The Boston Celtics seemed to be on the rise until the past
week or so and will continue a five-game road trip tonight against the Detroit
Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills.

New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin was added to
the Rising Stars game as part of next weekend's All-Star festivities in
Orlando.

Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - Linsanity has reached Canada.


Jeremy Lin knocked down a game-winning ...

Linsanity has reached Canada.

Pro basketball's most storied rivalry resumes in Beantown on Thursday, when the streaking Boston Celtics aim to complete a perfect five- game homestand versus the despised Los Angeles Lakers.

For the first time you can make a very
strong argument that the red-headed stepchild across the hall at Staples
Center has more star power than the mighty Lakers.

Lou Williams scored 14 of his 24 points in
the fourth quarter as the Philadelphia 76ers rallied late to down the Los
Angeles Lakers, 95-90, at Wells Fargo Center.

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Lou Williams scored 14 of his 24 points in
the fourth quarter as the ...

The superstars keep rolling into South Philly and Los
Angeles Lakers stud Kobe Bryant is next on the A-list when he leads his team
against the 76ers tonight from Wells Fargo Center.

In the end, Dwight Howard had the last laugh.

Oakland, CA (Sports Network) - In the end, Dwight Howard had the last laugh.


Warriors first-year head coach ...

Before we get to the upcoming season, I
have to ask how exciting were all those Internet trade rumors that changed by
the hour or even minute? Hold on. Wait a second. I've just learned exclusively
from an extremely reliable source that the Lakers will not pursue Dwight
Howard via trade or free agency because they've coaxed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar out
of retirement.

It's all about windows in Beantown these days.

BOSTON (AP) -- While the rest of the NBA was locked out, the Boston Celtics were locked in.

Some people need to be pushed and others
are self-motivated. That's human nature and everyone is wired a little bit
differently.