Oklahoma City Thunder guard Desmond Mason underwent successful arthroscopic surgery today to remove debris from his right knee that was caused by a hyper extension injury.
Mason hyper extended his right knee in the third quarter of Oklahoma City?s January 28 contest against Memphis.
Team physician Carlan Yates performed the surgery this morning. Mason is expected to make a full recovery.
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Kevin Durant was not named to the 2009 All-Star team, but he received serious consideration.
?Just to be in the conversation for a young guy like me feels good,? Durant said. ?It just pushes me to work harder and help this team get better. I?m excited to be playing in the rookie-sophomore game and be part of All-Star weekend.
?I?ve heard people say if he doesn?t make it this year he will be (an All-Star) for years to come,? Durant said. ?As a competitor, as a player I want things to happen as soon as possible. If I?m playing like an All-Star I should be in the All-Star Game. Sometimes that may not happen.?
Oklahoma City Thunder Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Sam Presti announced today that guard Desmond Mason will miss the remainder of the season after hyper extending his right knee.
?We are disappointed to lose Desmond for the remainder of the season,? said Presti. ?He is a valuable part of our efforts on and off the court. We will support Desmond and work with him throughout the rehabilitation process. Unfortunately, the timing of the injury does not allow Desmond to return this season.?
Mason suffered a hyper extended right knee at 4:02 in the third quarter of last night?s game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He underwent an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) exam this morning that revealed bruising to his right femur and tibia. Team physicians will perform arthroscopic surgery to remove debris caused by the hyper extension.
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There were twelve games on the schedule in the NBA on Wednesday night. Oklahoma City's overtime win, Chicago's defensive third quarter, and Toronto's thrilling win over New Jersey highlighted the night.
- Indiana 107, Milwaukee 99
Team FIC Differential: Pacers +11.8, Bucks -11.8
Even without Danny Granger, the Pacers (18-28) were able to knock off the Bucks (22-27) at Conseco Fieldhouse. T.J. Ford led with 34 points; Troy Murphy posted 11 points and 13 rebounds; and Rasho Nesterovic added 14 points and 5 boards off the bench. Indiana shot 51% and outrebounded Milwaukee by eleven. Charlie Villanueva led with 28 points and 8 rebounds; Richard Jefferson tallied 19 points on 5-for-13 shooting; and Luc Mbah a Moute turned in 10 points and 5 boards in the loss.
Game FIC Scores
T.J. Ford, Indiana ? 15.0
Charlie Villanueva, Milwaukee ? 13.6
Luc Mbah a Moute, Milwaukee ? 11.2
Jeff Foster, Indiana ? 9.0
- Boston 119, Sacramento 100
Team FIC Differential: Celtics +48.1, Kings -48.1
The Kings (10-37) led by two after the first quarter, but the Celtics (38-9) dominated the remainder of the game to record another win. Eddie House scored 28 points on 10-for-13 shooting; Rajon Rondo tallied 24 points and 9 assists; and Kevin Garnett added 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 dimes. Boston hit 55% of their shots and outrebounded Sacramento by seven. Jason Thompson had 21 points and 11 rebounds; John Salmons posted 22 points and 5 assists; and Brad Miller contributed 11 points and 5 boards for the Kings.
Game FIC Scores
Eddie House, Boston ? 21.5
Rajon Rondo, Boston ? 19.9
Jason Thompson, Sacramento ? 18.9
John Salmons, Sacramento ? 17.3
- Miami 93, Washington 71
Team FIC Differential: Heat +54.6, Wizards -54.6
The Heat (25-19) outscored the Wizards (9-36) in the last three quarters of the game to record a victory on Wednesday night. Dwyane Wade starred with 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists; Michael Beasley posted 16 points and 7 boards; and Mario Chalmers added 10 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 dimes in the win. Both teams shot under 40%, but Miami outrebounded Washington by seven and forced 18 turnovers. Antawn Jamison had 21 points and 12 rebounds; Caron Butler tallied 18 points, 6 assists, and 5 boards; and Darius Songaila scored 10 points on 5-for-13 shooting.
