The Knicks have decided not to sign Allen Iverson.

The team had been considering whether to add Iverson to the roster after starting the season 2-9. As of Thursday evening, a deal appeared imminent. One source put the percentage likelihood of the Knicks signing Iverson in the high 90's.

Knick owner James Dolan was reportedly hesitant about signing Iverson for the remainder of the season but said he would not stand in the way if Donnie Walsh and Mike D'Antoni were in favor of the move.

The Knicks pulled back late Thursday, deciding that the risks of adding Iverson outweighed the potential rewards. [READ]

Billy Hunter, director of the NBA players association, plans another negotiating session with commissioner David Stern and they will likely discuss falling salaries.

The union says total player compensation will fall this season, which would be only the second drop in the salary cap era that began in the 1984-85 season.

"We have some concern, but I think a lot of it has to do with the system," Hunter said Thursday. "I think it has to do with the economy, I think it has more to do with attitude. I just think that they decided they're just going to be a lot more cautious and restricting in terms of spending dollars."

Hunter also said there is approximately $1.5 billion less in committed contracts now than in 2005-06, the first year of the deal. [READ]

The Indiana Pacers announced Friday that guard Travis Diener underwent successful surgery on the big toe of his left foot.

Diener is expected to be out four to six weeks. [READ]

Celtics coach Doc Rivers told forward Rasheed Wallace to stop attempting three-pointers during the team's win over the Warriors on Wednesday.

"I got on him, and I rarely do, about the threes," Rivers admitted. "Because even though he was wide open, it's really tough. I mean, he was wide open and he took two, but we had just taken two quick ones. But he's got an incredibly high basketball IQ. He's been phenomenal in the locker room. So, I'm just happy to have him."

Wallace has attempted 70 three-pointers this season, hitting 31.4% of them. He's on pace for 500 attempts in 2009-10. [READ]

Raptors forward Chris Bosh doesn't understand why he doesn't get as much attention as some of the NBA's other stars.

"Every day I turn on the TV and they're talking about guys, especially my draft class, '03 draft class, and this and that," he said. "They keep bringing up all these and I never hear my name, unless I'm like second honorable mention or something like that. I got tired of that.

"I don't even think people know I've made all-star teams or know what I've done in this league."

Bosh is averaging 26.8 points and 12.3 rebounds this season.

He ranks seventh in scoring and second in rebounding.

"I always thought of myself as a good basketball player, but after a while I really wanted to turn the corner. I looked at all the other guys who are considered top guys and I was tired of not having my name mentioned," he added.

"I wanted to do the necessary work to make sure I put myself in a situation to be successful." [READ]

Spurs guard Manu Ginobili is very happy in San Antonio, but his lingering groin strain is starting to make him nervous.

"I'm a little paranoid," Ginobili said. "I don't want to miss any more games."

The guard's contract pays him $10.7 million this season, the final of his deal.

"I am not in the most confident part of my career," Ginobili said. "I've been struggling and I need to feel better."

The Spurs are waiting to discuss a new contract with Ginobili to see if his recent history of injury vanishes. [READ]

Wizards center Brendan Haywood is having a career-season.

He's averaging 10.9 points, 10.8 rebounds and 2.5 blocks in 33.8 minutes per game.

All the numbers set or tie career marks.

"That's big because it helps me from a mental aspect," Haywood said of his consistent minutes. "If I go out there and I know I'm going to play 30 minutes, it gives you confidence, because you feel your coach has confidence in you. You don't have to go out there pressing."

"Not trying to speak negatively about anyone, but in previous years, I was playing like I had to make something happen. If it didn't happen in the first five minutes I felt like I had to do something or I might not play in the second half. That's a tough way to play. Now, it's a little bit different. I think [club] Flip [Saunders] has confidence in me and I benefit from it."

Haywood added that former Washington coach Eddie Jordan tried unsuccessfully to put him against former teammate Etan Thomas.

"Eddie tried to motivate us both by putting us against each other. I don't think it worked for either guy," Haywood said. "We ended up splitting minutes and fighting every day in practice. It was a bad strategy for the team and it was bad for both of us." [READ]

The Golden State Warriors have signed forward/center Chris Hunter to a contract, the team announced Friday.

