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| 5-on-5: Knicks-Celtics, Lakers-Nuggets |
 5-on-5 Roundtable: Questions about the contenders in tonight's ESPN doubleheader |
| Kobe passes Shaq for fifth place on scoring list |
 Kobe Bryant passed his Shaquille O'Neal for fifth place on the NBA's all-time scoring list in the second quarter of the Lakers' game against the 76ers. |
| Clippers lose Billups to Achilles injury in victory |
 The Clippers lost Chauncey Billups to an Achilles injury on Monday. |
| Stern urges harmony for Jazz's Miller, Malone |
 David Stern has urged a reconciliation for Jazz owner Greg Miller and Hall of Famer Karl Malone, using strong language but stopping short of an outright mandate or any hint at disciplinary action for the vocal owner. |
| Melo leaves Knicks game with a strained groin |
 New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony suffered a strained right groin in the first quarter of Monday's game against the Utah Jazz and did not return. |
| Rockets deal hurting Nuggets 3rd straight loss |
 Luis Scola scored 25 points and the Houston Rockets handed the injury-riddled Denver Nuggets their third straight loss, 99-90 on Monday night. |
| Disputed call forces OT; Thunder beat Blazers |
 Kevin Durant had 33 points, including a dunk with 2.9 seconds left in overtime, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 111-107 on Monday night. |
| Timberwolves' Love banned 2 games for stomp |
 Kevin Love's frustration with physical play and officiating have been apparent early and often this season. |
| Bulls' Rose exits game with lower back spasms |
 The Bulls' Derrick Rose left Monday's game with back spasms. |
| Kings erase 18-point deficit to top Hornets |
 DeMarcus Cousins had 28 points and 19 rebounds, and the Sacramento Kings erased an 18-point deficit en route to a 100-92 victory over the slumping New Orleans Hornets on Monday night. |
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