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Spurs Power Past Slumping Wizards 85-77

Johnson, Hawks capitalize on Kobe's blunder, Magic cut down Nets

By Doug Sweeney,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 7, 2008 12:48 AM CST
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(Newser) – A rejuvenated Robert Horry led San Antonio on a 17-4 third quarter run that gave the Spurs the lead and carried them to an 85-77 win over Washington. The Wizards have now lost five straight, reports the Associated Press. The skid has coincided with All-Star Caron Butler’s hip injury that has sidelined him four times in the past six games. Elsewhere in the Association:

  • Joe Johnson forced a Kobe Bryant turnover with eight seconds remaining, got fouled and buried the free-throws to seal a 98-95 Atlanta victory over the Lakers. Johnson had a game-high 28 points.
  • Dwight Howard had 21 points and 13 rebounds as Orlando beat badly-slumping New Jersey 100-84. The Nets have now lost 13 of their last 16 games.

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) is guarded by Washington Wizards' Andray Blatche during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 6 2008, in Washington. San Antonio won 85-77. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) is guarded by Washington Wizards' Andray Blatche during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 6 2008, in Washington. San Antonio won 85-77. ...   (Associated Press)
Atlanta Hawks' Al Horford, right, strips the ball from Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant in the second quarter of a basketball game in Atlanta., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008. Atlanta won 98-95. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Hawks' Al Horford, right, strips the ball from Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant in the second quarter of a basketball game in Atlanta., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008. Atlanta won 98-95. (AP Photo/John...   (Associated Press)
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, right, puts up a shot over New Jersey Nets center Josh Boone, center, and Vince Carter during the first half of their basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008. Howard scored 21 points and and grabbed 13 rebounds as the Magic avenged a...
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, right, puts up a shot over New Jersey Nets center Josh Boone, center, and Vince Carter during the first half of their basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Feb....   (Associated Press)
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Feb. 6 NBA Action

Hawks 98 Lakers 95
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Magic 100 Nets 84
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NBA • Kobe Bryant • Los Angeles Lakers • Washington Wizards • New Jersey Nets • San Antonio Spurs • Orlando Magic • Caron Butler • Dwight Howard • Atlanta Hawks • Joe Johnson

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