Hunter, who is being called up from the NBA Development League's Fort Wayne Mad Ants, will be in uniform for Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Oracle Arena.

Hunter, 25, was a D-League All-Star last season with Fort Wayne, where he averaged 19.3 points, 9.4 rebounds, 1.19 blocks and 32.7 minutes per contest in 47 games. [READ]

Mavericks forward Shawn Marion will not play against the Kings on Friday night.

Marion sprained his ankle on Monday against the Bucks and sat out Wednesday's contest against the Spurs.

He is optimistic that he'll return for Tuesday's battle with the Warriors.

"Hopefully one more game and I'll be good," Marion said after the Mavs' shootaround on Friday. "It's feeling better, but it still hurts." [READ]

Knicks president Donnie Walsh has explained why the team passed on signing free-agent guard Allen Iverson.

The team opted not to sign Iverson late Thursday night after Walsh, coach Mike D'Antoni and owner James Dolan exhausted the possibility.

"It did get interesting for a while because Allen's a great player and has always been a great player," Walsh said. "You're 1-9 and you're thinking, 'We've got to get some help in here.' But when we rethought it and I talked to Mike and he talked to me, we feel that could hurt our development of the future, and so we want to go the way we're going.

"There will be other things we can do during the year that will be more in line with what our philosophy has been entering into this. And I want to really make it clear that this has nothing to do with Iverson. He's a great player, I've always admired him. I think he'd be a great addition for a team that is in a different position than we're in, and I hope he gets picked up."

Iverson was waived by the Grizzlies on Tuesday and became an unrestricted free agent on Thursday evening. [READ]

J.J. Redick has a theory on why the Magic aren't national media darlings like the Cavaliers and Celtics are.

"We have a target on our backs, but I still think we’re under the radar a little bit more than Boston and Cleveland," he said. "We’re a small market, so we’re going to get less attention. Plus, we don’t have LeBron. Seriously, if the guy (James) said tomorrow that he was going to run for President, (CNN’s) Anderson Cooper would be on SportsCenter for 30 minutes talking about why he’d make a good president." [READ]

Tracy McGrady and Rockets coach Rick Adelman had a heated closed-door meeting on Wednesday night, sources told Yahoo1 Sports.

McGrady dressed in his uniform and underwent his pregame routine in Minneapolis on Wednesday even though he wasn't activated for game.

Adelman was surprised to see McGrady dressed when the star returned to the locker room and a meeting between the pair took place in the coach's office soon after.

Sources said the exchange was so loud that it could be heard in the locker room at times.

McGrady reportedly feels as though Adelman has been uncommunicative as of late.

"Tracy was just determined to make Rick talk to him," a source close to McGrady said. "That’s why he put on the uniform and went through all that. ... He wanted to get his attention. He'd like to know if he's wanted back or not."

McGrady had major knee surgery in February and has been itching to get back on the court.

"The trust has broken down between them," a source close to McGrady and Adelman said. "There's some work to be done there." [READ]

The Hornets, Jazz and Lakers were victorious in a rare Thursday night three-game slate.

- New Orleans 110, Phoenix 103

Team FIC Differential: Hornets -0.1, Suns +0.1


The New Orleans Hornets (5-8) earned an impressive win over the Phoenix Suns (8-3) on Thursday night. Peja Stojakovic starred with 25 points and 13 rebounds, Emeka Okafor posted 13 points and 12 boards and Darren Collison added 15 points, five rebounds and five assists. New Orleans hit just 40% of their shots, but outrebounded Phoenix by 18. Amare Stoudemire had 23 points and five rebounds, Steven Nash tallied 13 points and 10 assists and Channing Frye contributed 11 points and 10 boards in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Peja Stojakovic, New Orleans – 21.8

Jared Dudley, Phoenix – 17.0

Emeka Okafor, New Orleans – 15.5

Steve Nash, Phoenix – 15.0


- Utah 90, San Antonio 83

Team FIC Differential: Jazz +12.4, Spurs -12.4


The Utah Jazz (6-6) got their first win in San Antonio in 10 years by beating the San Antonio Spurs (4-6) at the AT&T Center. Deron Williams led with 21 points and 10 assists, Carlos Boozer tallied 18 points and 11 rebounds and Paul Millsap totaled 20 points and seven boards off the bench. Utah held San Antonio to 42% shooting and turned the ball over just nine times. Tim Duncan had 21 points and nine rebounds, George Hill scored 18 points on 17 shots and Richard Jefferson put up 16 points and six boards for the struggling Spurs.

