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Kings stun Lakers, overcome Bryant's 38 (AP)

DeMarcus Cousins had 27 points and 10 rebounds, Omri Casspi added 20 points and the Sacramento Kings snapped an eight-game losing streak to the Los Angeles Lakers with a stunning 100-95 victory over the two-time defending champions on Friday night. Kobe Bryant passed Hakeem Olajuwon for eighth place on the NBA's career scoring list while scoring 21 of his 38 points in the first quarter, but...

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant passes Hakeem Olajuwon for 8th on NBA all-time scoring list
Two summers ago, Kobe Bryant called up Hakeem Olajuwon so he could see the legendary big man's footwork up close and try to steal a few of his post moves. Friday night against the Sacramento Kings, Bryant took Olajuwon's place in the record books.

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant now 9th all-time scoring after passing 'The Big O' Oscar Robertson
The Lakers star is within 226 points of Hakeem Olajuwon for 8th-most points in NBA history.

Olajuwon, Ewing lead seven into Hall of Fame
Hakeem Olajuwon, Patrick Ewing and Pat Riley were enshrined into the Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday night, but it was inductee Dick Vitale who, as expected, stole the show.

Olajuwon, Ewing lead seven into Hall of Fame
Hakeem Olajuwon, Patrick Ewing and Pat Riley were enshrined into the Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday night, but it was inductee Dick Vitale who, as expected, stole the show.

Olajuwon: One of NBA's four best pivots
Mike Kahn looks at the latest Hall of Fame class and says no one had a better or more improbable career than Hakeem Olajuwon.

Ewing, Olajuwon linked again, this time in Hall
Hakeem Olajuwon, Patrick Ewing and Pat Riley were enshrined into the Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday night, but it was inductee Dick Vitale who, as expected, stole the show. Others in the class, which also included Adrian Dantley, Detroit Pistons and Shock owner Bill Davidson and former Immaculata University coach Cathy Rush, gave speeches. But the ESPN commentator held court, preaching with passion for almost 30 minutes about everything from basketball to broadcasting to family.

A Dream forever: Olajuwon monument revealed
The Houston Rockets unveiled a bronze monument honoring Hakeem Olajuwon before Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns.

Rockets unveil statue honoring Olajuwon (AP)
The Houston Rockets unveiled a bronze monument honoring Hakeem Olajuwon before Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Olajuwon, 45, nicknamed "The Dream," retired after the 2001-02 season as the NBA's all-time shot blocker (3,830). The 12-time All-Star was the league MVP in 1994 and led the Rockets to their only two championships, in '94 and '95.

Ewing, Olajuwon, Riley among 7 elected to Hall
Hakeem Olajuwon, Patrick Ewing, coach Pat Riley and four others have been elected to basketball's Hall of Fame. Also among the Class of 2008 are Adrian Dantley, coach Cathy Rush, broadcaster Dick Vitale and NBA team owner Bill Davidson. The announcement was made Monday in San Antonio, site of the men's Final Four. Induction is Sept. 4-6 in Springfield, Mass., home of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Ewing, Hakeem top hoops HOF class
Hakeem Olajuwon, Patrick Ewing, coach Pat Riley and four others have been elected to basketball's Hall of Fame.

Ewing, Olajuwon lead Hall finalists
Hakeem Olajuwon and Patrick Ewing head the list of finalists for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Both were nominated in their first year of eligibility.

Olajuwon, Ewing, Riley among first-time Hall finalists
Hakeem Olajuwon and Patrick Ewing, who battled for NCAA and NBA titles, and Miami Heat coach Pat Riley were selected as finalists Friday for the Basketball Hall of Fame. Holdover candidates Chris Mullin, Adrian Dantley, Dennis Johnson and Golden State coach Don Nelson also are among the 15 candidates for enshrinement. Olajuwon and Ewing both played in three Final Fours, with Ewing's Georgetown team beating Olajuwon's Houston squad for the 1984 national championship.

Olajuwon, Ewing, Riley finalists for HOF (AP)
Hakeem Olajuwon and Patrick Ewing, who battled for NCAA and NBA titles, and Miami Heat coach Pat Riley were selected as finalists Friday for the Basketball Hall of Fame. Holdover candidates Chris Mullin, Adrian Dantley, Dennis Johnson and Golden State coach Don Nelson also are among the 15 candidates for enshrinement.

Rockets to honor Olajuwon with monument in April
The Rockets plan to unveil a monument honoring former star Hakeem Olajuwon on April 11 outside the team's arena.

Rockets to honor Olajuwon with monument (AP)
The Houston Rockets plan to unveil a monument honoring former star Hakeem Olajuwon on April 11 outside the team's arena. Organizers said they worked hard to ensure that the monument complied with Olajuwon's Islamic beliefs. Rockets spokesman Nelson Luis told The Associated Press that details about the monument had not been released.