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Suns take 2-1 Against Blazers With 108-89 Victory

Jason Richardson scored a playoff career-high 42 points and the Phoenix Suns dominated from the start in a 108-89 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night that gave them a 2-1 lead in their first-round series.

The burst came too late for the Blazers, who suffered a setback when starting forward Nicolas Batum aggravated a shoulder injury in the first half and did not return.

The Suns led by as many as 31 points before Portland mounted a rally in the fourth quarter, closing within 91-80 after Rudy Fernandez hit three consecutive 3-pointers.

Phoenix dropped the opening game of the series 105-100 at home but rebounded with a 119-90 victory on Tuesday night. Game 4 is Saturday at Portland.

The Suns were beated by the league's worst teams

 

100 to 105, the sun lost to Portland,All eight first-round playoff game, and the end of They unfortunately the only losing team at home.Sun's loss of points does not exceed 110,

Whether people should feel barely disguised pleasure? Of course not. Sometimes, a part of a team of data does not directly reflect the relative performance. And The campaign, Although the sun will be losing a lot of data to compress, Can be critical when the team's defensive ills Remains a fundamental reason for losing.

First three sections, the sun has not a single mistake was more than 26 points, can win the minor details, but all of a sudden lost 35 points. Particular pointer with 2 minutes 16 seconds, J-Bayles quarter shots, follow-up of L-Aldrich rebounds on, has added two points, instantly expanding the Portland lead to 5 points, particularly momentum against the sun. Judging from the data alone, the sun rebounds in this field has also won three pioneers, is more offensive rebounds, grabbed seven, can be the last one, seeing to direct and bloody assault of the sun on the rebounds are they accounted for less than any cheaper.

Regular season, because no one inside, Portland is only a linear averaging 36.6 points and ranked last in all the team. The first playoffs, they have been inside 44 minutes, nearly 10 points more than usual, the progress of tactical adjustments can be seen. On the contrary, despite the center position No. Robin fewer injuries - Lopez, can be compared to Portland, the sun should also take advantage of inner strength. Regular season, scoring inside the sun as much as 45.3 points, third highest of all teams. But first the playoffs, but they grabbed 38 points in the paint.

New style Nike LeBron VII P.S. appear in 2010,LeBron Jame wearing it to play playoffs

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Adidas Originals launched its extension to the spring of 2010, called Hide and Seek,Adidas Stan Smith 80s TF.

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In order to celebrate the famous hip-hop label Def Jam 25 birthday Adidas re-launched the new Campus 2 and El Dorado.

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NFL to Help Produce Broadway Play

The NFL is taking Vince Lombardi to Broadway.

For the first time, the league will help produce a Broadway play, its first venture into live theater. The league will serve as a special producing partner of ''Lombardi,'' which will star Dan Lauria, a regular on the TV show ''The Wonder Years'' and former college football player and high school coach.

''Lombardi'' is scheduled to open Oct. 21 at the Circle in the Square Theatre. It will be directed by Tony Award nominee Thomas Kail.

''Football and Broadway are both iconic American forms of entertainment, and the NFL is proud to bring these two unique and passionate audiences together under one roof,'' said Tracy Perlman, NFL vice president of entertainment marketing and promotions. ''Lombardi's charisma and coaching style were legendary -- and intensely theatrical. Football fans will learn more about the dramatic private life of the sports hero for whom the Super Bowl trophy is named, and Broadway audiences will be captivated by the story of a family chasing the American dream.''

Although the NFL is not putting up any money for the play, it will promote and market ''Lombardi'' through NFL Network, nfl.com and its teams, specifically the Green Bay Packers. Lombardi won five NFL titles, including the first two Super Bowls, with the Packers.

Lauria, who played at Southern Connecticut State, will be at next week's draft and will journey to Green Bay at some point this offseason. The actor hopes to ''get a sense of what Vince Lombardi meant and continues to mean to the fans, particularly in Green Bay,'' said Brian McCarthy, NFL vice president of corporate communications.

The original concept for the play was brought to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell by Tony Ponturo, who was behind Anheuser-Busch's heavy involvement in sports sponsorship and now runs a sports and entertainment management and marketing company. Ponturo will serve as producer of ''Lombardi,'' which is based on a book by David Maraniss. Academy Award winner Eric Simonson has written the Broadway adaptation.

The league also is involved with a film project on the Hall of Fame coach that will star Robert DeNiro.

''There are few actors who could accurately portray the fire, passion and grit of Lombardi,'' said Charles Coplin, NFL vice president of programming, ''and we're thrilled to have Robert De Niro on our team.''

 

 

Mavericks Approximation of the second , Nuggets and Suns for the third place

Only two regular season match day, the situation becomes clearer in the second fight west. Although the Mavericks, Nuggets, Jazz, Suns still taut nerves, full fight, but the pursuit of four teams have been different. The second has already been reduced to the western Mavericks and Jazz battle, while the Nuggets and the third child of the sun were only war.

According to the ranking of NBA rules, when the two teams with the same record, first consider whether it is one of the parties to sub-Division title, sub-Division title directly to rank well, regardless if a comparative levels (with the sub-sub-Division title or not Division title) record is dominated by competition between top front; when the three teams with the same record, who also is the first comparative Division title, and then compare each other record, the last team in the west of the record comparison.

In the regular season the last two match days, and the Western war 2 game related only four: the sun on the Nuggets, the sun on the Jazz, Jazz on the Warriors, the Mavericks to the Spurs, which is four games in the arrange Combined results of the competition after the 16 kinds of combinations (see the right form), of which only emerged in sub-Division title (as the right table expected, the situation may eventually b) the situation of the second competition, three teams have the same record (such as Right table expected the situation may eventually three). According to the ranking rule, the final ranking may come 5.

In the 16 possible results, the Mavericks are not only in case the second west, that the sun wins the Nuggets, Jazz, the last two war victory, the Mavericks lost to the Spurs at home, this time both teams to 54 wins 28 negative, compared with each other record, jazz edge. If April 14 victory over the Nuggets the sun, it will help the Mavericks locked second position in Western. In other words, the Mavericks have the possibility of the west has reached the second 93.75%, fate rests in their own hands. For the Mavericks, even though they lost to the Spurs, who is ranked the worst result the western third, to avoid the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals before, do not rely on.

Jazz by the possibility of the second 6.25% west, the western third of the possibility of the same by only 6.25%, they must overcome the Warriors and the sun, the sun also expected to get rid of the Nuggets. Even if the Jazz beat the Warriors, but lost in the final sun, waiting for their fate only in the western fifth.

Nuggets and Suns are certainly regret it, because in the game and the Mavericks are one win and 2 losses, so they now have lost the possibility of war 2. Denver situation is relatively good point, although only a game, but as long as victory over the sun, they can lock the western third. The sun must race back to back wins in Denver (home) and jazz (away) to climb to third, easier said than done.

Durant become the youngest scoring King,James reversal is no longer possible

8 of 20 shots, 10 of 10 free throws, scored 30 points despite Durant can not save the Thunder team in the Rose Garden, but this good performance will still help him to set another record, he will become the youngest scoring Alliance Wang.

Currently, Durant averaged 30.1 points to lead the pack results, ranking second behind James Durant 0.4 points. Total view from the season, now has to maintain perfect attendance in Durant scored 2441 points, even if he played under a one point may not, have averaged 29.76 points, beat James currently 29.71 points, taking into account the James Last A truce is likely to continue, so Durant has this award before scoring into her arms. Durant will also become the NBA's youngest scorer, Rick Barry maintained by the previous record in the 1966-67 season, the old Barry, when only 23 years old averaged 35.58 points in the league in scoring, 44 years later, only 22 years old Durant breaking this record.

James Durant to overtake the summit in scoring, and his final hours of development effort not unrelated, in the April, Durant averaged 35.1 points can be scored and the Trail Blazers this was his third consecutive a six single-game scoring more than 30 points. Some people think that James Durant much beyond the truce with the latter factor, but considering the year Durant had 29 consecutive games scoring more than 25 + points, breaking the old record of keeping Allen Iverson, scoring the title for him still deserved.

From three of the league season to date, Durant every year across the major growing season from a rookie to 20.3 last year's 25.3 points assigned to this year's 30.1 points. It is worth mentioning that the presence of a substantial upgrade in scoring, while Durant has maintained a high efficiency, this season, his shooting was 47.4%, 89.9% free throws, both Union's top level. Meanwhile, Durant was the king of free throws this season, he averaged 10.3 free throws to get the light from the free throw line will be able to get more than 9 points.

However, in view of Thunder and the Knights have their own game, so in theory there was James away scoring possibilities.