Game FIC Scores

Tim Duncan, San Antonio – 18.5

Deron Williams, Utah – 16.8

Andrei Kirilenko, Utah – 15.4

Carlos Boozer, Utah – 13.8


- L.A. Lakers 108, Chicago 93

Team FIC Differential: Lakers +14.4, Bulls -14.4


Pau Gasol returned and helped lead the L.A. Lakers (9-3) over the Chicago Bulls (6-5) on Thursday evening. Lamar Odom had 11 points and eight rebounds, Kobe Bryant posted 21 points, nine boards and eight assists and Gasol totaled 24 points and 13 rebounds in the victory. Both teams shot 45% from the floor, but Los Angeles won the rebounding battle by seven and committed fewer turnovers. Derrick Rose had 20 points and six assists, Joakim Noah tallied 12 points and 15 rebounds and John Salmons scored 18 points on 7-for-13 shooting from the floor.

Game FIC Scores

Pau Gasol, Los Angeles – 22.5

Joakim Noah, Chicago – 18.4

Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles – 15.8

Ron Artest, Los Angeles – 14.6



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Bulls point guard Derrick Rose is still being slowed by his injured right ankle.

He sprained the ankle early in the preseason and the injury is still limiting him. Rose has yet to dunk this season, opting for layups.

"The times I've attempted to I was barely getting up," Rose said. "So I will just say it was a high layup."

Rose, who is averaging 14 points and 5.5 assists this season, knows that his ankle improves every day.

"Every day it's improving," Rose said. "...Before when I got up in the morning, I really couldn't walk well. I'd be stiff. But I haven't been stiff in about two or three weeks, so it's going fine." [READ]

Clippers head coach Mike Dunleavy doesn't think there's a better man for the job than himself.

After the Hornets fired Byron Scott last week, rumors have circulated that Dunleavy could be the next coach to get canned.

"When's the last time you ever saw an interim coach come in and the team be successful and make a playoff run?" Dunleavy said. "It's not happening. Nobody knows these guys better than I know them.

"Give a coach a chance to coach Eric Gordon and Blake Griffin. After that, fine. Let the chips fall where they may. Other than that, you just fall to pressure."

Dunleavy was referring to the fact that both Griffin and Gordon, the team's last two Lottery picks, are out with injuries.

"I understand fans," he said. "I don't blame fans. They're not technically a lot of times savvy. They don't understand and they don't weigh issues the way that you weigh them. They know wins and losses.

"We've had an awful run with this, but my track record is that I have not lost with my players. I have lost without my players, but I haven't lost with my players. From an ownership standpoint, I know there's always a lot of pressure. I'll live with whatever decision our owner makes. I'll live by it."

The Clippers are 4-9 this season. [READ]

Clippers guard Eric Gordon could return from a groin injury next week.

The Los Angeles Times reports that it's possible Gordon could return as early as Monday's game against the Timberwolves.

Gordon hasn't played since Nov. 7, missing six games, because of the injury. [READ]

Allen Iverson has cleared waivers and New York is appearing more and more like his eventual landing spot.

A source close to the team told the New York Times that the percent chance Iverson will sign with the Knicks is in "the high 90s" and a deal could be signed as early as Friday.

Iverson was waived by the Grizzlies on Tuesday after just three games with the team. The Knicks are just 2-9 this season. [READ]

Rockets star Tracy McGrady is hoping to make his season debut as soon as possible.

Houston is being cautious with McGrady, who had knee surgery back in February.

"I'm dying," said McGrady. "Just sitting there is tough. Last year, I did it because I had no choice. I couldn't play. I was hurting.

"Now, after putting in all the work this summer, I'm so eager to get back out there. I'm hungry. I'm so ready to play, man, it's not even funny. It's tearing me apart to sit here and watch my guys go out and playing and I can't do anything but watch."

