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Richardson, Nelson help Magic steal Game 1
Jason Richardson and Jameer Nelson scored 17 points apiece to help sixth-seeded Orlando, playing without Dwight Howard, surprise the third-seeded Indiana Pacers 81-77 in Game 1 of the first-round Eastern Conference playoff series on Saturday night.

Harris fuels Jazz win over Magic in OT 117-107 (Yahoo! Sports)

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Utah Jazz point guard Devin Harris was tired of seeing 3-pointers drop for the Orlando Magic on Saturday night.

Without Howard, Magic ease past Pistons 119-89 (Yahoo! Sports)

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Jason Richardson hit six 3-pointers and scored 22 points, J.J. Redick had 20 points and the Orlando Magic eased past the Detroit Pistons 119-89 Monday night.

Anthony leads Knicks past reeling Magic 96-80 (Yahoo! Sports)

Carmelo Anthony scored 19 points, Tyson Chandler had 12 points and 12 rebounds and the New York Knicks defeated the Orlando Magic 96-80 on Thursday night. J.R. Smith and Toney Douglas each added 15 points for the Knicks, who won for just the third time in their last 13 visits to Orlando. New York also hit 13 3-pointers.

Pistons beat short-handed Magic 102-95 (Yahoo! Sports)

Greg Monroe had 22 points and 11 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons beat the depleted Orlando Magic 102-95 on Tuesday night. The Magic were without starters Dwight Howard, Jameer Nelson and Ryan Anderson because of injuries. Ben Gordon added 18 points for the Pistons. Jason Maxiell and Tayshaun Prince had 15 each, and Jonas Jerebko contributed 13.

Howard scores 30 as Magic get past Pacers 107-94 (Yahoo! Sports)

Dwight Howard had 30 points and 13 rebounds, and J.J. Redick added 18 points and a career-high nine assists as the Orlando Magic ran past the Indiana Pacers 107-94 on Sunday night. The Magic played without starters Hedo Turkoglu and Jason Richardson, but seemed unfazed as they built a 20-point lead in the first half and got 30 points from their reserves.

Howard helps Magic finish sweep of Bucks (Yahoo! Sports)
Dwight Howard had 28 points and 14 rebounds to lead six Magic players in double figures, and Orlando beat the Milwaukee Bucks 114-98 on Saturday night. The game was close until the Magic pulled away in the fourth quarter thanks to some hot 3-point shooting and dominant play from Howard. Jason Richardson had 18 points for the Magic, while Hedo Turkoglu and Ryan Anderson chipped in 16 points apiece.

Durant scores 38, Thunder beat Magic 105-102 (Yahoo! Sports)

Kevin Durant scored 38 points, including 18 in the fourth quarter, and Russell Westbrook added 29 points and 10 rebounds as the Oklahoma City Thunder erased a 14-point deficit to hold on to beat the Orlando Magic 105-102 on Thursday night. The Magic had a chance to tie it in the final seconds, but Jason Richardson's long 3-pointer bounced off the backboard at the buzzer.

Magic's Richardson held out due to chest pain
Orlando guard Jason Richardson was a late scratch from the Magic starting lineup against Miami on Sunday with what the team says is chest pain.

Howard's 26 and 20 rally Magic by Bucks (AP)

Dwight Howard scored 26 points and grabbed 20 rebounds as the Orlando Magic rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 94-85 Friday night. It was Howard's seventh 20-point, 20-rebound game of the season. Ryan Anderson added 23 points, including four 3-pointers and Hedo Turkoglu had 14 points and seven assists.

Big second half propels Magic past Wolves
Jason Richardson scored 17 points, and Jameer Nelson and Hedo Turkoglu each added 14 as the Orlando Magic used a big second half to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 102-89 on Monday night.

Big 2nd half leads Magic past Wolves (AP)
Jason Richardson scored 17 points, and Jameer Nelson and Hedo Turkoglu each added 14 as the Orlando Magic used a big second half to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 102-89 on Monday night. Richardson, coming off a season-high 31 points, was strong early against Minnesota but sat out the fourth quarter.

Richardson scores 28 after half to boost Magic
Jason Richardson scored 28 of his season-high 31 points in the second half and made nine 3-pointers to lead the Orlando Magic to a 99-94 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.

Richardson's 9 3s rally Magic by Bucks (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 28 of his season-high 31 points in the second half and made nine 3-pointers to lead the Orlando Magic to a 99-94 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. The Bucks limited Dwight Howard to 11 points and 14 rebounds, but had no defense for Richardson, who unleashed a barrage of 3-pointers in the second half that helped Orlando erase a 10-point fourth quarter...

Howard leads short-handed Magic by Cavs (AP)
Dwight Howard scored 19 points, had 16 rebounds and blocked eight shots as the Orlando Magic outlasted the Cleveland Cavaliers 102-94 on Friday night. Jason Richardson also added 19 points in his first action in two games after resting a sore knee. Hedo Turkoglu added 18 points and Ryan Anderson chipped in 17.

Richardson sneaks into game from bench to guard Celtics player
Jason Richardson jumps from bench into game to guard Celtics player

What's on the Schedule: Week 5
The Magic play five times in Week 5, making fringe options like J.J. Redick, Jason Richardson and Glen Davis decent Fantasy stopgaps. Our Adam Moore breaks down the week ahead.




Magic upend Kings despite Howard's foul trouble
Jason Richardson scored a season-high 22 points, Glen Davis added a season-best 20 and the Orlando Magic beat the Sacramento Kings 104-97 on Sunday despite playing much of the game without foul-plagued Dwight Howard.

Magic get little from Howard, beat Kings (AP)

Jason Richardson scored a season-high 22 points, Glen Davis added a season-best 20 and the Orlando Magic beat the Sacramento Kings 104-97 on Sunday despite playing much of the game without foul-plagued Dwight Howard. The All-Star center had five points and four rebounds in 20 minutes and spent most of the first three quarters in foul trouble.

Howard has 24 boards, Magic roll by Nets (AP)

Ryan Anderson scored 22 points, Dwight Howard had 16 points and 24 rebounds and the Orlando Magic cruised to a 94-78 win over the New Jersey Nets on Thursday night. Jason Richardson added 16 points for the Magic -- including 15 in the first half -- and J.J. Redick scored 15 points off the bench. It was the 49th career 20-rebound game for Howard, who neared his career high of 26 rebounds.

Down 14 at half, Magic rally to top Heat (AP)

Glen Davis had 18 points, Dwight Howard and Jason Richardson each added 15 and the Orlando Magic overcame a 14-point halftime deficit to beat the Miami Heat 104-100 on Wednesday night in the preseason finale for both teams. Davis had a 13-point third quarter to help ignite the comeback and Orlando got a late lift from its reserves to secure the win, including strong fourth-quarter efforts by...

Davis, Magic rally past Heat in preseason finale
Glen Davis had 18 points, Dwight Howard and Jason Richardson each added 15 and the Orlando Magic overcame a 14-point halftime deficit to beat the Miami Heat 104-100 on Wednesday night in the preseason finale for both teams.

Heat squander big lead to Magic
Glen Davis had 18 points, Dwight Howard and Jason Richardson each added 15 and the Orlando Magic overcame a 14-point halftime deficit to beat the Miami Heat 104-100 on Wednesday night in the preseason finale for both teams.

Report: Magic re-sign Richardson to 4-year deal
Jason Richardson agreed to a four-year, $25 million deal to remain in Orlando, according to a report on Yahoo! Sports citing league sources.

