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LeBron flirts with triple-double as Heat rally

Associated Press, ESPN.com

LeBron James scored 32 points and finished one assist shy of a triple-double, Dwyane Wade scored 27 and the Miami Heat rallied both early and late before beating the Dallas Mavericks 119-109 in overtime on Wednesday night.

nydailynews.com

From their alarming defensive lapses, to Raymond Felton’s absence and to the return of Amar’e Stoudemire possibly screwing up Carmelo Anthony’s MVP bid, the Knicks find themselves in their first great crisis of the season.

CNNSI.com

Grizzlies hand reeling Celtics fourth straight loss

Chris Forsberg, ESPN.com

Boston Celtics had both Avery Bradley (shoulders) and Rajon Rondo (hip) in the starting lineup for Wednesday's 93-83 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.

CNNSI.com

Coming out of Virginia Commonwealth, Larry Sanders was the epitome of a project. But he has evolved over three years in Milwaukee and still has big ambitions, says Lee Jenkins.

CNNSI.com

Mavs' Carlisle backs off threat to suspend players

Dime Magazine, dimemag.com

Every so often, the teacher becomes the student, and last night in Madison Square Garden, the return of Amar’e Stoudemire was overshadowed by Damian Lillard one-upping the ultimate clutch player, Carmelo Anthony, in winning time. If the NBA ever gets it…

CNNSI.com

Amar'e Stoudemire's return didn't go as planned in a 105-100 loss to the Blazers. The shine has faded off the once-bright Knicks, who need their big man to win, says Chris Mannix.