Rockets general manager Daryl Morey said that McGrady will next be evaluated on Monday. [READ]

Magic center Dwight Howard met with coach Stan Van Gundy recently to discuss his negativity.

"I think, as a team, there was a lot of negativity and it's not like Stan's a negative guy," Howard admitted to the Orlando Sentinel. "But it's like there's always some clashes and focusing so much on our mistakes. Instead of bringing each other down, we have to pull each other up.

"That's the only thing I wanted from coach."

Van Gundy concurred, saying that his negativity was "draining the enthusiasm" from his team.

The meeting occurred sometime prior to Orlando's Wednesday morning shootaround.

"Dwight brought it up," Van Gundy said. "He thought there was too much negativity. A lot of times you hear things from players, it's their perspective and you understand it and sometimes you don't agree with it.

"But Dwight was right in that... there's a difference between correcting and teaching and just seeing everything was bad. You've seen my press conferences. It was all negative. I think that was affecting our team, so...

"I'm making a conscious effort now to sort of change that approach. I think our team needs a great high level of enthusiasm and energy to play. I got to balance being real demanding and not being as negative.

"You can be demanding, saying, 'Hey, that's not right. Let's do it again, without sort of 'What the heck are we doing? We suck!'... I get to that point."

The Magic are 9-3 this season. [READ]

Thursday marked the five-year anniversary of one of the worst brawls in U.S. sports history.

On November 19, 2004, Ron Artest, then with the Pacers, went into the stands in Detroit to go after a fan that had thrown a cup of beer on him.

John Green, the fan that helped initiate the incident, spoke on ESPN's "First Take" Thursday. He said that Artest called him several months ago to apologize.

"He said that he was sorry, that ... the whole thing embarrassed him as it did me," Green said. "He wanted to do something for the community for troubled youth. Of course, I can't do much on this end without him.

"We tried to come up with something to give back to the community and come up with something positive. It's not like it's not always going to be known as the brawl, but maybe we could take something good out of it. We're going to try to do something in inner-city Detroit or L.A., maybe after the season ends and he has more free time on his hands."

Green was convicted of misdemeanor assault, ordered to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and banned from Detroit home games for life.

Artest was suspended for 73 games, the remainder of the 2004-05 season, and lost roughly $5 million in salary.

"I remember throwing the cup, actually a cup of Diet Coke, not a beer, but I had been drinking and I've had issues with alcohol in the past," Green added "I remember [Artest] running into the stands and grabbing the wrong person and I felt bad. I grabbed Artest from behind, the whole thing was kind of a huge blur. It happened so fast." [READ]

The Jazz defeated the Spurs 90-83 in San Antonio on Thursday night to break a long streak of futility.

Utah had lost 20 consecutive games in San Antonio, a run dating back to 1999. They last won there on February 28, 1999.

Deron Williams led the Jazz with 21 points and 10 assists, while Carlos Boozer scored 10 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter.

Karl Malone led the Jazz to their last win over the Spurs in San Antonio and none of Utah's current players were even in the NBA at the time. [READ]

Allen Iverson has cleared waivers and is an unrestricted free agent.

Iverson was waived by the Grizzlies on Tuesday after playing just three games with the team. No club claimed him over the 48-hour waiver period, making him a free agent.

The Knicks are believed to be his most likely suitor. [READ]

Luol Deng has had an excellent bounce back season so far.

Deng agrees he officially has turned the corner mentally from his injury but refuses to take glee in silencing any doubters who said he couldn't return to form.

"I'm not the kind of guy who speaks to defend himself," Deng said. "I just knew that when I'm healthy I could play this game. I don't cheat the game. I work as hard as I can. Some people say I could be better or whatever. But I know when I'm healthy, I'm going to play well." [READ]

All concerns about the possibility of a life or career ending illness for Erick Dampier have been cleared, according to a source.

Dampier became ill in pregame warm-ups Sunday against Detroit and was transported to a hospital in Pontiac, Mich.

There remains no timetable for Dampier's return, however. [READ]

Phoenix lost playing on TNT for the 16th consecutive time Thursday night, losing to a Hornets team without Chris Paul by the final score of 110-103.