O'Neill's final comeback in the regular season, James is very likely because the run-in and choose appearances. That, if James in the final match, more than 33 points Bidulante, scoring will be easy to master. But Durant this season, the lowest score of 12 points, plus 33, imply James to feel bad when Durant scored 45 to kings. Allows the highest score of 47 points this season, James kicked off before the full sprint in the playoffs, obviously not. Coupled with Durant's opponent Grizzlies, will not encounter much resistance, but the emperor to seize the game, then have to ask whether the promise eastern third eagle.

Nuggets George Karl good recovery，the second round of the playoffs is expected

Currently working with the fight against cancer, Nuggets coach George Karl - the personal physician Jacques - Surrey recently told reporters, Carl's condition is improving, but even so he would definitely miss the team will race the first round of the playoffs. And when to return to the game, in Surrey's view, if the Nuggets can smoothly into the second round of the playoffs, it would likely be re-seated Karl Denver's coach seats, so the probability is about 2 / 3.

Americans always like to get some data to speak, while the United States apparently suffered a doctor. Surrey, said he has Carl throat and neck tumors part of the organization sent to the laboratory for testing, and for the result, Surrey "the effect is very positive. Two years later, his cancer recurrence rate of only about 15%. "

"I think he will have 2 / 3 probability will again sit in the second round of the playoffs coach seats, but this is one of them, I can not completely guarantee. But it sure is starting this weekend the first round of the playoffs, Karl will still be absent, because in the current state, he needs most is rest. "Surrey added.

April 7, Denver has issued a team statement said the situation of head coach Karl, wrote in a statement: Carl has completed the throat and neck cancer, the second phase of chemotherapy, all in good condition at present.

After receiving laryngeal surgery, the Nuggets the marshals had expressed concern to him, his life during treatment is a most tough time, but he still has confidence in the victory over disease, and eager to pick up the team pointer.

Nuggets in the past 18 games, Cal has been absent due to illness among the 17 war, and in the absence of this time Karl, the Nuggets assistant Adrian  Gentry played a coach is to exercise All functions. But since the beginning of the season to lay a good start, Denver had succeeded into the medal playoffs. Now the captains for the Nuggets, they are called to enact the playoffs, into the second round waiting for the return of marshals.

Raptors Beat Pistons 111-97 to Snap 5-Game Skid

Andrea Bargnani had 33 points, Amir Johnson scored a career-high 26 and the Toronto Raptors improved their playoff prospects by snapping a five-game losing streak with a 111-97 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.

Toronto moved within a half-game of the Bulls for the final postseason spot in the Eastern Conference.

The Raptors, who close the season Wednesday at home against New York, will earn a playoff berth if they end the season tied with Chicago, which finishes against Boston and at Charlotte.

Detroit's Charlie Villanueva guaranteed a victory on his Twitter account Monday afternoon, then scored 16 points in the team's home finale. Ben Gordon had 24 for the Pistons, whose miserable season ends Wednesday at Milwaukee.

Detroit will miss the playoffs for the first time since 2001.

Toronto fell a game behind the Bulls with a 104-88 loss to them Sunday at home, hurting its chances of making the postseason for the first time since 2008 and just the third time in eight years.

The Raptors were again without star forward Chris Bosh, who had surgery on his broken nose last week, and lost starting shooting guard Sonny Seems for the last few minutes against Detroit after he appeared to hurt his right ankle. Weems had six points and 11 assists.

Toronto reserve Jarrett Jack had 15 points and 12 assists, and DeMar DeRozan scored 12 off the bench.

Detroit's Tayshaun Prince, who has played well lately after an injury-plagued season, scored 17 points. Will Bynum had 12 points and eight assists.

The Pistons got off to a solid start despite having only pride on the line, then got outscored by 14 points in the second quarter and never mounted much of a comeback after halftime.

Bargnani had a lot to do with that.

He scored 12 points in the third quarter and finished a point shy of his career high and matched his best game from the 3-point line, going 5 of 6 from beyond the arc.

Roy afraid to the playoffs,Trail Blazers first-round prospects

Portland Trail Blazers came startling news, the team headed star Brandon Roy  right knee meniscus tear, not only can not be played in the remaining two regular season, is likely to have missed the playoffs this season.

Home today with the Oklahoma City Thunder struggle between the western grid, Roy does not appear in the list, the final home regular season play the Warriors have not played ironclad. Of course, both games have already been locked for the significance of the pioneers of the playoffs is not too large, what really worries them is that Roy will miss the playoffs in the campaign.

One morning this week, The Blazers beat the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers reversed, although the victory exciting, but paid a heavy price. Match the first half, Roy accidentally stepped on Ron - Ron Artest's foot and sprained right knee and never returned to the end game. Further test results for Portland after the game were shocking: the right knee meniscus tear.

This season, Roy averaged 21.8 points and led the team, 4.7 assists and was second team. Currently with the Thunder Trail Blazers, the Spurs with 49 wins, because each record in the Western dominant and ranked sixth. Roy's difficult for them but not to keep this ranking, fell to the west if the first round will face defending champion eighth Lakers. Le point estimates even if they are to keep the western sixth, the first round in the absence of Roy's case, jazz, or the sun hitting the Nuggets, the same odds are against us.

Jackson not care more than home, Lakers home court advantage useful only to the boss

Although the pioneers of home brutally reversed, but the Lakers have already locked up the regular season ahead of the first name of the location of the western region, which also ensure the Lakers in the Western playoffs, no matter what rivals, they will hold the home court advantage.

Many teams are valued playoff home-court advantage, but the Zen Master Jackson seems no home advantage. "It (the home court advantage) does not guarantee anything," coach Phil Jackson said, "it can only guarantee you one more chance for home games. The team owner, this is a very good deal, and this for They are also very important, so we should feel happy. But we can become a Western first name is more pleased with this ranking confirms our strength. "

Count this season, the Lakers had three consecutive seasons dominate the west, the first two seasons, they never lost any round of the playoffs in the West last season, they even beat the Magic in the Finals, won the team history the first 15 championship. For the Lakers, the season their only goal is to defend.

"We still have many tasks to be done," about the summit in the west, the Artest said, "We must move forward. This is a very incredible team, but the end result does not depend on the players How the talent, but on your last performance. so we have a lot of work should be done. "

The Zen Master Jackson, his top priority now is to find a replacement as soon as possible to the Lakers game the feel and the state, to prepare for the upcoming playoffs. Therefore, Bryant missed the last two games, the Master intends to arrange an extra bench time.

Ranking than in the West, the Lakers bench players now hope to get back the state and self-confidence. For example, in the game with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Pau Gasol played just 34 minutes, while Fisher is no even playing in 20 minutes. In contrast, the Fama bench play 28 minutes, Powell played 19 minutes a rare, but has just returned from injury to the Wharton also received 19 minutes of playing time. "The performance of some of them can," in evaluating the performance of replacement, the Zen Master said, "I think in the first half, they played very well, but their second half performance, I am not satisfied."

Although the performance of replacement not make Master satisfactory, but once they set foot on court, or in doing all they could. Little playing time mbunga, in the game with the Minnesota Timberwolves play 14 minutes, 7 vote 5 to get 11 points, also contributed two blocks. After the game, Jackson made against him praise, but also that the future will consider increasing his playing time.

Howard 22 points,Magic win over Knight

April 12, LeBron James still missed game, and they were 92-98 at home to match the magic.

Magic (57-23) their fourth straight game this season with the Cavaliers 2-2. Dwight  Howard scored 22 points and 13 rebounds, Jameel  Nelson 17 points, 8 assists, and Rashard  Lewis 11 points.

Cleveland (62-20) their third straight. James continued absence, Antoine  Jamison and Mo  Williams each have 19 points off the bench Delong Te  David West scored 21 points.

The ranking of teams have been locked into the league early knights, and magic is also fixed in the eastern part of the second. Knight to look into the playoffs, James and others to rest, while the Magic is fully committed to the strongest line-up played.

Jamison a break and come back strong the spirit of the first section had nine points for Houston. Although less star headed knight, fighting after the full opening. The first section of more than half, the Jamison continuous shooting, Knight scored 6 points, to 17-11 advantage. Williams also has nine points in this section fetched Cavaliers to 28-19 lead.

Magic heavily armed, but did not gain the upper hand, section II began soon after they fell behind 24-40 16. More than half of this section, the Magic also to 29-44 behind, but after 3 minutes Knights scoreless play a wave of magic 9-0, Lewis hit a two-thirds in, it will pursue into the score 38-44. Before the end of this section, magic he also was 6 at the half and only 46-50 behind.

