Bulls rally past 76ers to nab final East playoff spot
Bulls top Philadelphia 99 92 led by Andre Nurionl with 21 points and 13 rebounds and Ben Cordon hart 21 as Luol Deng and Kirk Winrich added 14 each. Chicago move into the eighth seed, half game ahead of the slumping Sixers. Rematch set for Saturday in Chicago.
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Hornets Edge Warriors In Tight NBA Thriller
Hornets defeated Golden State 114 to 109 as key players like Richardson and Paul led a late charge. The game featured back and forth scoring with notable performances from Barnes and Claxton and a crowded stat line across teams.
Cavs Fall Short in Loss to Knicks After Late Scoring Surge
The Cavaliers offense stalled until the final period as James scored 23 of 36 in the fourth. Crawford sank a clutch jumper to put New York ahead after Toronto and Detroit highlights, while Hughes missed a late 3 with 27 seconds left. Brown praised his players yet lamented effort.
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James Leads Cavs Inloss to Knicks Despite 35 Point High
James scored 35 plus for the eighth straight game as Cleveland fell to New York 98 87. Eddy Curry and Jackie Butler added 16 and 12 for the Knicks missing Marbury Rose and Richardson due to injuries while Zydrunas Ilgauskas sat day to day with an ankle sprain for Cleveland. Brown praised James but lamented flat start and called for regrouping before facing New Jersey.
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Indians open with Byrd to start home opener at Jacobs Field
Indians captain Byrd returns to Cleveland for the home opener as the team expects a stronger season. Protections surround his family during the trip with Byrd and Jason Johnson added in the offseason. Thome returns to Cleveland on May 1, while the White Sox visit for a three game set.
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Indians bullpen shines as Mata seals win over White Sox
After a season-opening loss, the Indians bullpen locked down Chicago in a 5 inning effort led by Guillermo Mata. Mata survived tense moments to preserve the tie, while closer Bob Wickman and starter CLT Lee stabilized the game. Cleveland took the series with timely hits and strong relief, ending a skid against the defending champs.
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