Raptors 113, Knicks 111: Knicks Pick Up the Pace, but the Result Is Familiar
The Knicks tried their best to shoot in seven seconds or less in their first exhibition game this season, with the result being a sometimes-entertaining, often-sloppy loss to the Toronto Raptors.
Preseason roundup: Artest scores 18 in Rockets’ win
Thursday’s preseason roundup: Ron Artest had 18 points and five rebounds and Luis Scola added 13 points as the Houston Rockets beat the short-handed San Antonio Spurs 85-78.
Marty Burns: Lakers season preview
The motivated Lakers have Kobe Bryant. They also have a healthy Andrew Bynum. But will that be enough for title No. 15? SI.com’s Marty Burns has the answer.