Section III succeeded Howard continued the basket, and one got 9 points, Lewis and others outside frequently succeed, magic score than gradually. In this section there are 4 minutes and 46 seconds, the third hit Nelson, the Magic lead to 67-63. West is also credited with a third, the long shot too soon succeeded Lewis, continues to lead the Magic to 77-73 in the final section.

Knight started the fourth quarter with 6 points, to score overtake. But Pietrus in the next two third shot within 40 seconds, then counter-attack magic. Competition also 2 minutes and 55 seconds, Nelson hit third, followed by Howard alley-oop dunk, a double-digit lead the Magic to 98-88. Although since they failed to score again, but still locked to seal the victory.

Kobe Bryant 20 points,Blazers beat Lakers 91-88

Lakers (56-24) fell short of success.  Kobe Bryant missed two games in a row after the return, he was almost at the last minute to save the Lakers, unfortunately missed two free throws also makes him a sinner, He finished 8-of-23 shooting, got 20 points.Pau Gasol 23 points and 12 rebounds, Lamar - Lamar Odom 16 points and 15 rebounds.

Trail Blazers (49-31) ended a five-game losing streak away to the Lakers. LaMarcus  LaMarcus Aldridge scored 24 points and 11 rebounds, Andre  Miller 15 points 7 assists,Marcus Camby 17 rebounds and 10 points. Mattel  Webster pointer with 3.1 seconds in the winning penalty in the three goals, scored 16 points.

The Lakers have been locked up first place in Western, and today is no reason for Kobe Bryant back, but surprisingly, Bryant appeared in the starting lineup. Perhaps because the Lakers Portland may become the first-round opponent, Jackson wants the Lakers defeated opponents psychologically. But unfortunately, the Lakers fell in the last section, with the Trail Blazers this season, fighting hand to hand in all the end of the regular season, Blazers to a 2-1 lead.

Bryant, after all, is injured, and then break the two, flat on the floor, the first section he was shot seven times, hit only 3 times. Lakers start 7-0 with a wave, a pioneer in fighting for nearly three minutes before the vote by the Camby scored. This section, after playing nearly half, Bryant break layup, his first score, leading the Lakers to 15-7. Los Angeles Lakers last 4 minutes of this section only 2 minutes, the first section is only a slight edge to 23-20.

Section II more than half, the third hit Webster, Trail Blazers will pursue into the score 34-35. Fisher a pass on offense, the Lakers also to a wave of 6-0, still maintain our edge. The Lakers failed to throw off rivals, this section concludes with a 1 minute 47 seconds they failed to score, Miller, two assists, she also hit a ball, a pioneer to the end of the section 7-0, first half, only 45 - 46 behind.

MVP Kobe Bryant has finally forced out of character. Competition also 49.3 seconds, he was one meter away from the third line in many places long shot hit. Trail Blazers Lakers offensive foul followed by causing Bryant the ball has run, in the case of the body out of balance and cause foul pick basket succeed, even with a fine cast scored 3 points, the Lakers 87-86 overtake.

Camby Bulan also with a ball, a pioneer in the re-pointer with 12.7 seconds exceeded. Bryant advanced to move quickly, causing Webster foul, get two free throws. Overall fans started chanting "MVP", but the surprise is that Bryant actually missed two free throws. Gasol grabbed offensive rebounds, Derek Fisher made two free throws after a foul result, the two sides into a 88-88 battle.

After the suspension, causing foul Webster, three penalty III, a pioneer once again leading the Lakers 3.1 seconds left. Pau Gasol at the last minute shots, the Lakers lost .

Kobe Bryant excuse for the fatal free throw : making two free throws does not necessarily win

April 12, the Los Angeles Lakers Portland Trail Blazers at home 88-91 to be reversed, though - Kobe Bryant missed two games and come back, but he did not bring much to help the team, but because he pointer with 6.9 seconds The missed two free throws and put an end to the team.

Trail Blazers win some luck, they had 5 guest Staples lost all, and if we lose again today, they may have to the west as the eighth, after a week the playoffs begin the journey from Los Angeles. But this victory, the Blazers tied for the Spurs and wins battle with each other rose to the western edge seventh, two games left in the regular season, under the circumstances, Portland saw the first round to avoid the defending champion's hopes.

Webster on the free throw line six times the audience, all from the fourth quarter and one-third of all investment was foul, and the other is the pointer with 3 minutes 34 seconds caused Odom foul penalty of 3 points. "In this course we feel a rare hostile," Webster said, "but I just stood up, confident of defeating the Lakers free throw line. This game full of playoff atmosphere, we are the first round likely to play the Lakers, this victory is even more important. We have the competitive edge and confidence to win in Los Angeles. "

Game of ups and downs the last minute so that all viewers are hooked, pioneer-pointer with 54 seconds still lead of 5 points, but within 23 seconds after Bryant scored six points overtake the score. People think that hopeless situation in Portland, when Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher at the last minute penalty only 1 in 4, win back the hands of pioneers.

But Portland also has bad news, masters star Brandon Roy - played just 11 minutes on a sprained knee, played the entire second half did not. Roy back injury in recent days have been plagued, in preparation for the playoffs he has not participated in team training or even overwhelmed by injured people to worry again. "We hope that Roy's injury is not serious," McMillan said, "We decided to let him rest the second half, and X-ray examination, tomorrow we will conduct further assessment of his injury."

Bryant was not because of two key free throws in the bone, 6 days after the truce back, flying the state of Xia and no progress, but their free throw put an end to the victory. But Kobe Bryant after the game that his missed two free throws should not be treated as the reasons for losing.

"My free throws are not very good recently," Bryant explained, "Recently I have been trying to practice free throws, hope can fight back. But even if my two free throws, while the subsequent fine them into the 3 ball, we still backward, and then arrange Paul to vote in a two-point shot, the result will be what, I do not know. "

Brooks 23 points, Rocket winning 3 game streak againt Bobcats

NBA regular season continued, rocket home against the Bobcats, with Brooks in the game and a half minutes before the end of an exciting "to play a quarter," Rockets 97-90 triumph, achieved three consecutive victories, but the Rockets also made on Charlotte's home 5 game winning streak. 3 regular season games left in the case, the Rockets 41 wins, 38 ahead of a negative record has been locked for more than 50% winning percentage this season, and this is the third consecutive four-year Rockets made more than 50% winning percentage.

A total of 16 small fabric of this war was 8 scored 23 points, Trevor Ariza sent 7-13 17 points 8 assists and 9 rebounds, shooting 6 of 18 data Scola 12 points 9 rebounds, Kevin Martin shot 3 of 9 by 9 points; Budinger, Jordan Hill had 12 points, respectively, and 8 points. Gerald - 8-Wallace 22, 18 points for Charlotte.

Postganglionic section of the first rocket outside shot is not even there, the Bobcats took the opportunity to catch nearly 8-2 offensive counterattack. Fast-break dunk in Budinger, the Rockets 24-23 lead end of the first section.

Jordan  Hill to be the second paragraph before the holiday bright spot, its not even a dunk, before the market rebounds, so the performance of the second attack, defense also send cover; Jeffries and Budinger have washed up sub-basket, the Rockets 40-31 expand the edge.

But the second section of the middle of the rocket have ups and downs, Jeffries dribble up the rear with the lorry was slightly controversial, the Bobcats took the opportunity to Gerald  Wallace three-point play counterattack, led the formation of 9-0, tied the score. After a small cloth long shot, then suddenly basket to help the Rockets build strengths, Houston 50-47 halftime lead.

The two sides continued to scuffle the preceding Section, the first half, only 1 in 8 vote Scola, another two shots in a short time, Bobcats take the opportunity to go beyond 56-54. Play a leading role in this Houalizha its incoming pointers and Scola even help cut points, the Rockets finished 12-4 ,66-60 then after the offensive opened the score.

Distal 2 minutes and 12 seconds, Martin long shot to help the Rockets 87-85 lead. Gerrard - Wallace missed a jumper, a small cloth soared into the third the same time building Felton foul, penalty and then completed "playing a quarter," Rockets in the game and a half minutes before the end of a 91-85 set up victory. Although Dior also hit in the final 22 seconds long shot, Charlotte has been chasing the 90-93, a small cloth, Lori still have two free throws to seal the victory to consolidate the rocket, the rocket eventually triumph 97-90.

Tracy McGrady 6 points , Knicks difficult to break magic

Magic (56-23)had  three-game winning streak. Dwight  Howard scored 25 points and 13 rebounds,Vince Carter 25 points, Ryan  Gomes 19 points, JJ-Redick 15.

