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Mar 25, 2008 12:23 AM CDT

Denver's Smith Closes Out Memphis

"Who shot?" J.R. goes for 25 points in fourth quarter

(Newser) - The Nuggets entered halftime down 57-51, and J.R. Smith had just two points entering the last frame, but Smith then scored 25—including 21 from long-range—and his team prevailed over the Grizzlies, 120-106. Denver's dynamic duo of Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson combined to add 49, and Marcus...

Pitt Upsets Baylor in
Women's Tourney

March Madness

Mar 24, 2008 10:25 PM CDT

Pitt Upsets Baylor in Women's Tourney

Zellous leads Panthers to biggest win in program history

(Newser) - The sixth-seeded Pittsburgh Panthers, on the strength of a 67-59 upending of No. 3 Baylor, advanced to a regional semifinal in the women’s NCAA tournament for the first time in school history. Shavonte Zellous, a former track sprinter, led the Panthers with 19 points on 7-of-13 shooting, and grabbed...

Bucks Can't Solve
Quinn, Heat's JV

Mar 24, 2008 10:21 PM CDT

Bucks Can't Solve Quinn, Heat's JV

Milwaukee drops to 6-28 with loss to inexperienced Miami squad

(Newser) - Milwaukee became the first team to lose twice to Miami this season thanks to the play of late replacement Chris Quinn, who scored a career-high 24 points in a 78-73 Heat win. Quinn filled in for Jason Williams, who had a right thumb injury, writes AP. It was the second...

Warriors Battle
Back From 26-Point Hole

Mar 24, 2008 6:52 AM CDT

Warriors Battle Back From 26-Point Hole

Beat Lakers in LA for 1st time in 5 years

(Newser) - The Warriors had not beaten the Lakers in Los Angeles since January of 2003, but when holding a 26-point lead last night, it looked like that they would finally snag another victory. Then it seemed certain that the rallying Lakers would prevail yet again. Then Golden State won it after...

Raptors Collapse Late,
Nuggets Prevail 109-100

Mar 23, 2008 9:54 PM CDT

Raptors Collapse Late, Nuggets Prevail 109-100

Rare flash of anger for Bosh as Toronto falls to .500

(Newser) - Toronto forward Chris Bosh came an assist short of his first triple-double, but it didn't make his team's latest loss any easier. The Raptors frittered away a 17-point first-quarter lead to the resilient Nuggets, who ended with a 13-2 run to win 109-100 and bump Toronto back to .500, reports...

Dallas Loses Dirk, Game
in Hellish Third Quarter

Mar 23, 2008 9:48 PM CDT

Dallas Loses Dirk, Game in Hellish Third Quarter

Nowitzki out two weeks, 6-7 games as Mavericks gaze into the abyss

(Newser) - In a nightmarish third quarter, the Mavericks allowed a game-changing 19-0 run by their archrivals and saw their star forward, Dirk Nowitzki, sustain a lower leg injury on a nasty spill. The sweet-shooting Bavarian is likely to miss a minimum of 6-7 games, reports the Dallas Morning News, and now...

Suns Blaze
Past Rockets

Mar 23, 2008 5:52 AM CDT

Suns Blaze Past Rockets

Flawless Amare leads Phoenix to 7th straight

(Newser) - The Suns reminded the recently unbeatable Rockets what it's like to be left in the dust, posting record stats on its way to a 122-113 triumph and a jump to third in the Western Conference. White hot from the start, Phoenix shot a mind-boggling 76% in the first half, with...

Hornets
Come Back to Sting Celtics

Mar 22, 2008 11:09 PM CDT

Hornets Come Back to Sting Celtics

West scores 37, New Orleans survives horrible start

(Newser) - The New Orleans Hornets followed a strange path in beating the Boston Celtics 113-106 last night, reports the Associated Press. The Hornets fell behind by 15 points early, and let the Celtics hit 75% of their shots, before storming from behind to end Boston's four-game winning streak. David West led...

Duke Dumped

March Madness

Mar 22, 2008 5:45 PM CDT

Duke Dumped

Blue Devils' offense goes cold as Mountaineers advance

(Newser) - West Virginia ended today what Belmont failed to on Thursday: an upset of second-seeded Duke, reports the AP. Joe Alexander had 22 points and 11 rebounds as West Virginia held the Blue Devils to 38% shooting, out-rebounding them 47-27 in the 73-67 victory. Duke has now missed the Sweet Sixteen...

WRAP/Duncan Has 21 in
Spurs Win

Mar 22, 2008 5:23 AM CDT

WRAP/Duncan Has 21 in Spurs Win

Blazers edge Clippers, Lakers shoot 61% in thrashing of Sonics

(Newser) - Perhaps still bristling from their recent four-game losing streak, the Spurs lashed out at the Kings in a 102-89 victory that saw the defending champions get back on track. Tim Duncan amassed 21 points and 10 rebounds, but it was a balanced team effort that overcame Ron Artest's 23 points...

