Chris Paul had his forth career triple-double to lift the New Orlean Hornets over the Golden State Warriors in a 108-96 game. Paul had 16 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists along with 5 steals to set a franchise record of single season steals made. The victory also tied them with another franchise record of single season wins at 54. Peja Stojakovic and David West each finished with 25 points. On the other hand, the Warriors had Monta Ellis with a game-high 35 points but it was not enough. Read the rest about this game here.
The Dallas Mavericks triggered the fourth quarter turnaround and came back from a 13 point deficit. The result was a victory against the Phoenix Suns, thanks to offensive moves by Dirk Nowitzki, and the poor play by the Suns. Nowitzki, who helped his team to outscore the Suns 27-9 in the forth quarter, had 32 points. Amare Stoudemire led his team with 31 points, but their poor performance during the last quarter blew everything away. Read more about this match here.
Arsenal's dream to become the League Champion is almost shattered when they drawed 1-1 with Liverpool. Arsenal had to gain more points to get closer to current leader manchester United, but failed to do so as they got 1 instead of 3 at home. Peter Crouch scored the goal for Liverpool just before half time. Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner's strong header, which beat Reina, was the only goal for Arsenal. Read about the rest of this match here.
Utah Jazz center Mehmet Okur had 17 points and 16 rebounds to help the Utah Jazz in defeating San Antonio Spurs 90-64. Reigning point guard Deron Williams had 16 points and 11 assists to gain another double-double, which is his 50th this season. Tim Duncan led the Spurs with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Though both teams are very likely to make it into the playoffs, they have not officially clinched a playoff spot yet. This lost sure is costly to the Spurs. Read more about this basketball match here.
Tracy McGrady has had a tought season, being squeezed out of All Star roster, and lost his partner Yao Ming to injury. Yet, he is trying to prove that he can carry his team into the playoffs, by scoring a game high 35 points 6 rebounds and 5 assists in a 95-86 victory against the Portland Trailblazers. The Trailblazers whom are officially out of the playoffs have now lost their forth, with LeMarcus Aldridge scoring a team high 23 points. Find out more about this game at yahoo sports.
Dirk Nowitzki was back in action to inspire his team to a 111-86 win over the Golden State Warriors. Nowitzki scored 18 points to startle the audiences who didnt even expect him to play. Nowitzki was playing with an ice bag tied to his injured knee. His teamates, Jason Terry had 31 points while Jason Kidd finished with 5 points, 11 rebounds and a season-high 17 assists. The Warriors had Monta Ellis with 27 points and 20 points from Baron Davis. Find out the rest here.
The Phoenix Suns had their 50th win of the season after they overcome a 22-point deficit and beat the Denver Nuggets 132-117. Phoenix Suns dynamic duo Stoudemire and Nash each had 41 points and 36 points respectively while Shaquile O'Neal had 20 points and 12 rebounds. JR Smith led the nuggets with 23 points while Allen Iverson had 21 and Carmely Anthony with 19. The win helped the Suns to be tied is the Western Conference 1st place with the LA Lakers. Read more about this match here.
The San Antonio Spurs picked up their seventh win in a row by defeating the Houston Rockets, who strated their low form after their 21 game winning streak ended. Michael Finley scored 22 points and Tony Parker had 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the Spurs. Tracy McGrady, who was frustrated by Spurs top defender Bruce Bowen, had only 13. Youngster Luis Scola finished with a season-high 24 points and 7 rebounds for the Rockets. Find out more here.
The Phoenix Suns, who were previously on a two game losing streak, avoided the third one by beating the Philadelphia 76ers 107-93. Thanks to Amare Stoudemire's 22 points and Raja Bell's 20 points, the Suns were able to escape humilliation and keep pace to the Western Conference race. Shaq finished with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Andre Miller had 16 points and 10 assists for the 76ers. Read more here.
Brazilian forward Nene returned from a surgery after two and half months and helped the Nuggets past the Dallas Mavericks 118-105. Carmelo Anthony had an excellent night, finishing with 32 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists while Allen Iverson had 31 points. The Mavericks, who were in low form recently, have Jason Kidd with 19 points and 15 assists as well as Josh Howard with 30 points. read more about this game here.