The Knicks (28-51) two-game losing streak. Daniero  Jialinali scored 28 points, Chris Duhon 13 points, David  Lee 11 points and seven rebounds. HOUSTON Tracy McGrady hit 2 of  6 , with 6 points 4 assists.

Magic is not any pressure, they have second place locked east. New York Knicks, too, they would have missed the playoffs.

Both sides played very relaxed, the first section are frequently outside shot. Nelson first recorded vote in a third, Tracy McGrady hit the first shot is also one-third. Carter and Nelson then also have one-third succeed, magic attack waves start to 22-9. After the first section, the Magic lead to 35-21.

Magic then maintained double-digit advantage, leading by 19 points once in section II. Carter's third consecutive start in the third quarter hit, the Magic ahead by 68-48.

Magic the audience vote in 15 of 32 three-pointers, the Knicks 16-33.

Kobe Bryant missed, Pau Gasol 29 points,Lakers win over Timberwolves

April 10 , Kobe Bryant continued absence, but the Lakers still on the road with 97-88 win over Minnesota, the location of the first lock west.

Lakers (56-23) ended the second game losing streak, as they easily capture the first western. Bryant missed two straight, Pau Gasol scored 29 points and 15 rebounds, Lamar  Lamar Odom 13 points and 12 rebounds, Ron Artest and Shannon  Brown each scored 11 points, France Martha - Michael Jordan 13 points.

Timberwolves (15-64) four-game losing streak. Joni  Flynn scored 19 points, Ryan  Gomes 15 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists, Raymond  Sessions 16, Dakota  13 points and nine rebounds Milicic.

Fewer Bryant and  Andrew Bynum, the Lakers beat the Timberwolves are not easy. The first section of Los Angeles is only a slight advantage to 21-17, but the Lakers bench II launch onslaught to begin this section, a wave of 10-4, 31-21 in one fell swoop in order to obtain a 10-point advantage. After re-starting play, the Lakers continue to expand advantage. This section last 2 minutes, the Lakers scored 8 points to end the first half 52-34.

Minnesota did not give up, fight back aggressively the second half. Flynn III third rookie hit three times, one person scored 11 points. In this section there are 4 minutes and 31 seconds, he hit the third one-third, the Wolves will score tracking into 55-62. Brown is also credited with a third, the Lakers regained a double-digit advantage, but Minnesota is still in hot pursuit. After three sessions, only 74-65 Lakers lead.

Competition has 2 minutes 23 seconds, Gomez break layup, Minnesota only 84-88 behind. Brewer then steals, Minnesota has continued to narrow the gap of opportunity, but he shipped the ball out of bounds. Artest hit two free throws, followed by Gasol send large cap, Daoqian Chang, the Pau Gasol shot succeeded, the Lakers 92-84 to expand the advantage.

Minnesota will be after the gap to 6 points, Lamar Odom is also in a third, followed by his alley-oop dunk, win the match, but also locks the position of the first western.

Nets risk breaking history,where James limited power is

1. Jennings is budding

The beginning, people who play the guy in the Italian league is full of doubts. Who can think of, Zhayi debut, grabbed Jennings on 17 points, nine assists and nine rebounds in the three pairs. Since then, a war on the warriors, Jennings has lifted with 55 points, two-thirds vote of 8 ball a staggering 7, breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar maintained by the team single-game scoring record Shixin Xiu is Earl, 1968 - Monroe scored 56 points single market after the NBA rookie-high points. Now, Jennings is striving to help the Bucks make a difference in the playoffs.

2. Nets risk breaking the worst record

No one expect the Nets to win a championship, or even reach the playoffs. But, to their lineup - Brooke - Lopez, German - Harris, Courtney - Lee, Yi Jianlian, who can think of, until March 29 this year, the team reluctantly welcomed season 10 wins. If it is not made in the previous 6 4 wins battle, New Jersey may even break the 1972-73 season, the coalition created by the 76 worst record in the regular season record - 9 wins 73 negative.

3. Stoudemire left behind do your best

Entire career, almost all trapped in a small Sri Lankan offensive confusion, contradiction and so changing crisis. This season, Stoudemire and the sun seems to have reached the end of endless rumors related transactions. Stoudemire finally be stayed, and wholeheartedly on the golf course, play a greater sense of creativity and team basketball. Sun enjoyed benefits in the past two months, they gallop along, and now, also is expected to compete for the playoffs first round home court advantage.

4. James did not limit

Expected reelection regular season MVP, and in all respects better than last season and better performance on the James, do not you surprised? Today, James averaged 29.7 points and shooting 50.3% rate, hopefully become the Michael Jordan, the second single-season scoring average over 30 and have over half of the shooting player. If the play were combined 8.6 assists and 7.3 rebounds this balanced data, as if Oscar - after Robinson, the first person Union.

5. Thunder  played youth storm

In Kevin  Durant, Jeff  R-West Brook Green and three Shaoxia led by the Thunder to a brand new change. It is the start to the season a win 16 losses, has just passed less than 17 months. Today, Scott  Brooks is leading a group of young people advancing towards the goal of 50 wins, and strive to compete in the playoffs to occupy a good seating.

Los Angeles Lakers suffer from weakness in the road, Kobe Bryant Injured

Have been sure to win the Lakers first western end of the season suffering from illnesses away weak, the recent four away, the Lakers lose lose 3 disks. April 9 Lakers will once again campaign the road, against a record fifth behind in the west Denver.

Knights can not catch up at the same time retaining its position as the first case of West, the Lakers had just concentrate on the playoffs. Lakers aim at defending the run, ending the regular season games only take a phase transitions, the team did not need the golf almost everywhere.

Recently, many teams have key player injured in a truce, the core of Andrew Bogut Milwaukee Bucks season elbow injury claims, Toronto's Chris Bosh again on April 7 game with the Cavaliers face a serious injury, there may be reimbursed the season. These examples will certainly those in the regular season, seeding the teams have played the role of warning. Lakers this season, many players are long term Injured operations, including Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Lamar Odom and Shannon Brown, coming in the playoffs, these players play, certainly not like in the past when as hard, or increase the loss outweighs the gain of the injury.

That is not hard to record the Lakers recent drastic decline, especially in the road connecting them lose. Last four away, the Lakers were lost to Thunder, Hornets and Hawks.Lakers center Andrew Bynum has accepted the review showed that his left Achilles tendon injury has not healed, probably would not return during the regular season.

Los Angeles Lakers and Denver recent offensive firepower both down. The Lakers are not the state collective, the team's offensive efficiency is very low, the last 10 games, the Lakers in scoring only 96.4 points, well below the team in scoring throughout the season.Kobe, Artest, Odom and others in the recent shooting touch is very bad. For example April 5 with the Spurs, Bryant 8 of 24 shots, while Ron Artest and Odom were only 8 points and 9 points. Lakers bench Recently, a collective misfiring, with the Spurs, the Lakers bench a total of only poor 4.

Denver's offensive firepower has declined, the last 10 games, the Nuggets averaged 98.4 points, and their season scoring average up to 106.8 points. Los Angeles Lakers and the Nuggets when dealing in the past played a very high probability of small points, the most recent 10 grips with 7 sub-sub-shot, the shot is still bullish on small points.

Butler, Nowitzki Carry Mavs Past Grizzlies

Caron Butler scored 23 points, Dirk Nowitzki added 22 points and nine rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks stopped a two-game skid with a 110-84 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

Jason Terry contributed 16 points, J.J. Barea had 14, and Jason Kidd had 12 points and 10 assists for Dallas, which is battling Utah, Denver, Phoenix and Oklahoma City for the No. 2 playoff seed in the West.

Rudy Gay scored 23 points for Memphis, which lost its ninth in a row on the road against Dallas. Zach Randolph added 17 points and 13 rebounds, and Mike Conley also scored 17 for the Grizzlies, who've dropped six of seven.

Dallas had been off for three days, and coach Rick Carlisle's focus at practice was on improving a defense that had been burned for 100-plus points in seven of the previous 11 games.

The Mavericks forced 20 Memphis turnovers and improved to 6-6 since the end of a season-best, 13-game winning streak.

Dallas scored 30 points off turnovers to eight for Memphis.

Dallas held a 78-66 edge after three quarters, and Terry opened the final quarter with a dunk and a 3-pointer to stretch the advantage to 83-66. The Mavericks went on to lead by as many as 26 down the stretch.

The Grizzlies turned the ball over on each of their final five possessions of the first quarter as Dallas finished the period with a 16-3 spurt.

Kidd hit all three 3-point attempts in the first quarter to help Dallas to a 33-20 lead.