Game FIC Scores
Dwyane Wade, Miami ? 18.8
Mario Chalmers, Miami ? 15.2
Antawn Jamison, Washington ? 11.8
Caron Butler, Washington ? 9.2
- Toronto 107, New Jersey 106
Team FIC Differential: Raptors +7.7, Nets -7.7
The Raptors (19-28) held the Nets (20-26) from scoring on their final possession to notch an important road win. Anthony Parker led with 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists; Jose Calderon tallied 17 points and 11 dimes; and Chris Bosh added 18 points and 6 boards. Toronto shot 55% from the floor while New Jersey turned the ball over just nine times. Vince Carter had 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists; Devin Harris posted 25 points and 10 dimes; and rookie Brook Lopez contributed 14 points and 4 boards in defeat.
Game FIC Scores
Jose Calderon, Toronto ? 22.2
Devin Harris, New Jersey ? 21.5
Vince Carter, New Jersey ? 21.2
Anthony Parker, Toronto ? 17.0
- New York 112, Atlanta 104
Team FIC Differential: Knicks +7.2, Hawks -7.2
The Knicks (20-25) used a strong run down the stretch to beat the Hawks (26-19) in a tight game at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night. David Lee starred with 17 points and 16 rebounds; Chris Duhon posted 16 points and 11 assists; and Nate Robinson scored 24 points off the bench. New York made 50% of their shots and outrebounded Atlanta by fourteen. Marvin Williams had 28 points and 7 rebounds; Josh Smith tallied 26 points and 12 boards; and Ronald Murray scored 20 points on 8-for-14 shooting for the Hawks.
Game FIC Scores
Marvin Williams, Atlanta ? 22.2
Josh Smith, Atlanta ? 20.5
Nate Robinson, New York ? 16.4
Chris Duhon, New York ? 14.8
- New Orleans 94, Denver 81
Team FIC Differential: Hornets +23.6, Nuggets -23.6
The Hornets (28-14) outscored the Nuggets (30-16) by ten in the fourth quarter to run away with what was a close contest. Peja Stojakovic had 26 points and 5 rebounds; Chris Paul tallied 12 points and 10 assists; and Devin Brown added 18 points in a reserve role. New Orleans attempted nine more foul shots and forced Denver to turn the ball over eighteen times. Kenyon Martin led with 22 points and 6 rebounds; J.R. Smith posted 20 points, 6 boards, and 5 assists; and Chauncey Billups struggled through a 4-for-14 shooting performance to notch 12 points in the loss.
Game FIC Scores
Peja Stojakovic, New Orleans ? 18.9
Kenyon Martin, Denver ? 15.4
Devin Brown, New Orleans ? 12.4
J.R Smith, Denver ? 9.5
- Detroit 98, Minnesota 89
Team FIC Differential: Pistons +17.2, Timberwolves -17.2
The Pistons (25-19) used a very strong fourth quarter to avoid an upset loss to the Timberwolves (16-28) at the Target Center. Rasheed Wallace had 25 points and 10 rebounds; Antonio McDyess posted 14 points and 10 boards; and Allen Iverson went 5-for-15 from the field to post 19 points. Both teams shot 48% on the night, but Detroit took fourteen more free throws and tremendous care of the ball. Al Jefferson led with 24 points and 6 rebounds; Kevin Love tallied 17 points and 10 boards; and Randy Foye turned in 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists for the Wolves.
Game FIC Scores
Rasheed Wallace, Detroit ? 25.0
Kevin Love, Minnesota ? 16.9
Tayshaun Prince, Detroit ? 11.8
Randy Foye, Minnesota ? 10.8
- Oklahoma City 114, Memphis 102 (OT)
Team FIC Differential: Thunder +31.8, Heat -31.8
The Thunder (11-35) outscored the Grizzlies (11-34) by a score of 14-2 in overtime at the Ford Center to add to their win total. Kevin Durant starred with 35 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists; Jeff Green tallied 23 points and 9 boards; and Russell Westbrook contributed 16 points and 5 dimes. Oklahoma City shot 51% and outrebounded Memphis by nine. Rudy Gay had 25 points and 8 rebounds; Mike Conley posted 15 points, 9 assists, and 5 boards; and O.J. Mayo added 17 points and 5 rebounds in defeat.
