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Apr 9, 2008 10:07 PM CDT

Iguodala Leads 76ers Over Pistons

Swingman fills out stat sheet for Philly in 101-94 victory

(Newser) - Andre Iguodala scored 25 points, hitting a season-high four 3-pointers, and the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Detroit Pistons 101-94 on Wednesday night. Samuel Dalembert added 20 points and 13 rebounds for Philadelphia, Willie Green scored 15 and Lou Williams had 12 points and 7 assists off the bench. Iguodala also...

James Helps Cavs Rally Past Nets 104-83

Apr 9, 2008 9:59 PM CDT

James Helps Cavs Rally Past Nets 104-83

LeBron flirts with triple-double in Cleveland victory

(Newser) - LeBron James played with his aching back and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied for a much-needed win. James, who didn't practice Monday and Tuesday because of back spasms, scored 33 points as the Cavaliers overcame a 14-point deficit to defeat the New Jersey Nets, 104-83. James was 11-of-21 from the field...

Howard Has 30
to Help Magic Beat Bulls

Apr 9, 2008 9:57 PM CDT

Howard Has 30 to Help Magic Beat Bulls

67th double-double one short of Shaq's franchise mark

(Newser) - Dwight Howard had 30 points and 14 rebounds to help the Orlando Magic beat the Chicago Bulls 115-83 Wednesday night. Howard played with six stitches in his upper lip, the result of a collision in practice Tuesday with 6-foot-11 reserve Marcin Gortat. Howard recorded his NBA-leading 67th double-double, one short...

Nuggets Rout Clippers 117-99

Apr 9, 2008 1:24 AM CDT

Nuggets Rout Clippers 117-99

Anthony, Iverson lead way to keep Denver tied with Golden State for final playoff spot

(Newser) - Carmelo Anthony scored 36 points, Allen Iverson added 21 points, seven rebounds and nine assists, and the Denver Nuggets routed the Los Angeles Clippers 117-99 Tuesday night to keep pace in the Western Conference playoff race. Linus Kleiza added 15 points, Marcus Camby had 13 points and 18 rebounds,...

Warriors Rip Kings, Stay in 8th Place

Apr 9, 2008 1:18 AM CDT

Warriors Rip Kings, Stay in 8th Place

Baron Davis' 33 points leads way; showdown with Nuggets next

(Newser) - Baron Davis had 33 points and nine assists, Stephen Jackson added 20 points, and the Golden State Warriors stayed in the frantic Western Conference playoff race with their highest-scoring game of the season, a 140-132 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.

Blazers Snap Lakers' 4-Game Win Streak

Apr 9, 2008 1:10 AM CDT

Blazers Snap Lakers' 4-Game Win Streak

Portland builds 18-point second half lead, holds off comeback

(Newser) - Brandon Roy scored 23 points and matched his career high with 12 assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers held off the Los Angeles Lakers 112-103 on Tuesday night. LaMarcus Aldridge had 22 points and 11 rebounds for Portland, which snapped a five-game losing streak. Channing Frye had a season-high 22...

C's Cough Up Lead,
Beat Bucks in OT

Apr 8, 2008 11:54 PM CDT

C's Cough Up Lead, Beat Bucks in OT

New Big Three return to lead the Green

(Newser) - The Big Three were back to build a big lead, but the Boston Celtics' reserves coughed it up and had to come back in overtime for a 107-104 victory over Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. Eddie House's 3-pointer gave Boston a lead with 1:29 left in overtime, and the Celtics...

Stoudemire, Suns Run Past Grizzlies

Apr 8, 2008 11:17 PM CDT

Stoudemire, Suns Run Past Grizzlies

Shaq sits, Gay ties career-high with 36 points in loss

(Newser) - Amare Stoudemire had 28 points and 11 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Memphis Grizzlies 127-113 on Tuesday night despite playing without an injured Shaquille O'Neal. Stoudemire shot 10-of-13 from the field as the Suns won their eighth straight over the Grizzlies and moved a half-game behind the idle...

Terry Helps Mavs Pull Away From Sonics

Apr 8, 2008 11:17 PM CDT

Terry Helps Mavs Pull Away From Sonics

Guard has 22, Seattle loses franchise-worst 60th game

(Newser) - Jason Terry scored 22 points, Josh Howard added 17, and the Dallas Mavericks crept closer to a playoff berth with a 99-83 victory over the Seattle SuperSonics on Tuesday night. The Mavericks came into the game with a two-game lead over Denver and Golden State in the race for seventh...

Heat Roll Past Bulls to End 7-Game Slide

Apr 8, 2008 11:16 PM CDT

Heat Roll Past Bulls to End 7-Game Slide

Day after coach enters Hall of Fame, D-League MVP Powell scores 18

(Newser) - Kasib Powell scored a career-high 18 points, leading the Miami Heat to a 95-88 victory over the Chicago Bulls that snapped a seven-game losing streak. Ricky Davis and Chris Quinn each added 16 points as five players scored in double figures for the Heat, the day after coach Pat Riley...