Butler, who had only 11 points in his previous two games, scored 11 in the opening quarter and 17 in the first half, his best-scoring half since joining the Mavericks in a trade on Feb. 13.

Turnovers plagued Memphis in the first half, with Dallas turning 12 miscues into 18 points to roll to a 46-26 advantage with 6:13 remaining until halftime.

The Grizzlies took better care of the ball over the rest of the first half, reducing the deficit to 57-45 at the break.

Blazers Move Up in West With Win Over Clippers

LaMarcus Aldridge had 27 points and 12 rebounds, Brandon Roy added 23 points and the Portland Trail Blazers moved up two spots to sixth place in the Western Conference playoff standings with a 93-85 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.

Marcus Camby had two points and nine rebounds for the Blazers before straining his right hamstring in the second half of the former Clippers shot-blocker's first game back in Los Angeles.

Steve Blake, who was traded for Camby in February, had 14 points and six assists while leading the Clippers' fourth-quarter rally. Los Angeles trailed by 21 points early in the fourth before falling short in its sixth consecutive loss.

Chris Kaman and Rasual Butler also scored 14 points for Los Angeles, which trimmed the Blazers' lead to eight points in the final three minutes before losing for the 16th time in 18 games.

With five games in eight days to close the regular season, Portland let the easiest matchup get far too interesting. The Blazers managed just 16 points and didn't shoot a free throw in the fourth quarter, but Juwan Howard and Miller had big baskets in the final 90 seconds of their 16th win in 20 games.

Aldridge missed practice Tuesday with a sinus infection, but played with a clear head against the Clippers, scoring from everywhere on the court against a succession of defenders. Roy missed Portland's last two workouts with a sore back, but he kept the Blazers rolling early before scoring just two fourth-quarter points.

Portland scored 10 straight points midway through the third quarter to take a 71-54 lead, and led 81-60 early in the fourth quarter. Led by Butler and Blake, Los Angeles made runs of 13-2 and 8-2 to get within 89-81.
Camby's work ethic and leadership were among the season's few sources of warmth for the Clippers, and the veteran got a warm reception from Clippers fans before the game. General manager Mike Dunleavy traded him to Portland on Feb. 16 in a deal generally thought to be remarkably one-sided for the Blazers. Dunleavy was fired three weeks later.

Although just three games separate second place from eighth in the West playoff standings, Portland coach Nate McMillan said he isn't rushing off the court every night to check the standings. He's well aware of the Blazers' need for a strong finish to avoid facing the Lakers in the first round, although the defending champions aren't playing nearly as well as the four teams below them in the standings.

Rockets win Jazz 113-96 for glory

On April 8, Rocket at home win over the Jazz 113-96.Jazz have been enter into the playofffs.

Rockets (40-38) had two game winning streak .This season with the Jazz 2-2. Aaron Brooks and Kevin Martin each have 28 points, Luis - Luis Scola 24 points. Others have failed to score in double figures. But Chuck Hayes grabbed 18 rebounds, breaking the record of his career.

Jazz (51-28) fell by narrowly winning percentage of the top Northwest. Carlos Boozer 18 points and 11 rebounds, Deron Williams 12 points and 7 assists, and Paul - Millsap 13 points and 11 rebounds.

What if the pursuit of the rocket, it is that for more than 50% winning percentage with the end of the season.

Northwest Jazz will have to vie for first place, should not have any mishap. But the face of defeat after two rockets, but an opening on the Jazz suffered a serious setback, since then, had not regain consciousness. Although the rocket has missed the playoffs, but the Jazz do not want too comfortable.

Let the rocket's first jazz festival surprise attack. Brooks hit three one-third of all shots, Scola is control the distance and the basket, inside and outside Martin flowering. The first section of the middle third consecutive hit Brooks, the Rockets 18-8 start. Jeffries in the first section also voted in the third before the end of the Rockets to 33-22 lead. Jazz in the inability to defend the same time, their attack has not kept pace.

Rocket no pressure, very easy to play, section II, after falling outside shooting, keep to the hoop, continue to maintain our edge. Jazz was once the chase into a 46-53 score, but in this section failed to score the final two minutes, the Rockets scored seven points to end the first half 60-46.

In the fierce fire rocket attacks, the Jazz lost. Houston even began performing, Martin turned the fourth quarter start shooting, Budinger followed oop dunk, leading the Rockets to 100-77.

Stoudemire 29 points,Steve double-double leading Suns beat Spurs

San Antonio Spurs went to the American Airlines Center, the Phoenix Suns, the Spurs before the war record of 48 wins 29 losses temporarily in the sixth west, while the sun was 50 wins 27, held the fifth largest in the west, two teams battle in this game results for both sides qualifying competition in the playoffs, the specific situation and seating have had a huge impact. To 112-101 win over the Spurs end the sun, beyond the return of western Utah again the top four.

Richardson made two free throws in the official kick off game, Antonio McDyess jumper in the game the Spurs hit the first ball. Spurs keen on the first necessary condition for battles in the upper hand, Richardson Ginobili layup after the completion of three-point play succeeded, the visitors 13-8 start to edge. 7 points behind at one time under the sun fighting back after Hill completed three-point play sent Stoudemire dunks, two points difference between closing fast. Nash with two goals late in the festival after the war the two sides into a 27-27 level. Parker layup Hou Nashi's buzzer jumper tied the game at 29-29 flat end of the first section.

But the Spurs quickly launched a counterattack, Bonnar Duncan after three penalty one another in a ball, two re-draw the score 36-36. After re-enter the tug of war game, two to each other so that you come to me, points difference never more than 3 points. Section near the end when the sun began to get angry, after a successful three-point play sent Stoudemire dunks, Richardson is also a dunk, sun 57-50 control of the situation. Nash made two free throws at the end section of the Sun 61-52 lead nine minutes, and ended the first half.

Fry the first jumper in the fourth quarter, Mason hit one-third of Hou Pake also scored its first goal, the Spurs will score quickly catch up. Dudley-third of the sun in order to stabilize the situation, Amundsen layup made it 95-85 after the sun double-digit lead. Jefferson hit one-third, the Spurs have not given up, but Stoudemire and Dake Qi, respectively, after a goal each in the sun take the initiative completely. With the Dake Qi made two free throws, 14 points lead Suns 104-90 once again, the Spurs hopeless situation. Spurs finally beat the sun, return to the first four western.

Deron Williams career-high 42 points lead Jazz Win over Thunder

45 points, was 7 of 13 three-pointers is Kevin Durant hand over the transcripts. If you look at this one, perhaps we all think that Thunder had the last laugh. But the outcome is not the case, because there are Deron Sir array - Williams, a miracle will come about.

42 points, 10 assists, voted 14 of 23, the third of 7 from 4. In the face of hurricane advance Durant, which is given Deron Williams fight back. Durant's four-third to the fourth quarter to thunder into overtime, and the Delong-pointer jumper lore has thoroughly.

In fact, as early as 1.9 seconds before the end of regular time, Mr. Delong have the opportunity to be the key. At that time, two teams battle into the 129 level, Delong left dribbling use of symbolic action Akira Open leave opponents Unfortunately, the jumper did not lock the target. Of course, the final 0.7 seconds, Durant-third of the ultra far failed to work miracles.

Durant ferocious firepower is not enough, but the key moment of Delong less like his "cold." The extra time, when heaven and earth lock, Durant free throw actually gain two points alone, the other three perimeter shots, all away from the goal. Contrary Delong come from behind and closing before the 48 seconds, then W-Matthews pass, stood firm on the right Lingduo Jiao, Zhang is a third hand, one-third of jazz once again overtake rival, made a crucial lead. Pointer with five seconds, Jeff - Green by two points, Thunder Buyiburao, turning the tide and made a point lead.

Thunder can not give up, tied to, the Durant and Deron heroes Xiang Xi, we must rely on Yijizhiming winner. A request by opponents the occasion of a short pause, Utah sounded Prolonged "MVP" sound, who gave joy, long time no doubt. Utah media after the game said that 14 million worth of Delon here is the well-deserved MVP. Since then, the two sides play again, Thunder midfielder kick-off, the same impeccable tactics, Durant successfully received the ball and find the air when the shots were still 0.7 seconds left near the try-third of 45-degree angle. Unfortunately, by C.J. Myers's personal interference in the air slightly stagger the body, the ball did not hit the bull's-eye eventually. Although Durant at daggers drawn, angrily asked referee penalty, but the results of the competition did not change, Myers did not foul, declaring victory, Sir.