Suns' Pietrus exercises player option (AP)
Phoenix Suns swingman Mickael Pietrus exercised the one-year player option on his contract Tuesday. Phoenix acquired Pietrus on Dec. 18 in a six-player trade with the Orlando that brought Vince Carter, Marcin Gortat, a first-round draft pick in this week's NBA draft and cash considerations from the Magic in exchange for Jason Richardson, Hedo Turkoglu and Earl Clark.

Jason Richardson talks about Magic Game 5 win


J-Rich, Magic force Game 6 by crushing Hawks
Jason Richardson scored 17 points and J.J. Redick added 14 to help the Orlando Magic stay alive in the playoffs with a 101-76 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night.

Magic rout Hawks, push series to Game 6 (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 17 points and J.J. Redick added 14 to help the Orlando Magic stay alive in the playoffs with a 101-76 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. The win kept alive the Magic's hopes of becoming the ninth team in NBA history to win a playoff series after trailing 3-1. If they can win Game 6 Thursday in Atlanta, they would host the decisive Game 7 on Saturday.

Pachulia back as Hawks can clinch series (AP)
When Zaza Pachulia showed up for practice Monday, one guy was really glad to see him. "I gave him a big hug," Hawks coach Larry Drew said. Atlanta's bruising center was suspended from Game 4 of the Eastern Conference playoffs after head-butting Orlando's Jason Richardson, a play that just added to the lore of a bench player who knows his role is to play physical, turn up the...

2011 NBA playoffs: Orlando Magic tab Quentin Richardson to replace suspended Jason Richardson for Game 4
The Orlando Magic will start Quentin Richardson in place of suspended shooting guard Jason Richardson Sunday night in Game 4 of their playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks.

Hawks, Magic each lose player for a game
Atlanta Hawks' Zaza Pachulia, Orlando Magic's Jason Richardson suspended one playoff game for fighting.

2011 NBA playoffs: NBA suspends Zaza Pachulia of Atlanta Hawks, Jason Richardson of Orlando Magic for scuffle
Orlando Magic guard Jason Richardson and Atlanta Hawks center Zaza Pachulia have been suspended for Game 4 on Sunday for their roles in an altercation in the final minutes of Friday's game at Philips Arena, the NBA announced Saturday.

Two suspended for Hawks-Magic Game 4
The NBA has suspended Atlanta's Zaza Pachulia and Orlando's Jason Richardson for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference playoffs after their altercation in the closing minutes of the third game.

Crawford's late 3 helps Hawks top Magic (AP)

Jamal Crawford banked in a 3-pointer with 5.7 seconds left to cap a brilliant second half, leading the Atlanta Hawks to an 88-84 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night and a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference playoff series. The Hawks led most of the game, but things got close and testy in the final minutes.

Rose's 39 lift surging Bulls past Magic (AP)
Derrick Rose had 39 points and five assists and Luol Deng added 15 to help the Chicago Bulls hold off the Orlando Magic 102-99 on Sunday. Orlando's Jameer Nelson appeared to tie it with a 3-pointer at the buzzer, but an official review upheld an initial call of no basket. Ryan Anderson led the Magic with a career-high 28 points, Jason Richardson added 24 and Nelson had 17.

Howard returns as Magic hold off Kings (AP)

Jameer Nelson scored 12 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, and Dwight Howard returned from a one-game suspension to lead the Orlando Magic to a 106-102 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. Howard had 16 points and 15 rebounds but fouled out late, and Jason Richardson scored 19 points to help the Magic overcome an eight-point deficit and open a five-game road trip with a...

Magic overcome late 24-point deficit, stun Heat
Jason Richardson scored 24 points, 11 of them to kick start what became a wild 40-9 run, and the Magic rallied from 24 points down in the second half to stun the Heat 99-96.

Howard scores 40 as Magic beat Thunder (AP)
Dwight Howard had 40 points and 15 rebounds, powering the Orlando Magic to a 111-88 victory over the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. Jason Richardson added 17 points for the Magic, who earned their first victory since the All-Star break and have won three of their last four overall.

Howard's 31 and 13 power Magic by Lakers (AP)

Dwight Howard had 31 points and 13 rebounds as the Orlando Magic earned their first victory over a winning team in more than a month, downing the Los Angeles Lakers 89-75 on Sunday. Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum each had 17 points to lead the Lakers. Lamar Odom added 13 and Pau Gasol 11. Jason Richardson chipped in 12 points for the Magic.

Magic miss 3 at buzzer as Mayo sparks Grizzlies
Mike Conley scored 26 points and had a key steal late, and Jason Richardson missed a 40-footer at the buzzer as the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Orlando Magic 100-97 on Monday night.

Conley helps Grizzlies top Magic 100-97 (AP)
Mike Conley scored 26 points and had a key steal late, and Jason Richardson missed a 40-footer at the buzzer as the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Orlando Magic 100-97 on Monday night. Gilbert Arenas made one of two foul shots to cut the Grizzlies lead to 98-97 with 40 seconds left. Conley stole the ball from Orlando forward Ryan Anderson and was fouled.

Conley, Grizzlies edge Magic
Mike Conley scored 26 points and had a key steal late, and Jason Richardson missed a 40-footer at the buzzer as the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Orlando Magic 100-97 on Monday night.

Hot-shooting Magic roll past Pacers (AP)

Dwight Howard had 19 points and 16 rebounds to help the Orlando Magic beat the Indiana Pacers 111-96 on Wednesday night. Jason Richardson had 19 points and nine rebounds, Hedo Turkoglu scored 18 points and Ryan Anderson added 14 for the Magic, who made 16-of-34 3-pointers and shot 50 percent from the field.

Magic rally late, beat Sixers in OT (AP)

Jason Richardson converted a 4-point play with 17 seconds left, Dwight Howard scored 18 points before fouling out late in regulation and the Orlando Magic defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 99-98 in overtime Wednesday night. Reserve Ryan Anderson scored 20 to lead the Magic, who survived another slow start and spotty defense with some big baskets down the stretch.

Magic overcome slow start to put away Wolves
Jason Richardson scored 21 points and Ryan Anderson added 15 points and 11 rebounds to lift the Orlando Magic to a 108-99 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.

Magic snap 2-game skid, beat Wolves (AP)
Jason Richardson scored 21 points and Ryan Anderson added 15 points and 11 rebounds to lift the Orlando Magic to a 108-99 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. Dwight Howard had 16 points and nine rebounds and J.J. Redick scored 21 for the Magic, who ended a two-game skid and have now won 10 of their last 12.

Magic extend streak, beat depleted Mavs (AP)

Dwight Howard had 23 points and 13 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic extended the NBA's longest active winning streak to nine games with a 117-107 victory over the injury-depleted Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. Jason Richardson scored 20 points and Jameer Nelson had 16 for Orlando, which rallied from a 16-point, first-half deficit.

Magic win eighth straight, rip Rockets (AP)

Jason Richardson and Brandon Bass scored 18 points apiece, and the Orlando Magic rolled to a 110-95 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. The victory extended the Magic's season-best winning streak to eight games. The loss was the fourth straight for Houston. Orlando clung to a three-point advantage at the half, but blew open the game by starting the third quarter on a 19-5 run to...

Turkoglu nets triple-double in Magic win (AP)
Hedo Turkoglu had 10 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists and Dwight Howard added 22 points and 17 rebounds, leading the Orlando Magic to a 110-90 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. Jason Richardson scored 20 points for the Magic, who had 76 points in the second half after trailing 53-44 at halftime.

Howard's 24 and 18 lift Magic by Knicks (AP)

Dwight Howard had 24 points and 18 rebounds in a bruising battle with Amare Stoudemire, and the Orlando Magic beat the New York Knicks 112-103 on Thursday night for their fifth straight win. Stoudemire finished with 30 points, four rebounds and four assists but was got into foul trouble early in a matchup of two of the NBA's best big men.

