Archive for March, 2007
Clippers’ Maggette to miss game at Portland
Corey Maggette will sit out the Los Angeles Clippers game against Portland on Saturday night with a chest contusion.
James’ 39 carry Cavs to key OT victory over Bulls
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Knicks to chase playoff berth without Richardson
The New York Knicks revealed Friday that Quentin Richardson underwent back surgery on Thursday night and is finished for the season.
Report: Lakers’ Jackson elected to Hall of Fame
Phil Jackson’s resume includes 9 NBA titles and over 900 victories. Soon, he’ll be able to add Hall of Famer to that list.
Dunk of the Night: Trevor Ariza
Watch as the Magic’s Trevor Ariza soars through the air to make a powerful one-handed slam over the Pacers’ Jermaine O’Neal on Friday.
NBA Properties 2005
Haier Play of the Day: Morris Peterson
The Wizards’ Michael Ruffin prematurely threw the ball into the rafters to celebrate a Washington win, but didn’t realize that there was time left on the clock as the ball drifted towards the Raptors’ Morris Peterson. Peterson caught the ball and threw up a 3-point prayer that was answered as the game was sent to overtime.
NBA Properties 2005
Dirk, Mavs set records in win over Knicks
Dirk Nowitzki took care of the personal milestone with his first shot. After his final surge, the Dallas Mavericks got their record.
Briefs: Stojakovic’s return pushed back
Friday’s NBA news briefs:New Orleans Hornets guard Peja Stojakovic said that a setback in his rehab from back surgery will delay his return to the court, hurting his chances of helping the team make a stretch run for a playoff spot.
Spurs’ Ginobili drops 25 on Jazz in victory
Manu Ginobili scored 25 points, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Utah Jazz 102-93 Friday night for their sixth straight victory.
Raptors, Bosh down Wizards in overtime
Chris Bosh scored eight of his 37 points in overtime, and the Toronto Raptors remained in the third spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race with a 123-118 overtime victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.
Korver’s 26 helps 76ers hold off Celtics’ rally
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Peterson’s heave, Bosh’s 37 spur Raptors past Wiz
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Wallace, Hermann help Bobcats finally beat Bucks
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Team effort keys Heat scorching of Timberwolves
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Carter leaves briefly with apparent knee injury
Vince Carter left New Jersey’s game against the Detroit Pistons on Friday night late in the first quarter with what appeared to be a right knee injury.
Knicks’ Francis out against Mavs
New York guard Steve Francis was out of the lineup for the Knicks’ game against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night because of a sprained right ankle.
Carter leaves with apparent knee injury
Vince Carter left New Jersey’s game against the Detroit Pistons on Friday night late in the first quarter with what appeared to be a right knee injury.
Roundup: Wallace, Herrmann lift Bobcats
Friday’s NBA roundup: Gerald Wallace scored 24 points and Walter Herrmann had a career-high 21 to lead the Charlotte over Milwaukee 97-81, the Bobcats’ first victory over the Bucks in 10 meetings.
Mavks to sign 44-year-old forward Willis
The Dallas Mavericks will sign 44-year-old forward Kevin Willis to a 10-day contract Monday if he passes a physical.
Mavericks to sign Kevin Willis, pending physical
The Dallas Mavericks will sign 44-year-old forward Kevin Willis to a 10-day contract Monday if he passes a physical.
Randolph has surgery, done for season
Portland Trail Blazers forward Zach Randolph had surgery on his right hand Friday and will miss the final 10 games of the season.
Webber returns against Nets, Hamilton out again
Richard Hamilton missed his fourth straight game Friday night against the New Jersey Nets, but Chris Webber returned to the Detroit Pistons’ lineup.
Blazers’ Randolph out for season after surgery
Portland Trail Blazers forward Zach Randolph had surgery on his right hand Friday and will miss the final 10 games of the season.
Bickerstaff challenges May to lose weight, get fit
Charlotte Bobcats coach Bernie Bickerstaff challenged injured forward Sean May on Friday to lose weight and get into better shape before next season.
Lucky break: Broken leg reveals Tisdale’s cancer
Former University of Oklahoma basketball All-American Wayman Tisdale says he is being treated for cancer and expects “a complete recovery.”