It was with such a low profile Delong King, jazz will always stand strong teams in the West list. Today, more than a game with the advantage of being more than Sir Dallas, Denver and Phoenix, ranked second in the West. Who is sure, to the current state of jazz, they will not skyrocket after the playoffs. Among other things, light Lakers Bibi, in February this year, the Jazz won 23 games 32 battle, winning percentage as high as 71.9%, while the Lakers have lost 11 of 29 battle, winning only 62.1%. Sir low profile, just as Delong's mettle, once the outbreak, the consequences are often surprising.

Bucks Clinch Playoff Spot With Win Over Bulls

John Salmons scored 26 points against his former team and the Milwaukee Bucks clinched a playoff spot Tuesday night with a 79-74 victory over the Chicago Bulls.

Playing for the first time since center Andrew Bogut was injured, the Bucks wrapped up their first playoff berth since the 2005-06 season. They are tied with Miami for fifth place in the Eastern Conference.

The Bulls, who matched a season low for points, remained a game behind Toronto for the eighth and final playoff spot in the East. Ersan Ilyasova scored 17 points off the bench for Milwaukee and Luke Ridnour added 13.
After the Bucks squandered a 12-point third-quarter lead, Salmons tied the game at 65 on a pair of free throws. Ilyasova followed with a dunk and Salmons made a jumper to put Milwaukee up 69-65.

Salmons, shipped from Chicago to Milwaukee before the trade deadline for Hakim Warrick and Joe Alexander, increased the lead to 76-70 with 1:02 left. But the Bulls cut it to 76-74 on jumpers by Derrick Rose and Taj Gibson.

Chicago put Salmons on the line with 13.2 seconds left, and he made one of two. But the Bulls were unable to capitalize as Brad Miller was called for traveling in the lane with 7 seconds left. Carlos Delfino then hit a pair of free throws to seal it. Luol Deng scored 16 points for Chicago and Rose added 12, but with six turnovers.

With the Bulls trailing 60-48 late in the third quarter after 23 minutes of ugly basketball, Miller started Chicago's comeback attempt with a three-point play. He made a jumper to start the fourth and later went around Ilyasova for a dunk.

Rose made an acrobatic pass underneath the basket to Flip Murray, who finished with a layup to get Chicago within 62-59. Rose tied the game on a driving layup and Kirk Hinrich gave the Bulls the lead with a jumper to make it 65-63 with 6:13 left.

Milwaukee played its first game without Bogut since he was injured during Saturday's win against Phoenix. Bogut had surgery to repair his broken right hand Monday. He also has a sprained wrist and dislocated elbow after crashing hard to the court in a fall. Team officials said Bogut is expected to need six weeks to recover before he can begin full rehabilitation.

Bogut was having a breakout season before the injury, averaging 15.9 points, 10.2 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game. He averaged 21.7 points, 13.7 rebounds and 4.3 blocks in three games against the Bulls this season.
Milwaukee coach Scott Skiles started a small lineup with 6-foot-9 Kurt Thomas at center. The Bucks didn't get off to a good start, trailing by 13 at the end of the first quarter. But they took the lead late in the second.
Ilyasova gave the Bucks a lift with nine points off the bench in the second quarter. He scored six consecutive points for the Bucks and got them within 36-35 on a pair of free throws. Salmons gave the Bucks a 38-36 lead on a 3-pointer, then made two free throws to give Milwaukee a 42-36 lead at halftime.

Milwaukee closed the half on an 11-0 run and outscored the Bulls 28-9 in the second quarter. After scoring 27 points in the first, Chicago totaled 24 points in the second and third. The Bulls trailed 60-51 at the end of three.

Heat Bucks lock playoff , 3 teams battle of the last two tickets

On April 7, in today's game, the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Chicago Bulls, this difference under the record, following the Eastern semi-finals, the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks are locked two playoff places.

Heat in a wave of eight straight, the record of 43 wins and 34 losses into; the Bucks beat the Bulls after today, but also to upgrade to a record 43 wins and 34 losses. The Bulls record is 37 wins 40 negative, so that left five games in the circumstances, the Bulls have been hopeless than the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks, Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks, therefore locking the playoff places in advance.

In six playoff teams determined, only the Bulls, Raptors and Charlotte Bobcats remaining three teams compete for the two playoff places. After today's game, only three teams remaining five games.

Bobcats today home to 109 to 100 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, the record to 41 wins 36 negative. Their next five opponents are the New Orleans Hornets, Houston Rockets, Detroit Pistons, New Jersey Nets and the Bulls. In addition to the bull, the other four teams have no hope of the playoffs. If, in the next five games to win two, no matter how the Bulls record, the Bobcats into the playoffs will be ironclad. Of course, do not forget that the season's first victory was the Nets Charlotte hands it to you to.

Currently competing in the final two seats, the Bobcats have been leading the Raptors and Bulls a body position, as long as no major ups and downs, the playoffs just around the corner, and Stephen - Jackson played with the injury also explains the Lynx team on History of the first playoff team desire. The Raptors and Bulls can make the playoffs, in addition to a critical encounter, the depends on the mood of the Celtics and Cavaliers.

Nelson Closes in on Record With Warriors Win

Don Nelson moved within one win of tying Lenny Wilkens for the most victories by an NBA coach when the Golden State Warriors beat the New York Knicks 128-117 on Friday night.

Anthony Morrow scored a season-high 35 points and Reggie Williams added 23 to help Nelson secure his 1,331st win. He has seven games left this season to tie and break Wilkens' mark of 1,332.

David Lee led the Knicks with a season-high 37 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists for his first career triple-double. But New York fell to 0-4 on a five-game road trip that ends Sunday against the Los Angeles Clippers.
The only significance of this game between teams long eliminated from playoff contention was for individual accomplishments. There were a few, most notably for Nelson.

Nelson has downplayed the record all season, but said it's hard to ignore it with all the text messages and e-mails he has received from well-wishers. ''It makes me eager to get it behind me ... if we can,'' Nelson said before the game.

His first chance to tie the mark will be Sunday in Toronto when the Warriors begin a four-game road trip. Golden State doesn't return home until April 11 against Oklahoma City. The Knicks were a perfect opponent to help Nelson move closer to the record, as they play little defense and were careless with the ball with 23 turnovers.

New York quickly turned a 10-point, first-quarter lead into a 20-point, second-quarter deficit before making a run in the third quarter. Lee and Bill Walker fueled a 14-2 spurt and Toney Douglas got the deficit down to 81-80 when he banked in a 3-pointer.

But the Warriors responded with a 10-2 run and took a 97-89 lead into the fourth quarter. A 3-pointer by Devean George early in the period extended the lead to 109-96 and the Warriors coasted from there.
Corey Maggette added 21 points for Golden State and Stephen Curry had 15 points and 10 assists.

Danilo Gallinari added 29 points, eight rebounds and eight assists for the Knicks. The Warriors fell behind by 10 points less than 3 minutes into the game, leading to an early timeout called by Nelson. But the Knicks lead was short-lived and they soon found themselves facing a double-digit deficit.

Three straight baskets by Morrow helped spark a 12-0 run early in the second quarter that gave Golden State a 49-34 lead. After a 3-pointer by Walker ended the run, Morrow scored six points in an 8-0 spurt that helped the Warriors extend the lead to 20 points. The Knicks got the deficit down to 65-51 at the half but couldn't get closer because of 15 first-half turnovers.

Kobe can go beyond his contemporaries,worked hard than Jordan

April 5, Yahoo Sports columnist Andrea Warner Rawski Bryant - Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers re-issued after successful completion of high price their views, in his view, in all there to protect and There is no worry about the case, Bryant can impact even beyond Michael Jordan is a brilliant record.

"I will continue to do Lakers players." Bryant said in private: "renewal of things sooner or later handling."

As Bryant said, the end result did not surprise a bit of history will forever be associated with Kobe Bryant and Lakers, and bearing in mind here that he won the championship. Los Angeles Lakers and Kobe Bryant a three-year renewal of nearly 9 million of the high price contract, which means at least two sides will cooperate to Bryant's 35-year-old birthday, while Bryant from his lifelong wish came a little closer: a lifetime to do Lakers player, and become the champion of this era.

Bryant has now has four championship trophy, but if it can go ahead and compete in this season, then won his contemporaries, the number will surpass the two figures who are Shakui En - Shaquille O'Neal and Tim Duncan. Magic Johnson's career took a total of 5 times champion Michael Jordan and Abdullah Kareem Abdul Jabbar will have six times revenue, while Kobe Bryant is unlikely to catch up with Bill Russell won a record 11 times, However, several other star than probably exist.

