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With stars sitting, Pavlovic shines to lift Celtics
Sasha Pavlovic scored 12 of his of his season-high 16 points in the fourth quarter, leading a group of Boston Celtics reserves in a 78-66 win over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night as both teams rested their top players.

Pavlovic rallies Celtics to 78-66 win over Heat (Yahoo! Sports)

BOSTON (AP) Sasha Pavlovic scored 12 of his of his season-high 16 points in the fourth quarter, leading a group of Boston Celtics reserves in a 78-66 win over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night as both teams rested their top players.

Celt scrubs top Heat scrubs
Sasha Pavlovic scored 12 of his of his season-high 16 points in the fourth quarter, leading a group of Boston Celtics reserves in a 78-66 win over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night as both teams rested their top players.

Magic fall 87-56 to depleted Celtics (AP)

Paul Pierce and former Magic forward Brandon Bass each scored 19 points to carry the injury-riddled Boston Celtics to an 87-56 win over the Orlando Magic on Monday night. The Magic set franchise lows for points and field goals (16). Boston was minus starters Ray Allen, Rajon Rondo and three bench players, drastically reducing its roster.

Injured Pierce to miss opener vs. Knicks (AP)

Boston forward Paul Pierce missed the NBA season opener at New York because of a bruised right heel, and the Celtics hope he can return Tuesday when they visit Miami. Sasha Pavlovic started at forward for the Celtics on Sunday. Coach Doc Rivers says Pierce did little during a light practice Saturday, making it an easy decision to sideline the All-Star.

Celts top Knicks before playoff matchup (AP)

Avery Bradley scored a career-high 20 points as Boston's "B" team beat the Knicks' second string 112-102 on Wednesday night in a regular-season finale both teams used to rest their starters, instead of as a tuneup for their first-round playoff matchup. Glen "Big Baby" Davis had 17 points and eight rebounds, and Sasha Pavlovic added a season-high 19 points as the Celtics...

Source: Boston Celtics set to add veteran swingman Sasha Pavlovic
The Celtics are set to sign veteran swingman Sasha Pavlovic, a league source said Wednesday.

Sasha Pavlovic agrees to 10-day contract with New Orleans Hornets
The New Orleans Hornets signed forward Sasha Pavlovic to a 10-day contract to bolster the team's injury-riddled roster.

Hornets sign F Pavlovic to 10-day pact (AP)
The New Orleans Hornets signed forward Sasha Pavlovic to a 10-day contract to bolster the team's injury-riddled roster. Terms of the deal, per team policy, were not disclosed Friday. The eight-year NBA veteran from Montenegro holds career averages of 5.5 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 16.5 minutes.

Sasha Pavlovic to sign 10-day deal with New Orleans Hornets, sources say
The New Orleans Hornets plan to sign Sasha Pavlovic to a 10-day deal by Friday to give him the first chance to fill in for starting swingman Trevor Ariza, according to sources with knowledge of the move.

Sasha Pavlovic earns second 10-day deal with Dallas Mavericks
Sasha Pavlovic earned a second 10-day contract with the Mavericks after pouring in 11 points Wednesday.

Dallas Mavericks sign forward Sasha Pavlovic to 10-day contract
The Mavericks have signed Sasha Pavlovic to a 10-day contract.

Mavs sign F Pavlovic to 10-day contract (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks have signed Montenegrin forward Sasha Pavlovic to a 10-day contract. The deal Monday comes after All-Star forward Dirk Nowitzki has missed seven consecutive games with a right knee injury. The Mavericks are also without Caron Butler, who is likely done for the season because of a torn tendon in his right knee.

Mavs sign Pavlovic to 10-day contract
The Dallas Mavericks have signed forward Sasha Pavlovic to a 10-day contract.

Thunder surpass last season's win total (AP)

With more than three months to play in the season, Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder have already reached new heights. Durant had 31 points and 10 rebounds, and the Thunder eclipsed their win total from all of last season with a 94-92 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.

