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While Joe Johnson lamented his missed free throw, Pierce exulted.
Another night, another tough challenge. Defending champ Boston fended off a Hawks team rarely seen in the spotlight. Daily Dime

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Seems as if Team Kobe (21-3) is marking time for a Christmas Day date with its greenest rival. Wednesday Dime
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While Paul Pierce has emerged as the Celtics' leader this season, Kevin Garnett's antics are questionable. David Thorpe | TrueHoop
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The sputtering 76ers fired coach Maurice Cheeks. Can interim coach Tony DiLeo fix their problems? Chris Sheridan
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Deron Williams' slow start makes an attractive buy-low option in fantasy. GTR
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Daily Notes: Will Dwight Howard return?

No other coach in the history of the association has led one team for 20 years straight. But that is only part of what makes Utah's Jerry Sloan so unique. J.A. Adande
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Awards Watch: CP Buzz

Chris Paul set the record for steals in consecutive games on Wednesday. But first things first, where does he rank in the MVP race? Let's take a look. Awards Watch
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