West hits key threes late, Iguodala doesn't; Philly returns to .500
Philadelphia Inquirer Mar 30, 08 10:35 PM CDT
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Philadelphia forward Andre Iguodala's would-be equalizer clanked off the rim at the buzzer, sealing a late comeback for Cleveland, 91-88, reports the Philadelphia Inquirer . LeBron James rebounded from a poor performance in Detroit with 26 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists, and point guard Delonte West had two clutch three-pointers, the latter tying the game at 88.
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Miami scores fewest baskets in history as Boston's backups romp, 88-62
Associated Press Mar 30, 08 10:27 PM CDT
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In a season of ignominy, Miami reached a new level of embarrassment, setting the modern NBA record for fewest baskets scored with 17 in an 88-62 loss in Boston. After jetting to a 27-4 advantage early, the league-leading Celtics trotted out their backups for much of the rest of the game; no starter played over 25 minutes in the rout.
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David West leads New Orleans with 25
Globe and Mail Mar 30, 08 10:23 PM CDT
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David West made his presence known at the Air Canada Centre tonight as his Hornets topped the Raptors 118-111. Peja Stojakovic added 25 points for New Orleans. It was a nice welcome back for former Raptor Morris Peterson, who made his first appearance in Toronto since leaving the team last summer. The sellout crowd rose to their feet as MoPete hit the floor.
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Utah road struggles continue against lowly Timberwolves
Salt Lake Tribune Mar 30, 08 8:51 PM CDT
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Just imagine what the Jazz would be like if they could win on the road. Utah has an impressive 32-4 record at home this season, but is a less-than-stellar 16-22 outside Energy Solutions Arena. Minnesota is the latest team to capitalize on their road woes, beating the Jazz 110-103 in Minneapolis. Playing without starters Mehmet Okur and Andrei Kirilenko didn’t help Utah.
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San Antonio uses hot outside shooting in first half to cruise to win
Houston Chronicle Mar 30, 08 6:13 PM CDT
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Houston decided to seal off the lane for San Antonio today and did so successfully, denying Tim Duncan opportunities. Unfortunately for the Rockets, opposing guards Tony Parker and Michael Finley shot a combined 19-of-28 and the Spurs had the game won by halftime, finishing at 109-88, writes the Chronicle . Houston's Luis Scola scored 24 points while star Tracy McGrady was held to 13.
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119-112 victory was a critical one for Denver
Rocky Mountain News Mar 30, 08 5:03 AM CDT
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With a 119-112 victory over Golden State, the Nuggets grabbed sole possession of the West's eighth playoff spot for the first time since February, and secured the advantage in any potential tiebreaker. Still, "we're not out of the woods, baby,'' Denver coach George Karl reminded the Rocky Mountain News . But Allen Iverson is confident, despite his lackluster performance last night.
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Star's 16-point
third quarter sparks winning rally
Arizona Republic (Phoenix) Mar 30, 08 12:37 AM CDT
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The Phoenix Suns may want Amaré Stoudemire to be involved in double technical fouls more often, after last night's 110-104 win over the New Jersey Nets, reports the Arizona Republic . Stoudemire and Vince Carter were called for technicals after getting mixed up in the third quarter. Stoudemire exploded afterward, scoring eight of his 33 points in the next two minutes and finishing the quarter with 16 points.
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James has off night, but Cleveland still clinches playoff spot
Associated Press Mar 30, 08 12:35 AM CDT
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Richard Hamilton is back and that makes the already tough Detroit Pistons that much tougher. Hamilton scored 14 points and the Pistons cruised to an 85-71 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight, reports the Associated Press. The Cavaliers still managed to clinch a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference when the New Jersey Nets lost to the Phoenix Suns.
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March Madness
Bruins return for the third straight year
Los Angeles Times Mar 29, 08 8:57 PM CDT
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UCLA is back in the Final Four for the third straight year. In Thursday's win over Western Kentucky, Bruins fans chanted "Keeeeeff" as James Keefe led the charge. Today, they were back to "Loooooc" as Luc Richard Mbah a Moute shook off a bad ankle to help spark the Bruins past Xavier 76-57, reports the Los Angeles Times .
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March Madness
Tar Heels on brink of their third straight trip
to Final Four
Associated Press Mar 29, 08 6:00 PM CDT
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Angel McCoughtry did everything she could to lift Louisville past North Carolina today, but it wasn't enough to keep the Tar Heels from a 78-74 win in the women's NCAA Tournament, reports the Associated Press. LaToya Pringle had 27 points and 11 rebounds as UNC came back from 18 down in the first half.
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Boozer and Williams carry load for Jazz, beat Clippers
Associated Press Mar 29, 08 2:26 AM CDT
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It took one inspired Manu Ginobili performance to propel the Spurs from fifth place to second in the Western Conference, the AP reports. Ginobili broke open in the fourth quarter last night, scoring 16 of his 26 points and thwarting a Minnesota comeback. The 99-84 victory marks San Antonio's 50th of the season, and sixth straight. Elsewhere in the NBA:
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