Game FIC Scores
Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City ? 27.3
Jeff Green, Oklahoma City ? 19.1
Mike Conley, Memphis ? 15.0
Marc Gasol, Memphis ? 12.6
- Philadelphia 95, Houston 93
Team FIC Differential: 76ers +12.6, Rockets ? 12.6
The 76ers (22-22) held off the Rockets (28-19) in the final moments to preserve an impressive fourth quarter comeback. Andre Iguodala scored 20 points; Samuel Dalembert posted 6 points, 13 rebounds, 4 blocks, and 3 steals; and Louis Williams contributed 17 points and 6 boards in the win. Philadelphia outrebounded Houston by eight to overcome 1-for-12 shooting from three-point land. Tracy McGrady led the Rockets with 24 points, 6 assists, and 5 rebounds; Luis Scola tallied 18 points and 10 boards; and Yao Ming added 13 points and 9 rebounds in the loss.
Game FIC Scores
Luis Scola, Houston ? 16.5
Elton Brand, Philadelphia ? 16.0
Tracy McGrady, Houston ? 15.9
Andre Miller, Philadelphia ? 14.2
- Dallas 117, Golden State 93
Team FIC Differential: Mavericks +41.7, Warriors -41.7
The game was close after the first quarter, but the Mavericks (26-19) used a 38-22 advantage in the second period to defeat the Warriors (14-32). Jason Terry scored 22 points on 7-for-10 shooting; Dirk Nowitzki tallied 20 points and 4 rebounds; and Erick Dampier turned in 10 points, 11 boards, and 2 rejections in the win. Dallas limited Golden State to 38% shooting and outrebounded the Warriors by fifteen. Stephen Jackson led with 25 points and 5 rebounds; Andris Biedrins posted 4 points and 11 boards; and Corey Maggette continued to thrive as a sixth man with 21 points and 4 rebounds.
Game FIC Scores
Erick Dampier, Dallas ? 19.0
Stephen Jackson, Golden State ? 15.0
Brandon Bass, Dallas ? 14.8
Corey Maggette, Golden State ? 12.5
- Portland 88, Charlotte 74
Team FIC Differential: Blazers +34.7, Bobcats -34.7
The Blazers (28-17) built a sizable lead in the first quarter against the Bobcats (19-27) and cruised to a win. LaMarcus Aldridge starred with 25 points and 9 rebounds; Greg Oden posted 14 points, 14 boards, and 3 blocks; and Brandon Roy scored 17 points. Portland outrebounded Charlotte by nineteen and attempted ten more foul shots than the visiting at the Rose Garden. Emeka Okafor had 18 points and 5 rebounds; Raymond Felton tallied 7 points, 8 assists, and 5 boards; and Raja Bell contributed 16 points and 4 rebounds in the loss.
Game FIC Scores
LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland ? 19.4
Greg Oden, Portland ? 16.5
Emeka Okafor, Charlotte ? 10.0
Raja Bell, Charlotte ? 9.0
- Chicago 95, L.A. Clippers 75
Team FIC Differential: Bulls +42.8, Clippers -42.8
The Bulls (19-27) held the Clippers (10-35) to just 9 points in the third quarter on their way to a road win at STAPLES Center. Luol Deng led with 23 points and 9 rebounds; Derrick Rose tallied 21 points and 6 assists; and Tyrus Thomas added 16 points and 10 boards. Chicago held Los Angeles to 36% shooting and outrebounded the home team by nineteen. Eric Gordon had 19 points, and 7 assists; Al Thornton posted 10 points and 6 rebounds; and Marcus Camby turned in 6 points and 6 boards in limited minutes.
