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Greg Oden's big night provides big boost in confidence Full story »

With Greg Oden leading the way, Portland pushes around the smaller Bulls in its most complete performance of the young season  Full story »

NBA POWER RANKINGS (Week 4)    The return of Pau Gasol helped the Lakers return to the top spot this week. Gasol had 24 points and 13 rebounds in his first game of the season after nursing a hamstring injury. The defending champion Lakers are back to full strength so they can now start developing the chemistry that powered... Full story »

NBA POWER RANKINGS (Week 4)    The return of Pau Gasol helped the Lakers return to the top spot this week. Gasol had 24 points and 13 rebounds in his first game of the season after nursing a hamstring injury. The defending champion Lakers are back to full strength so they can now start developing the chemistry that powered... Full story »

Former Portland coach struggling to turn lowly Clippers around Full story »

Coach Nate McMillan puts Martell Webster back into the starting lineup, with good results Full story »

Nate McMillan makes right move in altering lineup Full story »

Minnesota forward continues to sit while injury heals Full story »

Warriors see signs of hope after weeks of drama Full story »

The Blazers blow a 20-point lead but hang on to beat the injury-plagued Pistons  Full story »

Former Seattle prep star focuses on defense Full story »

Many new faces as Pistons, who face the Blazers Wednesda, try to rebuild. Full story »

The second-year guard works on his defense to fit in with one of the NBA's most successful franchises. Full story »

Warriors in constant state of drama Full story »

Aggressive rebounding gives the Atlanta Hawks an edge over the Blazers Full story »