Irrespective of which sport or which player, the winner has always represented the supreme glory, but the contract renewal and salary space often result in a number of teams and players can not win the championship many times, so this is the Bryant lucky He has an appreciation of their manager Mickey - Chuck Cooper and ace coach Phil - Jackson, in addition, the Lakers are filled with talented players, but Kobe Bryant is still the core of all.

Bryant is in the past decade the best players, but he is likely to be retired before the only one of the most valuable player award, it is like Dirk Nowitzki, because things often can not do everything, if Kobe Bryant was only intent on scoring , then it might make his personal achievement on a good harvest, but for him, victory is benevolent. Compared to Jordan, Bird and Johnson returned home after the end of the holiday season, star, Kobe Bryant will spend many hours each summer in the training room at, not only that, he also intended to mini-camp this summer, the Turkish and world championships New York's training camp, he was too hard.

Rockets this season failed its maximum

On April 5 , the Rockets last summer introduced Ariza, general manager Daryl Morey is the most important in the summer of gambling, he let go of Ron Artest, signed Trevor Ariza, in the previous five career never played on the real start of the next player who has a heavy stake.

Darryl perhaps Ariza Morey saw in the Lakers last season's performance, particularly in high-performance in the playoffs. The Lakers last season's playoff journey, Ariza is a team of one important piece. He is not only defend the other arrows in the figures Dingsi vanguard, especially in the and the Denver Nuggets series race, when several key steals very classic. At the same time, so Morey saw in there Ariza efficient, in last year's playoffs, Ariza three-point shot more than 50%, Morey perhaps reverie, with Yao Ming in the paint if the force of containment, coupled with His championship experience, the Rockets might be able to welcome Trevor Ariza career leap.

This is the fascination Morey, the Rockets will attract the key to Trevor Ariza. On this point, Trevor Ariza in the beginning of the season to answer questions about Knight refused the invitation to join the Rockets have been made to answer the question that he personally would like to complete a career leap.

Yes, and the Cavaliers than the Rockets can indeed expect given the environment and conditions for Trevor Ariza, the Rockets have indeed given to the Ariza played for his environment, but unfortunately, Ariza has not demonstrated to achieve this kind of cross strength.

he was too impatient and shot in some of his blind can see it. If the early season, the Rockets could allow Ariza this shot, it now already has Martin, in a small cloth has been great to grow in the case, Trevor Ariza to such wild shots, there is no any reason, Ariza wild shot the Rockets upset the normal offensive system. His lack of confidence is reflected in the low success rate on the counter. In the first section, there was a midfielder Trevor Ariza steals opponents counterattack after the opportunity to empty when the Pacers backcourt, with Ariza's speed and explosive power, quick burst after the deduction under the most ideal results may be the result is the Ariza Man Youyou opponent after the ball Daoqian Chang made the foul, but missed two free throws. This phenomenon is not the first time this season, this is not Ariza's ability, but his self-confidence affected his play.

Ginobili Torches Magic for 43 Points in Spurs' Win

Ginobili scored a season-high 43 points, his fourth 30-plus game since replacing Tony Parker in the starting lineup last month, and the San Antonio Spurs completed a weeklong sweep of the Eastern Conference's three division leaders with a 112-100 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night.

''We put three different guys on him,'' Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said. ''Nobody could stop him.''

Tim Duncan had 23 points and the Spurs temporarily pulled themselves out of the last playoff seed in the West, where San Antonio is bunched up with Portland and Oklahoma City in a race to avoid the No. 8 spot.
Eighth means a likely first-round matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers, who San Antonio will get next Sunday. But the rejuvenated Spurs aren't withering lately against the NBA's best like they were earlier in this underachieving season.

Orlando was the third division leader the Spurs knocked off in the past seven days. It started with a home win over Cleveland, followed by a blowout in Boston.

The Spurs have yet to clinch a playoff berth, but with seven games left and a seven-game lead over Memphis, they inched closer.

''We couldn't beat anybody the first 40, 50 games of the good (teams),'' Ginobili said. ''I'm very glad we started doing it. It's better late than not doing it at all.''

Rashard Lewis and Mickael Pietrus had 18 apiece for the Magic, whose three-game winning streak ended in Texas one night after beating Dallas. Dwight Howard had 10 points and six rebounds, but hit just 2-of-11 free throws as the Spurs fouled him at every opportunity down the stretch.
Howard said he was frustrated by the Hack-a-Howard game plan.
''My mind wasn't on the free throws. It was on the coach for the intentional fouls,'' Howard said. ''Really upset about that.''

Howard was 2 of 6 from the foul line in the fourth quarter. One fan behind the Magic bench who heckled Howard to ''Work on your free throws!'' was removed from the arena after Howard said he continued to shout as other Magic players told the man to calm down.

''Sometimes people can take it too far,'' Howard said. ''It's a great thing to have fans come to the game, but once you attack somebody personally, guys sometimes take that serious, especially after a frustrating night.''
Howard's night ended by fouling out with 3:06 remaining.
Fittingly, it was Ginobili who drew the foul.

He then stepped up and sank two of his 14 free throws, having missed just three on the night. When Ginobili hit his last two foul shots with 49 seconds remaining, a chant of ''M-V-P!'' swept through the AT&T Center.

Odom triple-double and Pau Gasol 26 points ,Lakers home rule Jazz

The Lakers have lost four years not at home, Sir, the last home loss to Jazz is January 1, 2006. Opening today, they continue this for a dominant, even if Bryant is not in the state, the Lakers still control the situation.The first section of more than half, Bryant layup, the Lakers finished 10-0 in the attack wave to widen the gap 19-8.

Jazz can not score nearly three minutes, the hard-won by the Boozer also with a ball, but then they missed a row, the Lakers played another wave of 10-0, in one fell swoop to 29-10 with 19 points advantage. Bryant's first section was 8 points, the Lakers lead to 33-16.

Bryant and the Lakers continued on next 3 years approximately 90 million U.S. dollars, and today he has a strong desire to express themselves, but the hit rate is not satisfactory in the second quarter, not in three shots beyond the arc, only a single vote in the 7 . Jazz took the opportunity to counterattack, with several narrow the gap. In this section there are 4 minutes and 57 seconds break layup Williams, Jazz finished 12-0 in the attack wave, will pursue into the score 35-42. Lakers in 3 minutes 26 seconds failed to score, before finally recorded by the Fisher hit a two-thirds. Jazz several times since then approaching the first half, behind only 45-54.

Section 4 minutes to play the Lakers still could not hit a ball, but the advantage with the penalty is still expanding. This section also 7 minutes and 56 seconds, Gasol spread the ball inside, Powell succeeded easy layup, which is the section of the Lakers scored the first time in warfare to 62-49 lead. Lakers hit rate has declined since then, Jazz in the three after the chase into a 67-75 score.

Jazz even start the fourth quarter of 4 points, to score into a 71-75 catch, great reversal of trend. The Lakers failed to score in 2 minutes, recorded by the Odom a third to break the deadlock, since he also voted with Lamar Odom scored three penalty points, followed by another hit a record one-third, one shot 9 - 1, while Kobe Bryant also scored 5 points, the Lakers in game 7 minutes 03 seconds when there is to widen the gap 89-72. This section half, Bryant missed a shot, the Odom leaps to grab rebounds, dunks and scored with both hands, the Lakers ahead 93-74. Odom vote at this time 4 4, scored 11 points, the Lakers this throw off opponents.

David Lee first career triple-double,Warriors beat Knicks 128-117

Warriors (22-53) Anthony off the bench Morrow scored 35 points, Reggie Williams 23 minutes, Corey Maggette 21 minutes, Stephen - Curry 15 points and 10 assists.

The Knicks (26-49) four-game losing streak. David Lee played the first three pairs of his career, contributed 37 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists. Daniero - Jialinali got 29 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists, Bill - Walker 14.

An opening two massive Compound Attack on the first section of the Warriors to 34-32. Tracy McGrady hit the first shot on the third, but then again not shoot succeed, the audience would have had the 3 points.

Section Knicks fire weakened, while the Warriors continued onslaught, a single to 31-19 win to end the first half leading 65-51.Knicks frequently hit third, to begin a wave of Section 21-9, one stroke will recover as the score 72-74.

This section of the Knicks hit six three-pointers, once the chase into a 80-81 score, but unable to overtake, after this section, they are still 89-97 behind.Finally a New York Knicks failed to narrow the gap to 7 points or less, even though David - Lee is like divine intervention, but still unable to win.

25-year-old Howard,promissing center

On April 2, Orlando Magic Dallas guest to 97-82 victory over the Mavericks. Between east and west second absolute magic completely overwhelm opponents. And to win victory in this hearty, headed star Dwight Howard's performance is essential, he one impressive comeback 20 rebounds, plus 17 points and five blocks.