The Suns easily handled the Hornets 124-104, last week before Paul was hurt and coach Byron Scott got fired. [READ]

Manu Ginobili underwent an MRI examination this afternoon in San Antonio. The exam confirmed that he has a mild left groin strain and showed that he has no structural damage in the area. Ginobili will begin his rehabilitation process on Friday. He is expected to miss seven-to-ten days.

Ginobili suffered the injury in the first quarter of last night’s Spurs-Mavericks game. [READ]

Milwaukee Bucks General Manager John Hammond announced today that Andrew Bogut (7-0, 260) suffered a lower left leg strain and contusion in Wednesday’s 99-85 win against New Jersey that is expected to sideline the fifth-year center for two-to-four weeks. Bogut scored team-highs of 21 points and 11 rebounds in the win and left the game late in the fourth period and did not return to action.

Bogut, 24, was examined by Bucks orthopedic physician Dr. Michael Gordon, M.D., and underwent an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) exam this morning, which revealed the injury. [READ]

The Nets' plan to move the team to Brooklyn will face another legal challenge.

Several elected officials joined Brooklyn neighborhood groups to file a lawsuit seeking to reverse the state's approval of the project.

The developer, Forest City Ratner, said in response that it is not surprised that the opponents "who pledged to sue early and often are still suing." [READ]

Michael Jordan appreciated the gesture from LeBron James, but he doesn't believe his No. 23 should be retired across the NBA.

"“It was very nice, I totally understand that. But I’m a guy that says there is no one great player in the NBA. The NBA lasts a lot longer than one particular person so I understand what his point is. Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Bill Russell all those guys should have their jerseys retired too. I understand his gesture, but I’m in the same group as those guys so I wouldn’t want to see my jersey retired unless you retire those guys." [READ]

Sources indicate that Nets president Rod Thorn won't make any decisions on Lawrence Frank until the team gets back to full health, or close to full health.

Frank is a lame duck in the final year of his contract, but the Nets don't have an assistant that would be a proven choice to replace him.

Nets GM Kiki Vandeweghe is not considered a candidate for a similar demotion. So with former head coach Brian Hill having left the Nets for the Pistons, the only option available to Thorn would be to promote longtime assistant Tom Barrise. [READ]

While the Knicks appear to be moving toward signing Allen Iverson for the remainder of the season, Donnie Walsh said the team remains undecided for now.

"I’m still not decided and I don’t think we are decided," Walsh said.

No agreement is expected on Thursday.

Mike D'Antoni said that some "conversations" would need to take place before any deal is done.

"Usually before you do something, you have personal contact with a player and make sure everyone is on board and excited and ready to go," D’Antoni said.

D'Antoni said that the opportunity to bring Iverson on board should be judged differently than the situation presented by Stephon Marbury last season.

"We were doing a two-year program last year," D'Antoni said. "Now we’re at a point where we need a influx of something else."

ESPN's Ric Bucher Tweeted that an offer isn't expected before the weekend. [READ]

Jayson Williams has cut a plea deal that would send him to prison for up to three years for accidentally shooting a driver at his New Jersey estate in 2002, a person with knowledge of the case told The Associated Press on Thursday.

Williams, who retired in 2000 after playing nine seasons in the NBA for the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets , was to face a retrial in January on a reckless manslaughter count. [READ]

From what information Celtics' owner Wyc Grousbeck has deciphered, the NBA’s financial state is uneven. Commissioner David Stern has said that half or even as many as 20 of the 30 teams are in debt.

“Financially, not every team is very happy this year,’’ Grousbeck said. “The league is posting results that are better than I probably thought they would be, leaguewide, but on the other hand, there are still some trouble spots.

“It isn’t the happiest picture; it isn’t the best picture I can think of. It could be better. It definitely could be better leaguewide, and we’ve got some issues we need to address.’’ [READ]

Brandon Jennings' camp expected the rookie point guard sensation to be drafted seventh overall by the Golden State Warriors , but they instead went with Stephen Curry after Minnesota surprisingly took two point guards.

Milwaukee had also discussed trading the 10th overall pick to Memphis in a deal for Mike Conley, as well as with Washington for the fifth overall selection.