Minnesota Timberwolves sign Sasha Pavlovic to 1-year deal
The Minnesota Timberwolves have added size on the perimeter by signing 6-foot-7 shooting guard Sasha Pavlovic to a one-year deal.

Wolves sign G Pavlovic to 1-year deal (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves have added size on the perimeter by signing 6-foot-7 shooting guard Sasha Pavlovic to a one-year deal. Pavlovic agreed to a buyout with the Phoenix Suns earlier this week. The Cavaliers traded him to Phoenix as part of the deal that brought Shaquille O'Neal to Cleveland.

Suns buy out contract of newly acquired Pavlovic
The Phoenix Suns reached an agreement on a contract buyout with swingman Sasha Pavlovic, who was acquired from Cleveland as part of the trade that sent Shaquille O'Neal to the Cavaliers. Terms of the buyout were not disclosed Tuesday. Pavlovic's contract was acquired along with that of center Ben Wallace, a future conditional second-round selection and cash considerations from Cleveland in exchange for O'Neal on June 25. The Suns and Wallace agreed to a contract buyout on July 13.

Phoenix Suns reach buyout deal with ex-Cav Pavlovic
The Phoenix Suns reached an agreement on a contract buyout with swingman Sasha Pavlovic, who was acquired from Cleveland as part of the trade that sent Shaquille O'Neal to the Cavaliers.

Suns buy out contract of Pavlovic (AP)
The Phoenix Suns reached an agreement on a contract buyout with swingman Sasha Pavlovic, who was acquired from Cleveland as part of the trade that sent Shaquille O'Neal to the Cavaliers. Terms of the buyout were not disclosed Tuesday. Pavlovic's contract was acquired along with that of center Ben Wallace, a future conditional second-round selection and cash considerations from Cleveland in...

Pavlovic out with ankle sprain
Cavaliers swingman Sasha Pavlovic will miss at least the first round of the playoffs with a sprained ankle. Pavlovic injured his left ankle in the third quarter of Monday night's 91-90 win at Philadelphia. He's expected to miss two to three weeks. It's been a lost year for Pavlovic, who started the season with a contract holdout, missed 23 games with a sprained left foot, was benched recently and had just returned to the starting lineup in place of the struggling Wally Szczerbiak.

Cavs' Pavlovic to miss at least playoffs' first round
Cavaliers swingman Sasha Pavlovic will miss at least the first round of the playoffs with a sprained ankle.

Howard, Lewis get Magic by Cavs 104-90 (AP)

Dwight Howard had 23 points and 13 rebounds, Rashard Lewis scored 21 and the Orlando Magic beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-90 on Monday night. LeBron James had 30 points, nine rebounds and six assists for Cleveland. Delonte West had 16 points and Sasha Pavlovic added 14. Orlando was 1-for-9 from the field to open the game, and didn't get much better through three quarters.

Cavs' Pavlovic back in starting lineup (AP)
Cleveland guard Sasha Pavlovic returned from a 23-game absence because of a sprained left foot and was in the Cavaliers' starting lineup Wednesday night against the Nets. Pavlovic was hurt Jan. 23 in a victory over Washington. Despite that long layoff, coach Mike Brown said he went with his "gut" in deciding to put Pavlovic right back in the lineup.

Pavlovic ready just in time for injury-bitten Cavs
Guard Sasha Pavlovic, sidelined by a sprained foot since Jan. 23, has participated in two contact practices and may be activated by the Cleveland Cavaliers as soon as Wednesday night.

Cavs' Pavlovic to miss 2 months with sprained foot
Cavaliers guard Sasha Pavlovic could miss up to two months because of a sprained left foot, a blow to the defending Eastern Conference champions, who are playing their best ball this season. Pavlovic got hurt during the third quarter of Wednesday night's win over Washington. He scored 13 points and had seven assists before going out. The Cavaliers, who have won four straight games and are 11-2 since Christmas, said an MRI and CT scan revealed the injury to Pavlovic.