Magic drains 19 3-pointers to wash away Cavs
Gilbert Arenas scored 22 points, fellow newcomer Jason Richardson added 20, and the Orlando Magic made a season-high 19 3-pointers in a 110-95 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night.

Magic hit 19 3s, stretch win streak to 4 (AP)
Gilbert Arenas scored 22 points, fellow newcomer Jason Richardson added 20, and the Orlando Magic made a season-high 19 3-pointers in a 110-95 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night. Orlando won its fourth straight by breaking open a close game in the fourth quarter with leading scorer Dwight Howard on the bench.

Magic top Nets after bus trouble in snow (AP)

Dwight Howard had 19 points and 13 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic won their third straight with a 104-88 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Monday night. Hedo Turkoglu scored 20 points as the Magic had six players in double figures in beating the Nets for the third time in three meetings this season.

Arenas helps Magic end Spurs' run at 10 (AP)

Gilbert Arenas had 14 points and nine assists off the bench, and the reconstructed Orlando Magic cruised past San Antonio 123-101 on Thursday night to snap the Spurs' 10-game winning streak. Arenas added six rebounds backing up a sick Jameer Nelson, fellow newcomer Jason Richardson had 15 points and the Magic snapped a skid of eight losses in nine games to win for the first time since they...

Hawks roll past reconstructed Magic (AP)

Al Horford scored 24 points and the Atlanta Hawks rolled to a 91-81 victory over Dwight Howard and the reconstructed Orlando Magic on Monday night. Orlando, which hasn't had time to practice since acquiring Gilbert Arenas, Jason Richardson and Hedo Turkoglu on Saturday, struggled to find an offensive flow all night.

Arenas to come off bench in Magic debut (AP)
Orlando coach Stan Van Gundy says Gilbert Arenas will play as a reserve in his first game with the Magic against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night. The high-scoring Arenas was acquired from Washington. Jason Richardson, Hedo Turkoglu and Earl Clark were acquired from Phoenix on Saturday. Van Gundy says Richardson and Turkoglu will start.

Magic shake up roster with major trades
A person familiar with the situation says the Orlando Magic have traded for the Washington Wizards' Gilbert Arenas and Hedo Turkoglu and Jason Richardson of the Phoenix Suns.

Magic get Arenas, Turkoglu, Richardson (AP)
The Orlando Magic acquired troubled guard Gilbert Arenas from the Washington Wizards and Hedo Turkoglu and Jason Richardson from the Phoenix Suns in a major roster shakeup Saturday. Orlando traded forward Rashard Lewis for Arenas, then sent Vince Carter, Mickael Pietrus and backup center Marcin Gortat to Phoenix.

Richardson, Hill lead Suns by Warriors (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 25 points against his former team and Grant Hill added 24 to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 107-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. Steve Nash added 13 points and matched his season high with 16 assists as the Suns beat Golden State for the ninth time in 11 meetings.

Suns top Warriors behind Richardson's 25 points
Jason Richardson scored 25 points against his former team and Grant Hill added 24 in leading the Phoenix Suns to a 107-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night.

Frye's 21 points lift Suns past worn-down Pacers
Channing Frye scored a season-high 29 points, Jason Richardson added 21 and the Phoenix Suns rallied to beat the road-weary Indiana Pacers 105-97 on Friday night.

Richardson, Suns jump Clippers, coast to win
Jason Richardson scored 29 points, reserve Hakim Warrick had a season-high 25 and the Phoenix Suns kept the Los Angeles Clippers winless on the road with a 116-108 victory on Friday night.

Suns keep Clippers winless on road (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 29 points, reserve Hakim Warrick had a season-high 25 and the Phoenix Suns kept the Los Angeles Clippers winless on the road with a 116-108 victory on Friday night. The victory was the Suns' ninth in a row over the Clippers and extended their home winning streak against Los Angeles to seven.

Nash returns, helps Suns end 3-game skid (AP)

Steve Nash had 24 points and nine assists to help the Phoenix Suns snap a three-game losing streak with a 123-116 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night. Nash played 37 minutes, showing no lingering effects from the groin injury that sidelined him for the Suns' previous two games. Jason Richardson scored 26 points and Grant Hill added 17 points, seven rebounds and seven assists for the...

Magic roll past Nash-less Suns 105-89 (AP)

Jameer Nelson had 15 points and a season-high 12 assists, and the Orlando Magic easily handled a Phoenix Suns team playing without Steve Nash in a 105-89 win on Thursday night. Dwight Howard added 20 points and 12 rebounds, and every starter scored in double digits for the Magic, who built a 32-point lead and blew past the Suns from the opening tip.

Lakers can't overcome Suns' 3-point barrage
Jason Richardson scored 34 points and the Suns hit the second-most 3-pointers in NBA history to hold off the Lakers 121-116 on Sunday night.



Suns make 22 3-pointers, hold off Lakers (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 34 points and the Phoenix Suns hit the second-most 3-pointers in NBA history to hold off the Los Angeles Lakers 121-116 on Sunday night. The two-time defending league champions lost their second in a row and first at home this season. Steve Nash added 21 points and 13 assists, Channing Frye had 20 points, and Hedo Turkoglu had 17 points for the Suns, who beat the Lakers at...

Suns use 3-pt barrage to top Lakers
Jason Richardson scored 34 points and the Phoenix Suns hit the second-most 3-pointers in NBA history to hold off the Los Angeles Lakers 121-116 on Sunday night.

Richardson, Suns hand Hawks first loss of year
Jason Richardson scored 21 points, Steve Nash added 19 and the Phoenix Suns held off Atlanta's second-half comeback to beat the Hawks 118-114 on Sunday.

Suns deal Hawks first loss 118-114 (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 21 points, Steve Nash added 19 and the Phoenix Suns held off Atlanta's second-half comeback to beat the Hawks 118-114 on Sunday. The Hawks suffered their first loss after a 6-0 start. There were four ties in the fourth quarter but the Hawks, who trailed by 18 in the third period, could not take the lead.

Suns hand Hawks first loss of season
Jason Richardson scored 21 points, Steve Nash added 19 and the Phoenix Suns held off Atlanta's second-half comeback to beat the Hawks 118-114 on Sunday.

Richardson, Suns rally past Grizzlies in OT
Jason Richardson scored five of his 38 points in an amazing final 1.1 seconds of regulation and the Phoenix Suns went on to a head-shaking 123-118 double-overtime victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.

Suns outlast Grizzlies in 2OT thriller (AP)

Jason Richardson credits "the basketball gods." That's as good a way as any to explain the final 1.1 seconds of regulation in Phoenix's 123-118 double-overtime victory over Memphis on Friday night. Richardson scored five of his 38 points in that tiny span and, thanks to a made free throw that Rudy Gay intended to miss, the Suns forced overtime and stole what seemed a certain...

Jefferson's late 3s carry Spurs by Suns (AP)

Richard Jefferson hit four fourth-quarter 3-pointers, including the go-ahead basket with 1:38 remaining, and the San Antonio Spurs edged the Phoenix Suns 112-110 Wednesday night. Jefferson finished with 28 points, Tim Duncan had 25 and Manu Ginobili added 18 for the Spurs, who won in Phoenix for the first time since Jan.

Suns rally but lose by not boxing out (AP)
Steve Nash kept Phoenix hanging around in the fourth quarter until Jason Richardson tied it up in the waning seconds only to see the Suns get eclipsed by a buzzer-beating offensive rebound. Phoenix tangled up Kobe Bryant on a last-ditch 3-point attempt, but Ron Artest sneaked in, grabbed the rebound and scored to give the Los Angeles Lakers a 103-101 victory Thursday night.

