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Kidd Quiets Critics in Mavs' Defeat of Kings

Bulls crumble under Wizards, Rockets get 14th win from Grizzlies

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 1, 2008 6:05 AM CST
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(Newser) – Any doubters in Dallas have likely changed their tune after Jason Kidd nearly snagged a triple-double in the Mavericks' 115-106 domination of Sacramento. The Mavs put the leap in Leap Day, with Kidd grabbing 11 boards, Dirk Nowitzki hauling in 10, Josh Howard getting nine, and Erick Dampier leading with 13, the Sacramento Bee reports. In other hoops news:

  • Chicago had a 52-32 lead near the end of the second quarter, before a catastrophic implosion left them looking up at Washington from the wrong side of a 97-91 decision.
  • A 116-95 win against Memphis gives Houston its 14th straight and only the second perfect month in franchise history, thanks partly to Tracy McGrady's 25 points.

Memphis Grizzlies' Javaris Crittendon (3) is fouled by Houston Rockets center Dikembe Mutombo, right, of Congo, during the second half of a basketball game Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
Memphis Grizzlies' Javaris Crittendon (3) is fouled by Houston Rockets center Dikembe Mutombo, right, of Congo, during the second half of a basketball game Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat...   (Associated Press)
Houston Rockets' Tracy McGrady, right, goes for the basket defended by Memphis Grizzlies' Rudy Gay (22) during the first half of a basketball game on Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
Houston Rockets' Tracy McGrady, right, goes for the basket defended by Memphis Grizzlies' Rudy Gay (22) during the first half of a basketball game on Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)   (Associated Press)
Houston Rockets' Rafer Alston (12) knocks the ball away from Memphis Grizzlies' Michael Conley (11) during the second half of a basketball game Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, in Houston. The Rockets won, 116-95. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
Houston Rockets' Rafer Alston (12) knocks the ball away from Memphis Grizzlies' Michael Conley (11) during the second half of a basketball game Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, in Houston. The Rockets won, 116-95....   (Associated Press)
Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd moves the ball up court during the first half of their NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Dallas, Friday, Feb. 29, 2008. Dallas won 115-106. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)
Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd moves the ball up court during the first half of their NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Dallas, Friday, Feb. 29, 2008. Dallas won 115-106. (AP Photo/Donna...   (Associated Press)
Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier (25) defends the basket as Sacramento Kings center Brad Miller (52) goes to the basket in the second half of their NBA basketball game in Dallas, Friday, Feb. 29, 2008. Dallas won, 115-106. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)
Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier (25) defends the basket as Sacramento Kings center Brad Miller (52) goes to the basket in the second half of their NBA basketball game in Dallas, Friday, Feb. 29,...   (Associated Press)
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, from Germany, celebrates a 3-point basket with the crowd during the second half of their NBA game against the Sacramento Kings in Dallas, Friday, Feb. 29, 2008. Dallas won 115-106. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, from Germany, celebrates a 3-point basket with the crowd during the second half of their NBA game against the Sacramento Kings in Dallas, Friday, Feb. 29, 2008....   (Associated Press)
Washington Wizards' Darius Songaila blocks Chicago Bulls' Larry Hughes (32) during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Friday, Feb. 29, 2008. The Wizards won 97-91. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Washington Wizards' Darius Songaila blocks Chicago Bulls' Larry Hughes (32) during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Friday, Feb. 29, 2008. The Wizards won 97-91. (AP Photo/Nam...   (Associated Press)
Washington Wizards' Darius Songaila, left, looks to pass against Chicago Bulls' Andres Nocioni, of Argentina, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Friday, Feb. 29, 2008.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Washington Wizards' Darius Songaila, left, looks to pass against Chicago Bulls' Andres Nocioni, of Argentina, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Friday, Feb. 29, 2008.(AP Photo/Nam...   (Associated Press)
Washington Wizards' Andray Blatche dunks against the Chicago Bulls during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Friday, Feb. 29, 2008. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Washington Wizards' Andray Blatche dunks against the Chicago Bulls during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Friday, Feb. 29, 2008. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)   (Associated Press)
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Leap Day NBA Games

Wizards 97 Bulls 91
Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, Ill.)

Rockets 115 Grizzlies 95
Houston Chronicle

 
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