Parker was driving at the top of the key when his left ankle turned awkwardly.

X-rays taken after the game were negative, but the Frenchman did not return to the game, which the Spurs eventually lost, 96-84.

Chris Kaman added 22 points in 28 minutes for the Clippers, who won their second straight game following four consecutive losses to begin the season. Sebastian Telfair and DeAndre Jordan ended with 13 points apiece.

Anthony Morrow tallied 18 points for the Warriors, who have dropped three of four to start the season. Stephen Jackson added 17 points and Monta Ellis 14 with six assists.

Oden recorded 14 points, eight rebounds and four blocks for the Trail Blazers, who have split their first six games of the season. Steve Blake ended with 15 points, while Andre Miller chipped in 10.

Richard Jefferson paced San Antonio with 19 points, while Manu Ginobili added 17 in the club's second straight loss.

Bryant became the youngest player in NBA history to reach 24,000 points, passed veteran guard Allen Iverson -- now with the Grizzlies -- for 16th place on the all-time scoring list and notched his 99th career game with 40-plus points.

There were others on the court for Los Angeles, which won its fourth in a row to move to 5-1 on the season.

Steve Nash chipped in his usual 16-point, 12-assist effort for Phoenix, which rebounded from its only loss this season, a 122-100 loss to Orlando on Wednesday. Amare Stoudemire ended with 22 points and seven boards, while Grant Hill and Jared Dudley contributed 12 and 10 points, respectively, in the win.

Kevin Garnett led the way for Boston, finishing with 26 points, eight rebounds and four assists in the team's first setback in seven games this year. Ray Allen and Paul Pierce each added 16 points, with Pierce shooting just 5-of-15 from the field.

The Rockets have dominated the Thunder franchise recently, winning 11 straight overall and nine consecutive in Houston.

Luis Scola scored 19 and secured 10 rebounds, while rookie forward Chase Budinger continued his impressive start with 16 points in a little over 21 1/2 minutes off the bench Aaron Brooks added 11 points and six assists for the Rockets, who have won four of their last five.

New York lost all four matchups with Cleveland last year, while the Cavaliers have won six straight and 10 of the past 13 meetings.

The Cavs are also unbeaten in their last four trips to Madison Square Garden.

Jose Calderon notched 16 points and eight assists, while Hedo Turkoglu chipped in 16 points as well for Toronto, which had split its first four games of the season.

Andrea Bargnani added 14 points and nine rebounds, and Jarrett Jack and Marco Belinelli each donated nine points off the bench for the victors.

Luke Ridnour was an efficient 6-of-9 from the field, including a pair of three-point shots, totaling 16 points for the Bucks, who were coming off a narrow loss to the Bulls on Tuesday.

Hakim Warrick helped ignite a second-half charge and finished with 12 points and seven rebounds, while rookie point guard Brandon Jennings was 4-of-16 from the field for nine points. He also accumulated six boards and three assists.

Jermaine O'Neal added 18 points and seven rebounds, while Mario Chalmers netted 16 points for Miami, which moved to 5-1 for just the third time in its 22-season history. Quentin Richardson finished with 13 points and nine boards, and Udonis Haslem had 11 points to go along with 10 rebounds off the Miami bench.

Carmelo Anthony led all scorers with 30 points and Arron Afflalo donated 18 in a reserve role for the Nuggets, who suffered their first setback of the season after winning five in a row. Denver was bidding for its first 6-0 start since the 1985-86 campaign. Ty Lawson and Nene each went for 11 points.

Howard surpassed Shaquille O'Neal to become the franchise leader in blocks. O'Neal had 824 blocked shots during his four seasons in Orlando.

Matt Barnes had 18 points and nine rebounds for the Magic, who have won five of their first six games to begin the season. Jameer Nelson added 18 points and eight assists.

Andre Iguodala scored 16 points, including a key three-pointer late in the fourth, while also tying up New Jersey's Terrence Williams on an attempt at a game-tying three-ball at the buzzer.

Jason Kapono knocked down 4-of-6 from beyond the arc to finish with 14 points for the Sixers, who most recently lost to Boston on Tuesday.

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Ford added 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Roy Hibbert ended with 12 points and 11 boards for the Pacers, who claimed a 101-89 victory against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. Indiana has won two in a row after losing its first three to start the season.

Flip Murray, who made his Bobcats debut after missing the first four games with a shin problem, had 15 points and six rebounds for the Bobcats, who won their second straight game. Gerald Wallace donated 18 boards and 11 points, while D.J. Augustin also scored 11. Tyson Chandler ended with 10 points and as many rebounds, while Boris Diaw gave 10 and nine.

