Hinrich’s 24 Points Help Bulls Beat Heat
Kirk Hinrich scored 24 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 99-92 victory over Miami on Thursday night and send the Heat to their 24th loss in 25 games.
Archive for February, 2008
Nowitzki in for Bryant in Foot Locker Three-Point Shootout
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki will replace Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (dislocated pinkie finger, right hand) in the 2008 Foot Locker Three-Point Shootout, to be held on NBA All-Star Saturday Night, Feb. 16, at New Orleans Arena.
Bryant Picks Rest Over Surgery for Injured Finger
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant has a complete tear of the radial collateral ligament, an avulsion fracture, and a volar plate injury at the MCP joint of the small finger of this right hand but said he will not have surgery.
Lakers Assign Coby Karl to D-Fenders
The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned guard Coby Karl to the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League, it was announced today by General Manager Mitch Kupchak.
Ellis, Davis Lead Warriors Over Suns
Monta Ellis scored 37 points and Baron Davis made three straight baskets down the stretch to send the Golden State Warriors into the All-Star break with a win against the Western Conference's top team, 120-118 over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.
Game-Winning Three Lifts Rockets to Eighth Staight Win
Steve Novak hit a 3-pointer with two seconds left to give the Houston Rockets their eighth straight win, an 89-87 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.
Kidd Trade Talk Doesn’t Distract Mavs
Dirk Nowitzki scored a season-high 37 points and Jason Terry added 24, helping the Dallas Mavericks put aside talk of whether Jason Kidd is about to become their teammate and beat the Portland Trail Blazers 96-76 on Wednesday night.
Boozer’s First Career Triple-Double Leads Jazz Past Sonics
Carlos Boozer had 22 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for his first triple-double as the Utah Jazz soared into the All-Star break with a 112-93 victory over the Seattle SuperSonics on Wednesday night.
Jamison’s Tip-In Edges Clippers, Ends Wizards’ Skid
Antawn Jamison scored 29 points and tipped in a missed shot by Antonio Daniels with three-tenths of a second left, giving Washington a 91-89 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night and snapping the Wizards' eight-game losing streak.