National Basketball Association Game Capsules

03.6.2005

Charlotte, NC (Basketball News) - Laron Profit’s putback of a Juan Dixon miss with 3.1 seconds remaining lifted the Washington Wizards over the Charlotte Bobcats, 86-84, at Charlotte Coliseum. Brendan Haywood had a season-high 22 points, eight rebounds and four blocks for the Wizards, who won for just the third time in nine games. Gilbert Arenas added 21 points for Washington, which ended a six-game road slide. Jason Hart had a career-high 20 points for the Bobcats, who couldn’t hold on down the stretch and fell for the third straight time. Hart scored 18 of his points in the final quarter, registering the final 16 points for Charlotte.

Final Score: Philadelphia 98, Atlanta 97

Atlanta, GA (Basketball News) - Allen Iverson had 33 points, six assists and made a game-saving steal in the final seconds, as the Philadelphia 76ers grabbed a 98-97 victory over the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. Marc Jackson converted two free throws with 1.2 seconds left to give the lead to the Sixers, winners of two straight and three of four. Chris Webber added 18 points and eight rebounds to allow Philadelphia to win its second straight on the road. Jackson had 11 of his 13 points in the decisive fourth, as Philadelphia shot 17-for-17 from the charity stripe in the final 12 minutes en route to the win. Al Harrington’s 19 points paced the Hawks, who have now lost 11 straight games.

Final Score: Orlando 105, New Jersey 81

East Rutherford, NJ (Basketball News) - Rookie Jameer Nelson scored a career- high 22 points to lead the Orlando Magic past the New Jersey Nets, 105-81, at Continental Airlines Arena. Steve Francis had a game-high 26 points for the Magic, who have won three straight on the heels of a three-game winning streak. Dwight Howard had 11 points and 11 rebounds, while Kelvin Cato added 16 points for Orlando, which shot a sizzling 60-percent from the floor. Vince Carter tallied 20 points in a losing cause for New Jersey, which has lost two straight overall.

Final Score: Milwaukee 95, Chicago 87

Milwaukee, WI (Basketball News) - Desmond Mason scored 20 points to lead Milwaukee to a 95-87 win over Chicago in the first of a home-and-home set at the Bradley Center. Michael Redd and Maurice Williams both netted 16 for the Bucks, who snapped a two-game losing streak. Williams also handed out 11 assists. Kirk Hinrich had 24 points and Ben Gordon contributed 20 for the Bulls, who have dropped three straight games.

Final Score: Phoenix 129, Portland 116

Phoenix, AZ (Basketball News) - Shawn Marion had 26 points and nine rebounds as the Phoenix Suns thumped the Portland Trail Blazers, 129-116. Jim Jackson had a double-double with 18 points and a season-high 10 assists for the Suns, winners of two straight and four of five. Damon Stoudamire had a game-high 30 points on 11-of-21 shooting, and grabbed six rebounds for Portland. The Blazers have lost four straight and nine of their last 11 contests overall, and fell to 0-2 under the tutelage of interim coach Kevin Pritchard. He took over for the fired Mo Cheeks.

Final Score: Denver 105, LA Clippers 89

Los Angeles, CA (Basketball News) - Earl Boykins scored 22 points to lead the red-hot Denver Nuggets to a 105-89 win over the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. Carmelo Anthony added 21 points while Marcus Camby finished with 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Nuggets, who extended their season-high winning streak to six games. Bobby Simmons scored 18 points and Elton Brand chipped in 17 points and 10 boards for the Clippers, who have dropped two of their last three contests.