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CP3 Bolsters MVP Campaign in Rout of Spurs

LeBron's 42 can't beat Nets; Utah rallies late, bucks Milwaukee

By Jesse Andrews,  Newser User

Posted Mar 13, 2008 4:00 AM CDT

(Newser) – New Orleans shot a remarkable 58.7% against normally stalwart San Antonio, and the result was the Spurs' worst loss of the season. Chris Paul had 26 points and 17 assists; his pick-and-roll buddy David West, returning from an ankle injury, added 29 and 10 boards. The Spurs had just 8 fourth-quarter points in the 100-75 loss. Also in pro hoops:

  • The Nets jumped out to a 38-23 first-quarter lead and never trailed thereafter, despite LeBron's 42 points; he also missed seven free throws in Cleveland's 104-99 setback.
  • Down 103-92 with five minutes to play, Utah rallied for a 114-110 win against Milwaukee, scoring on all of their last 11 possessions.

New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul shoots a 4th quarter basket between the arms of San Antonio Spurs.
New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul shoots a 4th quarter basket between the arms of San Antonio Spurs.   (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
New Orleans Hornets forward David West (30) drives to the basket against the first quarter defense of San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan, right, and guard Tony Parker, of France.
New Orleans Hornets forward David West (30) drives to the basket against the first quarter defense of San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan, right, and guard Tony Parker, of France.   (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) shoots a second quarter basket over New Orleans Hornets center Tyson Chandler (6).
San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) shoots a second quarter basket over New Orleans Hornets center Tyson Chandler (6).   (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, right, shoots over the defense of New Jersey Nets' Richard Jefferson.
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, right, shoots over the defense of New Jersey Nets' Richard Jefferson.   (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New Jersey Nets' Richard Jefferson, left, attempts a shot as he is double-teamed by Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) and Devin Brown.
New Jersey Nets' Richard Jefferson, left, attempts a shot as he is double-teamed by Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) and Devin Brown.   (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New Jersey Nets' DeSagana Diop, left, of Senegal, and Sean Williams double-team Cleveland Cavaliers' Joe Smith (32).
New Jersey Nets' DeSagana Diop, left, of Senegal, and Sean Williams double-team Cleveland Cavaliers' Joe Smith (32).   (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Utah Jazz's Carlos Boozer (5) puts up the go ahead lay up in front of Milwaukee Bucks' Charlie Bell in the final minute.
Utah Jazz's Carlos Boozer (5) puts up the go ahead lay up in front of Milwaukee Bucks' Charlie Bell in the final minute.   (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan reacts to a call during the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan reacts to a call during the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks.   (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Utah Jazz's Deron Williams (8) goes up for a shot between Milwaukee Bucks' Andrew Bogut (6), of Australia, and Charlie Bell (42).
Utah Jazz's Deron Williams (8) goes up for a shot between Milwaukee Bucks' Andrew Bogut (6), of Australia, and Charlie Bell (42).   (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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Nets 104, Cavaliers 99
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Jazz 114, Bucks 110
Deseret News (Salt Lake)

 
NBA • New Orleans Hornets • basketball • LeBron James • Cleveland Cavaliers • New Jersey Nets • San Antonio Spurs • Utah Jazz • Milwaukee Bucks • Chris Paul • David West

 
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