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Cavaliers shame Wizards, Mavericks stay perfect against Bobcats

By Jesse Andrews,  Newser User

Posted Jan 23, 2008 10:16 PM CST
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(Newser) – It wasn't pretty, but Detroit halted a three-game losing streak with a gritty win against youthful Philadelphia. Each team managed only four points in the first eight minutes of the fourth quarter, with Sixers swingman Andre Iguodala bricking two easy looks. Detroit's vaunted starting backcourt had 40 points in the win. Also in the NBA:

  • The Cavaliers embarrassed the Wizards, 121-85, with Lithuanian center Zydrunas Ilgauskas shooting a perfect 10 for 10 from the field.
  • Despite sloppy play late, the Mavericks improved to 7-0 against the Bobcats with a 102-95 win; Devin Harris led all scorers with 23.

Detroit Pistons' Richard Hamilton gets a layup as Philadelphia 76ers' Reggie Evan, left, look son during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
Detroit Pistons' Richard Hamilton gets a layup as Philadelphia 76ers' Reggie Evan, left, look son during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rusty...   (Associated Press)
Detroit Pistons' Richard Hamilton shoots over Philadelphia 76ers' Jason Smith during the second half of their basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
Detroit Pistons' Richard Hamilton shoots over Philadelphia 76ers' Jason Smith during the second half of their basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)   (Associated Press)
Charlotte Bobcats coach Sam Vincent reacts to an official's call in the closing minutes as the Dallas Mavericks defeat the Bobcats 102-95 in an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Charlotte Bobcats coach Sam Vincent reacts to an official's call in the closing minutes as the Dallas Mavericks defeat the Bobcats 102-95 in an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)   (Associated Press)
Dallas Mavericks guard Devin Harris (34) shoots over Charlotte Bobcats guard Matt Carroll (13) in an NBA basketball game at the Charlotte Bobcats Arena in Charlotte, N.C. on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008. Harris scored 23 points as Dallas won 102-95. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Dallas Mavericks guard Devin Harris (34) shoots over Charlotte Bobcats guard Matt Carroll (13) in an NBA basketball game at the Charlotte Bobcats Arena in Charlotte, N.C. on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008....   (Associated Press)
Charlotte Bobcats center Ryan Hollins, right, beats Dallas Mavericks forward Jerry Stackhouse to a loose ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Charlotte Bobcats center Ryan Hollins, right, beats Dallas Mavericks forward Jerry Stackhouse to a loose ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008....   (Associated Press)
Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard (5) shoots over Charlotte Bobcats forward Emeka Okafor (50) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard (5) shoots over Charlotte Bobcats forward Emeka Okafor (50) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008. (AP Photo/Nell...   (Associated Press)
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) is fouled by Washington Wizards' Darius Songaila, from Lithuania, after grabibng a third-quarter rebound in an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008, in Cleveland. James scored 23 points in Cleveland's 121-85 win. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) is fouled by Washington Wizards' Darius Songaila, from Lithuania, after grabibng a third-quarter rebound in an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008, in Cleveland....   (Associated Press)
Cleveland Cavaliers' Zydrunas Ilgauskas, left, from Lithuania, is fouled by Washington Wizards' Oleksiy Percherov, from Ukraine, on a shot-attempt in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008, in Cleveland. Ilgauskas was 10-for-10 from the floor, scoring 24 points in the Cavaliers' 121-85 win. (AP Photo/Mark...
Cleveland Cavaliers' Zydrunas Ilgauskas, left, from Lithuania, is fouled by Washington Wizards' Oleksiy Percherov, from Ukraine, on a shot-attempt in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday,...   (Associated Press)
Cleveland Cavaliers' Larry Hughes (32) dunks against Washington Wizards' Caron Butler during the thirds quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Cleveland Cavaliers' Larry Hughes (32) dunks against Washington Wizards' Caron Butler during the thirds quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)   (Associated Press)
Cleveland Cavaliers' Devin Brown (33) puts up a running shot against Washington Wizards' Nick Young, center, as Cavaliers' Dwayne Jones watches during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Cleveland Cavaliers' Devin Brown (33) puts up a running shot against Washington Wizards' Nick Young, center, as Cavaliers' Dwayne Jones watches during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday,...   (Associated Press)
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