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Jennings, Ariza, Bynum soar in rankings

Brian McKitish takes a closer look at players he's moved way up or way down in his top-130 hoops rankings this week.

Brooks has career high 33; Kobe held to 18 as Lakers lose again

Aaron Brooks scored a career-high 33 points, including five 3-pointers, and the Houston Rockets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 101-91 on Sunday night, sending them to a second consecutive loss.

Houston Rockets guard Trevor Ariza (1) grabs a rebound away from Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum, right, during the first...

...15: Kobe Bryant #24 and Derek Fisher #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers present former teammate Trevor Ariza #1 of the Houston Rockets with a 2009-10 NBA Championship ring before their game at...

HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 4: Trevor Ariza #1 of the Houston Rockets drives the ball past Ron Artest #37 of the Los Angeles...

Daily Dime: Ariza gets his ring

NBAE/Getty Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher presented former teammate Trevor Ariza with his championship ring. NBAE/Getty Images Dirk Nowitzki tallied 25 points, six rebounds and five...

HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 4: (L-R) Ron Artest #37 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Trevor Ariza #1 of the Houston Rockets stand on the court during the game on November 4, 2009...

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Get Hibbert, A. Miller in lineup

Neil Tardy looks ahead to Week 4 of the NBA schedule and highlights good and poor offensive and defensive matchups to exploit.

Future Power Rankings: Teams 11 to 15

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

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

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With Gasol out, Lakers' bench struggling

Although the Lakers are 4-1, their bench has struggled without Pau Gasol in the lineup, John Hollinger writes.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Kobe leads way with 41 as Lakers outlast Rockets in OT

Kobe Bryant scored 41 points, Andrew Bynum added 17 points and 17 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers won in overtime for the second straight game, beating the Houston Rockets 103-102 on Wednesday night.