Rockets Back to Winning Ways Against Warriors

Mar 22, 2008 2:42 AM CDT

Rockets Back to Winning Ways Against Warriors

Houston edges Golden State, ends their two-game slide

(Newser) - It was barely a losing streak before the Rockets got back to their winning ways. Houston eked one out Golden State last night, 109-106, to end the brief two-game slide that followed their record win streak. "It was a huge win for us," Rockets coach Rick Adelman said....

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...

Campbell, Butler Beat USA From Downtown

March Madness

Mar 21, 2008 5:58 PM CDT

Campbell, Butler Beat USA From Downtown

Bulldogs nail 15 3-pointers en route to easy first-round win

(Newser) - Seventh-seeded Butler was 23-0 when making eight 3-pointers or more going into its first round NCAA Tournament game with South Alabama today; Peter Campbell made sure it was 24-0 all by himself. Campbell scored 26 points, with, yes, eight 3-pointers ,to lift the Bulldogs to an 81-61 win, reports the...

Lakers Flex Muscles in Beating Jazz

Mar 21, 2008 1:59 AM CDT

Lakers Flex Muscles in Beating Jazz

LA cruises early to end Utah's 19-game home win streak

(Newser) - The Los Angeles Lakers made sure in a big way that the Utah Jazz didn't break its franchise record for consecutive home wins last night. Kobe Bryant had 27 points and and Lamar Odom had 22 points and 12 rounds as the Lakers ended the Jazz' 19-game home win streak...

Celtics Finish Impressive Texas Sweep

Mar 21, 2008 12:16 AM CDT

Celtics Finish Impressive Texas Sweep

Allen hits winning shot as Boston downs Dallas

(Newser) - The Boston Celtics accomplished something last night that no team in the NBA has done in six seasons: complete a three-game sweep in Texas. The Celtics finished off the rare feat with a 94-90 win over the Dallas Mavericks, reports the Associated Press. Boston gave San Antonio its first loss...

Parker Helps
Spurs Take
Bite Out of Bulls

Mar 20, 2008 11:50 PM CDT

Parker Helps Spurs Take Bite Out of Bulls

San Antonio breaks four-game losing streak

(Newser) - The San Antonio Spurs put an end to a rare losing streak with a 102-80 win over the Chicago Bulls tonight, reports the Associated Press. Tony Parker led the way with 23 points and Tim Duncan had 22 points and 10 rebounds as the Spurs ended a four-game skid. The...

Close But
No Cigar for
Belmont

MARCH MADNESS

Mar 20, 2008 10:13 PM CDT

Close But No Cigar for Belmont

Upset bid falls short as Duke holds on to win, 71-70

(Newser) - In the most compelling game of a so-far uneventful day in the NCAA tournament, Belmont made every effort to change that, as No. 2 Duke prevailed but barely in over the 15th-seeded Bruins 71-70, reports the Associated Press. A coast-to-coast drive and layup by Blue Devil swingman Gerald Henderson with...

Xavier Battles Back to Beat Georgia

march madness

Mar 20, 2008 3:39 PM CDT

Xavier Battles Back to Beat Georgia

Musketeers erase 11-point, second-half deficit to avoid upset

(Newser) - Third-seeded Xavier avoided the first major upset of the NCAA Tournament today when it came from behind to beat 14th-seeded Georgia 73-61, reports the Cincinnati Enquirer. The Musketeers (28-6) trailed by 11 points in the second half, but freshman Dante Jackson hit a 3-pointer with 7:23 left to put...

Kansas Makes It Look Easy Vs. Portland State

March madness

Mar 20, 2008 3:11 PM CDT

Kansas Makes It Look Easy Vs. Portland State

No. 1 Jayhawks jump out to 13-3 lead and never look back

(Newser) - There was a reason Kansas was seeded No. 1 and Portland State No. 16. The Jayhawks dunked over the Vikings, shot over the Vikings and never let them in the game en route to an 85-61 win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament today, reports the AP. The...

Suns Battle Sonics for 6th Straight Success

Mar 20, 2008 5:36 AM CDT

Suns Battle Sonics for 6th Straight Success

Clippers can't keep up with Warriors, T'wolves shock Grizz with rally

(Newser) - The Sonics tried desperately to reverse their trend of 12 losses in 13 games, and with the Suns giving up 17 turnovers in the first half alone, that feat seemed possible, the Arizona Republic reports. But Phoenix rallied past their own dreadful defense to shoot 57%, with 15 three-pointers, on...