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Trail Blazers put Lakers away 106-103
Apr 20 2005 11:54PM (CT)
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Kobe Bryant's first season as a solo superstar ended with a six-game losing streak. Travis Outlaw's layup with 7.1 seconds left kept the Lakers at bay, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat Los Angeles 106-103 Wednesday night in a matchup of two teams that will miss the postseason.
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Wolves owner expects McHale to return
Apr 20 2005 11:13PM (CT)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - If Kevin McHale wants to return as Minnesota's vice president of basketball operations, Glen Taylor will welcome him back _ and the Timberwolves' owner expects that to happen.
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Pacers send Reggie Miller out with win
Apr 20 2005 10:47PM (CT)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Jermaine O'Neal and Anthony Johnson saved Reggie Miller's farewell party and made sure the Indiana Pacers won't begin the playoffs in Detroit.
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Kings' center Skinner sprains foot
Apr 20 2005 10:33PM (CT)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Sacramento Kings starting center Brian Skinner sprained his right foot in the first quarter of the regular-season finale against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.
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Rockets beat Sonics for 7th win in a row
Apr 20 2005 10:22PM (CT)
HOUSTON (AP) - With Tracy McGrady watching from the sideline, Mike James scored 24 points to help the Houston Rockets close the regular season with their seventh straight win Wednesday night, 106-78 over the undermanned Seattle SuperSonics.
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Carter scores 37 as Nets clinch playoffs
Apr 20 2005 9:54PM (CT)
BOSTON (AP) - Vince Carter and the New Jersey Nets clinched the NBA's last playoff berth with a shaky start and a strong finish _ the same way the team's season went.
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Mavericks crush the Grizzlies 108-88
Apr 20 2005 9:50PM (CT)
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Josh Howard scored 27 points to help the Dallas Mavericks roll into the playoffs with a 108-88 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.
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Clippers send Hornets to worst team record
Apr 20 2005 9:42PM (CT)
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Elton Brand scored 18 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Clippers defeat New Orleans 86-75 Wednesday night, leaving the Hornets with the worst record in franchise history.
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Kings activate guard Bobby Jackson
Apr 20 2005 9:35PM (CT)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Guard Bobby Jackson was activated from the Sacramento Kings' injured list on Wednesday in time for their regular-season finale against Phoenix.
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Timberwolves finally end a lost season
Apr 20 2005 9:24PM (CT)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Timberwolves' lost season finally came to an end Wednesday night with a 95-73 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, already looking ahead to a first-round playoff matchup with Denver.
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Heat to play Nets in first round
Apr 20 2005 9:23PM (CT)
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - With Shaquille O'Neal and Dwyane Wade watching from the bench, the Miami Heat won their final tuneup before the playoffs, beating the Orlando Magic 98-93 on Wednesday night.
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Crawford's 36 helps Knicks rally 113-105
Apr 20 2005 9:18PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Jamal Crawford made seven 3-pointers and scored 36 points, and the New York Knicks came from behind to beat the playoff-bound Washington Wizards 113-105 Wednesday night.
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Bobcats win 18 games in first season
Apr 20 2005 8:58PM (CT)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Emeka Okafor had 16 points and 19 rebounds and the Charlotte Bobcats closed out their inaugural season with a victory, snapping the Detroit Pistons' 11-game winning streak with a 97-86 win Wednesday night.
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SuperSonics' Allen, Lewis injured
Apr 20 2005 8:26PM (CT)
HOUSTON (AP) - Seattle starters Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis missed the SuperSonics' regular-season finale against Houston on Wednesday night because of injuries.
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Rockets' McGrady misses season finale
Apr 20 2005 7:48PM (CT)
HOUSTON (AP) - Houston forward Tracy McGrady missed the Rockets' regular-season finale against Seattle on Wednesday night because of back spasms.
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McInnis doesn't travel with Cavaliers
Apr 20 2005 6:18PM (CT)
CLEVELAND (AP) - Cavaliers point guard Jeff McInnis, whose benching last month led to the firing of coach Paul Silas, did not accompany the team to its final regular-season game in Toronto on Wednesday.
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Bulls place Chandler on injured list
Apr 20 2005 6:10PM (CT)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Chicago Bulls placed Tyson Chandler on the injured list Wednesday night and activated guard Frank Williams before their game at Indiana, the final game of the regular season.
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Sixers place Webber on injured list
Apr 20 2005 6:01PM (CT)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Philadelphia forward Chris Webber was placed on the injured list Wednesday with a knee injury and missed the playoff-bound 76ers regular-season finale against Atlanta.
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Pistons' leading scorer Hamilton injured
Apr 20 2005 5:21PM (CT)
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Pistons put Richard Hamilton on the injured list Wednesday before the last game of the regular season at Charlotte and activated Horace Jenkins.
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Cavs' playoff hopes hinge on Toronto, Nets
Apr 20 2005 3:59PM (CT)
CLEVELAND (AP) - Tied with the New Jersey Nets for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers must win in Toronto on Wednesday and hope the Nets lose in Boston.
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Injury forces O'Neal to miss last 2 games
Apr 20 2005 1:20AM (CT)
MIAMI (AP) - Shaquille O'Neal's bruised right thigh will keep him out of the Miami Heat's final two regular-season games, but the team expects him to be ready when it opens the playoffs on Sunday.
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Nets top Wiz, keep control of destiny
Apr 20 2005 1:20AM (CT)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Jason Kidd had a season-high 35 points, eight assists and eight rebounds, and the New Jersey Nets kept control of their own playoff destiny with a 109-101 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.
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