Game FIC Scores
Luol Deng, Chicago ? 22.6
Derrick Rose, Chicago ? 16.0
Fred Jones, Los Angeles ? 14.0
Eric Gordon, Los Angeles ? 9.6
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Two very unlikely teams remained relatively hot on Monday night as the Timberwolves and Thunder both recorded victories over favored opponents.
- Phoenix 103, Washington 87
Team FIC Differential: Suns +24.3, Wizards -24.3
The Suns (25-18) used a dominant fourth quarter to pull away from the Wizards (9-35) on Monday night at the Verizon Center. Shaquille O?Neal led with 28 points and 9 rebounds; Amare Stoudemire posted 22 points and 15 boards; and Steve Nash added 14 points and 15 assists. Phoenix outrebounded Washington by fifteen and held the home team to 39% shooting. Caron Butler starred 28 points; Antawn Jamison tallied 27 points and 13 rebounds; and Andray Blatche contributed 12 points and 6 boards in the loss.
Game FIC Scores
Amare Stoudemire, Phoenix ? 24.0
Shaquille O?Neal, Phoenix ? 22.8
Antawn Jamison, Washington ? 18.8
Caron Butler, Washington ? 16.6
- Miami 95, Atlanta 79
Team FIC Differential: Heat +24.8, Hawks -24.8/i>
The Heat (24-19) opened up a big lead in the second quarter and were able to hold off a late charge by the Hawks (26-18) to win at home. Dwyane Wade scored 35 points on 13-for-19 shooting; Mario Chalmers tallied 12 points and 6 assists; and Udonis Haslem turned in 8 points and 13 rebounds. Miami held Atlanta to 38% shooting and forced twenty turnovers. Joe Johnson led with 19 points; Josh Smith posted 14 points and 10 rebounds; and Marvin Williams contributed 17 points and 8 boards for the Hawks. Atlanta, at one point in the game, went a whole quarter without a basket.
Game FIC Scores
Dwyane Wade, Miami ? 23.8
Udonis Haslem, Miami ? 17.0
Marvin Williams, Atlanta ? 12.3
Josh Smith, Atlanta ? 10.8
- New York 104, Houston 98
Team FIC Differential: Knicks +13.6, Rockets -13.6
The Knicks (19-25) outscored the Rockets (28-18) by twelve points in the fourth quarter to record a win at Madison Square Garden. Nate Robinson had a team-high 19 points and 6 rebounds; David Lee posted 17 points and 13 boards; and Chris Duhon added 12 points and 11 assists. New York attempted nine more foul shots than Houston and limited the road club to 38% shooting from the floor. Tracy McGrady had 20 points and 6 assists; Luis Scola tallied 16 points and 14 rebounds; and Carl Landry scored 16 points off the bench.
Game FIC Scores
Chris Duhon, New York ? 17.5
Luis Scola, Houston ? 17.3
Wilson Chandler, New York ? 15.0
Tracy McGrady, Houston ? 11.3
- New Orleans 101, Philadelphia 86
Team FIC Differential: Hornets +12.4, 76ers -12.4
Thanks to a dominant second half, the Hornets (27-14) knocked off the 76ers (21-22) at New Orleans Arena on Monday night. Chris Paul dominated with 27 points, 15 assists, and 10 rebounds; Peja Stojakovic scored 26 points; and James Posey turned in 13 points and 3 boards in a reserve role. Philadelphia shot 53% from the field but turned the ball over twenty-two times in the loss. Thaddeus Young netted 22 points on 11-for-16 shooting; Samuel Dalembert posted 8 points and 12 rebounds and Andre Iguodala contributed 17 points, 7 assists, and 5 boards in the loss.
