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Kidd Benched for Finale of Mavs' Loss

His replacement Harris shines against Bucks, Lakers sear Heat

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 29, 2008 3:00 AM CST

(Newser) – Trailing the Spurs by two points with 35 seconds on the clock, the Mavericks benched assister Jason Kidd in favor of shotmaker Jerry Stackhouse, but to no avail. San Antonio went on to win 97-94 after two missed shots by Dirk Nowitzki and one blocked Jason Terry try, the Dallas Morning News reports. In other basketball action:

  • Stepping into Jason Kidd's old Nets shoes, Devin Harris had a much more successful night, grabbing 20 points and five assists in 20 minutes as New Jersey defeated Milwaukee 120-106.
  • The Lakers got their 10th straight victory off 24 points from Jordan Farmar and 21 from Kobe Bryant, crushing Miami 106-88.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) finishes off a dunk against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter of the basketball game in Los Angeles Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008. Jordan Farmar scored a career-high 24 points, Kobe Bryant added 21 and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak...
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) finishes off a dunk against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter of the basketball game in Los Angeles Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008. Jordan Farmar scored a career-high...   (Associated Press)
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) walk by Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) after Wade committed his fifth foul of the game during the fourth quarter of the basketball game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008. Jordan Farmar scored a career-high 24 points,...
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) walk by Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) after Wade committed his fifth foul of the game during the fourth quarter of the basketball game at the Staples Center...   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Farmar (5) scores on a layup against Miami Heat guard Ricky Davis (31) during the fourth quarter of the basketball game in Los Angeles Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008. Jordan Farmar scored a career-high 24 points, Kobe Bryant added 21 and the Los Angeles Lakers extended...
Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Farmar (5) scores on a layup against Miami Heat guard Ricky Davis (31) during the fourth quarter of the basketball game in Los Angeles Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008. Jordan...   (Associated Press)
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9), of France, is defended by Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd (2) during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008. San Antonio won 97-94. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9), of France, is defended by Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd (2) during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008. San...   (Associated Press)
Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Terry, right, is held back by teammates as he has words with San Antonio Spurs forward Bruce Bowen (12) during the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008. Terry was awarded a technical foul. San Antonio won, 97-94. (AP...
Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Terry, right, is held back by teammates as he has words with San Antonio Spurs forward Bruce Bowen (12) during the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio,...   (Associated Press)
Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd (2) shoots over San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan, left, during the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd (2) shoots over San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan, left, during the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008. (AP Photo/Eric...   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets' Devin Harris, right, runs the offense as he is guarded by Milwaukee Bucks' Mo Williams during the fourth quarter of NBA basketball Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 in East Rutherford, N.J. Harris led the Nets with 21 points as they beat the Bucks 120-106. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New Jersey Nets' Devin Harris, right, runs the offense as he is guarded by Milwaukee Bucks' Mo Williams during the fourth quarter of NBA basketball Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 in East Rutherford, N.J. Harris...   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets' Devin Harris (34) goes up for a dunk as he gets by Milwaukee Bucks' Andrew Bogut, of Australia, during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Thursday night, Feb. 28, 2008, in East Rutherford, N.J. Harris led the Nets with 21 points as they beat...
New Jersey Nets' Devin Harris (34) goes up for a dunk as he gets by Milwaukee Bucks' Andrew Bogut, of Australia, during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Thursday night, Feb. 28, 2008, in East...   (Associated Press)
Milwaukee Bucks' Mo Williams puts up a shot after running over New Jersey Nets' Devin Harris (34), as Nets coach Lawrence Frank looks on during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Thursday night, Feb. 28, 2008, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Nets beat the Bucks 120-106. (AP...
Milwaukee Bucks' Mo Williams puts up a shot after running over New Jersey Nets' Devin Harris (34), as Nets coach Lawrence Frank looks on during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Thursday night,...   (Associated Press)
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Feb. 28 NBA Games

Nets 120 Bucks 106
New York Times

Lakers 106 Heat 88
Los Angeles Times

 
NBA • Kobe Bryant • Los Angeles Lakers • basketball • Dallas Mavericks • Miami Heat • New Jersey Nets • San Antonio Spurs • Tim Duncan • Dirk Nowitzki • Milwaukee Bucks • Jason Kidd • Devin Harris • Jordan Farmar

 
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