05/06NBA 联赛

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Memphis 93, Washington 82
Miller Helps Grizzlies End Offensive Woes

Miller shot 12-of-19 from the field Sunday.

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L.A. Clippers 105, Golden State 92
Kaman, Wilcox Spark Clippers Early

Cassell hit 8-of-15 shots against the Warriors on Sunday.

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Miami 119, Sacramento 99
Heat Scorch Kings Behind O’Neal, Williams

Shaq gave the Heat a vintage performance in Sunday's big win against the Kings.

Sacramento trailed by just five points after three quarters Sunday, but scored only 15 in the fourth before falling to the Heat 119-99 in Miami. Peja Stojakovic hit three treys on his way to 19 points and Mike Bibby dropped 17 and dished eight assists.

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Detroit 99, Houston 97
Pistons Survive McGrady, Rockets

Hamilton shot 8-of-14 from the field Sunday

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L.A. Lakers 122, Toronto 104
Eighty-One! Bryant Erupts as Lakers Roll

Kobe records the second highest single-game point total in history with 81 points.



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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 22 (Ticker) -- Often compared to Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant entered the rarefied realm of Wilt Chamberlain.

Bryant scored a mind-boggling 81 points - the second-highest total in NBA history - as the Los Angeles Lakers posted a 122-104 victory over the Toronto Raptors. It was the NBA's greatest individual offensive performance aside from Chamberlain's landmark 100-point game against the New York Knicks on March 2, 1962. That figure once was considered unapproachable, but Bryant is raising the possibility.
After scoring 26 points in the first half, Bryant exploded for 55 after the break - four shy of Chamberlain's record for points in a half. He outscored the Raptors by 14 points after halftime.

Bryant made 28-of-46 shots - including 7-of-13 3-pointers - and 18-of-20 free throws. He shattered his previous career high of 62 points set vs. Dallas in just three quarters on December 20.

With just under five minutes remaining and the Lakers leading, 108-96, Bryant knocked down a 3-pointer to join Chamberlain, former Laker Elgin Baylor, David Thompson and David Robinson in the 70-point club - a threshold Jordan never reached.

Bryant drilled a short jumper on the ensuing possession to break Baylor's club record of 71 points against the Knicks on November 15, 1960.

After making a layup with 3:26 remaining to reach 74 points, Bryant scored his last seven from the free-throw line. He sank a pair of free throws with 43 seconds left to complete his magical performance and exited to a huge ovation with 4.2 seconds to go.

Smush Parker added 13 points and Lamar Odom added 10 rebounds and seven assists for the Lakers, who have won seven of their last 10.

Mike James scored 26 points for Toronto, who led by as many as 18 points in the third quarter.

Drive the lane
Matt Bonner, like the rest of the Raptors, couldn't stop Kobe Bryant on Sunday.

I Love the 80s -- Kobe Makes History
The Lakers' Kobe Bryant scored a franchise-record 81 points in a 122-104 victory over the Raptors on Sunday. Bryant, who scored the second-highest total in league history, outscored the Raptors 55-41 in the second half. Lakers.com brings you deeper into Kobe's night.

The Raptors led by 13 at the half, but an 81-point explosion by the Lakers' Kobe Bryant dealt the Raptors a 122-104 loss on Sunday.

No stopping him
Kobe Bryant drives into a double team on Sunday.









It's all good
Kobe Bryant (8) hugs coach Phil Jackson after scoring a 81 points against the Toronto Raptors.

Kobe passes ... just kidding
Kobe Bryant goes for another two points in his 81-point performance on Sunday

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Dallas 95, Portland 89
Mavs Overcome Blake, Blazers in OT

Josh Howard had 13 points and seven rebounds.

Mavs Extend Win Streak to Five
It might not have been pretty, but the Mavs found a way to win their fifth straight in Portland Sunday night. Stackhouse led the way with 29 points, and Dampier recorded 10 boards, but it was Harris who sealed the game with 41.7 seconds left when his interception of an in-bounds pass led to a score and a foul. The Mavs now travel to San Francisco to take on the Warriors Wed. night.

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Seattle 152, Phoenix 149 (2OT)
Allen’s Buzzer-Beater Sinks Suns in 2OT

Allen shot 8-of-16 from 3-point land Sunday.

Ray Allen had 21 points in the fourth quarter on Sunday.

Allen's 3-Pointer
Beats Suns in 2OT
Ray Allen's buzzer-beating 3-pointer at the end of the second overtime gave the Sonics a 152-149 victory over the Suns on Sunday. It is the first time two teams combined for over 300 points since 1995. Allen led all scorers with 42 points. Luke Ridnour scored a career-high 30 points and added 11 assists, while Vladimir Radmanovic scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.

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Houston 97, Milwaukee 80
McGrady’s 41 Lift Rockets Over Bucks

Tracy McGrady topped the 40-point plateau for the second straight night with 41 on Monday.

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Atlanta 104, Indiana 94
Johnson Leads Rally, Hawks Top Pacers

Johnson finished 12-of-20 from the floor.

Jeff Foster provided a nice spark off the bench Monday night in Atlanta.

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Boston 91, New Orleans/Oklahoma City 78
Davis Shoots Celtics to Fourth Straight

Pierce had nine rebounds in Boston's win Monday.



Boston notched its third straight home win in a 91-78 victory over New Orleans/Oklahoma City on Monday. Ricky Davis had the hot hand, scoring 32 points on 12-for-20 shooting from the floor. Davis shot 6-of-7 from the line and dished out eight assists. Raef LaFrentz added 18 points, while Paul Pierce contributed 16 points and nine boards. The Celtics look to keep their home streak alive against Washington on Wednesday.

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Denver 107, Toronto 101
’Melo Scores 37 to Lead Denver to Sixth Straight

Anthony shot 13-of-16 from the field Monday.

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Utah 89, New Jersey 78
Poor Shooting Dooms Nets in Loss to Jazz

Okur scored 18 and matched Kirilenko's 13 rebounds.

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L.A. Clippers 96, Golden State 93
Cassell Sparks Rally as Clippers Edge Warriors

Brand hit 11-of-18 shots from the floor Monday.


Sam Cassell (19) passes the ball around the back of Golden State Warriors' Adonal Foyle

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Philadelphia 109, Sacramento 103
Sixers Hold Off Kings For Third Straight Win

Chris Webber posted 17 points and 13 rebounds for Philly.

Despite a career-best 44-point performance from Mike Bibby, Sacramento couldn't catch the 76ers in Tuesday's 109-103 road loss in Miami. After hitting a pair of back-to-back 3-pointers earlier in the fourth quarter, Bibby's two free throws with 2:32 left cut the Kings' deficit to two at 99-97. Kevin Martin added 20 points for the Kings

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Orlando 111, Phoenix 102
Turkoglu, Magic Push Streak to Four Straight

Howard was 7-of-12 from the floor Tuesday night.