Game FIC Scores
Chris Paul, New Orleans ? 38.3
Andre Iguodala, Philadelphia ? 15.5
Samuel Dalembert, Philadelphia ? 15.0
Peja Stojakovic, New Orleans ? 12.8
- Minnesota 90, Milwaukee 83
Team FIC Differential: Timberwolves +3.5, Bucks -3.5
The Timberwolves (16-27) held off a late charge by the Bucks (22-26) to win their tenth game in twelve tries. Al Jefferson starred with 23 points and 10 rebounds; Randy Foye posted 12 points and 7 assists; and Ryan Gomes added 22 points and 8 boards. Both teams shot 40% from the field, but Minnesota was 22-for-25 from the foul line. Ramon Sessions scored 18 points on 7-for-12 shooting; Richard Jefferson tallied 10 points and 9 rebounds; and Luke Ridnour turned in 8 points and 9 assists for the Bucks.
Game FIC Scores
Al Jefferson, Minnesota ? 18.6
Ryan Gomes, Minnesota ? 16.4
Charlie Villanueva, Milwaukee ? 11.4
Ramon Sessions, Milwaukee ? 10.9
- Oklahoma City 94, New Jersey 85
Team FIC Differential: Thunder +10.6, Nets -10.6
The Nets (20-25) staged a huge comeback but had simply dug themselves too big of a hole against the Thunder (10-35) on Monday night. Kevin Durant had 18 points and 5 rebounds; Russell Westbrook tallied 13 points and 8 boards; and Nick Collison added 12 points and 8 rebounds off the bench. Oklahoma City outrebounded New Jersey by seven and attempted twenty more free throws. Brook Lopez led with 18 points and 7 rebounds; Devin Harris posted 10 points, 6 assists, and 5 boards; and Josh Boone contributed 11 points and 6 rebounds in the loss.
Game FIC Scores
Nick Collison, Oklahoma City ? 18.2
Brook Lopez, New Jersey ? 13.5
Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City ? 12.2
Josh Boone, New Jersey ? 11.0
- Portland 113, L.A. Clippers 88
Team FIC Differential: Blazers +33.8, Clippers -33.8
The game was close through three quarters, but the Blazers (27-17) dominated the fourth quarter to hand the Clippers (10-34) another loss. Brandon Roy starred with 33 points; Greg Oden posted 16 points and 6 rebounds; and Travis Outlaw scored 20 points on 8-for-9 shooting off the bench. Portland hit 57% of their shots and outrebounded Los Angeles by six. Al Thornton led with 23 points and 5 rebounds; Fred Jones tallied 19 points and 7 assists; and Brian Skinner turned in 8 points and 10 boards for the injury-depleted Clippers.
Game FIC Scores
Brandon Roy, Portland ? 23.5
Greg Oden, Portland - 14.3
Fred Jones, Los Angeles ? 14.3
Steve Novak, Los Angeles ? 11.4
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San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich admitted on Friday that he would have liked to entertain the idea of signing center Nenad Krstic last month.
"Ah, I love him," said Popovich. "But we thought Kurt (Thomas) knew the system, and Fab (Oberto) was just getting (healthy)."
Twenty-two NBA teams were in action on Wednesday night, including three of the four teams with more than 30 wins.
- Charlotte 101, Memphis 86
Team FIC Differential: Bobcats +33.5, Grizzlies -33.5
The Bobcats (17-25) shot 50% on their way to a dominant win over the Grizzlies (11-30) on Wednesday night. Raja Bell scored 25 points; Emeka Okafor posted 20 points and 15 rebounds; and Gerald Wallace contributed 13 points, 9 assists, and 7 boards. Charlotte outrebounded Memphis by sixteen and went 7-for-16 from three-point line. Rudy Gay starred with 26 points; Marc Gasol tallied 11 points and 6 rebounds; and O.J. Mayo added 13 points on 5-for-11 shooting.
