigned No. 5 overall draft pick Ricky Rubio in Minnesota.

Sonics lose club-record 14th straight (AP)

Kevin Martin scored Sacramento's final five points, including a frantic race the length of the court for a 20-footer as the clock expired, and the Kings extended the Seattle SuperSonics' franchise-record losing streak to 14 with a 103-101 victory Sunday night. Damien Wilkins pulled the Sonics even at 101-all, hitting a challenged 3-pointer over John Salmons with 6.1 seconds left.

Paul leads undermanned Hornets by Sonics (AP)

Chris Paul had 29 points and 10 assists to carry the undermanned New Orleans Hornets past the Seattle SuperSonics 91-88 on Sunday night. David West hit a crucial jump shot and driving one-handed floater in the final minutes, finishing with 15 points and 10 rebounds for the Hornets, who won their second straight while snapping Seattle's two-game winning streak.

Durant's 3 gives Sonics double OT win (AP)

Rookie Kevin Durant made a buzzer-beating 3-pointer at the end of the second overtime, and Damien Wilkins scored a career-high 41 points in the Seattle SuperSonics' 126-123 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. With rookie Al Horford guarding him at the top of the key, Durant pumped once to get the defender in the air before shooting over his outstretched arm.

Durant shot lifts Sonics in double OT
Rookie Kevin Durant made a buzzer-beating 3-pointer at the end of the second overtime, and Damien Wilkins scored a career-high 41 points in the Seattle SuperSonics' 126-123 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. With Al Horford guarding him at the top of the key, Durant pumped once to get the defender in the air before shooting over his outstretched arm. Durant, the No. 2 overall draft pick, finished with 21 points as Seattle improved to 2-8 following a victory on Wednesday at Miami.

Sonics spoil Wade's return, beat Heat (AP)

Miami's season-long wait for Dwyane Wade ended. So, too, did Seattle's quest for its first win of the Kevin Durant era. Chris Wilcox scored 20 points, Damien Wilkins added 19 and the SuperSonics spoiled Wade's return to the Heat lineup by beating Miami 104-95 Wednesday night -- Seattle's first win in nine games this season.

Magic hand Sonics 8th straight loss (AP)

Rashard Lewis scored 22 points against his former team Tuesday night, and the Orlando Magic beat Seattle 103-76, handing the SuperSonics their league-worst eighth straight loss. The SuperSonics have not won since April 7 of last season, when Lewis was still on their side and went for 35 points against the Utah Jazz.

Kings' Theus gets first win (AP)

Francisco Garcia's timely 3-pointer saved the Sacramento Kings from what would have been quite the double whammy in their home opener. Garcia hit a go-ahead baseline 3 with 29 seconds to play, lifting Sacramento to a 104-98 victory over the Seattle SuperSonics and a win for new coach Reggie Theus in his Arco Arena debut.

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Durant making good impression on Sonics (AP)

Kevin Durant grabbed outlet passes. He stepped out and fed post players who were running down the middle of the floor. When he did go inside, he soared to the baseline for a rebound over Wally Szczerbiak, the veteran small forward who at 6-foot-7 is two inches shorter but far more bulky than the teenager with the body of a greyhound.