Pistons make 27 straight FTs, beat Nets
January 31, 2007
Attacking the basket instead of settling for jump shots against the New Jersey Nets paid dividends for the Detroit Pistons. Not only did the Pistons set a team record for consecutive free throws in a game, they also enjoyed the added benefit of disrupting the Nets’ uptempo offense. Richard Hamilton scored 24 points and the Pistons rewrote their record book by hitting 27 consecutive free throws in a…
Wallace scores 42 as Bobcats top Knicks
January 31, 2007
Gerald Wallace was a step quicker — and about a foot higher — than everyone else. Wallace scored 17 of his career-high 42 points in the fourth quarter, including four rim-rattling dunks, and the Charlotte Bobcats pulled away from cold-shooting New York for a 104-87 victory over the Knicks on Wednesday night.
Texas 67, No. 9 Oklahoma 62
January 31, 2007
Texas senior forward Tiffany Jackson was stretched on the ground, clutching her right leg and moaning. Even so, she was probably smiling through the pain. Jackson wasn’t injured, just exhausted and cramping up after a ferocious head-to-head battle with Oklahoma super sophomore center Courtney Paris. Jackson scored 22 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead Texas to a 67-62 win Wednesday night,…
Celtics fans go soft as Kobe puts up 43
January 31, 2007
AP - In Gary Vitti’s 23 years as the Los Angeles trainer, a tenure that dates to the great Celtics-Lakers rivalry of the 1980s, he has heard his share of chants from the Boston fans. “Beat L.A.,” usually. But cheering for a Lakers player: This was a first.
Sundin’s breakaway lifts Leafs over NYR
January 31, 2007
AP - Mats Sundin put 16 years of experience into a split-second decision.
No. 13 Baylor 71, Missouri 70
January 31, 2007
Jhasmin Player scored a season-high 21 points, Bernice Mosby added 17 and No. 13 Baylor held off Missouri 71-70 Wednesday night. Rachel Allison added 10 points for the Lady Bears (19-3, 6-2 Big 12.) EeTisha Riddle paced Missouri (14-7, 2-6) with 26 points. Alyssa Hollins added 19 and Tiffany Brooks 15.
Hall of Famer Biletnikoff retires
January 31, 2007
AP - Hall of Famer Fred Biletnikoff retired Wednesday as the Oakland Raiders’ wide receivers coach after spending more than three decades as a player and coach for the franchise.
Indiana ends Wisconsin win streak at 17
January 31, 2007
A.J. Ratliff’s scariest moment came after the game was over. Ratliff scored 18 of his season-high 20 points in the second half and Indiana held off No. 2 Wisconsin 71-66 on Wednesday night, ending the Badgers’ 17-game winning streak. But before Ratliff and the rest of his teammates could get off the court, several thousand delirious fans stormed out of the stands and onto the floor in celebration.
Hansbrough, No. 3 Tar Heels rout ‘Canes
January 31, 2007
The margin kept growing with each possession, whether by 3-pointers or transition dunks that provided the only spark for an otherwise listless crowd that ultimately headed home early. Such is life for third-ranked North Carolina these days — a team so talented that it can’t even keep its own fans in the seats for an entire game.
76ers spoil Paul’s return, beat Hornets
January 31, 2007
Philadelphia’s new starting frontcourt tandem used its best rebounding performance of the season to overshadow the return of New Orleans’ star point guard. Andre Iguodala scored 22 points, Samuel Dalembert grabbed 15 rebounds to lead Philadelphia’s dominant effort on the boards, and the 76ers spoiled Chris Paul’s return with an 89-78 victory over the Hornets on Wednesday night.
