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Mar 19, 2008 8:16 AM CDT

NCAA Officiating: Is It a Slump?

Andy Katz wonders if officiating is in a slump

(Newser) - The officiating in college basketball has been one of the hot topics all year across the nation. From a dubious foul call 80 feet from the basket with 0.1 seconds left to give Georgetown the win over Villanova to the no-call on UCLA’s possibly-over-the-backboard shot, the nation’s...

Celtics Defense Stops Rockets' Streak at 22

Mar 19, 2008 5:34 AM CDT

Celtics Defense Stops Rockets' Streak at 22

Kings blast past Warriors, Suns get 5th straight over Blazers

(Newser) - The Rockets had followed 22 straight games with victorious press conferences, and nothing short of the NBA's best team could change that tune. With a decisive 94-74 win, the Boston Celtics ended Houston's win streak and held them to their lowest score this season. "I've never seen defense like...

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...

Detroit Can Play
Uptempo, Too

Mar 18, 2008 11:28 PM CDT

Detroit Can Play Uptempo, Too

Pistons cruise past Nuggets, 136-120

(Newser) - This time, Denver found itself on the wrong side of an eye-popping score. Two nights after dropping 168 points on Seattle, the Nuggets tumbled to the Pistons, who had their highest regulation score since a win against Denver eight years ago. Richard Hamilton led seven Pistons in double figures with...

Mount St. Mary's Wins
NCAA Play-In Game

March Madness

Mar 18, 2008 10:12 PM CDT

Mount St. Mary's Wins NCAA Play-In Game

Mountaineers will face UNC after topping Coppin State 69-60

(Newser) - Mount St. Mary's won its first NCAA tournament game in school history, topping Coppin State 69-60 in the play-in game. Diminutive sophomore Jeremy Goode led the scrappy Mountaineers with 21 points, including four critical free throws in the final minute. Coppin State led the entire first half, then began misfiring...

Paul, Hornets Rally to Sting Bulls in Fourth

Mar 18, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

Paul, Hornets Rally to Sting Bulls in Fourth

New Orleans, sans David West, keeps pace with Houston

(Newser) - Chris Paul showed why he is the franchise in New Orleans last night, with 37 points and numerous big plays, as the Hornets ended the game on a 24-4 run and defeated the Bulls in comeback fashion, 108-97. It was the second straight fourth-quarter collapse for Chicago, which blew an...

Williams, Jazz Top Raps 96-79

Mar 18, 2008 1:58 AM CDT

Williams, Jazz Top Raps 96-79

Utah ties home winning streak record with 19, Toronto loses fifth straight contest

(Newser) - The Utah Jazz topped the visiting Toronto Raptors 96-79 and tied a franchise record with their 19th consecutive home victory. The game was tied at 65 in the fourth quarter, until backup point guard Ronnie Price led the Jazz on a 24-4 run that sealed the victory. The unlikely hero...

Pierce, Celtics Top Spurs 93-91

Mar 17, 2008 11:24 PM CDT

Pierce, Celtics Top Spurs 93-91

Allen-less Boston bests defending champs

(Newser) - The Boston Celtics came from behind and defeated the San Antonio Spurs 93-91 in Texas, despite being without the services of all-star Ray Allen, who missed his second consecutive game with a jammed left ankle. The Celtics other two stars stepped up in his absence; Paul Pierce scored 22 points...

Timberwolves Take Bite Out of Hapless Clippers

Mar 17, 2008 11:16 PM CDT

Timberwolves Take Bite Out of Hapless Clippers

Jefferson continues to show he was valued part of Garnett trade

(Newser) - Minnesota got out of the basement of the NBA's Northwest Division with a 99-90 victory over Los Angeles' other team Monday, thanks to the work of Al Jefferson, who notched 22 points and 14 rebounds. The Timberwolves got their fourth win in six games and second in nine days against...

Miller, Grizz Best Bobcats, Snap 4-Game Skid

Mar 17, 2008 11:04 PM CDT

Miller, Grizz Best Bobcats, Snap 4-Game Skid

Charlotte's shooting woes send them to fourth straight loss

(Newser) - The moribund Memphis Grizzlies defeated the hapless Charlotte Bobcats 98-80 to snap their four-game losing streak. Mike Miller paced Memphis with his 18 points and 13 rebounds, while rookie Juan Carlos Navarro scored 21 points on 7-of-11 shooting. The Bobcats shot 41 percent from the floor en route to their...

Breakout Season
Continues for Dunleavy

Mar 17, 2008 10:27 PM CDT

Breakout Season Continues for Dunleavy

Pacers forward has 36 in 110-98 quashing of Knicks

(Newser) - Mike Dunleavy tied a career high with 36 points, leading his Pacers past the Knicks, 110-98. A disappointment with Golden State, Dunleavy has now had four 36-point games with his new team; two have been against New York. It was New York's ninth loss in ten games, and Isiah Thomas's...