Game FIC Scores
Emeka Okafor, Charlotte ? 26.5
Gerald Wallace, Charlotte ? 19.1
Rudy Gay, Memphis ? 9.6
Marc Gasol, Memphis ? 8.6
- Detroit 95, Toronto 76
Team FIC Differential: Pistons +36.2, Raptors -36.2
Tayshaun Prince led the Pistons (24-17) past the Raptors (16-28) at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Jason Maxiell had 16 points and 11 rebounds; Rodney Stuckey tallied 17 points and 7 assists; and Prince turned in 25 points and 4 boards in the win. Detroit shot 50% from the field and outrebounded Toronto by twelve. Chris Bosh led with 19 points and 5 rebounds; Anthony Parker posted 10 points and 8 assists; and Jermaine O?Neal returned from a knee injury with 11 points in twenty minutes.
Game FIC Scores
Jason Maxiell, Detroit ? 18.3
Tayshaun Prince, Detroit ? 15.9
Chris Bosh, Toronto ? 11.1
Jamario Moon, Toronto ? 9.8
- Boston 98, Miami 83
Team FIC Differential: Celtics +23.4, Heat -23.4
The Celtics (35-9) got out to an early lead against the Heat (22-19) and cruised to an easy victory. Ray Allen starred with 27 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists; Kevin Garnett posted 16 points and 13 boards; and Eddie House scored 25 points off the bench. Boston outrebounded Miami by eighteen and limited to Heat to just 40% shooting. Dwyane Wade had 25 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists; Michael Beasley tallied 17 points and 11 boards; and Daequan Cook added 20 points in a reserve role.
Game FIC Scores
Ray Allen, Boston ? 23.0
Kevin Garnett, Boston ? 17.8
Dwyane Wade, Miami ? 13.9
Michael Beasley, Miami ? 11.8
- New York 114, Phoenix 109
Team FIC Differential: Knicks +7.8, Suns -7.8
The Knicks (17-24) used a strong third quarter to erase an early deficit and knock off the Suns (23-17) at Madison Square Garden. David Lee starred with 25 points and 16 rebounds; Chris Duhon tallied 19 points, 7 assists, and 6 boards; and Al Harrington contributed 17 points and 8 rebounds off the bench. New York narrowly outrebounded Phoenix by four and limited the Suns to 5-for-15 shooting from three-point land. Jason Richardson excelled with 27 points and 9 rebounds, Shaquille O?Neal posted 21 points and 12 boards; and Steve Nash turned in 9 points, 19 assists, and 6 rebounds in defeat.
Game FIC Scores
Jason Richardson, Phoenix ? 19.4
David Lee, New York ? 19.1
Chris Duhon, New York ? 18.9
Steve Nash, Phoenix ? 18.9
- New Orleans 102, New Jersey 92
Team FIC Differential: Hornets +24.1, Nets -24.1
The Hornets (26-13) outscored the Nets (19-23) by nineteen points over the second and third quarters to put themselves in position to win at home. Chris Paul had 29 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists; Peja Stojakovic posted 20 points and 10 boards; and James Posey contributed 10 points and 7 rebounds off the bench. New Orleans shot 50% on the night and outrebounded New Jersey by five. Vince Carter starred with 20 points and 7 rebounds; Keyon Dooling tallied 12 points and 6 assists; and Bobby Simmons added 16 points and 4 boards in the midst of trade rumors.
Game FIC Scores
Chris Paul, New Orleans ? 25.3
Peja Stojakovic, New Orleans ? 19.8
Bobby Simmons, New Jersey ? 11.4
Jarvis Hayes, New Jersey ? 10.5
- Milwaukee 133, Dallas 99
Team FIC Differential: Bucks +58.5, Mavericks -58.5
The Bucks (21-24) throttled the Mavericks (24-18) in the second, third, and fourth quarters en route to a landslide win. Charlie Villanueva had 32 points and 10 rebounds; Ramon Sessions tallied 21 points and 7 assists; and Michael Redd turned in 27 points and 7 boards. Milwaukee hit 57% of their shots while outrebounding Dallas by thirteen and holding them to just 36% shooting. Dirk Nowitzki scored a game-high 30 points; Jason Kidd posted 18 points and 4 assists; and Josh Howard added 19 points and 3 rebounds on 7-for-18 shooting.