The Bucks, of course, ultimately held onto the 10th overall pick and selected Jennings. [READ]

Antonio Daniels' agent told the Sentinel on Wednesday that he spoke with the Magic about signing the veteran guard in the aftermath of an injury to starting point guard Jameer Nelson.

Tony Dutt, who represents Daniels and Rashard Lewis, said he spoke with Magic General Manager Otis Smith, but said Smith isn't ready to make a move yet.

"I talked to Otis about Antonio after Jameer got hurt. But I think they are going to wait a few days if they do anything," Dutt said by phone. [READ]

Since the Bucks declined Joe Alexander's option for the 2010-11 season, he would welcome a trade out of Milwaukee.

"They made it pretty clear that they don't see me having a future here,'' said Alexander, the No. 8 pick in the 2008 draft. "So I'm assuming a trade would definitely be one of the options.''

Alexander then was asked if he would welcome a trade.

"I mean, yeah," he said. "If they don't want me, if they don't see a future with me here, that really is the only other option."

John Hammon said "absolutely" there's a chance he could be re-signed for next season.

"We're hoping that once he becomes healthy he can help our team," Hammond said of this season. "His job is to help us win games. And we hope he is capable of doing that." [READ]

Allen Iverson has told associates he is prepared to come to the New York Knicks .

"We wouldn't be considering it if we thought we were functioning well and we're not," Walsh said of the Knicks, who went into last night's game against the Pacers with a 1-9 record. "And I want to make sure if we do something like this it's the right thing to do."

Walsh said if the Knicks do offer Iverson a contract it will likely be for the $1.4 million veteran's minimum. [READ]

LeBron James injured his right wrist on a vicious dunk with three minutes remaining in Wednesday's loss to Washington.

He reaggravated a two-week old injury suffered against the Wizards at home when he fell on the wrist. It was sore after the game, but he didn't need X-rays.

The dunk was to get rid of frustration, something not even a technical foul could do for James at what happened to him and the game.

"I guess I hurt myself on that," James said. "I was just trying to be in attack [mode] . . . It was kind of too late." [READ]

Twenty-four of the league's 30 teams with in action on Wednesday night.

- Atlanta 105, Miami 90

Team FIC Differential: Hawks +24.8, Heat -24.8


The Atlanta Hawks (10-2) continued their hot start with a win over the Miami Heat (7-4). Joe Johnson scored 30 points on 11-for-21 shooting, Al Horford posted 16 points and 12 rebounds and Josh Smith added 16 points, 14 boards and seven assists. Atlanta hit just 42% of their shots, but attempted 12 more foul shots and turned the ball over just eight times. Michael Beasley had 21 points and nine rebounds, Jermaine O’Neal tallied 12 points and seven boards and Dwyane Wade chipped in 15 points, six rebounds and five assists in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Al Horford, Atlanta – 19.0

Josh Smith, Atlanta – 18.8

Joe Johnson, Atlanta – 17.4

Michael Beasley, Miami – 9.5


- New York 110, Indiana 103

Team FIC Differential: Knicks +9.2, Pacers -9.2


The New York Knicks (2-9) used a furious fourth quarter rally to upend the streaking Indiana Pacers (5-4) on Wednesday night. Al Harrington led with 26 points and five rebounds, Wilson Chandler tallied 18 points and five boards and Larry Hughes contributed 22 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists in the comeback win. New York forced twenty turnovers and outscored Indiana 34-17 in the final period. Danny Granger, who scored 30 points in the first half, finished with 33 points and seven rebounds, Roy Hibbert posted 14 points and 12 boards and Dahntay Jones totaled 25 points and six rebounds at Conseco Fieldhouse.

