This is the February 4, 2013 news archive. View today's NBA Southeast news and rumors.

NBA Southeast News and Rumors

LeBron has 31 points as Heat beat back Bobcats

Associated Press, ESPN.com

LeBron James scored 31 points and Chris Bosh added 23 to lead Miami past Charlotte 99-94 Monday night, the Heat's 10th consecutive victory against the Bobcats.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Martell Webster scored 21 points, and the Washington Wizards broke a four-game losing streak Monday night with a 98-90 win over a Los Angeles Clippers team missing Blake Griffin and Chris Paul.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Spencer Hawes had 21 points and 14 rebounds and Jrue Holiday had 13 points and 14 assists to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 78-61 win over the Orlando Magic on Monday night.

Dave McMenamin, ESPN.com

Dwight Howard knows how all the attention surrounding his exit from the Orlando Magic created a "Dwightmare" situation for everyone involved and he wants to avoid the negative spotlight with his free agency decision looming in Los Angeles.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

One day after earning the nod as coach of the Eastern Conference for the All-Star game, Miami's Erik Spoelstra wasn't ready to announce his starters.

CNNSI.com

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Blake Griffin's streak of 197 consecutive games has come to an end.