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Pistons Win 4th Straight, Beat Desperate Nets

Apr 5, 2008 12:08 AM CDT

Pistons Win 4th Straight, Beat Desperate Nets

Detroit about to clinch No. 2 seed in East; NJ on verge of elimination

(Newser) - Antonio McDyess scored 19 points, Rasheed Wallace added 17 points and eight rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons beat the New Jersey Nets, 106-87, tonight for their fourth straight victory. Both teams played without a key starter as Richard Hamilton (hip) sat out for Detroit, while Vince Carter (ankle) was sidelined...

Stojakovic Plays Hero for Hornets in Orlando

Apr 1, 2008 11:27 PM CDT

Stojakovic Plays Hero for Hornets in Orlando

Williams wills Philly to win in NJ; Bucks topple Knicks in OT

(Newser) - Sweet-shooting forward Peja Stojakovic had six points in the final minute to lead the Hornets past the Magic, 98-97. After star point guard Chris Paul missed two free throws with six seconds left, Orlando had a chance to win, but Keyon Dooling misfired on a would-be buzzer-beater. Also in pro...

Stoudemire Helps Suns
Take Down Nets

Mar 30, 2008 12:37 AM CDT

Stoudemire Helps Suns Take Down Nets

Star's 16-point third quarter sparks winning rally

(Newser) - 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...

Backup Suns Shine Bright in Philly Win

Mar 28, 2008 11:23 PM CDT

Backup Suns Shine Bright in Philly Win

Raptors top Knicks while Pacers beat Nets, cling to playoff life

(Newser) - Phoenix got double-figures in scoring from five players, including 17 apiece from Leandro Barbosa and Boris Diaw off the bench, and defeated red-hot Philadelphia, 107-93, reports the Arizona Republic. The Suns played solid defense, forcing the Sixers, who had won seven of their last eight, to miss their first 13...

Ford, Bosh
Lead Raptors Past Pistons

Mar 27, 2008 4:09 AM CDT

Ford, Bosh Lead Raptors Past Pistons

Boone has big game for Nets, Crawford lifts Knicks in overtime

(Newser) - TJ Ford celebrated his return to the starting lineup with 13 points and nine assists to help the Toronto Raptors beat the the Detroit Pistons 89-82 last night, reports the Associated Press. Chris Bosh also had 28 points as the Raptors won for just the fourth time in 15 games....

Carter, Nets Down Knicks 106-91

Mar 25, 2008 2:55 AM CDT

Carter, Nets Down Knicks 106-91

New Jersey inches closer to the playoffs

(Newser) - After losing three times to the moribund New York Knicks this season, the New Jersey Nets were finally able to beat their neighboring rivals in a visit to Madison Square Garden. The 106-91 victory moves the Nets to within one game of the Atlanta Hawks and the eighth and final...

Hawks Hold Off Magic Down Stretch

Mar 22, 2008 11:29 PM CDT

Hawks Hold Off Magic Down Stretch

Iguodala leads 76ers win, Bobcats end five-game skid

(Newser) - Joe Johnson scored 34 points and Mike Bibby had 20 as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Orlando Magic 98-90 last night, reports the Orlando Sentinel. The Magic had a chance to catch the Hawks late when Bibby missed a shot with the Hawks up 93-90. Atlanta fought for the offensive...

Cavs Stop Raptors, LeBron Hits Milestone

Mar 22, 2008 12:24 AM CDT

Cavs Stop Raptors, LeBron Hits Milestone

Nuggets outscore Nets while Grizzlies snap long road losing streak

(Newser) - LeBron James scored 29 points and became the all-time leading scorer in Cavaliers franchise history in a 90-83 victory over potential first-round playoff opponent Toronto. Zydrunas Ilgauskas had 16 points, Devin Brown scored 14, and Damon Jones knocked down two crucial three-pointers early in the fourth for the Cavs, reports...

Vinsanity Pulls Nets
Into Tie for Final
Playoff Spot

Mar 19, 2008 10:41 PM CDT

Vinsanity Pulls Nets Into Tie for Final Playoff Spot

New Jersey edges Atlanta to tie for eighth postseason spot

(Newser) - Vince Carter had 39 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds in a dazzling, multi-faceted performance to lead the Nets over the Hawks, 125-117. New Jersey ended the night tied with Atlanta for the Eastern Conference's eighth playoff seed at ten games under .500. Richard Jefferson scored 33 and Devin Harris...

Kobe, Lakers Hang On to Top Mavs 102-100

Mar 18, 2008 11:31 PM CDT

Kobe, Lakers Hang On to Top Mavs 102-100

Heat beat Bucks, end 0-for-March skid, Bulls bests Nets

(Newser) - The Los Angeles Lakers nearly blew a 25-point third quarter lead against the Dallas Mavericks but escaped with a 102-100 win after Dirk Nowitzki’s 3-point miss at the buzzer. Despite the miss the German scored 35 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and blocked a season-high five shots. Kobe Bryant had...

