Thursday, March 6, 2008

Kirilenko still out for Jazz with hip injury

Kirilenko still out for Jazz with hip injury
Utah forward Andrei Kirilenko will miss Friday's game at Phoenix and is doubtful for Saturday's home game against Denver. Kirilenko injured his right hip Monday when he was knocked down by Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki, who was called for a flagrant foul on the play. The NBA suspended Nowitzki for one game Wednesday. Kirilenko did not travel with the Jazz to Phoenix on Thursday.

LeBron scores 50, dishes 10 assists vs. Knicks


Report: Microsoft CEO to make bid for Sonics
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is among the local investors involved in an effort to buy the Sonics and cover some of the cost of a $300 million KeyArena expansion to try to keep the team in Seattle, the Seattle Times reported Wednesday.

Celtics don't back down from Pistons
Physical play. Ferocious defense. Cool in the clutch. The Celtics beat the Pistons at their own game, Mike Kahn says.

In The Paint: Wild West
The Lakers and Spurs are gaining some separation from the Western pack. Marques Johnson isn't sure things will stay that way.

Butler plans to practice next week
Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler plans to be back at practice next week, but there is still no timetable for when he might be able to return to games after being sidelined by a hip injury. "I am trying to get back out there," the two-time All-Star said Thursday. "I am going to wait until next week to start participating in practices, and I am going to play it by ear. My body is going to determine whether I am able to play or not.

Celtics pummel Pistons, clinch playoff berth


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