NBA News for 4/4/2008
T-Mac Scores 26 of His 35 in Second Half as Rockets Clip Blazers
Tracy McGrady scored 26 of his 35 points in the second half, and the Rockets defeated the Blazers 95-88 Thursday night to snap a two-game skid. - Read More...
Rockets end skid behind McGrady's 35
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McGrady scores 35 as Rockets hold off Blazers
Tracy McGrady scored 26 of his 35 points in the second half, and the Houston Rockets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 95-86 ...
Yao consults traditional Chinese medicine for foot
Rockets center Yao Ming is back in China to consult with traditional medicine practitioners over his NBA season-ending foot injury. - Read More...
Xs and Os: Larry Brown on Mavericks-Suns
If I'm Dallas, the first thing you write on the board is: Cut down transition baskets. And we have to get back and have great defensive balance when we shoot the ball. We can't give up easy baskets on the break. - Read More...
Report: IU's Gordon to opt for NBA draft
Indiana freshman Eric Gordon is leaving the Hoosiers for the NBA, according to reports from the Indianapolis Star. - Read More...
In The Paint: Picking up the Pacers
Jermaine O'Neal's return isn't going to launch the Pacers into the playoffs, says Marques Johnson. It will take much more than that.
Whatever Men Hoopsters Do, Women Do ... Well, 'Better'
On CBSSportsline, "You think I'm crazy. You think I was hit in the head by Troy Polamalu. You think I'm looooosing it. Again, read carefully. No one is stating that Pat Summit's Tennessee Volunteers can beat Bruce Pearl's. They don't have the physicality to do that." - Read More...
Bucks Lose Yi to Injury for Rest of Regular Season
Milwaukee Bucks rookie forward Yi Jianlian will miss the final eight games of the regular season with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee. The Bucks made the announcement Friday night before their game against the Indiana Pacers. - Read More...
Yi to miss rest of regular season with sprained MCL
Milwaukee Bucks rookie forward Yi Jianlian will miss the final eight games of the regular season with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee. The Bucks made the announcement Friday night before their game against the Indiana Pacers. Yi, the No. 6 pick in the 2007 draft, hurt his knee early in the first quarter of the Bucks' victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday.
Rookie Yi to sit rest of regular season with sprained MCL
Milwaukee Bucks rookie forward Yi Jianlian will miss the final eight games of the regular season with a sprained medial collateral ...
Raptors falter in fourth, suffer loss to Bobcats
Jazz snap Spurs' streak with 26-point rout
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Wizards beat Heat, nab fourth straight playoff spot
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Warriors within half-game of playoff spot in West
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LIVE: Mavs facing Lakers in West showdown
Warriors rout Grizzlies, inch closer to playoffs
Bobcats Roar Past Raptors for a Surprise Win
Jason Richardson scored 27 points and Earl Boykins converted a three-point play after stealing the ball from T.J. Ford in the final minute of the Charlotte Bobcats' 105-100 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. - Read More...
Pistons pummel Nets for 4th straight win
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Jazz hold Spurs to 64 points
Not only did the Jazz snap San Antonio's eight-game winning streak Friday, they held the Spurs to a franchise low in points.
Jazz orchestrate rout, end Spurs' eight-game win streak
Mehmet Okur had 17 points and 16 rebounds and the Utah Jazz ended San Antonio's eight-game winning streak, beating the Spurs ...
Pistons Complete Season Sweep of Nets
A game after winning while resting three starters, the Pistons didn't need much from the top five in a 106-87 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Friday night. - Read More...
Martin Scores 26 as Kings Top Clippers
Kevin Martin hit four 3-pointers while scoring 26 points, and the Sacramento Kings avoided a four-game sweep by the last-place Los Angeles Clippers with a 110-98 victory Thursday night. - Read More...
Hot Rocket: McGrady scores 35 to bury Blazers
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: April 3
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Power Rankings Mail -- Stay the Course
John Schuhmann answers mail about this week's Power Rankings presented by adidas and gives his thoughts on the playoff format, among other topics. - Read More...
LeBron can't carry Cavs this time
The Cavs will go as far in the playoffs as LeBron James can carry them. Mike Kahn explains why it probably won't be all that far.
Cavs Sign Allred for Remainder of the Season
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed center Lance Allred for the remainder of the season. He was signed to a 10-day contract on March 13 and to his second 10-day contract on March 25. Allred has played in two games this season for the Cavaliers. - Read More...
Ming seeks traditional cure to heal foot injury
Yao Ming will seek traditional Chinese medicine to help heal a stress fracture after opting for surgery last month. The Houston Rockets center was back in China to consult with traditional medicine practitioners about his NBA season-ending foot injury. Yao said Friday he also plans to see players on the Chinese national team and talk with coach Jonas Kazlauskas about strategy for the Beijing Olympics in August.
Wizards' Jamison Out With Sprained Shoulder
Washington forward Antawn Jamison missed a game for the first time this season Friday night against Miami because of a sprained right shoulder. Jamison, averaging 21.5 points and a team-leading 10.2 rebounds, injured his shoulder late in Wednesday's loss - Read More...
Knee injury shelves Bucks' Yi for rest of season
Milwaukee Bucks rookie forward Yi Jianlian will miss the final eight games of the regular season with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee. - Read More...
Wizards deny Arenas misled them on return
When Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas returned from surgery on his left knee to play Wednesday against Milwaukee, it was a surprise to many. Two days later, the Wizards insist his return was expected. Arenas, who missed 66 games, began the game shooting on Washington's practice court and arrived at the Wizards bench midway through the first quarter. He played 19 minutes and scored 17 points against the Bucks.
Hamilton, Carter Out of Pistons-Nets Game
Richard Hamilton and Vince Carter both missed the game Friday night between the Detroit Pistons and New Jersey Nets. Hamilton has missed five of Detroit's last six games with a sore hip, while Carter has been bothered by an ankle injury. - Read More...
Suns' Strawberry learned from his father's mistakes
It was never easy being Darryl Strawberry Jr. News of Darryl Strawberry Sr.'s arrests, substance abuse, tax fraud and prostitution ...
Sixers secure 1st playoff spot in 3 years
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Raptors clinch playoff berth despite loss
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Jazz shut down visiting Spurs in second half
Hornets shake Knicks, increase lead in West
Pacers Keep Playoff Hopes Alive with Win Over Bucks
Mike Dunleavy had 27 points and 11 rebounds and the Indiana Pacers kept their faint playoff hopes alive by edging the Milwaukee Bucks 105-101 on Friday night. - Read More...
Paul's 33 help Hornets earn playoff berth
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Pacers win, stay in playoff race
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Sixers seal first playoff trip in three years by grounding Hawks
Andre Iguodala scored 30 points and Andre Miller had 23 to help the Philadelphia 76ers wrap up their first playoff spot in three ...
Hornets Beat Knicks for First Playoff Berth Since 2004
Chris Paul had 33 points and 15 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets became the first Western Conference team to clinch a playoff berth by beating the New York Knicks 118-110 on Friday night. - Read More...