Terreno Deportivo Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: April 4
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Suns Make Easy Work of Timberwolves
Steve Nash had 14 points and 11 assists, then sat out the final quarter Friday night while the Phoenix Suns completed a 117-88 rout of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Jazz’ Stifling Defense Too Much For Spurs
The Jazz reversed the roles Friday night in a 90-64 victory that matched the Spurs’ lowest point total in franchise history and ended San Antonio’s eight-game winning streak.
Hamilton, Carter Out of Pistons-Nets Game
Richard Hamilton and Vince Carter both missed the game Friday night between the Detroit Pistons and New Jersey Nets. Hamilton has missed five of Detroit’s last six games with a sore hip, while Carter has been bothered by an ankle injury.
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Wizards’ Jamison Out With Sprained Shoulder
Washington forward Antawn Jamison missed a game for the first time this season Friday night against Miami because of a sprained right shoulder. Jamison, averaging 21.5 points and a team-leading 10.2 rebounds, injured his shoulder late in Wednesday’s loss
Bucks Lose Yi to Injury for Rest of Regular Season
Milwaukee Bucks rookie forward Yi Jianlian will miss the final eight games of the regular season with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee. The Bucks made the announcement Friday night before their game against the Indiana Pacers.
McGrady Has Huge Second Half as Rockets Beat Sonics
Tracy McGrady scored 18 of his 25 points in the third quarter, and the Houston Rockets kept pace in the wild Western Conference playoff race with a 79-66 victory over the Seattle SuperSonics on Friday night.
Warriors Win, Pull Within Half-Game of West’s Final Playoff Spot
Andris Biedrins had 21 points and 17 rebounds, and the Warriors climbed within a half-game of eighth place in the Western Conference with a 117-86 victory over the Grizzlies on Friday night.
Butler’s 29 Help Wizards Clinch Playoff Berth
Caron Butler scored 29 points as the Washington Wizards clinched their fourth straight playoff berth with a 109-95 victory over the Miami Heat on Friday night.
Hornets Beat Knicks for First Playoff Berth Since 2004
Chris Paul had 33 points and 15 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets became the first Western Conference team to clinch a playoff berth by beating the New York Knicks 118-110 on Friday night.
Pistons Complete Season Sweep of Nets
A game after winning while resting three starters, the Pistons didn’t need much from the top five in a 106-87 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Friday night.
Pacers Keep Playoff Hopes Alive with Win Over Bucks
Mike Dunleavy had 27 points and 11 rebounds and the Indiana Pacers kept their faint playoff hopes alive by edging the Milwaukee Bucks 105-101 on Friday night.
Bobcats Roar Past Raptors for a Surprise Win
Jason Richardson scored 27 points and Earl Boykins converted a three-point play after stealing the ball from T.J. Ford in the final minute of the Charlotte Bobcats’ 105-100 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.
Hamilton, Carter Out of Pistons-Nets Game
Richard Hamilton and Vince Carter both missed the game Friday night between the Detroit Pistons and New Jersey Nets. Hamilton has missed five of Detroit’s last six games with a sore hip, while Carter has been bothered by an ankle injury.
nba.com/news/hamilton_carter_%20injuries_080404.html?rss=true
Wizards’ Jamison Out With Sprained Shoulder
Washington forward Antawn Jamison missed a game for the first time this season Friday night against Miami because of a sprained right shoulder. Jamison, averaging 21.5 points and a team-leading 10.2 rebounds, injured his shoulder late in Wednesday’s loss
Bucks Lose Yi to Injury for Rest of Regular Season
Milwaukee Bucks rookie forward Yi Jianlian will miss the final eight games of the regular season with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee. The Bucks made the announcement Friday night before their game against the Indiana Pacers.
Whatever Men Hoopsters Do, Women Do … Well, ‘Better’
On CBSSportsline, “You think I’m crazy. You think I was hit in the head by Troy Polamalu. You think I’m looooosing it. Again, read carefully. No one is stating that Pat Summit’s Tennessee Volunteers can beat Bruce Pearl’s. They don’t have the physicality to do that.”
Cavs Sign Allred for Remainder of the Season
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed center Lance Allred for the remainder of the season. He was signed to a 10-day contract on March 13 and to his second 10-day contract on March 25. Allred has played in two games this season for the Cavaliers.
Xs and Os: Larry Brown on Mavericks-Suns
If I’m Dallas, the first thing you write on the board is: Cut down transition baskets. And we have to get back and have great defensive balance when we shoot the ball. We can’t give up easy baskets on the break.
All-Time Winning Streaks: Where Do Rockets Rank?
With their 117-99 victory over the Pacers on Wednesday, the Rockets broke the franchise for consecutive wins with their 16th straight. Houston is now tied with six other teams for the 10th longest stretch in NBA history.