Suns finish off Trail Blazers in 6 games (AP)
Jason Richardson wanted to be the wild card in the playoffs for the Phoenix Suns. So while the Portland Trail Blazers were focused on Amare Stoudemire and Steve Nash, Richardson came up big for the third time in the first-round series, scoring 28 points in a 99-90 Game 6 victory Thursday night. The win sends the third-seeded Suns into the second round against seventh-seeded San Antonio, which...

Richardson's 3s help Suns eliminate Blazers
Jason Richardson scored 28 points, including five 3-pointers, and the Phoenix Suns advanced to the second round of the playoffs with a 99-90 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 6 on Thursday night.

Phoenix Suns oust Portland Trail Blazers
Jason Richardson scored 28 points, including five 3-pointers, and the Phoenix Suns advanced to the second round of the playoffs with a 99-90 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 6 on Thursday night.

Suns rout Blazers for 2-1 series lead
Jason Richardson scored a playoff career-high 42 points and the Phoenix Suns dominated from the start in a 108-89 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night that gave them a 2-1 lead in their first-round series.

Richardson's 42 lead Suns to rout of Blazers
Jason Richardson scored a playoff career-high 42 points and the Phoenix Suns dominated from the start in a 108-89 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers that gave them a 2-1 lead in their first-round series.

Richardson's 42 carry Suns to 2-1 lead (AP)
Jason Richardson scored a playoff career-high 42 points and the Phoenix Suns dominated from the start in a 108-89 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night that gave them a 2-1 lead in their first-round series. The Suns led by as many as 31 points before Portland mounted a rally in the fourth quarter, closing within 91-80 after Rudy Fernandez hit three consecutive 3-pointers.

Jason Richardson on fire for Suns


Suns rout Blazers 119-90 to tie series (AP)
Jason Richardson scored 29 points, Grant Hill made 10-of-11 shots for 20, and the Phoenix Suns rediscovered their high-energy style in a 119-90 rout of the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night to square their first-round playoff series at one game apiece. Unlike Game 1, Steve Nash pushed the Suns to their preferred tempo from the start and finished with 13 points and 16 assists.

Suns even series with rout of Blazers
Jason Richardson scored 29 points, Grant Hill made 10-of-11 shots for 20, and the Phoenix Suns rediscovered their high-energy game in a 119-90 rout of the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night to square their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.

Amare helps Suns move into 3rd in West (AP)
Amare Stoudemire had 35 points and 13 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns used 3-pointers to pull away at the finish to beat the Houston Rockets 116-106 on Sunday night. The Suns made four 3s in a row, two by Channing Frye and one apiece by Steve Nash and Jason Richardson, in a 14-0 run after the Rockets took a 102-100 lead with 3:23 left.

Surging Suns end Spurs' win streak at 4 (AP)
Amare Stoudemire scored 29 points and Phoenix dominated San Antonio most of Wednesday night in a 112-101 victory that snapped the Spurs' four-game winning streak and kept the Suns tied for second in the Western Conference with four games to play. Jason Richardson scored 20 and Steve Nash had 16 points and 12 assists in Phoenix's 11th victory in 12 games.

Streaking Suns need 2nd-half spark to top Nets
Steve Nash had 24 points and 14 assists, Jason Richardson scored 23 points, and the Phoenix Suns ran their winning streak to nine games by beating the New Jersey Nets 116-105 Wednesday night.

Suns use big 3rd to win ninth straight (AP)
Sluggish for two quarters, explosive the next one. The Phoenix Suns still pile up the points, and on Wednesday night they rang up far too many for the NBA's lowest-scoring team to keep up. Steve Nash had 24 points and 14 assists, Jason Richardson scored 23 points, and the Suns ran their winning streak to nine games by beating the New Jersey Nets 116-105.

Suns win ninth straight, roll past Nets (AP)
Steve Nash had 24 points and 14 assists, Jason Richardson scored 23 points, and the Phoenix Suns ran their winning streak to nine games by beating the New Jersey Nets 116-105 Wednesday night. Amare Stoudemire had 15 points and three reserves were in double figures for the Suns, who followed a sluggish first half by hitting all six 3-point attempts in a 38-point third quarter that turned around the...

Streaking Suns beat Bulls, clinch playoff berth
Jason Richardson scored 27 points and Channing Frye hit a clutch 3-pointer with 41.6 seconds to go as the Suns clinched a playoff berth by beating the Bulls 111-105 for their eighth straight win.

Suns hold off Bulls, clinch playoff spot (AP)
Jason Richardson scored 27 points and Channing Frye hit a clutch 3-pointer with 41.6 seconds to go Tuesday night and the Phoenix Suns clinched a playoff berth by beating the Chicago Bulls 111-105 for their eighth straight win. Steve Nash scored seven of his 22 points in the final two minutes and had 10 assists.

Amare, Suns hold off Warriors 133-131 (AP)
Amare Stoudemire scored 37 points, Jason Richardson had a season-high 34, and the Phoenix Suns held off the Golden State Warriors 133-131 on Monday night for their fifth straight victory. Reggie Williams, an NBA Development League product who was signed for the remainder of the season on Monday, scored a career-high 29 points for Golden State.

High-scoring Suns tip Warriors to extend streak
Amare Stoudemire scored 37 points, Jason Richardson had a season-high 34, and the Phoenix Suns held off the Golden State Warriors 133-131 on Monday night for their fifth straight victory.

Suns score 152 to win in rout
It's an NBA law of physics: Put the highest-scoring team in the league against arguably the worst defense and watch the scoreboard light up like the Fourth of July. Jason Richardson scored 27 points and Amare Stoudemire 25, then sat with the rest of the Phoenix starters while the Suns' reserves finished off a 152-114 rout of Minnesota on Monday night in the highest-scoring game by an NBA team this season.

Defense rests: Suns score 152 in rout of Wolves
Jason Richardson scored 27 points and Amare Stoudemire 25, then sat with the rest of the Phoenix starters while the Suns' reserves finished off a 152-114 rout of Minnesota on Monday night in the highest-scoring game by an NBA team this season.

Suns rout Wolves 152-114 behind 15 3s (AP)
Jason Richardson scored 27 points and Amare Stoudemire 25, then sat with the rest of the Phoenix starters while the Suns' reserves finished off a 152-114 rout of Minnesota on Monday night in the highest-scoring game by an NBA team this season. Lou Amundson matched his career high with 20 points as Phoenix sent the Timberwolves to their 10th straight loss and 16th in the last 17 games.

Nash's return helps Suns stop depleted 76ers
Jason Richardson scored 24 points, Steve Nash had 20 points and 13 assists in his return to the lineup, and the Phoenix Suns beat the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 106-95 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory.

Nash returns with 20 and 14, Suns roll (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 24 points, Steve Nash had 20 points and 13 assists in his return to the lineup, and the Phoenix Suns beat the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 106-95 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory. The Suns (36-23) have won 10 of 12 and are 13 games over .500 for the first time since the end of the 2007-08 season.

Suns' last-second shot ends Thunder run (AP)

Coach Alvin Gentry knows that Jason Richardson's play has become a barometer for the Phoenix Suns' success. So, with the game on the line, he left it to the veteran to give the Suns a lift in the Western Conference standings. Richardson connected on a floater from the foul line with 0.7 seconds left to complete the Suns' rally from a 10-point deficit, and Phoenix snapped the Oklahoma...