Superman Outduels the King

Mar 17, 2008 10:00 PM CDT

Superman Outduels the King

Sidekicks are the difference in 104-90 win for the Magic

(Newser) - The Magic solidified its hold on the third playoff seed in the East, topping the fourth-seeded Cavaliers 104-90, reports the Orlando Sentinel, to stretch their margin to 6 1/2 games in the standings. LeBron James led all scorers with 30 points, but Dwight Howard had 23 and 13 rebounds—and...

Hawks Continue Playoff Push With Solid Effort in Washington

Mar 17, 2008 9:53 PM CDT

Hawks Continue Playoff Push With Solid Effort in Washington

Five hit double figures for victorious Atlanta

(Newser) - Atlanta edged into the eighth slot in the Eastern Conference playoff race with a 105-96 road victory against Washington, reports AP. Mike Bibby scored 23 points and Joe Johnson had 18 points, 10 assists for the Hawks, who shot 55% from the field as the perennial cellar dwellars try to...

UConn Leads Way in
Women's NCAA Seeds

Mar 17, 2008 9:51 PM CDT

UConn Leads Way in Women's NCAA Seeds

North Carolina, Tennessee, Maryland also claim top spots

(Newser) - Four traditional powers in women’s college basketball, Connecticut, Tennessee, Maryland and North Carolina, are the No. 1 seeds in the NCAA tournament. The Tar Heels are the only team in that group never to have won a national championship. In order for UNC to change that, they may have...

Martin Helps Kings Outscore Reeling Raptors

Mar 17, 2008 2:06 AM CDT

Martin Helps Kings Outscore Reeling Raptors

Sacramento jumps out early as Toronto falls to 0-4 on road trip

(Newser) - Kevin Martin scored 32 points as the Sacramento Kings beat the Toronto Raptors 106-100 last night, reports the Toronto Globe and Mail. Ron Artest also had 19 points and 10 rebounds as the Kings handed the Raptors their fourth straight loss on this road trip. The Raptors are 2-7 in...

Nuggets Blast Sonics in 168-116 Win

Mar 17, 2008 1:43 AM CDT

Nuggets Blast Sonics in 168-116 Win

Anthony, Iverson lead Denver to an NBA season high in points

(Newser) - The Denver Nuggets scored early and often, late and often, and plenty in between, in a 168-116 win over the Seattle SuperSonics last night, reports the Associated Press. Carmelo Anthony had 26 points and Allen Iverson had 24 for the Nuggets, who led by as many as 55 points in...

Hawks Top Knicks, Inch Toward Playoffs

Mar 16, 2008 11:09 PM CDT

Hawks Top Knicks, Inch Toward Playoffs

Cavaliers tame Bobcats, Mavericks all over Heat

(Newser) - Joe Johnson got by with a little help from his teammates today, as the Hawks beat the Knicks 109-98. While he scored 28 points and added 11 assists, Marvin Williams also stepped up his game and contributed 25 points, while Josh Childress added another 22, with nine rebounds, as Atlanta...

Houston, We Have No Problems

Mar 16, 2008 9:16 PM CDT

Houston, We Have No Problems

Rockets make it 22 straight with win over Gasol-less Lakers

(Newser) - Another game, another win for the Rockets. The Lakers were their latest victim, losing to Houston 104-92 today. That marks 22 straight wins for Houston and now puts them atop the Western Conference, reports the AP. It was an enjoyable game for Rafer Alston, who scored a career-high 31 points...

Unlikely Star For Pistons in Romp Over Hornets

Mar 16, 2008 8:17 PM CDT

Unlikely Star For Pistons in Romp Over Hornets

Jarvis Hayes leads all scorers, shoots 88% on three-point attempts

(Newser) - Jarvis Hayes scored 29 points in 25 minutes as the Pistons overcame an early 13-point deficit to easily defeat New Orleans 105-84, reports the Detroit News. Hayes said he was "riding that wave" from his alma mater, the Georgia Bulldogs, who surprisingly won the SEC championship today. Hayes made...

Magic Trip Up Pacers, Clinch Playoff Berth

Mar 16, 2008 7:53 AM CDT

Magic Trip Up Pacers, Clinch Playoff Berth

Miller leads 76ers past Spurs; Wizards get OT win over Clippers

(Newser) - Orlando clinched a postseason spot with a 122-111 victory over Indiana, despite 22 turnovers that led to 25 Pacers points. Hedo Turkoglu shot 13-for-23 for a game-high 27 points, with Rashard Lewis adding 22 and Mo Evans pitching in 19. The Magic now have their sights on keeping their 3-seed,...