Game FIC Scores
Charlie Villanueva, Milwaukee ? 27.4
Richard Jefferson, Milwaukee ? 18.3
Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas ? 17.4
Jason Kidd, Dallas ? 13.8
- Houston 108, Utah 99
Team FIC Differential: Rockets +8.2, Jazz -8.2
The Rockets (27-16) built an early lead and were able to hold off the Jazz (25-18) in the fourth quarter. Rafer Alston led with 23 points and 8 assists; Yao Ming posted 19 points and 12 rebounds; and Luis Scola contributed 19 points and 9 boards. Houston outrebounded Utah by six, and the Jazz turned the ball over just eight times. Deron Williams starred with 32 points and 11 assists; Paul Millsap tallied 20 points and 12 rebounds; and Ronnie Brewer contributed 23 points and 5 boards on 9-for-14 shooting in the loss.
Game FIC Scores
Deron Williams, Utah ? 29.3
Rafer Alston, Houston ? 22.8
Ronnie Brewer, Utah ? 19.0
Yao Ming, Houston ? 16.9
- Cleveland 104, Portland 98
Team FIC Differential: Cavaliers +14.7, Blazers -14.7
The Cavaliers (32-8) made their free throws down the stretch to keep the Trail Blazers (25-17) at bay. LeBron James excelled with 34 points, 14 assists, and 7 rebounds; Andersen Varejao tallied 12 points and 8 boards; and Maurice Williams scored 33 points in the win. Cleveland shot 52% while limiting Portland to just 40% shooting at the Rose Garden. Brandon Roy led with 23 points; Greg Oden posted 10 points and 8 rebounds; and Joe Pryzbilla contributed 6 points and 14 boards off the bench in defeat.
Game FIC Scores
LeBron James, Cleveland ? 27.8
Mo Williams, Cleveland ? 17.4
Joel Przybilla, Portland ? 12.8
LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland ? 9.9
- Washington 110, Sacramento 107
Team FIC Differential: Wizards +10.6, Kings -10.6
The Kings (10-33) dominated the Wizards (9-32) in the fourth quarter but didn?t have enough to complete a comeback. Antawn Jamison had 33 points and 9 rebounds; Caron Butler posted 32 points, 7 boards, and 5 assists; and Dominic McGuire turned in 8 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Washington hit 51% of their shots and outrebounded Sacramento by fifteen. John Salmons led with 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists; Beno Udrih tallied 24 points; and Kevin Martin added 22 points on 5-for-16 shooting in the loss.
Game FIC Scores
Antawn Jamison, Washington ? 20.0
Caron Butler, Washington ? 19.4
Beno Udrih, Sacramento ? 18.8
John Salmons, Sacramento ? 16.8
- L.A. Lakers 108, L.A. Clippers 97
Team FIC Differential: Lakers +24, Clippers -24
The Lakers (33-8) outscored the Clippers (9-32) by twelve in the third quarter on Wednesday to win at the team?s shared home of the STAPLES Center. Andrew Bynum exploded with 42 points and 10 rebounds; Kobe Bryant tallied 18 points, 11 assists, and 10 boards; and Lamar Odom contributed 19 points and 9 rebounds. The Lakers outrebounded the Clippers by sixteen as both teams shot over 48% from the field. DeAndre Jordan had 25 points and 10 rebounds; Al Thornton posted 20 points, 5 boards, and 4 assists; and Steve Novak scored 13 points on 5-for-7 shooting off the bench.