Richardson stops streaking Thunder with .7 left
Jason Richardson connected on a floater from the foul line with 0.7 seconds left to complete the Suns' rally from a 10-point deficit and Phoenix snapped the Oklahoma City Thunder's nine-game winning streak with a 104-102 victory on Tuesday night.

Suns sweep season series with Kings (AP)

Are the Phoenix Suns, the NBA's highest-scoring team, suddenly becoming a tough defensive team? If the last two games are any indication, they are headed in the right direction. Jason Richardson scored 26 points, Amare Stoudemire had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and Steve Nash had 17 assists, leading the Suns to a 104-88 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night.

Surging Suns beat slumping Grizzlies (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 27 points, Amare Stoudemire added 21 points and 10 rebounds as the Phoenix Suns won their sixth game in the last seven with a 109-95 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night Richardson was 12 of 17 from the field in the Suns' fifth straight road victory. Robin Lopez finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds.

Suns top Nuggets for fourth straight win (AP)

Amare Stoudemire had 20 points and 17 rebounds, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 109-97 victory over Denver squad missing Carmelo Anthony on Wednesday night. Jason Richardson added 20 points, and Steve Nash had 17 points and 10 assists as the Suns matched a season high with their fourth straight win. This isn't the easiest of arenas to win in, either.

Suns reserves key comeback to beat Mavs (AP)

Phoenix reserves Goran Dragic, Jared Dudley and Louis Amundson led an unlikely comeback with 14 fourth-quarter points and the Suns rallied to beat the Dallas Mavericks 112-106 on Thursday night. Amare Stoudemire had 22 points before spending the entire fourth quarter on the bench, Steve Nash added 19 points and 11 assists, and Jason Richardson had 17 points to help the Suns snap a three-game...

Wade, O'Neal lift Heat over Suns (AP)

Dwyane Wade had 33 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, Jermaine O'Neal made the go-ahead basket with 29.7 seconds left, and the Miami Heat beat the Phoenix Suns 109-105 on Friday night. O'Neal's basket made it 105-104, and after Jason Richardson's miss, O'Neal converted two free throws with 10.9 seconds left.

Suns move to 10-0 at home, rout Wizards (AP)

Steve Nash had 15 points and 15 assists before sitting out the fourth quarter Saturday night, and the Phoenix Suns improved to 10-0 at home with a 121-95 rout of the Washington Wizards. Amare Stoudemire had 23 points and 14 rebounds and Jason Richardson scored 22 as the Suns remained the only team in the NBA without a home loss.

Suns win 12th straight over Raptors (AP)

Steve Nash had 20 points and 16 assists, Jason Richardson scored 22 points and the Phoenix Suns won their fourth straight game, 113-94 over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. Amare Stoudemire had 18 points and Leandro Barbosa added 17 before leaving with a sore left ankle. Channing Frye scored 15 as Phoenix won its 12th straight over Toronto.

Suns continue reign over Raptors behind Nash
Steve Nash had 20 points and 16 assists, Jason Richardson scored 22 points and the Phoenix Suns won their fourth straight game, 113-94 over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday.

Suns cruise past weary Pistons 117-91 (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 21 points and Steve Nash added 20 for Phoenix, then sat out the fourth quarter to watch the Suns rout road-weary Detroit 117-91 Sunday night for the Pistons' fifth straight loss. Nash made 7 of 8 shots and had nine assists. Jason Richardson scored 17 as the Suns (11-3), with six players in double figures, improved to 5-0 at home and tied Atlanta and Orlando for the best...

Suns overcome slow start to beat Rockets (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 23 points, Steve Nash had 16 assists and the Phoenix Suns recovered from a slow start to beat the Houston Rockets 111-105 on Tuesday night. Jason Richardson scored 20 points for the Suns, who have won eight of their last 11 games against the Rockets in Houston. Carl Landry scored a career-high 27 points off the bench and Aaron Brooks had a career-best 13 assists for the...

Lakers cool Suns for sixth straight win (AP)

The Los Angeles Lakers ran all over the NBA's speediest team. Kobe Bryant scored 29 points, Andrew Bynum had 26 points and 15 rebounds in his return from injury, and the Lakers put the brakes on the Phoenix Suns' fast start with a 121-102 victory Thursday night. Josh Powell scored 14 points for the defending champions, who won their sixth straight and improved to 7-1 by handing the Suns...

Nash has 21 and 20 as Suns beat 76ers (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 29 points, Steve Nash added 21 points and tied his season-high with 20 assists and the Phoenix Suns beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-115 on Monday night. The Suns eclipsed the 100-point barrier for the eighth straight game to open a season, which hadn't happened since the 1990-91 season.

Richardson, Nash lift streaking Suns past Sixers
Jason Richardson scored 29 points, Steve Nash added 21 points and tied his season-high with 20 assists and the Suns beat the 76ers 119-115.

Suns top Wizards for sixth straight time (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 22 points, Steve Nash had 17 assists, and the Phoenix Suns maintained their dominance of the Washington Wizards with a 102-90 victory Sunday. The Suns never trailed in the second half as they beat the Wizards for the sixth straight time, including five in a row at the Verizon Center.

Richardson helps Suns extend reign vs. Wizards
Jason Richardson scored 22 points, Steve Nash had 17 assists, and the Phoenix Suns maintained their dominance of the Washington Wizards with a 102-90 victory Sunday.

Richardson, Suns rebound, hand Celtics 1st loss
Jason Richardson bounced back from his worst game of the season to score 34 points with 10 rebounds and the Suns rebounded from their only defeat to beat the Celtics 110-103.

Suns' Richardson has 34, Celtics now 6-1 (AP)

Jason Richardson bounced back from his worst game of the season to score 34 points with 10 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns rebounded from their only defeat to beat the Boston Celtics 110-103 on Friday night. Kevin Garnett had a season-high 26 points for Boston -- the most he's scored since missing the end of the 2008-09 season and the playoffs with strained ligaments in his right knee.

Suns beat Wolves in Richardson's debut (AP)

Channing Frye hit six 3-pointers and scored 25 points, Jason Richardson had 23 points in his first game following a two-game suspension and the undefeated Phoenix Suns beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 120-112 Sunday night. The victory was the Suns' 11th straight at home dating to last season and improved their home record to 16-3 under Coach Alvin Gentry, who replaced Terry Porter in February.

NBA suspends Smith, Richardson for car offenses
The NBA has suspended Denver's J.R. Smith and Phoenix's Jason Richardson after both were recently convicted of driving offenses. Smith will sit out the Nuggets' first seven games for pleading guilty to reckless driving in New Jersey. Richardson will miss two games after he pleaded guilty to drunken driving in Arizona. Both suspensions imposed Friday are without pay. The NBA said Smith's was also for his poor driving record.

NBA suspends Denver Nuggets' J.R. Smith, Phoenix Suns' Jason Richardson
The NBA has suspended Denver's J.R. Smith and Phoenix's Jason Richardson after both were recently convicted of driving offenses.

NBA suspends Smith, Richardson (AP)
The NBA has suspended Denver's J.R. Smith and Phoenix's Jason Richardson after both were recently convicted of driving offenses. Smith will sit out the Nuggets' first seven games for pleading guilty to reckless driving in New Jersey. Richardson will miss two games after he pleaded guilty to drunken driving in Arizona.

VIDEO: J-Rich goes to DJ school
NBA star tries to rap? Not Jason Richardson, who knows he can't sing. Instead, watch him take a different kind of music lesson.

Stoudemire, Nash lead Suns by Raptors (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 31 points, Steve Nash had a season-high 18 assists and the Phoenix Suns beat Toronto 117-113 on Sunday afternoon, their ninth consecutive victory over the struggling Raptors. Jason Richardson added 17 points, Shaquille O'Neal and Matt Barnes each had 16 and Leandro Barbosa scored 14 for the Suns.

