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Hawks Top Knicks, Inch Toward Playoffs

Cavaliers tame Bobcats, Mavericks all over Heat

By Jamie Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 16, 2008 11:09 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Joe Johnson got by with a little help from his teammates today, as the Hawks beat the Knicks 109-98. While he scored 28 points and added 11 assists, Marvin Williams also stepped up his game and contributed 25 points, while Josh Childress added another 22, with nine rebounds, as Atlanta moves into a tie for the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.  In other NBA news:

  • It was another rough day for Ben Wallace, but King James came through for the Cavs as they beat the Bobcats, 98-91. LeBron put up 33 points in the victory as Jason Richardson had the same for Charlotte.
  • Don’t worry Miam—the season’s over one month from today. The Heat suffered another embarrassing defeat, as the Mavericks ran all over them, 98-73.

New York Knicks Nate Robinson (4) loses the ball to Atlanta Hawks Mike Bibby, right, during the first quarter of their game today at Madison Square Garden in New York.
New York Knicks Nate Robinson (4) loses the ball to Atlanta Hawks Mike Bibby, right, during the first quarter of their game today at Madison Square Garden in New York.   (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
Cleveland Cavaliers' Ben Wallace, center, grabs a rebound against Charlotte Bobcats' Jared Dudley, left, during their game today in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 98-91.
Cleveland Cavaliers' Ben Wallace, center, grabs a rebound against Charlotte Bobcats' Jared Dudley, left, during their game today in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 98-91.   (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn, left, signs an autograph for a young fan at an NBA basketball game between the Charlotte Bobcats and Cleveland Cavaliers today in Cleveland.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn, left, signs an autograph for a young fan at an NBA basketball game between the Charlotte Bobcats and Cleveland Cavaliers today in Cleveland.   (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Charlotte Bobcats' Jason Richardson, right, fouls Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James during the third quarter of their game today in Cleveland. The Cavs beat the Cats, 98-91.
Charlotte Bobcats' Jason Richardson, right, fouls Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James during the third quarter of their game today in Cleveland. The Cavs beat the Cats, 98-91.   (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Atlanta Hawks' Joe Johnson, top, shoots in front of New York Knicks' Wilson Chandler (21) during the third quarter of their basketball game today at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Atlanta Hawks' Joe Johnson, top, shoots in front of New York Knicks' Wilson Chandler (21) during the third quarter of their basketball game today at Madison Square Garden in New York.   (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
Miami Heat head coach Pat Riley looks down during the third quarter of their game against the Dallas Mavericks today in Miami. The Mavericks won 98-73.
Miami Heat head coach Pat Riley looks down during the third quarter of their game against the Dallas Mavericks today in Miami. The Mavericks won 98-73.   (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki is fouled by Miami Heat's Daequan Cook during the third quarter of their game today in Miami. The Mavericks won 98-73.
Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki is fouled by Miami Heat's Daequan Cook during the third quarter of their game today in Miami. The Mavericks won 98-73.   (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
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Cleveland 98 Charlotte 91

Cavaliers tame Bobcats
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Dallas 98 Miami 73

Season can't end soon enough for Miami
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