Basketball today had 20 rebounds, while Howard also ushered in quite significant moment, the game rebounding total of the season after breaking his 1000 mark to 1006. This is the fifth consecutive season, Howard rebounds mark the total number of breakthroughs in 1000, becoming active players in the unique. Over the past four seasons, Howard total rebounds were 1022,1008,1161 and 1093.

The total number of 5 consecutive 1,000 + season rebounds, Howard's performance beyond the thousand stars predecessors. On a "Superman" - Shaquille O'Neal 18-year career rebounds in just three seasons to reach 1000 +, 2 seasons in a row, Tim - Tim Duncan had two consecutive 1,000 + season, Kevin - Garnett 3 consecutive seasons do this - Wallace has done 4 consecutive season, all can not be compared with Howard. He is like a heavenly down to earth, rebounding capability entirely above the top of the other players of this era. However, if we find the pressure in this area over Howard's people, only to find a retired star.

look up what really is the Chamberlain and Russell. History of rebounding the basketball list the first emperor highest Chamberlain had 10 consecutive 1,000 + rebounds last season, in fact, only 69-70 in his career failed to reach the four-digit rebounds last season, because when the season he played just 12 games because of injury ( grabbed 221 rebounds), but the Chamberlain for two consecutive seasons (60-61 and 61-62) 2000 + feat rebounds, and no latecomers; Russell maintained for 11 consecutive seasons in the NBA rebounding record of 1,000 +, from his sophomore season (57-58) until 69 years of retirement.

However, Howard, after all, still young, and now he only 25 years old. Today, however, was his ninth this season, NBA single-game career 40 times over 20 rebounds a! World of Warcraft's single market rebounds record is April 15, 2006 26 against 76. Played in the league six seasons, Howard has a career total reached 6,113 rebounds, ranking History No. 134.

Nuggets Bounce Back to Top Blazers 109-92

Denver Nuggets rebound from a tough week to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-92 on Thursday night.

Andre Miller scored 24 points to lead Portland, which had won its previous four games, including a victory over New York on Wednesday that clinched a playoff spot for the Trail Blazers.

Martell Webster added 17 points and LaMarcus Aldridge had 16 for the Blazers, who lost for the 13th time in their last 14 games in Denver. Portland's only win in that span came on Dec. 16, 2007.

Nene added 22 points and Chauncey Billups had 21 for the Nuggets, who won for only the second time in seven games. Denver dropped from second to fifth in the Western Conference playoff race during the slump.

Brandon Roy's 3-pointer with 3:31 left in the third quarter pulled the Trail Blazers, who trailed by one at the break, to 74-72. But the Nuggets scored 13 of the next 17 points, capped by Billups' 3-pointer, to take an 87-76 lead into the final period.

Leading 27-24 after the first quarter, Denver opened a 44-35 lead midway through the second with a 17-5 flurry fueled by a series of highlight reel baskets by J.R. Smith. The Nuggets' sixth man had eight of his 15 points in the run, including a rim-shaking dunk off Anthony Carter's alley-oop pass and a three-point play that began when he muscled in a driving reverse layup with Jerryd Bayless draped around him.

The spectacular shots had the crowd roaring but Portland was unfazed, outscoring the Nuggets 16-8 in the last 3:37 of the quarter and pulling to 56-55 when Camby hit at 11-foot jumper as the halftime buzzer sounded.

Jazz create three new high of victory,still not assure

Warriors face such a lottery team, Jazz do not want to muddy. They scored 40 first quarter points, the first half ended, 76 more than 49 leading by 27 points.

"We shot really well in the first half." Even finicky coach Sloan has to admit this, "You always want the team every night and can behave as today."Such an opening, the team finally beat Warriors 128 games than the 104 results is not surprising.

Not surprisingly, there are a number of high season: Deron's 19 assists, Kyle Korver's 21 points and Boozer 51st double-double of the season (25 points and 13 rebounds).

Team guard Deron personal attacks in this game does not feel well, 10 shots in only two goals. But he successfully played the role of the promoters from the attack by passing, to complete a hand-hot teammate second attack. Halftime, he would have been 13 assists. "Tonight the state of my attack is not good, so I decided to pass." Ople said, "This gives us confidence to play up."

Of course, the victory over the Warriors this evening is not all good news. With this victory even though they are, overall regular season record of 50 wins 26, but the Warriors in their killing, when the Mavericks in overtime win over the Grizzlies also won.

In this way, the Mavericks have 50 wins, and the Jazz still lead by 0.5 wins, ranking second in the western temporarily."Now every game is very important for us to win." Jazz forward Carlos Boozer said, "We must do all we can to continue to maintain such a pace, win the win the game."

Now the situation on the western point of view, the Lakers have basically locked position of the first Western, but from the second to fifth place, the gap between them is still sticking together. This is why the Jazz can not be taken lightly temporarily third place. They have to try to catch up in front of the calf, but also beware of the sun at the back and the Nuggets (a difference of half of the sun and the Jazz win games, the Nuggets and Jazz difference of 1.5 wins). More unfortunately, the Jazz's next game is now the Western Conference rivals the Lakers. Then their five opponents also are strong in, in addition to the Hornets and Warriors, the Thunder, rocket and sun are more than 50% team winning percentage. One season final home game against the sun is even more critical, because the opponent and the Jazz is the direct competition. For still others, very likely, the final end of the season to determine the final order of precedence of a war situation.

McGrady 2,Blazers beat Knicks 118-90

Trail Blazers (46-29) had their fourth straight game, will ensure that the Basic Conception get a playoff spot. Brandon Roy played less than 28 minutes, scored 16 points. LaMarcus Aldridge and Nicholas Bartum playing time in 28 minutes, respectively, scored 21 points and 20 points.

The Knicks (26-48) had their third straight. David Lee 20 points and 10 rebounds.And Tony Douglas 14 points and Al Harrington added 13 points. Bill Walker 18 points.Tracy McGrady 4 in 20 minutes to vote 1, only 2 points.

Tickets will soon hand, but this does not meet the Blazers, but also for better rankings. Home game against the Knicks, they will not give opponents a chance.

Trail Blazers front line performance in eye-catching, Bartum first section third hit twice, got 8 points, his partner Aldridge also got 6 points in this section. Roy, who also resigned after the course, this section has eight points for Houston. Trail Blazers opened the first section of the gap to 31-20.

Tracy McGrady in the first section there are only 8 minutes 32 seconds dunk, in addition to the two shots are not in, then failed to score again.
Aldridge Section 6 vote 5, and then take 10 minutes. Roy, Trail Blazers do not even have good performance, they continue to widen the gap, in this section have 1 minute 05 seconds, the Bartum vote with a fine win with 3 points, 28 points lead Trail Blazers to 63-35. The end of the first half, Portland ahead by 65-38.

No suspense early outcome. Portland is still the second half onslaught, more than half in the fourth quarter, they lead to 36 points 107-71.

Mavericks past Grizzlies 106-102,Nowitzki Scored 28

Dirk Nowitzki overcame a poor shooting night, scoring 28 points and leading a late Dallas rally as the Mavericks got their 50th win of the season with a 106-102 overtime victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

Jason Terry scored 29 points for the Mavericks, who have now won 50 games in each of the last 10 seasons. Jason Kidd had 12 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, and Caron Butler had 11 points and a season-high 13 rebounds. Memphis held a 13-point lead with 4:25 left in regulation before Nowitzki came out of his shooting slump to help the Mavericks pull even.

The teams were tied at 90 at the end of regulation as Nowitzki scored 10 of the Mavericks' final 11 points in the fourth quarter. Dallas was able to hang on after building a 5-point lead in overtime. Nowitzki had six points in the final 24 seconds, including all four of his foul shots.

O.J. Mayo led Memphis with 27 points, while Mike Conley scored 25. Zach Randolph finished with 24 points and 12 rebounds for the Grizzlies, who have lost three straight. Nowitzki finished the night 9 of 23 from the field, but connected on 6 of his final 8 shots in the fourth quarter and overtime.

Memphis, which had built a double-digit lead at the start of the second half, was still up 84-73 at the midway point of the final period.
But Nowitzki keyed the final charge, erasing the Memphis advantage.
Dallas converted two steals into baskets to start the overtime, and eventually Kidd would connect on a 3-pointer for a 97-92 lead.

Memphis was within 101-100 when Randolph hit a pair of free throws with 13.8 left in overtime. But Nowitzki hit four free throws down the stretch to preserve the victory.