"Jennings also was benched in the fourth quarter of Wednesday nights
loss to Philadelphia.Los Angeles held a 57-40 edge on the glass despite
playing without Dwight Howard in a 111-100 road win Feb.0 rebounds, and
has a team-leading six blocked shots in Wichita States tournament wins
over Pittsburgh, No.Phoenix played without Goran Dragic due to a hip
bruise, and its unclear if hell be in the lineup Wednesday after sitting
out the past two games to rest, according to the team.
Kenyon
Martin, enjoying a rebirth since signing with the Knicks, had nine
points and five rebounds.James had complained about the Bulls physical
play when Chicago ended the Heats 27-game win streak on Wednesday.Were
going to get everybodys best shot because of the streak, Heat guard
Mario Chalmers said.They werent getting a lot of reward for their effort
but tonight they did.We got tentative because we kept trying to put the
ball in from places that it just wasnt going to come from there, it had
to come more from the wing, so he will learn from it, Crean said when
asked about Ferrell.Boston went without a field goal until Greens layup
with 3:27 remaining made it 49-37.
Matt Barnes airballed a
wide-open 3-pointer from the top of the arc with 22.immediately hit
back-to-back 3-pointers, and New Orleans was up by double digits the
rest of the way."But they are three important points that allow us to go
forward.The Bucks started turning it around in the third, using a 19-8
run to close the quarter with 82-77 lead."Its a little bit crazy because
they have a bunch of guys who can make them," he said.And Sundays game
at San Antonio is against not only the Western Conference leader and
potential NBA Finals opponent, but also likely will have huge
implications for the No.
Wall scores 47 as Wizards beat Grizzlies
107-94An expected title contender after Dwight Howard and Steve Nash
were brought in to join Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol is instead just trying
to hold onto the eighth and final spot in the West - a task that
mightve grown tougher with the loss of Metta World Peace for Insanity Workout
the remainder of the regular season because of knee surgery.They were
3-14 following the break, with two of the victories coming at
Charlotte.Bradley Beal and Martell Webster helped spur that upset,
finishing with 22 points apiece as the Wizards 26-44 won for only the
fifth time in their first 33 games.4 seconds left, World Peace attempted
a full-court inbounds pass to Pau Gasol, but he airmailed everybody and
the ball flew out of bounds.Tucker 18 for the Suns, who played without
Goran Dragic and Jermaine ONeal both resting and lost their fifth
straight game and ninth in the last 10 to tighten their grip on the
worst record in the Western Conference.
When the guys are able to
go wherever they want, its easy for guys to get good looks and open
shots.Other investors include Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer
and two members of the Nordstrom department store family."I think that
presents a huge challenge for us because we have been working all season
long on making sure our pace is efficient.All that will be left are
memories, tattered clippings and old TV footage.
Thats six points
less than they averaged against anyone else in that span, and 11 points
shy of what they typically score against the rest of the league."Tied
with the Islanders for final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference,
they missed a chance to move into a tie with New Jersey for seventh.The
Vancouver Canucks, Minnesota Wild, Calgary Flames and Dallas Stars
follow with visits every other night.We have a unique big man, Kings
coach Keith Smart said.Favors had a double-double of 13 points and 10
rebounds off the bench.No triple-double, the 24th time he fell short of
the feat by exactly one assist or one rebound.
Hes made 24 of 47
3-point attempts over the last five games while averaging 28.He was
loudly booed upon entering the game and each time he touched the
ball.The first goal was off a skate and the second one was a
giveaway."When somebody has it going like that, theres really nothing
you can do.2 percent and committed 20 turnovers in the last 11
overall.The Warriors are 49 for 100 from long range over the last five
games, led by Curry and Thompson 19 for 34.Detroit center Andre Drummond
sat out his 22nd straight game with a back injury and reserve guard
Will Bynum was sidelined by a right hand strain.
We didnt have a
goal in mind to say, Lets go on a long consecutive win streak, but our
goal is to win every game when we are on the floor.The Mavericks close
out their longest home stay of the season Saturday against the Chicago
Bulls, who ended Miamis 27-game winning streak Wednesday night.David Lee
contributed 23 points and 12 rebounds to the win, and Jarrett Jack came
off the bench to add 19 points.But the confidence that comes with it,
the young guys growing up, the cohesiveness and the defensive mentality
are good.The Hornets went ahead 25-11 in the first quarter, getting
back-to-back, wide-open 3-pointers from Anderson to cap the early run
against the sluggish Nuggets.According to the Sacramento Bee, the new
arena would cost $448 million, with $258 million coming from the city,
which plans to recoup the money through parking revenues.Nocioni lifts
Caja as Panathinaikos advance
