Howard double-double thwarts Hawks' attempt at league's best record

Dwight Howard had 22 points and 17 rebounds, Vince Carter added 21 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Atlanta Hawks 93-76 on Thursday night.

The Deep End of the Rotation: Assessing Playoff Benches

Posted by Kevin Arnovitz You know the sequence well: It's the start of the second quarter in a pivotal playoff game. We see repeated camera shots ...

First Cup: Wednesday

...wear-and-tear impacts his team. Joe Johnson is averaging 41.1 minutes, Marvin Williams 36.1, Josh Smith 36.0, Al Horford 31.0 and Anthony Johnson 28.0. 'You have to look...

Liveblogging an Afternoon of Mucho NBA Basketball

...13 and 16 points, and the Celtics look to be dominating. Perkins' previous career-high: 21.Anthony Johnson of Atlanta is suspended today, meaning Acie Law gets to run the show. I'm looking...

Taste test: Rating East offseason order

In this East offseason breakdown, some are gourmands; others are doomed to repeat the repast.

Story | Conversation | August 08, 2009

Insider Intel: Role-ing away

Role players seem to perform better at home than on the road during the playoffs. And there are many reasons behind that phenomenon.

Story | Conversation | May 06, 2009

The postseason of the point guard

Here's a series-by-series look at the great point-guard story lines in the postseason.

PER Diem: March 18, 2009

With reserves getting fewer minutes in the playoffs, John Hollinger examines which teams will be stronger and weaker as a result.

...James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers is defended by Josh Smith #5, Al Horford #15, and Anthony Johnson #8 of the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on February 8, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE...

Daily Notes for Wednesday: Play J-Rich with confidence

Brian McKitish previews Wednesday's NBA action from a fantasy perspective.

Daily Notes for Friday: Which Celtic will torch Knicks?

Seth Landman previews Friday's NBA action from a fantasy perspective.

Agent: Boykins to stay in Italy

The agent for veteran guard Earl Boykins said Monday that Boykins is on his way back to Italy despite overseas reports that he would be leaving his Italian club and possibly returning to the NBA.

Johnson notches nine of 25 in fourth as Hawks hold off Magic

Joe Johnson scored 25 points, including nine in the fourth quarter, to help the Atlanta Hawks hold off a late Orlando rally for a 99-85 win Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.

Daily Dime 2008-09 Preview Edition: Orlando Magic

...the backcourt -- even with the free-agent addition of Mickael Pietrus. The depth is improved with Anthony Johnson brought in at backup point and Tony Battie back from injury, and they could sneak into...

Southeast Division fantasy team previews

John Cregan analyzes each Southeast Division team and the players worthy of fantasy consideration.