Bobcats get Diop from Mavs for 2 players (AP)
The Charlotte Bobcats and coach Larry Brown continued to tinker with their roster Friday, acquiring 7-foot defensive specialist DeSagana Diop from the Dallas Mavericks for guard Matt Carroll and center Ryan Hollins. The Bobcats' second trade in just over a month wasn't nearly as big as the deal that sent top scorer Jason Richardson to Phoenix.

Suns deal Clippers 11th straight loss (AP)

Amare Stoudemire overcame early foul trouble to score 26 points, Jason Richardson and Grant Hill each had 21, and the Phoenix Suns sent the Los Angeles Clippers to their 11th straight loss with a 109-103 victory on Sunday. Steve Nash had 14 points and 12 assists for the Suns, who blew a 15-point lead before notching their third straight road win to move a season-best eight games over .500.

O'Neal leads Suns past Mavs 128-100 (AP)

Shaquille O'Neal had 25 points and 10 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns used a third-quarter scoring deluge to bury the Dallas Mavericks 128-100 on Friday night. Jason Richardson added 21 points and Leandro Barbosa had 20 in the Suns' highest-scoring game of the season. The Suns outscored the Mavs 40-19 in the third, a Phoenix season high in scoring for a quarter, to turn the game into a rout.

Suns' Richardson apologizes after DUI arrest
Suns guard Jason Richardson apologized for creating a "distraction" after being accused of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Suns G Richardson sorry for DUI arrest (AP)
Phoenix Suns guard Jason Richardson apologized Tuesday for creating a "distraction" after being accused of driving under the influence of alcohol. A citation filed in court says the ex-Michigan State star was stopped by a Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community police officer in the early morning of Dec.

Suns' Richardson cited for DUI outside Phoenix
Suns guard Jason Richardson was cited for driving under the influence.

Suns G Richardson facing DUI charges (AP)
Suns guard Jason Richardson is facing charges of driving under the influence in an American Indian tribal community in metropolitan Phoenix. Richardson was stopped by a Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community police officer in the early morning of Dec. 21, according to a citation filed in court. He was pulled over while driving a 2008 Mercedes.

Spurs beat Suns on Mason's 3 at buzzer (AP)

Roger Mason sank a 3-pointer from the corner at the buzzer to give the San Antonio Spurs a 91-90 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. The Suns had taken the lead on Grant Hill's layup on an out-of-bounds play with 4.3 seconds to go. Tony Parker drove toward the basket for San Antonio and threw to Mason, who was wide open because defender Jason Richardson was late getting there.

Bobcats may not be done tweaking roster (AP)
It didn't take coach Larry Brown long to determine he didn't like the Charlotte Bobcats' roster. There were too many wing players, not enough big men and too few good defenders. Wednesday's trade that sent leading scorer Jason Richardson and Jared Dudley to Phoenix for Boris Diaw, Raja Bell and Sean Singletary helped the struggling Bobcats become bigger and better defensively.

VIDEO: In the Paint: The Right Move?
Slipping toward mediocrity, the Suns needed to do something. Getting Jason Richardson will spark them, Marques Johnson says.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/482280293" height="1" width="1"/

3 new Bobcats to debut Saturday (AP)
Raja Bell, Boris Diaw and Sean Singletary are expected to make their Charlotte Bobcats debuts Saturday night in Detroit, coach Larry Brown said Thursday -- a day after the three players were acquired a trade with the Phoenix Suns. Phoenix sent Bell, Diaw and Singletary to Charlotte on Wednesday for Jason Richardson, Jared Dudley and a 2010 second-round draft pick.

Suns get Jason Richardson for Bell, Diaw (AP)
The Phoenix Suns jettisoned two familiar players to Charlotte, and got the Bobcats' leading scorer in exchange. In the latest move in the their ongoing makeover, the Suns traded Raja Bell and Boris Diaw to the Bobcats on Wednesday as part of a deal for Jason Richardson. Rookie point guard Sean Singletary also went to Charlotte, while the Suns got small forward Jared Dudley and a 2010 second-round...

Source: Suns trade for Cats guard Richardson
The Suns have acquired Jason Richardson from the Bobcats in a multiplayer deal.

Bobcats without Wallace after family death
Charlotte Bobcats starting small forward Gerald Wallace will not play against the Miami Heat following the death of his grandmother. Wallace returned home to Alabama after Saturday's loss to Cleveland and was not with team for Monday's shootaround. A team official said Wallace should rejoin the club sometime this week. Wallace is second behind Jason Richardson on the team in scoring at 15.3 points per game.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/479115238" height="1" width="1"/

Bobcats without Wallace vs. Heat after family death
Charlotte Bobcats starting small forward Gerald Wallace will not play against the Miami Heat following the death of his grandmother. Wallace returned home to Alabama after Saturday's loss to Cleveland and was not with team for Monday's shootaround. A team official said Wallace should rejoin the club sometime this week. Wallace is second behind Jason Richardson on the team in scoring at 15.3 points per game.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/478777303" height="1" width="1"/

Okafor's 25 and 13 power Bobcats to win (AP)
Emeka Okafor had 25 points and 13 rebounds to lead a balanced attack for the Charlotte Bobcats in a 103-97 victory over Oklahoma City on Wednesday that sent the Thunder back to their losing ways. Gerald Wallace added 21 points and Jason Richardson scored 18 to surpass 10,000 points in his career for the Bobcats, who won consecutive games under coach Larry Brown for the first time.

Richardson's 25 lead Bobcats past Wolves (AP)
The point guard was nearly mistake-free. The big man was finally getting the ball -- and converting. The shooter looked as good as ever following arthroscopic surgery. It took a while, but the Charlotte Bobcats finally appear to understand coach Larry Brown's complex offense. Jason Richardson scored 25 points in another strong performance after being sidelined with knee trouble, leading the suddenly...

Richardson nears return from knee surgery
Charlotte Bobcats' top-scorer Jason Richardson practiced Tuesday for the first time since undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery and could play Wednesday in Toronto. Richardson has missed six straight games since waking up with pain and swelling his right knee on Nov. 12, a day after scoring 23 points in a loss to Denver. Doctors performed exploratory surgery and found no structural damage.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/465344477" height="1" width="1"/

Bobcats' top scorer Richardson nearing return
Charlotte Bobcats top scorer Jason Richardson practiced Tuesday for the first time since undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery and could play Wednesday in Toronto.

Bobcats' top scorer Richardson out about a week
Bobcats scoring leader Jason Richardson will be out about a week following arthroscopic surgery Wednesday on his right knee.

Bobcats' Richardson out about a week (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats scoring leader Jason Richardson will be out about a week following arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. Richardson underwent an exploratory procedure Wednesday after complaining about inflammation. A team spokesman said no structural damage was found, but Richardson will miss Friday's game against Utah and is doubtful for Sunday's contest against Orlando.

Richardson to miss a week after surgery
Bobcats scoring leader Jason Richardson will be out about a week following arthroscopic surgery Wednesday on his right knee. The 6-foot-6 guard will miss Friday's game against Utah and is doubtful for Sunday against Orlando, the team said. Richardson is averaging 17.6 points. He led Charlotte with 23 points in an 88-80 loss to Denver on Tuesday that dropped the Bobcats to 2-5 under coach Larry Brown.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/450977852" height="1" width="1"/

Bobcats stifle Paul early, top Hornets (AP)

Jason Richardson and Raymond Felton scored 20 points apiece, rookie D.J. Augustin spearheaded a late comeback, and the Charlotte Bobcats spoiled Chris Paul's homecoming, beating the New Orleans Hornets 92-89 on Friday night. New coach Larry Brown tinkered with his lineup late, going with the rookie point guard Augustin, who helped Charlotte regroup after blowing a 14-point lead to give Brown his...

