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Michael C. Jones is a Southern California-based sports journalist, editor, and blogger covering professional and collegiate sports across the country. You can read his work at Yahoo! Sports and Examiner.com.

He is the Editor of Sports Out West, a West Coast-centric sports hub.

Follow Michael on Twitter @MikeJonesTweets for Tweets about a lot of things in addition to sports, but mostly sports.

A Fan Of...

  • mlb Los Angeles Angels
  • nba Los Angeles Lakers
  • nfl San Francisco 49ers
  • ncaaf UCLA Bruins
  • ncaab UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
  • nhl Anaheim Ducks
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Heat vs. Celtics final score: Miami overcomes big deficit, extends streak, with 105-103 win

Like a heavyweight fight, this game had some epic changes in momentum before James took over and overshadowed a career night for Jeff Green.

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Tyson Chandler injury: Knicks center to have MRI on strained neck

The Knicks big man is going to have the medical staff take a look at what's been ailing him since March 13.

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Kobe Bryant confirms ankle injury is worst in 13 years

See what the Black Mamba said when asked how it compared to his worst ankle injury. Here's a hint: He was candid.

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Knicks vs. Nuggets final score: Denver exploits hobbled Knicks, 117-94

Old, slow and injured teams tend not to fare well in track meets known as Nuggets games.

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Grizzlies vs. Clippers final score: Grizz out-duel Clips, 96-85

The Grizzlies came to town to take on the Clippers and saw a familiar name lead the way in scoring for the visitors.

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Kobe Bryant on Dahntay Jones: 'I gotta wait a year to get revenge'

Bryant's filter has already been turned to 'off' this season, and Wednesday night following a severe ankle injury was no exception.

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Jazz vs. Thunder final score: OKC cruises past helpless Jazz, 110-87

The Thunder were efficient enough to give their starters a well-deserved break in a rout.

Kobe Bryant injury: Lakers star has severely-sprained ankle, out indefinitely

Kobe Bryant and the Lakers lost a tough game on the road, but took an even bigger loss as the Lakers' superstar went down. How much time will he miss?

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Lakers vs. Hawks final score: Bryant's heroics fall just short as Atlanta prevails, 96-92

The Black Mamba hit a near-impossible three-pointer late , but it wasn't enough to overcome an otherwise dismal fourth quarter.

BNP Paribas Open 2013: Rafael Nadal headlines Day 8 at Indian Wells

Day 8 promises plenty of big names as Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova will all return to the court.

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Dwight Howard says back was '60 percent' to begin season

In a sit-down interview with Time Warner Cable Sports Net, Howard revealed just how badly his ailing back affected his preparation and early-season play.

BNP Paribas Open 2013 results: Maria Sharapova, Novak Djokovic advance with ease on Day 7

None of the game's top names in action on Day 7 had any real issues in advancing.

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Hawks vs. Heat final score: Miami cruises to 19th straight win, 98-81

The Miami Heat were efficient and never relented as they made quick work of the Hawks at home.

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Lakers vs. Magic final score: Dwight Howard dominates in return, LA wins 106-97

The Lakers superstar heeded the advice of Kobe Bryant and showed no mercy when he stepped on the court.

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Dwight Howard set to bring Hollywood to Orlando

The Lakers big man knows to expect emotions to run high in his first return to Orlando since a four-team trade sent him to Hollywood last offseason.

BNP Paribas Open 2013: Novak Djokovic, Maria Sharapova headline Day 7 action

There will be plenty of high-profile players to keep up with on Day 7 at Indian Wells.

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Knicks vs. Warriors final score: GSW takes advantage of injury-depleted NY squad, 92-63

Golden State needed a win badly and, led by their outstanding young backcourt, they managed to make quick work of the ailing Knicks.

BNP Paribas Open 2013 results: Roger Federer, Caroline Wozniacki advance on Day 6

The tennis legend made quick work of his opponent in order to advance into the fourth round.

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Thunder vs. Spurs final score: San Antonio stifles OKC, 105-93

On Monday night, the Spurs reinforced their claim to the top spot in the wild, wild Western Conference.

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Brandon Knight injury: Pistons guard goes down with ankle injury

Less than a full day removed from being posterized by DeAndre Jordan, Brandon Knight went down with a left ankle injury.

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Bucks vs. Clippers final score: Blake Griffin lifts Clips to 117-101 win

Blake Griffin continued his evolution into an all-around threat as he notched his third career double-double.

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Bulls vs. Spurs final score: San Antonio pulls away in 4th, 101-83

Tim Duncan and the rest of the gang know how to execute, and it showed on Wednesday night.

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Rockets vs. Mavericks final score: Mavs take care of business at home, 112-108

The defense left a lot to be desired as Dirk & Co. staved off a late run from the Rockets to hang on at home.

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Lakers vs. Hornets final score: L.A. stuns NOLA in incredible comeback, 108-102

Down by as many as 18 points in the fourth quarter, Kobe Bryant went legend and willed the Lakers to a win in a game they had to have.

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Jazz vs. Cavaliers final score: Cavs prevail with big 4th quarter, 104-101

Cleveland scored 36 fourth-quarter points to overcome a 14-point deficit.

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Celtics vs. Pacers final score: C's get big road win with late-game heroics, 83-81

Jeff Green went into hero mode and finished a defensive-minded game to lift Boston to a key win.

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Matt Barnes accuses NBA of unequal punishment practices

The Clips' biggest instigator isn't afraid to speak his mind. Find out what he said this time.

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Dwight Howard says back injury could've kept him out until March

The Lakers' big man is still dealing with some pain in his troubled back, and it has shown in his lack of explosiveness this year.

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Deron Williams injury: Nets PG says ankles feeling better

The Nets' point guard is feeling better after the latest treatment on his ailing ankles.

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Lakers vs. Thunder final score: OKC too strong for LA in 122-105 win

The Thunder's stars were too much for the Lakers to handle.

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