Jamal Crawford, Josh Smith and Joe Johnson each scored 13 points for the Hawks, who saw their two-game winning streak halted. Al Horford and Maurice Evans chipped in 10 points each.

Thomas suffered a fractured radius, and will undergo surgery on Saturday. In four games this season, Thomas has averaged 8.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.8 blocks.

The fourth-year LSU player has appeared in 229 career games -- 95 starts -- and has per-game averages of 7.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.3 blocks.

Martin is expected to miss a minimum of eight weeks following the surgery, which will fix a non-displaced hairline fracture.

In his sixth season out of Western Carolina, Martin is averaging 30.6 points and 5.4 rebounds per game through five contests in 2009-10.

In a release, Shinn said despite the diagnosis, he remains healthy, optimistic and committed to maintain his regular schedule.

"My wife, Denise, and I remain strong in our faith and will maintain a positive attitude as I battle this with intense fervor and drive," Shinn said. "This is not the first obstacle that I have had to overcome in life, but it will be another one that will be conquered. Those closest to me understand my commitment to God and belief in the power of prayer, so all that I ask is for people to add me to their prayers.

New Jersey is 0-5 for the first time since the 1996-97 squad lost its initial fives games under head coach John Calipari. It was pounded, 122-94, on Wednesday by the Denver Nuggets at the IZOD Center, as Chris Douglas-Roberts finished with 19 points and grabbed seven rebounds in a losing effort.

"It was a second-half game," said Douglas-Roberts, who is expected to miss Friday's game with flu-like symptoms. "They turned it up, they went on runs and we didn't respond. It's as simple as that." Eduardo Najera and Brook Lopez registered 14 and 12 points, respectively, for the Nets, who have been without star guard Devin Harris the last three games because of a strained groin. Harris is averaging 15.0 points, 7.5 assists and 5.5 rebounds in two games this season, and is out indefinitely. Forwar

The Rockets have dominated the Thunder franchise recently, winning 10 straight overall and eight consecutive in Houston.

Kobe Bryant poured in 31 points on Tuesday and hit the go-ahead jumper in overtime, lifting the Lakers to a 101-98 victory over the Thunder at the Ford Center.

Chris Kaman scored a game-high 25 points and grabbed 11 rebounds on Monday, as the Clippers picked up their first win with a 93-90 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center.

Eric Gordon added 17 points for the Clippers, who had lost their first four games to begin the year. Baron Davis chipped in 13 points, eight assists and six rebounds. Rasual Butler made just 3-of-15 shots on his way to 12 points for the victors.

The Blazers were an impressive 34-7 as the host last season but have dropped two straight at the Rose Garden, including a 97-91 setback to Atlanta on Tuesday.

The Hawks' Jamal Crawford scored 27 points off the bench in that one and doled out seven assists to lead the way.

The Wolves had two lottery selections this past June and selected Spanish star Ricky Rubio and Syracuse standout Jonny Flynn, passing up the dynamic Brandon Jennings, who was subsequently taken 10th by the Bucks.

While Rubio decided to stay in Spain, Flynn has earned the starting point guard spot in Minnesota and Jennings has taken the controls in Milwaukee.

Chris Paul poured in a game-high 39 points, dished out seven assists and grabbed five rebounds on Wednesday, as the Hornets took down the Dallas Mavericks, 114-107, in OT at New Orleans Arena.

David West added 25 points and 10 rebounds for the Hornets, who snapped a brief two-game skid. Bobby Brown ended with 18 points off the bench, and Emeka Okafor finished with 11 points and 13 rebounds for the victors.

The Grizzlies fell to 0-3 on the swing Wednesday in Oakland when Anthony Morrow and Monta Ellis totaled 24 points apiece, and the Golden State Warriors earned their first win of the season in a 113-105 final against Memphis.

Rudy Gay posted 29 points on 11-of-18 shooting and grabbed eight rebounds for the Grizzlies, who lost their third in a row and are now 1-4 this season.

The Cavs opened the new season with consecutive defeats before rebounding with three wins in a row. However, they were sent back to the loss column with Thursday's 86-85 setback versus the Chicago Bulls at Quicken Loans Arena. LeBron James ended with 25 points, seven rebounds and six assists, and was denied by Bulls forward Luol Deng on a last-second drive to the hoop.

Shaquille O'Neal chipped in 14 points, 10 boards and five blocks for the Cavaliers, who have already lost twice at home this season to match the total from all of 2008-09 (39-2). Anderson Varejao notched 12 points and 13 rebounds in a losing cause.