Ariza scores 31 as Rockets hold on to dump Thunder

Trevor Ariza scored 31 points and hit five 3-pointers, and the Houston Rockets nearly blew a 17-point, third-quarter lead before holding on to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 95-90 on Saturday night.

Pair of rookies lead push as Thunder overcome Pistons

Kevin Durant scored 27 points, and a pair of rookies led Oklahoma City on a key run in the fourth quarter as the Thunder snapped a three-game losing streak with a 109-98 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.

Thunder Strike Pistons, 109-98

Rookies James Harden and Serge Ibaka combine to score 26 off the bench and push the Thunder past the Pistons

Durant won't participate in dunk event

Kevin Durant doesn't think he's enough of a high flyer to compete in the NBA's Slam Dunk Contest, so he turned down the chance.

Late Friday Bullets

...like basketball's equivalent of the fake punt. Who doesn't love a bit of trickery? Kevin Durant says he won't be in the dunk contest, basically because he's not that great...

First Cup: Friday

...yet Michael Jordan, but long after he retires, we'll remember these days as if he were." Kevin Ding of The Orange County Register: "Phil Jackson's genius in designing the play will go unnoticed...

Pistons-Thunder Preview

Pistons-Thunder Preview

Mavs complement with physical defense

The Mavericks' top offensive weapons have added defense to their arsenal.

Dirk has 35 as Mavs beat Durant, Thunder

Dirk Nowitzki had 35 points and the Mavs pulled away to beat the Thunder on Wednesday.

Mavericks-Thunder Preview

Mavericks-Thunder Preview

OKLAHOMA CITY - NOVEMBER 20: Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder cheers on the Thunder during the game against the Washington...

Thunder in postseason discussion

Led by one of the league's best young cores, Oklahoma City is emerging as a playoff contender quicker than expected.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

Future Power Rankings: Teams 1 to 5

How will your favorite team fare in future seasons? Chad Ford and John Hollinger take a close look.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009

Durant has 32 in loss, Melo 31 in victory as Nuggets win again

Carmelo Anthony scored 31 points -- his fourth straight game with at least 30 -- and the Denver Nuggets extended their run of success against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 102-93 victory Monday night.

Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, front, slips past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Monday, Dec. 14, 2009...