Heat extend streak with 117 107 win over Magic
Miami Heat overcome foe with Shaquille O Neal keying a 13 point run late in the fourth quarter as they beat the Orlando Magic 117 107 to extend their winning streak to eight games the longest since March 1998. Shaq’s floater vs Raja Bell and late free throws from Stephen Marbury highlighted a close finish.
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Raptors Top Nets 110 in Carter Era Debut Trade Delay
Lamond Murray poured in 12 of his 18 points in the fourth period as the Toronto Raptors defeated the New Jersey Nets 110-99 for their first win since Vince Carter was traded. Carter was absent at the Air Canada Centre, with the deal not expected to close until noon Monday.
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Illini extend unbeaten start with crushing win over Valparaiso
Top-ranked Illinois beat Valparaiso 93-56 in Champaign as Dee Brown led with 19 points and five Illini starters hit double figures. Illinois used a 20-5 run in the second half to pull away to a 39-point margin, improving to 10-0. Valparaiso, hampered by injuries, got 16 from Dan Oppland and 10 from Vincent Humphrey.
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North Carolina dominates Georgia State in rout
No 5 North Carolina, led by Ivory Latta with 17 points and a career-high 13 assists, routed Georgia State 79 44. Tangela Atkinson added a double double with 15 points and 11 rebounds as UNC won their ninth game of the season while Georgia State endured 25 turnovers and poor outside shooting.
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Jaguars 28 Packers 25 comeback keeps AFC wild card hopes
In Green Bay, Byron Leftwich threw two TD passes and Fred Taylor ran for 165 yards and a score as Jacksonville defeated the Packers 28 25. Rashean Mathis intercepted Brett Favre twice, while Jimmy Smith added two TD catches for the Jaguars who stayed in the AFC playoff race. Packers fell to 8 6 and visit Minnesota for a potential division decider.
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