Knicks Give Isiah Good Night in Detroit

Apr 8, 2008 11:12 PM CDT

Knicks Give Isiah Good Night in Detroit

NY halts Pistons' win streak as home team honors all-time greats

(Newser) - Wilson Chandler scored all of his 19 points in the first half, and the New York Knicks built a huge lead and beat the Detroit Pistons 98-94 in a game that didn't mean much for either team. With a week left in the regular season, the lottery-bound Knicks have as...

Bobcats Escape Vs.
Jefferson, T-Wolves

Apr 8, 2008 11:07 PM CDT

Bobcats Escape Vs. Jefferson, T-Wolves

Charlotte completes season sweep, 121-119, despite Jefferson's 40-10

(Newser) - Jason Richardson scored 36 points and the Charlotte Bobcats avoided a collapse against one of the league's worst teams to hold off the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-119 on Tuesday. The Bobcats coughed up an 18-point, first-half lead and gave the lowly Timberwolves a chance to tie the game.

Dunleavy Helps Pacers Stay in the Hunt

Apr 8, 2008 11:06 PM CDT

Dunleavy Helps Pacers Stay in the Hunt

Atlanta stumbles 112-98, leaving playoff door ajar

(Newser) - Mike Dunleavy scored 28 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Atlanta Hawks 112-98 Tuesday night to avoid elimination from the Eastern Conference playoff race. A win by the Hawks would have knocked the Pacers from contention, and Atlanta would have needed just one win or a New Jersey loss...

Okur, Jazz Win in New Orleans

Apr 8, 2008 10:40 PM CDT

Okur, Jazz Win in New Orleans

Paul loses matchup with Williams in 77-66 clunker

(Newser) - Mehmet Okur had 22 points and 17 rebounds to help the Utah Jazz snap the New Orleans Hornets' 11-game home winning streak, 77-66 on Tuesday night. Deron Williams had 16 assists and outplayed Chris Paul as the Jazz took a 20-point lead early in the fourth quarter and cruised from...

Ewing, Olajuwon Head
Hoops Hall Class

Apr 7, 2008 9:51 PM CDT

Ewing, Olajuwon Head Hoops Hall Class

Riley, Vitale, Dantley among others honored

(Newser) - Dick Vitale cried when he heard he was selected to basketball’s Hall of Fame. The former NBA coach turned college basketball analyst joins Hakeem Olajuwon, Patrick Ewing and Pat Riley, among others, in the Class of 2008. "I can't run, can't jump, can't shoot, but just have had...

Kobe Leads Lakers
Past Kings

Apr 7, 2008 3:15 AM CDT

Kobe Leads Lakers Past Kings

Bryant scores 29 points in win

(Newser) - Kobe Bryant scored 29 points, while Vladimir Radmanovic matched his season high with 21, as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings last night, 114-92. Radmanovic hit five 3-pointers and tied his career high with 14 rebounds. Pau Gasol added 20 points and nine rebounds for the Lakers, who...

Knicks Beat Magic,
End Five-Game Skid

Apr 6, 2008 10:07 PM CDT

Knicks Beat Magic, End Five-Game Skid

Rookie Chandler shines in first home game of Walsh Era

(Newser) - Rookie Wilson Chandler scored a season-high 23 points, Zach Randolph added 20 points and 11 rebounds, and the New York Knicks snapped a five-game losing streak with a 100-90 victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night. Fred Jones and David Lee added 13 points apiece for the Knicks, who...

Mavericks Rally to Beat Suns

Apr 6, 2008 10:06 PM CDT

Mavericks Rally to Beat Suns

Dirk Nowitzki scores 32 for Dallas

(Newser) - Dirk Nowitzki scored 32 points as the Dallas Mavericks rallied from a 13-point fourth quarter deficit for a crucial 105-98 victory over the Phoenix Suns tonight. Josh Howard added 24 and Brandon Bass 19 for the Mavericks. Phoenix went scoreless for just under eight minutes, missing 12 shots in the...

Diener Leads
Pacers Past Bucks

Apr 6, 2008 9:46 PM CDT

Diener Leads Pacers Past Bucks

Indiana stays alive, playoffs-wise, with 105-97 win

(Newser) - Travis Diener scored 15 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 105-97 Sunday night to remain in the playoff hunt. Diener made five of six 3-pointers in the final period. The Pacers trail the Atlanta Hawks by three games for the...

Pistons Wrap Up No. 2 Seed

Apr 6, 2008 9:21 PM CDT

Pistons Wrap Up No. 2 Seed

Stuckey scores 19 as Detroit tops Miami, 91-75, and Heat helps its lottery chances

(Newser) - Rodney Stuckey scored 19 points, Tayshaun Prince added 14 on 6-for-7 shooting and the Detroit Pistons wrapped up the No. 2 seed for the Eastern Conference playoffs by beating the Miami Heat 91-75 on Sunday. Jarvis Hayes, Jason Maxiell, Juan Dixon and Arron Afflalo each scored 10 points for the...