76ers to enter playoffs on 4-game slide (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 29 points and the Charlotte Bobcats recovered from blowing a big lead to beat Philadelphia 115-109 on Wednesday night, sending the 76ers to the playoffs on a four-game losing streak. With Sixers coach Maurice Cheeks playing his starters limited minutes ahead of Sunday's playoff opener at Detroit, the Bobcats still blew a 23-point lead before rallying to end a disappointing...

Pacers fall to brink of elimination (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 26 points, and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the Indiana Pacers 107-103 on Saturday night to deal a severe blow to the Pacers' playoff hopes. The Pacers entered the night two games behind Atlanta with three games to play. With the loss and Atlanta's loss to Boston, the Pacers need to win their last two and have the Hawks lose their final two to get into the playoffs.

Bobcats hold off Timberwolves 121-119 (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 36 points and the Charlotte Bobcats avoided a collapse against one of the league's worst teams to hold off the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-119 on Tuesday. The Bobcats coughed up an 18-point, first-half lead and gave the lowly Timberwolves a chance to tie the game. But Al Jefferson, who matched a career high with 40 points, missed an open 19-foot jumper at the buzzer.

Celtics clinch home court in playoffs (AP)

In one year, Doc Rivers has gone from coaching dozens of meaningless games late in a miserable season to trying to keep his Big Three fresh for a playoff run. Rivers accomplished it all Saturday night: resting his stars and continuing the Boston Celtics' record-breaking return to prominence. Leon Powe had 22 points and nine rebounds, leading a makeshift lineup of Celtics who were never threatened...

Richardson, Bobcats stun Raptors 105-100 (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 27 points and Earl Boykins converted a three-point play after stealing the ball from T.J. Ford in the final minute of the Charlotte Bobcats' 105-100 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Chris Bosh had 23 points for the Raptors, who could have clinched a playoff berth with a victory.

James fouls out as Cavaliers beat Bucks (AP)

LeBron James scored 29 points before fouling out for the only the third time in his career, but the Cleveland Cavaliers made several big plays down the stretch and held off the Charlotte Bobcats 118-114 on Wednesday night to snap a six-game road skid. James was called for his sixth foul when he reached in on Charlotte's Jason Richardson at the top of his drive to the basket with Cleveland leading...

Okafor, Richardson lead Bobcats to win (AP)

Emeka Okafor scored 21 points and Jason Richardson added 20 for the Charlotte Bobcats in a 93-85 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night. The Bobcats broke open the back-and-forth game in the final 2 minutes, and won despite being outrebounded 57-32 by the Blazers. Travis Outlaw scored 26 points to lead Portland, and LaMarcus Aldridge had 21 points and 13 rebounds for his...

Bryant ejected as Bobcats stun Lakers (AP)

Jason Richardson and Raymond Felton got sick Wednesday morning, putting their status in question for the Charlotte Bobcats' game against the high-flying Los Angeles Lakers. Unfortunately for the Lakers, they recovered in time to play. Richardson had 34 points and 10 rebounds, Felton added 13 points and 10 assists, and the lowly Bobcats stunned the Lakers 108-95 on Wednesday night in a game where...

Bobcats hold off Heat, snap 5-game skid (AP)

Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace is the first to admit that he's not quite playing his best basketball yet. But a 98-percent Wallace was more than the Miami Heat could handle Saturday. Wallace scored 26 points, Jason Richardson had 24, and the Bobcats held off an early fourth-quarter rally to beat the Heat 94-82 and snap a five-game losing streak.

Grizzlies end 4-game skid, beat Bobcats (AP)

Mike Miller had 18 points and 13 rebounds, helping the Memphis Grizzlies snap a four-game losing streak with a 98-80 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday night. Juan Carlos Navarro led Memphis with 21 points, Hakim Warrick scored 19 and Darko Milicic added 11 points and 10 rebounds. Derek Anderson had a season-high 17 points for the Bobcats, and Jared Dudley scored 14.

James' 33 help Cavs hold off Bobcats (AP)

LeBron James scored 33 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers held off a late Charlotte rally to defeat the Bobcats, 98-91 on Sunday night. Ben Wallace scored his only two baskets of the game, Delonte West added a jumper and James hit a bank shot in the lane in the final 2 minutes as the Cavaliers held on after nearly squandering an 11-point lead early in the fourth quarter.

Bobcats win club-record fifth straight (AP)

With Jason Richardson leading the way, the Charlotte Bobcats are suddenly on their best run ever. Richardson scored 34 points, and the Bobcats stretched their winning streak to a franchise-record five consecutive games by holding off the Washington Wizards 100-97 Saturday night. The Bobcats, who are in their fourth season of existence, went 1-11 during February, but they are 5-0 in March.

Richardson's 42 lead Bobcats by Warriors (AP)

Jason Richardson was so stunned the night Golden State traded him that he refused to take a phone call from Charlotte part-owner Michael Jordan. Richardson was so pumped to face his former team for the first time last month that his mind wandered and his play suffered. On Wednesday, a calm and determined Richardson sent a message to the Warriors, pouring in 42 points in the Bobcats' surprising...

Bobcats beat Wolves, end road skid at 9 (AP)

At the ripe old age of 27, Jason Richardson is redefining his game. Always the dazzling dunker, Richardson has added the 3-pointer to his repertoire, a move that helped the Charlotte Bobcats end a miserable string of performances away from home. Richardson had 25 points and eight rebounds, Emeka Okafor added 19 points and 11 boards, and Charlotte snapped a nine-game road losing streak with a 109-89...

Richardson helps Bobcats defeat Raptors (AP)

Chris Bosh, in his nice-looking suit on the bench, had as many second-chance points as his Toronto Raptors teammates. Zero. In a listless performance against one of the NBA's worst teams, the Bosh-less Raptors gave up 30 points to Charlotte's Jason Richardson, and allowed the Bobcats to dominate the glass in a 110-98 win on Sunday.

Ginobili helps Spurs beat Bobcats 85-65 (AP)

The San Antonio Spurs needed two quarters to shake off some rust from the All-Star break. They may have been getting acclimated to their surroundings again, too. Manu Ginobili scored 18 points and the Spurs beat the Charlotte Bobcats 85-65 Tuesday night in the defending NBA champions' first home game in more than three weeks.

Warriors roll past Bobcats 127-96 (AP)

Jason Richardson has been on the unpleasant end of innumerable blowout losses in this building, and he still feels a twinge of regret that he's no longer on the team that's now handing them out instead of taking them. Monta Ellis scored 21 points, Stephen Jackson had 19 and the Warriors made Richardson miserable in his return to Golden State with a 127-96 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on...

Bobcats top undermanned Clippers 107-100 (AP)

Gerald Wallace had 23 points, eight assists and six rebounds, Jason Richardson added 20 points and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the undermanned Los Angeles Clippers 107-100 on Monday night. Emeka Okafor had 14 points and nine rebounds for the Bobcats, who won on the road for only the fourth time in 17 tries this season despite going the final 5:13 without a field goal.

Spurs avoid 3-game skid, beat Bobcats (AP)

Tim Duncan had 19 points and 10 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs ended their offensive doldrums in a 95-86 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday afternoon. Behind a balanced effort with five players in double figures, the Spurs snapped a two-game losing streak and ended a three-game stretch where they failed to reach 90 points.

