Anderson Debuts Strongly as Celtics Top Kings
In Boston, Kenny Anderson's first home game with the Celtics after a Feb 18 trade for Chauncey Billups produced 21 points and nine assists. Antoine Walker led Boston with 25 points while Sacramento’s Billy Owens posted 20 points and 11 rebounds in a 111-94 loss.
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Van Exel to undergo knee surgery today
Lakers guard Nick Van Exel will have arthroscopic surgery on his right knee at Centinela Hospital Medical Center after tests failed to locate the source of soreness and a clicking sensation. Team spokesman John Black said the 26-year-old, who has not played since February 15, chose the procedure without a second opinion and is unlikely to return before mid March.
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JAR TAMEINEY SINKS 16 AS SACRAMENTO LOSES TO BOSTON
Sacramento stars Williams Owens Stewart Richmond Dehere lead a 94 point effort but fall 111 to 101 at Boston. Boston's Walker 25 and Mercer 15 pace a balanced attack while rebounds and assists favored Sacramento but foul trouble and hot shooting sealed the outcome.
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NBA Tonight Schedule Highlights Across Six Markets
Tonight features Golden State at Washington and Milwaukee at New York both at 6 p.m. followed by Sacramento at New Jersey and Dallas at Miami at 6:30. Minnesota visits Houston at 7:30, Toronto plays San Antonio at 7:30, and Phoenix faces Utah at 8 p.m.
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Friday NBA Games Across Major Hubs
The schedule lists games Friday across the league with matchups including Golden State at Boston and Philadelphia at Denver. Other key duels feature Portland at Indiana Toronto at Orlando Cleveland at Detroit LA Lakers at Minnesota Atlanta at Seattle Phoenix at LA Clippers, all on the evening slate.
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