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Mar 30, 2008 5:03 AM CDT

Nuggets Knock Warriors, Take 8th Slot

119-112 victory was a critical one for Denver

(Newser) - 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 ...

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...

Rip Hamilton Returns to Lead Pistons By Cavs

Mar 30, 2008 12:35 AM CDT

Rip Hamilton Returns to Lead Pistons By Cavs

James has off night, but Cleveland still clinches playoff spot

(Newser) - 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...

UCLA Rumbles Into Final Four

March Madness

Mar 29, 2008 8:57 PM CDT

UCLA Rumbles Into Final Four

Bruins return for the third straight year

(Newser) - 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...

UNC Women Come From Way Back for Win

March Madness

Mar 29, 2008 6:00 PM CDT

UNC Women Come From Way Back for Win

Tar Heels on brink of their third straight trip to Final Four

(Newser) - 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...

Spurs Notch 50th Win, Extend Streak to Six

Mar 29, 2008 2:26 AM CDT

Spurs Notch 50th Win, Extend Streak to Six

Boozer and Williams carry load for Jazz, beat Clippers

(Newser) - 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...

Pierce, Celtics Swat Hornets in Rematch

Mar 29, 2008 2:14 AM CDT

Pierce, Celtics Swat Hornets in Rematch

Hawks stave off charging Bulls, Magic best Bucks

(Newser) - The Big Three all hit double digits last night, as the Celtics cruised to a 112-92 victory over the Hornets, the AP reports, avenging a loss in New Orleans last week. Paul Pierce led the pack with 27 points, and was joined by Kevin Garnett's 21 and Ray Allen's 12....

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...

UCLA Shows
Western Kentucky
No Love

March Madness

Mar 28, 2008 4:20 AM CDT

UCLA Shows Western Kentucky No Love

Bruins wake up in time creep closer to third straight Final Four

(Newser) - UCLA held its breath last night until Cinderella finally decided to go home. With point guard Darren Collison fouling out with five minutes left, the Bruins had to hold on down the stretch for an 88-78 win over 12th-seeded Western Kentucky, reports the Los Angeles Times. The Bruins now just...

Warriors Torch
Roy-less Blazers

Mar 28, 2008 1:19 AM CDT

Warriors Torch Roy-less Blazers

Warriors maintain playoff positioning as race tightens

(Newser) - The Warriors didn't get a single foul call playing at home in the first half, then went to the line 20 times in an aggressive, decisive third quarter, en route to beating the Trail Blazers 111-95. Portland was without star guard Brandon Roy, whose balky groin may not allow him...

Dallas Approaches
Playoffs Precipice

Mar 28, 2008 1:12 AM CDT

Dallas Approaches Playoffs Precipice

Carmelo leads third-quarter charge as Nuggets roll, 118-105

(Newser) - Jason Kidd's Mavericks remain winless against winning teams after Carmelo Anthony's Nuggets took control in the third quarter to win 118-105. It was a devastating loss for Dallas, which is now only one game ahead of Denver, the West's ninth place team, for the conference's final playoff spot. The Nuggets...

Pistons Sputter But Beat Heat
to Win Central

Mar 28, 2008 12:39 AM CDT

Pistons Sputter But Beat Heat to Win Central

Detroit pulls away from Miami in second half to clinch 6th title in 7 years

(Newser) - The Detroit Pistons tired to keep the Miami Heat in the game last night, but even an injured starter, too many turnovers, and bad shot selection couldn't stop the Pistons from winning the Central Division title with an 85-69 win over the Heat, reports the Detroit News. Arron Afflalo played...

Dolan
Still Wants
Thomas

Mar 27, 2008 11:56 PM CDT

Dolan Still Wants Thomas

Owner says he won't get in way of a new GM, but hopes Isiah remains on bench

(Newser) - Donnie Walsh's handshake agreement to run the Knicks next season could end up being a goodbye wave if owner James Dolan meddles too much, reports the New York Daily News. Dolan had said he won't step in if Walsh wants to replace coach Isiah Thomas, but he also made it...

Rockets Blast Timberwolves

Mar 27, 2008 4:39 AM CDT

Rockets Blast Timberwolves

McGrady finds his groove to score 10 of his 23 in decisive fourth

(Newser) - The Houston Rockets paid tribute to Dikembe Mutombo last night, but as usual it was Tracy McGrady who stole the show in a 97-86 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, reports the Houston Chronicle. McGrady had made just 4 of 15 shots when he re-entered the game in the fourth quarter...

Cal Can't Bear
Losing, Fires Braun

Mar 27, 2008 3:49 AM CDT

Cal Can't Bear Losing, Fires Braun

Coach had 219 wins in 12 seasons, but missed too many tournaments

(Newser) - Ben Braun built a 219-154 record at Cal Berkeley the past 12 years, but it wasn't enough to save his job yesterday, report the San Francisco Chronicle. The Bears, who lost to Ohio State in the NIT Monday, were only 30-42 in the Pac-10 the past four years. "The...

KG Leads Celtics Past Suns

Mar 27, 2008 3:18 AM CDT

KG Leads Celtics Past Suns

Phoenix tanks itself with turnovers

(Newser) - Amare Stoudemire got the game-high 32 points for Phoenix, but the Celtics took last night's game, 117-97. Stoudemire's five turnovers contributed to a Suns total of 21, which gave Boston 30 points to match Kevin Garnett's team-high total. Paul Pierce added 27 points with the help of a perfect third...

Duncan Carries Spurs to Fifth Straight Win

Mar 27, 2008 2:45 AM CDT

Duncan Carries Spurs to Fifth Straight Win

Matin's 36 lift Kings, Wizards holds off SuperSonics

(Newser) - Tim Duncan had the big numbers, but Manu Ginobili hit the key shots as the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 97-88 last night, reports the Associated Press. Duncan had 28 points and 12 rebounds, but when the Clippers took a late lead, Ginobili's 3-pointer...

Hawks Fly Over Bucks

Mar 27, 2008 12:30 AM CDT

Hawks Fly Over Bucks

Atlanta holds on to eighth spot in the East

(Newser) - The Atlanta Hawks avoided a major issue on a night they celebrated a 115-89 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, reports the Associated Press. Star point guard Mike Bibby left the game in the fourth period last night with an injured left thumb. X-rays were negative, however, and it appears to...

Train Keeps Rolling: Sixers Top Bulls 121-99

Mar 27, 2008 12:18 AM CDT

Train Keeps Rolling: Sixers Top Bulls 121-99

Miller dishes 18 assists as NBA's hottest team continues playoff push

(Newser) - The red-hot 76ers outscored the Bulls 30-2 on the fast break and ran them out of Philadelphia. The 121-99 win gives Philadelphia three in a row and makes them winners in 11 of their last 13 and 19 of their last 24. Andre Miller distributed the ball brilliantly, notching...

Cavs Latest Victim
as East Meets (David) West

Mar 27, 2008 12:11 AM CDT

Cavs Latest Victim as East Meets (David) West

Paul dishes to West with one second left for 100-99 win

(Newser) - LeBron James's characteristic late-game heroics weren't quite enough, as fellow MVP contender Chris Paul sucked three defenders into the lane, then passed to David West for a last-second winning jumper that gave the Hornets a win over the Cavaliers. It was an impressive follow-up to West's superb 35-point game against...