Game FIC Scores
Andrew Bynum, Lakers ? 33.1
DeAndre Jordan, Clippers ? 26.8
Kobe Bryant, Lakers ? 20.0
Steve Novak, Clippers ? 10.0
- Oklahoma City 122, Golden State 121
Team FIC Differential: Thunder -2.4, Warriors +2.4
Jeff Green hit a jumper as time expired to give the Thunder (9-34) a thrilling win over the Warriors (13-30). Kevin Durant had 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists; Green scored 26 points; and Russell Westbrook turned in 30 points and 7 dimes. Golden State shot 53% from the field, but Oklahoma City outrebounded the Warriors by eight. Stephen Jackson led with 29 points and 6 assists; Jamal Crawford tallied 13 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 dimes; and Corey Maggette contributed 26 points and 6 rebounds in thirty minutes of action.
Game FIC Scores
Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City ? 20.4
Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City ? 18.8
Kelenna Azubuike, Golden State ? 16.8
Ronny Turiaf, Golden State ? 16.8
? RealGM calculates the Floor Impact Counter using the following formula: (Points + .75 Defensive Rebounds + Offensive Rebounds + Steals + Assists + Blocks - .75 Field Goal Attempts - .375 Free Throw Attempts - Turnovers - .5 Personal Fouls)
( )'s indicate a negative FIC score.
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The Thunder are 5-5 in their last ten games and have pulled even with the Wizards for the fewest wins in the NBA with eight.
Earlier this season, Oklahoma City was on pace to post not only the worst record in the league but also the worst mark in NBA history.
"Every day, we're heading in a better direction," owner Clay Bennett said. "We're working hard to get a little better every day at everything we do."
The interim tag on Thunder coach Scott Brooks' title could be lifted in Oklahoma City.
General Manager Sam Presti is reportedly leaning toward making Brooks the team's full-time coach.
The decision, however, isn't expected to be made before the end of the season.
"We are pleased with the job that Scott has done," Presti said Sunday night. "He has shown a great commitment to the Thunder and has brought energy to the task at hand. Scott and I are constantly communicating, and we're both really focused on our players and the continued growth of the team. As we have discussed, we will evaluate the next steps for the Thunder at the end of the season."
There were only two games on the schedule in the NBA on Sunday, with the Suns taking on the Raptors and the Heat facing off against the Thunder.
- Phoenix 117, Toronto 113
Team FIC Differential: Suns +13.5, Raptors -13.5
The Suns (23-15) held off a late charge by the Raptors (16-26) to record a win at the Air Canada Centre. Amare Stoudemire led with 31 points and 6 rebounds; Steve Nash posted 9 points and 18 assists; and Matt Barnes turned in 16 points and 5 boards off the bench. Phoenix shot 54% on the night and attempted ten more foul shots than Toronto. Anthony Parker had 26 points and 7 rebounds; Chris Bosh tallied 20 points and 12 boards; and Joey Graham added 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists in the loss.
Game FIC Scores
Steve Nash, Phoenix ? 23.9
Anthony Parker, Toronto ? 20.3
Joey Graham, Toronto ? 16.8
Amare Stoudemire, Phoenix ? 16.5
- Miami 104, Oklahoma City 94
Team FIC Differential: Heat +11, Thunder -11
The Heat (22-18) led for the entire second half as they defeated the Thunder (8-34) at the Ford Center on Sunday night. Dwyane Wade starred with 32 points and 10 assists; Udonis Haslem posted 11 points and 15 rebounds; and Jamal Magloire contributed 13 points and 6 boards. Oklahoma City outrebounded Miami by five, but the home team turned the ball over eighteen times. Kevin Durant led with 31 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists; Jeff Green tallied 22 points and 6 boards; and rookie Russell Westbrook added 14 points and 8 rebounds in defeat.
Game FIC Scores
Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City ? 22.4
Dwyane Wade, Miami ? 22.0
Udonis Haslem, Miami ? 14.8
Jeff Green, Oklahoma City ? 9.8
? RealGM calculates the Floor Impact Counter using the following formula: (Points + .75 Defensive Rebounds + Offensive Rebounds + Steals + Assists + Blocks - .75 Field Goal Attempts - .375 Free Throw Attempts - Turnovers - .5 Personal Fouls)
( )'s indicate a negative FIC score.
It is also used to rank players and to determine their ?Reina Value.?
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