Game FIC Scores

Larry Hughes, New York – 24.5

Danny Granger, Indiana – 20.0

Roy Hibbert, Indiana – 16.0

Dahntay Jones, Indiana – 16.0


- Orlando 108, Oklahoma City 94

Team FIC Differential: Magic +24.6, Thunder -24.6


The Orlando Magic (9-3) held off a late rally to down the Oklahoma City Thunder (6-6) at Amway Arena. Vince Carter had 18 points and six rebounds, Dwight Howard posted 11 points and 10 boards and Rashard Lewis recorded 17 points, 10 boards and nine assists in the win. Orlando held Oklahoma City to 40% shooting and grabbed nine offensive rebounds. James Harden scored a game-high 24 points, Kevin Durant scored 12 points on 4-for-12 shooting and Jeff Green tallied 11 points and five rebounds in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Rashard Lewis, Orlando – 22.0

James Harden, Oklahoma City – 16.3

Vince Carter, Orlando – 12.3

Kyle Weaver, Oklahoma City – 11.3


- Philadelphia 86, Charlotte 84

Team FIC Differential: 76ers +2.6, Bobcats -2.6


Lou Williams hit a driving layup with nine seconds remaining to push the Philadelphia 76ers (5-6) past the Charlotte Bobcats (3-8). Andre Iguodala starred with 25 points and five rebounds, Elton Brand tallied 19 points and 11 boards and Williams added 19 points and six assists in the win. The two teams were near matches statistically, but Charlotte attempted nine more foul shots and Philadelphia turned the ball over four fewer times. Stephen Jackson led with 26 points, five rebounds and five assists, Gerald Wallace posted 11 points and 12 boards and Ronald Murray scored nine points on 4-for-11 shooting off the bench.

Game FIC Scores

Elton Brand, Philadelphia – 22.8

Stephen Jackson, Golden State – 14.8

Louis Williams, Philadelphia – 13.6

Gerald Wallace, Charlotte – 13.3


- Washington 108, Cleveland 91

Team FIC Differential: Wizards +21.5, Cavaliers -21.5


The Washington Wizards (3-7) recovered from an early deficit to rout the rival Cleveland Cavaliers (8-4) on Wednesday night. Antawn Jamison had 31 points and 10 rebounds in his season debut, Caron Butler posted 19 points and six boards and Gilbert Arenas totaled 18 points, eight assists and six rebounds. Washington outrebounded Cleveland by 14 and attempted 20 more foul shots. LeBron James had 34 points and nine assists, Zydrunas Ilgauskas tallied 10 points and nine rebounds and Darnell Jackson chipped in 10 points and seven boards at Verizon Center.

Game FIC Scores

Antawn Jamison, Washington – 20.8

LeBron James, Cleveland – 20.5

Mike Miller, Washington – 18.6

Brendan Haywood, Washington – 17.5


- Boston 109, Golden State 95

Team FIC Differential: Celtics +17.8, Warriors -17.8


The Boston Celtics (9-3) used a strong third quarter to pull away from the Golden State Warriors (3-8) at TD Banknorth. Paul Pierce scored a team-high 19 points, Kendrick Perkins tallied 15 points and seven rebounds and Rajon Rondo stuffed the stat sheet with 18 points, 12 assists and seven boards. Boston hit 52% of their shots and took eight more foul shots than Golden State. Corey Maggette had 23 points and eight rebounds, Anthony Randolph posted 11 points and eight boards and Monta Ellis totaled 18 points, four rebounds and four assists in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Rajon Rondo, Boston – 20.0

Corey Maggette, Golden State – 17.9

Kendrick Perkins, Boston – 12.5

Paul Pierce, Boston – 12.0


- Milwaukee 99, New Jersey 85

Team FIC Differential: Bucks +14.5, Nets -14.5


The New Jersey Nets (0-12) led at halftime, but fell to the Milwaukee Bucks (6-3) to remain winless. Carlos Delfino had 21 points and six assists, Andrew Bogut posted 21 points and 11 rebounds and Brandon Jennings added 19 points and eight dimes. Milwaukee held New Jersey to 38% shooting and attempted 12 more free throws at the Bradley Center. Chris Douglas-Roberts starred with 31 points and 10 rebounds, Terrence Williams tallied 20 points and 10 boards and Brook Lopez put up 11 points, four rebounds and three blocked shots.

