Thursday NBA Scores and Tonight’s Schedule
Houston edged Chicago 101 to 100 while Golden State defeated Sacramento 117 to 105. Tonight features New Jersey at Indiana and New York at Miami both 6 p.m. Portland at Boston 6:30, Minnesota at Cleveland 6:30, Dallas at Memphis 7, Chicago at San Antonio 7, Washington at Detroit 7, Utah at Seattle 9:30, and Toronto at the Lakers and Philadelphia at Phoenix both 9:30.
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Schedule of Saturday NBA Games Across League Markets
Miami at Atlanta 6 p.m. Charlotte at Orlando 6 p.m. Cleveland at Washington 6 p.m. Boston at New York 6:30 p.m. Houston at Detroit 6:30 p.m. Portland at New Jersey 6:30 p.m. New Orleans at Minnesota 7 p.m. Indiana at Milwaukee 7:30 p.m. Memphis at Dallas 7:30 p.m. Phoenix at Utah 8 p.m. Toronto at Denver 8 p.m. Seattle at Golden State 9:30 p.m. Philadelphia at L A Clippers 9:30 p.m.
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How former Jayhawk fared
Kirk Hinrich played for Chicago scoring 13 points on 5 of 11 from the field and 1 of 2 at the line.
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Rockets Hold Off Bulls In Tight 101 100 Finish
Houston edges Chicago 101 100 as Tracy McGrady posts 21 points 11 rebounds and seven assists and Yao Ming adds 20 points 12 boards. Bulls’ defense tightens but Chicago falls short despite strong efforts from Deng Hinrich and Gordon.
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NBA Respect for the Game Rule Sparks Mixed Reactions
A look at the NBA’s new respect for the game rule dubbed the Sheed Statute, aimed at cooling player and coach reactions to calls. While praised for reducing tantrums, critics note it sharpens makeup calls and may boost technical fouls, despite coaches and players arguing for more challenge-style recourse.
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Iverson helps family in need after fatal gun violence
Allen Iverson paid for the funeral of Kevin Johnson, a 22 year old quadriplegic shot in 2003 in southwest Philadelphia. Iverson and his wife Tawanna learned of Johnson’s story after his mother removed him from life support. The Sixers star said he felt compelled to help and called for a collective effort to reduce Philadelphia gun violence.
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Villanueva Sidelined Four To Six Weeks With Elbow Tear
Milwaukee Bucks forward Charlie Villanueva, 22, will miss four to six weeks due to a torn ligament in his left elbow. He suffered the injury during the 103-101 win over Atlanta when he collided with Josh Childress in the first half.
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Baylor tops BYU in Preseason WNIT semifinal shootout
No. 16 Baylor defeats No. 22 BYU 84 58 to reach the Preseason WNIT final against No. 12 Purdue. Bernice Mosby scores 28 points with eight rebounds, lifting Baylor as Jessica Morrow and Angela Tisdale add 14 each. BYU’s Dani Wright foul trouble limits late surge. Baylor forces 23 turnovers and dominates at the line.
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