Bulls clinch homecourt with 128-102 win over 76ers
Michael Jordan scored 30 in three quarters as the Bulls beat Philadelphia 128-102 at the United Center to secure home court throughout the playoffs. Scottie Pippen added 28 and Ron Harper 22 as Chicago extended its home dominance to 38-1 this season and pursued the NBA record for best home mark.
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O Neal returns to practice with Lakers forecast
Shaquille O Neal completed a full practice with the Los Angeles Lakers in Glenoon Calif and is expected to return to action Friday or Sunday after missing 26 games with a left knee injury. He will be re evaluated Thursday and will play when doctors say he is ready. The Lakers lead in the 15 11 stretch without him as he awaits medical clearance.
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Bulls and 76ers clash in high-scoring NBA game
Box score highlights show Philadelphia led by Iverson 44 points and Stackhouse 17 as Chicago received balanced output from Pippen 28 and Jordan 30. Rebounds favored Chicago 74 to Philadelphia 43 with 16 personal fouls for the 76ers.
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Upcoming NBA games schedule with midweek matchups
The schedule lists Wednesday and non Wednesday games including Washington at Toronto at 6 p.m. Miami at New Jersey 6:30 p.m. Cleveland at New York 7 p.m. Orlando at Milwaukee 7:30 p.m. Portland at Dallas 7:30 p.m. Denver at San Antonio 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at Phoenix 8 p.m. Houston at LA Clippers 9:30 p.m. LA Lakers at Golden State 9:30 p.m. Vancouver at Sacramento 9:30 p.m. Also Wednesday games Atlanta at Philadelphia 6:30 p.m. Boston at Charlotte 6:30 p.m. Chicago at Indiana 6:30 p.m. LA Lakers at Utah 7 p.m.
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