Absent Allen,
Celtics Cruise Past Bucks

Mar 16, 2008 1:10 PM CDT

Absent Allen, Celtics Cruise Past Bucks

Jefferson hits winning shot for Nets, Suns explode against Kings

(Newser) - Kevin Garnett scored 19 points and Kevin House had 17 as the Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks, 99-77, reports the Associated Press. Ray Allen sat out with a bruised heel. With Allen out, recent signing Sam Cassell made his biggest contribution so far to the Celtics as he hit...

CP3 Bolsters MVP Campaign in Rout of Spurs

Mar 13, 2008 4:00 AM CDT

CP3 Bolsters MVP Campaign in Rout of Spurs

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

(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...

Bruising Rockets Make It 19

Mar 11, 2008 4:37 AM CDT

Bruising Rockets Make It 19

Nets manage just 28 first-half points in 91-73 loss

(Newser) - A season-best defensive performance against the Nets propelled the Rockets into rarefied air: the fourth 19-game win streak in NBA history. Houston held New Jersey to 28 first-half points and 30.4% floor shooting overall in a grinding 91-73 victory, reports the Houston Chronicle. Tracy McGrady led his team with...

Jazz Devour Nuggets in 132-105 Romp

Mar 9, 2008 4:30 AM CDT

Jazz Devour Nuggets in 132-105 Romp

Nowitzki makes history as Mavs beat Nets, T'wolves tank Clippers

(Newser) - "When we don't match the level of intensity, we struggle—especially defensively," said Nuggets coach George Karl—and his team certainly did struggle against a whirlwind Jazz team that triumphed 132-105. Utah's 11 three-pointers left them with a 73% record from beyond the arc, better than the team's...

Paul, 3-Pointers Lead Hornets Past Hawks

Mar 6, 2008 12:53 AM CST

Paul, 3-Pointers Lead Hornets Past Hawks

Grizz snap skid against Nets, while Villanueva, Bucks top SuperSonics

(Newser) - Chris Paul scored 23 points and dished an eye-popping 18 assists as the New Orleans Hornets topped the Atlanta Hawks 116-101. The Hornets set a franchise record with 15 3-pointers; seven of them came from Peja Stojakovic, who led all scorers with 29 points. Joe Johnson had 24 points and...

Spurs Notch Tenth Straight

Mar 5, 2008 12:46 AM CST

Spurs Notch Tenth Straight

As Duncan dominates Nets, 81-70

(Newser) - Tim Duncan carried his team to victory last night, scoring 29 points and grabbing 12 rebounds as the Spurs topped the Nets, 81-70. Not only does this make ten straight wins for the Western Conference leading Spurs, but it also marks San Antonio's second victory over New Jersey in three...

Spurs Push Streak to 9 in NJ

Mar 2, 2008 10:21 PM CST

Spurs Push Streak to 9 in NJ

Parkers wins matchup against new Net Harris in 93-83 win

(Newser) - In the final third of the NBA season, the defending champions are gaining momentum, reports The New York Times. In New Jersey, San Antonio won its ninth straight game to maintain its spot atop the unforgiving West; they were led by. 2007 Finals MVP Tony Parker, who slashed for 25...

Kidd Benched for Finale of Mavs' Loss

Feb 29, 2008 3:00 AM CST

Kidd Benched for Finale of Mavs' Loss

His replacement Harris shines against Bucks, Lakers sear Heat

(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 ...

Redd's Buzzer- Beater Stuns Cavs 105-102

Feb 26, 2008 10:25 PM CST

Redd's Buzzer- Beater Stuns Cavs 105-102

Magic handle Nets in Jersey; Heat notch 2nd win in 28 games

(Newser) - LeBron James had a customarily monster 35-point game—but Milwaukee's Mo Williams topped him with 37, setting up a wild finish for sharpshooting lefty Michael Redd, who in a tie game had five seconds to race upcourt and launch the game-winning three-pointer. The Bucks were also aided by a 27-14...

76ers Push Heat Losing Streak to 11

Feb 23, 2008 11:30 PM CST

76ers Push Heat Losing Streak to 11

Jamison lifts Wizards by Bobcats, Jefferson's 36 boosts Nets to win

(Newser) - The Philadelphia 76ers scored the final 10 points of overtime to send the Miami Heat to their 11th straight loss, 101-96 last night, reports the Associated Press. Andre Iguodala and Andre Miller both scored 24 points for the 76ers. Dwayne Wade scored 33 points for Miami, which has dropped 26...