Hughes Returns Forces Cavaliers to Chart Guard Minutes
Cavaliers coach Mike Brown weighs how to divvy minutes among four guards after Larry Hughes returns from a four game absence. Hughes, 6-5 guard, plans to ease back in as Eric Snow and Damon Jones share time, with LeBron James and Donyell Marshall also factoring in.
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Cavaliers Dominate 76ers Behind Irving and Gooden
Cavaliers ride a 69-50 halftime lead to a commanding 106-74 win over Philadelphia. LeBron James led with limited minutes scoring none, while Larry Hughes expanded his role, and Darrell Gooden contributed 23 points. Donyell Marshall added 10 rebounds as Cleveland controlled the glass 50-27 and collected several fast breaks, moving within two wins of tying the franchise record. Iverson led the 76ers with 16 points and eight assists before an ankle ailment. Webber had 21 points and nine boards.
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Cavaliers defeat Sixers in high-scoring matchup 124 to 91
Philadelphia trailed 36 30 at halftime and were outgunned as Cleveland built a commanding lead. Key performances included James and Goode fronting the Cavaliers while Webber and Iverson contributed for Philadelphia. Rebounds favored Philadelphia 83 to 80, with turnover and foul counts listed in the box.
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Rangers clinch playoff berth for first time since 1997
The New York Rangers secure a playoff spot after a 2 1 shootout win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Backup goalie Kevin Weekes stopped Peter Forsberg and Michal Handzus to seal the victory as Michael Nylander and Martin Straka also scored, extending their Atlantic Division lead.
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NBA Standings and Scores From Tight Night Curve
Washington and New York clash as Arenas leads 18 points in a 118 110 comeback attempt. Celtics edge Raptors 124 120 in a high scoring affair. Nets beat Hawks 96 94 as Johnson and Williams pace Brooklyn. Milwaukee, Chicago, and Toronto also feature in varied results across the standings with multiple players contributing variably.
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Nets clinch Atlantic title with 96 94 win over Hawks
The New Jersey Nets extended their winning streak to 13 with a 96 94 victory over Atlanta, clinching a fourth Atlantic Division title. Vince Carter scored 27, tying Dallas for the season’s longest win streak as Philadelphia’s earlier result cemented the division tie.
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