Bulls' Hughes, Rose hold off Warriors 115-110
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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Larry Hughes made five 3-pointers and finished with 26 points, and rookie Derrick Rose scored 23 of his 25 points in the second half of the Chicago Bulls' 115-110 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night.

Knicks set themselves up for 2010 with 2 deals
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NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Knicks traded Zach Randolph and Jamal Crawford in separate deals Friday, parting with their two top scorers to free up coveted salary-cap space for the summer of 2010. Crawford was sent to Golden State for forward Al Harrington. Hours later, Randolph was shipped to the Los Angeles Clippers along with reserve guard Mardy Collins for Cuttino Mobley and Tim Thomas.

Nuggets no match for Lakers
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - Kobe Bryant scored 11 of his 29 points in the third quarter before sitting out the fourth, Andrew Bynum had 13 points and 13 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 104-90 on Friday night.

Marbury dresses for Knicks
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MILWAUKEE (AP) - Stephon Marbury was in uniform for the New York Knicks against Milwaukee on Friday night, but passed on a chance to play for the first time this season.

Trail Blazers easily beat Kings
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Steve Blake made six 3-pointers and scored 20 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers pulled away in the third quarter Friday night for a 117-94 victory over the struggling Sacramento Kings.

Hornets thump Thunder in return to Oklahoma City
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - David West scored 19 points, Chris Paul added 17 in the city where his NBA career began and the New Orleans Hornets had a triumphant return to Oklahoma City on Friday night with a 105-80 victory over the Thunder.

Nowitzki, Kidd send Mavs to first home victory
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DALLAS (AP) - Dirk Nowitzki had 25 points and 10 rebounds, Jason Kidd contributed 18 points and 13 boards, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 91-76 on Friday night for their first home victory of the season.

Mason scores 29 in Spurs' 119-94 victory
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Roger Mason scored 29 points and the San Antonio Spurs made 15 of 25 3-pointers to beat the Utah Jazz 119-94 Friday night.

Bucks beat trade-depleted Knicks 104-87
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MILWAUKEE (AP) - Charlie Villanueva tied a season high with 20 points in his return from injury, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the suddenly trade-depleted New York Knicks 104-87 on Friday night.

KG's 1st game in Target Center is a rout
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Make no mistake: Kevin Garnett still owns Target Center.