Richardson's season-high 38 lift Bobcats (AP)

Jason Richardson scored a season-high 38 points and had 14 rebounds and the Charlotte Bobcats held off a fourth-quarter rally to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 105-87 on Saturday night. Gerald Wallace added 28 points, and Emeka Okafor, Raymond Felton and Matt Carroll had 11 apiece for the Bobcats, who beat the Grizzlies for the first time in team history.

Bobcats rally from 19 down, stun Magic (AP)

Gerald Wallace had 36 points and 14 rebounds, Jason Richardson hit a 3-pointer and four free throws in the final minute, and the Charlotte Bobcats rallied to stun the Orlando Magic 99-93 on Wednesday night. The Bobcats, who trailed by 19 points early in the third quarter, avoided a season sweep against the Magic with a remarkable comeback to continue a wild stretch of close finishes and big wins.

LeBron leads Cavs by Bobcats in 2OT (AP)

Once again, LeBron James came through for the Cavaliers. James scored eight of his 31 points in the second overtime, and pulled down a career-high 19 rebounds to lead Cleveland to a 113-106 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night. "My team needs me to make big plays down the stretch and that's what I did," said James, who played 49 minutes.

Celtics stunned by Bobcats in Boston
Ray Allen sat for the Celtics. Jason Richardson went off for the Bobcats. The result was the end of Boston's 9-game winning streak.

Bobcats hand Celtics their fourth loss (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 34 points and grabbed nine rebounds, Gerald Wallace had 15 points and 10 rebounds, and the Charlotte Bobcats stunned the Boston Celtics 95-83 for just their fourth loss of the season on Wednesday night. The loss snapped a nine-game winning streak for Boston (29-4) and spoiled its bid for the fastest start in team history to 30 wins.

Kidd has another triple-double in loss (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 25 points and the hot-shooting Charlotte Bobcats overcame Jason Kidd's third consecutive triple-double to beat the New Jersey Nets 115-99 on Tuesday night. Gerald Wallace added 21 points and 11 rebounds and Emeka Okafor and Nazr Mohammed added 17 points apiece for the Bobcats, who shot 59 percent in their highest-scoring game of the season.

Bobcats rally in 4th, beat Pacers in OT (AP)

Gerald Wallace led a furious comeback in the fourth quarter and took charge in overtime, finishing with 36 points and giving the Charlotte Bobcats a 107-103 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday. Charlotte snapped a four-game losing streak by rallying from a 13-point deficit with under 6 minutes left in regulation behind a series of spectacular plays from Wallace.

Yi helps Bucks beat road-weary Bobcats (AP)

Rookie Yi Jianlian scored a season-high 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Michael Redd added 27 points to help the Milwaukee Bucks outlast the road-weary Charlotte Bobcats 103-99 on Saturday night. The game was delayed 15 minutes after the Bobcats needed nearly 11 hours to get to Milwaukee after their flight left Charlotte at 9 a.m.

Wallace's 27 help Bobcats roll by Knicks (AP)

Gerald Wallace scored 27 points and the Charlotte Bobcats dominated New York 105-95 on Friday to send the listless Knicks back to their losing ways. Nazr Mohammed added 20 points and 14 rebounds and Jason Richardson and Emeka Okafor scored 17 points apiece for the Bobcats, who rolled out to a 24-point second-quarter lead.

Wallace, Richardson lift Bobcats by Jazz (AP)

Gerald Wallace scored 26 points and Jason Richardson had 24 to lead the Charlotte Bobcats' furious fourth-quarter comeback that stunned the Utah Jazz 98-92 on Wednesday. In their first game since part-owner Michael Jordan took a hands-on approach which included suiting up for practice a day earlier, the Bobcats rallied from a 12-point deficit with under 6 minutes left for only their third win in...

Celts top Bobcats on Allen's 3 at buzzer (AP)

Ray Allen made a 3-pointer at the buzzer after Eddie House knocked away Jason Richardson's inbounds pass with 4.7 seconds left to give the Boston Celtics a 96-95 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Saturday night. Allen had missed 11 of his previous 14 shots in a flat performance for the Celtics, yet hit nothing but net on the jumper from the left wing, setting off a wild celebration for the...

Howard leads Magic over Bobcats (AP)

The Orlando Magic are getting great production from Dwight Howard, though the fourth-year center could use a little help. Howard had 34 points, 17 rebounds and four blocked shots in what looked like a one-man show most of the night, and the Magic beat the Charlotte Bobcats 105-92 Friday. It was the second straight game of 30-plus points for Howard, who dominated the four Bobcats who took turns...

Bobcats hold off Sonics
Gerald Wallace scored 27 points, Jason Richardson added 23 and the Charlotte Bobcats wore down a weary Kevin Durant and the Seattle SuperSonics in a 100-84 win on Saturday night. Raymond Felton added 13 points and 12 assists, Emeka Okafor added 12 points and 15 rebounds, and the Bobcats set a franchise record by limiting Seattle to 31 percent shooting, a night after the Sonics won an emotional double-overtime game in Atlanta.

Bobcats wear down Durant, beat Sonics (AP)

Gerald Wallace scored 27 points, Jason Richardson added 23 and the Charlotte Bobcats wore down a weary Kevin Durant and the Seattle SuperSonics in a 100-84 win on Saturday night. Raymond Felton added 13 points and 12 assists, Emeka Okafor added 12 points and 15 rebounds, and the Bobcats set a franchise record by limiting Seattle to 31 percent shooting, a night after the Sonics won an emotional...

Bobcats embarrass still-depleted Heat
Gerald Wallace scored 19 points, Jason Richardson added 18 and the Charlotte Bobcats continued the Miami Heat's early season misery with a 91-76 victory on Tuesday night. Emeka Okafor had 13 points and 10 rebounds for the Bobcats, who dominated the punchless Heat. Playing again without Dwyane Wade, Miami often struggled to just get a shot off and dropped to 1-6. Shaquille O'Neal had 17 points and six rebounds, but got little help.

Bobcats cruise past struggling Heat (AP)

Gerald Wallace scored 19 points, Jason Richardson added 18 and the Charlotte Bobcats continued the Miami Heat's early season misery with a 91-76 victory on Tuesday night. Emeka Okafor had 13 points and 10 rebounds for the Bobcats, who dominated the punchless Heat. Playing again without Dwyane Wade, Miami often struggled to just get a shot off and dropped to 1-6.

Richardson, Bobcats keep Heat winless (AP)

For a 10-minute stretch of the final quarter, the Charlotte Bobcats were downright awful, wasting every bit of a 16-point lead and giving the Miami Heat plenty of hope. Over the final minute, the Bobcats were just about perfect -- and made some history in the process. Jason Richardson scored 29 points and the Bobcats forced two crucial turnovers in the final 37 seconds on the way to beating the...

Richardson's 29 helps Bobcats win
Jason Richardson scored 29 points and the Charlotte Bobcats wasted a 16-point fourth-quarter lead before rallying to beat the Miami Heat 90-88 on Sunday night. Raymond Felton added 19 for Charlotte, which is two games over .500 - 2-0 - for the first time in its four-year history. The Bobcats won despite shooting 1-for-12 with six turnovers in the final 10-plus minutes. Udonis Haslem scored 18 points and had 10 rebounds for Miami.

Felton helps Bobcats hold off Bucks (AP)

Raymond Felton had 26 points and 12 assists, and hit two free throws with 0.1 seconds left to preserve Charlotte's 102-99 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Gerald Wallace added 22 points and 10 rebounds, and Jason Richardson had 21 points in his first game with Charlotte to help the Bobcats win their opener despite hitting just 22 of 43 free throws.

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