Game FIC Scores

Chris Douglas-Roberts, New Jersey – 20.3

Terrence Williams, New Jersey – 16.5

Andrew Bogut, Milwaukee – 16.3

Carlos Delfino, Milwaukee – 14.6


- Houston 97, Minnesota 84

Team FIC Differential: Rockets +15.3, Timberwolves -15.3


The Houston Rockets (7-5) used a strong fourth quarter to edge past the Minnesota Timberwolves (1-11). Luis Scola led with 20 points and 16 rebounds, Chuck Hayes tallied 11 points and 10 boards and Trevor Ariza scored 18 points on 6-for-19 shooting. Houston outrebounded Minnesota by 10 and the two teams combined for 43 turnovers. Al Jefferson had 20 points and 10 rebounds, Ramon Sessions posted 16 points and five assists and rookie Jonny Flynn scored nine points on 4-for-12 shooting in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Al Jefferson, Minnesota – 24.8

Luis Scola, Houston – 20.5

Ramon Sessions, Minnesota -14.0

Chuck Hayes, Houston – 13.4


- Memphis 106, L.A. Clippers 91

Team FIC Differential: Grizzlies +20.2, Clippers -20.2


The Memphis Grizzlies (3-8) got their third win over the season against the struggling L.A. Clippers (4-9) on Wednesday night. Rudy Gay scored 21 points, Zach Randolph posted 21 points and eight rebounds and Marc Gasol contributed 16 points, eight boards and six assists. Memphis hit 54% of their shots and outscored Los Angeles by 18 points through the first three quarters. Baron Davis had 23 points and five assists, Chris Kaman tallied 17 points and six rebounds and Al Thornton added 10 points and seven boards at FedEx Forum.

Game FIC Scores

Marc Gasol, Memphis – 20.8

Baron Davis, Los Angeles – 14.5

Zach Randolph, Memphis – 14.1

O.J. Mayo, Memphis – 11.1


- Utah 104, Toronto 91

Team FIC Differential: Jazz +29.6, Raptors -29.6


The Utah Jazz (5-6) used a 26-16 edge in the fourth quarter to separate themselves from the Toronto Raptors (5-7). Carlos Boozer excelled with 22 points and 17 rebounds, Andrei Kirilenko tallied 20 points and six boards and Deron Williams stuffed the stat sheet with 20 points, eight assists and six rebounds. Utah shot 49% from the field, while holding Toronto to just 39% on the night. Chris Bosh had 32 points and 16 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani posted 10 points and 11 boards and Marco Belinelli added 19 points and five rebounds in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Chris Bosh, Toronto – 20.9

Carlos Boozer, Utah – 20.5

Deron Williams, Utah – 17.9

Andrei Kirilenko, Utah – 17.1


- Dallas, 99, San Antonio 94 (OT)

Team FIC Differential: Mavericks +4.6, Spurs -4.6


The Dallas Mavericks (9-3) dominated the overtime period to hand the San Antonio Spurs (4-5) a loss on Wednesday night. Dirk Nowitzki starred with 41 points and 12 rebounds, Drew Gooden posted 17 points and 11 boards and Jason Terry scored 13 points off the bench. Dallas shot just 40% from the field, but turned the ball over just five times. Tim Duncan had 22 points, 14 rebounds and six assists, Richard Jefferson tallied 13 points and 11 boards and Matt Bonner contributed 11 points and 10 rebounds.

Game FIC Scores

Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas – 24.0

Tim Duncan, San Antonio – 20.2

Drew Gooden, Dallas – 16.0

Jason Kidd, Dallas – 15.2


- Portland 87, Detroit 81

Team FIC Differential: Trail Blazers +20.9, Pistons -20.9


The Detroit Pistons (5-7) outscored the Portland Trail Blazers (9-4) by 14 points in the fourth quarter, but still fell short at the Rose Garden. Brandon Roy had 20 points and five assists, LaMarcus Aldridge tallied 20 points and seven rebounds and Andre Miller put up 10 points and 11 dimes in the win. Portland held Detroit to 38% shooting while cruising through the first three quarters. Rodney Stuckey led with 21 points, six rebounds and five assists, Charlie Villanueva posted 20 points on 9-for-15 shooting and Ben Wallace grabbed 12 rebounds for the Pistons.

Game FIC Scores

Brandon Roy, Portland – 13.3

LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland – 13.1

Andre Miller, Portland – 13.0

Ben Wallace, Detroit – 11.5



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