Clippers Edge Past Timberwolves 100-99
LOS ANGELES - Cuttino Mobley had 27 points and a career-high 12 rebounds, Elton Brand also scored 27 points, and the Los Angeles Clippers survived a missed jumper by Kevin Garnett in the final seconds of overtime to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 100-99 Saturday night.
- 76ers Edge Past Pacers 111-109
INDIANAPOLIS - Allen Iverson had 29 points and 12 assists, and Philadelphia beat the Indiana Pacers 111-109 Saturday night for Maurice Cheeks' first win as 76ers coach.
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- Jefferson lifts Nets over Bulls in dying seconds
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Richard Jefferson converted a three-point play with 1.5 seconds remaining to give the New Jersey Nets a 100-99 win over the Chicago Bulls in National Basketball Association in East Rutherford on Saturday.
- Trail Blazers Edge Past Hawks 94-93
PORTLAND, Ore. - Zach Randolph made a free throw with 0.2 seconds remaining and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Atlanta Hawks 94-93 Saturday night in their home opener.
- Suns Hand Jazz First Loss of the Season
SALT LAKE CITY - Shawn Marion had 20 points and 14 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns handed the Utah Jazz their first loss of the season with a 97-88 victory Saturday night.
- Without McGrady, Rockets Lose to Hornets
HOUSTON - The Houston Rockets will have to learn how to win without Tracy McGrady. With their superstar sidelined three weeks with back spasms, the Rockets struggled down the stretch on Saturday night, losing to the New Orleans Hornets 91-84.
- Bucks Edge Past Short-Handed Heat 105-100
MILWAUKEE - Terry Stotts' home debut trumped Dwyane Wade's homecoming Saturday night. Bobby Simmons and Michael Redd each scored 23 points as the Milwaukee Bucks recorded their third straight comeback win over a playoff team with a 105-100 victory over the Miami Heat.
- Nowitzki Gives Mavs 103-84 Win Over Spurs
DALLAS - Dirk Nowitzki scored 34 points and combined with Devin Harris to spark a 16-2 run that broke open a tie game, leading the Dallas Mavericks past former teammate Michael Finley and the San Antonio Spurs 103-84 Saturday night.
- Bobcats Beat Celtics 107-105 in New Arena
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Gerald Wallace scored 25 points, including a layup with 2:24 to play in overtime, and the Charlotte Bobcats celebrated the opening of their new arena with a 107-105 victory over the Boston Celtics on Saturday night.
- Gasol Leads Grizzlies Over Cavs 113-106
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Pau Gasol scored 29 points and had seven rebounds to lead the Memphis Grizzlies over the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-106 on Saturday night.
- Wizards Off to First 3-0 Start Since 1978
WASHINGTON - Gilbert Arenas and the Washington Wizards brought their hot start home Saturday night, with Arenas scoring 30 points and Antawn Jamison adding 17 of his 23 in the second half in an 87-79 victory over the Orlando Magic.
- Nets Steal a 100-99 Win Over Baby Bulls
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Richard Jefferson converted a three-point play with 1.5 seconds remaining to lift the New Jersey Nets over the Chicago Bulls 100-99 Saturday night.
- Unbeaten Pistons Rip Raptors by 33
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Tayshaun Prince scored 27 points and Ben Wallace added 15 points and 13 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons remained unbeaten with a 117-84 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night.
- Bobcats Open New $265 Million Arena
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Emeka Okafor considered taking the trolley to work Saturday night, a luxury Charlotte's star forward now has in the Bobcats' new downtown arena.
- McGrady Out Three Weeks With Back Injury
HOUSTON - Houston Rockets star Tracy McGrady will miss three weeks because of back spasms, coach Jeff Van Gundy said.
- Spurs Play Like Spurs, Beat the Cavs
Bruce Bowen is defensive about his job. Just ask LeBron James. Bowen, San Antonio's main defender against James, helped hold the Cleveland star to 10 points over the final three quarters in the Spurs' 102-76 home victory over the Cavaliers on Friday night.
- Duncan leads Spurs to big win
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tim Duncan poured in 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds while Tony Parker chipped in with 18 points and eight assists as the San Antonio Spurs romped to a 102-76 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday at the SBC Center.
- Allen Recovers, Sonics Top T'Wolves in OT
SEATTLE - Struggling with his shot all night, Ray Allen scored 11 of his 32 points in overtime, and the Seattle SuperSonics beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-102 on Friday.
- Spurs Shut Down LeBron's Cavs, 102-76
SAN ANTONIO - Tim Duncan had 21 points and 10 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs shut down LeBron James over the final three quarters of a 102-76 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night.
- Clippers Win Home Opener Against Hawks
LOS ANGELES - Cuttino Mobley scored 19 points, reserve James Singleton had 13 points and 13 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers won their home opener Friday night, a 92-77 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.
- Okur Scores 23 As Jazz Defeat Warriors
OAKLAND, Calif. - Mehmet Okur had 23 points and 14 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz capitalized on Baron Davis' absence in a 91-85 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night.
- Nuggets Beat Blazers in Karl's Return
DENVER - George Karl returned to the bench and the Denver Nuggets looked good again, getting 23 points and 17 rebounds from Marcus Camby in a 107-68 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.
- Wizards Spoil Brown's Home Knicks Debut
NEW YORK - The Washington Wizards turned Larry Brown's big night into another home-opening loss for the New York Knicks. Gilbert Arenas scored 27 points, and Antawn Jamison and Jarvis Hayes keyed the decisive spurt as the Wizards beat the Knicks 86-75 on Friday night in Brown's first home game as Knicks coach.
- Baron Davis Sits Out for Warriors
OAKLAND, Calif. - Guard Baron Davis missed the Golden State Warriors' game against Utah on Friday night with a strained hamstring.
- Hamilton Jumper Sends Pistons Past Celtics
BOSTON - Richard Hamilton hit a 20-foot jumper with no time remaining to give the Detroit Pistons an 82-81 victory over the Boston Celtics on Friday night.
- Sixers Lose to Bobcats, Fall to 0-3
PHILADELPHIA - Emeka Okafor had 24 points and 11 rebounds, and Brevin Knight added 14 points and 15 assists to lead the Charlotte Bobcats over the winless Philadelphia 76ers 110-93 on Friday night.
- Jones, Gasol Lead Grizzlies Over Magic
ORLANDO, Fla. - Eddie Jones had five 3-pointers and scored 25 points and Pau Gasol had 22 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 94-85 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night.
- Jefferson Leads Nets Past Raptors, 102-92
TORONTO - Richard Jefferson had 35 points and 11 rebounds to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 102-92 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.
- Shaq Out 2 to 4 Weeks With Sprained Ankle
MIAMI - Heat center Shaquille O'Neal will miss two to four weeks with a sprained right ankle, adding to the team's early season injury woes.
- Denver's Russell to miss at least four months of NBA season
DENVER, United States (AFP) - Denver Nuggets forward Bryon Russell had arthroscopic surgery that will see him miss at least four months of the National Basketball Association season, the team said.