Cavs' Pavlovic to miss 2 months with foot sprain
Cavaliers guard Sasha Pavlovic could miss up to two months because of a sprained left foot, a blow to the defending Eastern Conference champions, who are playing their best ball this season.

Cavs' Pavlovic to miss 2 months with sprained foot
Cavaliers guard Sasha Pavlovic could miss up to two months because of a sprained left foot, a blow to the defending Eastern Conference champions, who are playing their best ball this season. Pavlovic got hurt during the third quarter of Wednesday night's win over Washington. He scored 13 points and had seven assists before going out. The Cavaliers, who have won four straight games and are 11-2 since Christmas, said an MRI and CT scan revealed the injury to Pavlovic.

Warriors cruise past slumping Cavaliers (AP)

Stephen Jackson scored 29 points and Baron Davis added 27 to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 105-96 victory over the struggling Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night. The Warriors, playing the finale of a five-game trip, never trailed and built an 89-61 lead late in the third quarter. The Cavaliers outscored the Warriors 29-14 in the fourth to make the final score appear more respectable.

LeBron shuts down Kobe late in Cavs' win (AP)

The two superstars wanted to guard each other in the final moments: Kobe on LeBron. LeBron on Kobe. It had to end like that. "I didn't even ask," James said. "I just told Sasha (Pavlovic) to go somewhere else." James scored 33 points and shut out Bryant when the NBA's top two scorers went one-on-one in the final 2:23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers bounced back from a dismal loss with a 94-90 victory...

Celtics beat LeBron-less Cavs 80-70 (AP)

The Celtics easily overcame a slow start. The Cavaliers couldn't overcome the absence of LeBron James. With the NBA scoring leader missing his second straight game with a sprained finger, Boston beat Cleveland 80-70 Sunday despite limited contributions from two of their stars but with more outstanding defense.

James' 38 lifts Cavs past Celtics in OT (AP)

LeBron James handed the Celtics' Big 3 loss No. 2. Cleveland's superstar scored 38 points, hitting a crucial 3-pointer and all six free throws in overtime as the Cavaliers won their fourth straight, 109-104 over Boston and its heralded trio. James, playing the best ball of his career, scored 11 points in OT as the defending Eastern Conference champions dropped the Celtics to 11-2 with one of their...

James' fourth triple-double powers Cavs (AP)

LeBron James had his fourth triple-double of the season, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Indiana Pacers 111-106 Sunday for their third straight win. James, the league's leading scorer, finished with 30 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. It was the 14th triple-double of his career. Drew Gooden had 23 points and 12 rebounds, and Sasha Pavlovic added 22 points and five assists for the Cavaliers...

Cavs G Hughes out with knee injury (AP)
Cleveland guard Larry Hughes sat out the Cavaliers' game against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night with a bruised left knee. Hughes was hurt in a collision with Phoenix's Leandro Barbosa on Sunday night in the opener of the Cavaliers' six-game road trip. The former Warriors guard was replaced in the Cavs' starting lineup by Sasha Pavlovic.

Pavlovic ends holdout, agrees to 3-year deal
Serbian forward Sasha Pavlovic agreed to a three-year contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, ending his lengthy holdout. Pavlovic's agent, Marc Cornstein, confirmed the deal but declined to discuss financial terms. After a summer-long stalemate extended through the Cavaliers' preseason, Cornstein said talks picked up over the last couple days with major concessions made by both sides. "There was a little sense of urgency with opening night being tomorrow," he said.

Pavlovic, Cavs agree to 3-year deal (AP)
Sasha Pavlovic agreed to a three-year contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, ending his lengthy holdout. Pavlovic's agent, Marc Cornstein, confirmed the deal but declined to discuss financial terms. After a summer-long stalemate extended through the Cavaliers' preseason, Cornstein said talks picked up over the last couple days with major concessions made by both sides.

Pavlovic, Cavs come to terms on three-year deal
The Cleveland Cavaliers and restricted free agent Sasha Pavlovic have agreed to a three-year deal, Pavlovic's agent Marc Cornstein told ESPN.com.

Sasha Pavlovic, G/F - CLE
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