14°c Overcast
8°c Light rain
The Canadian Press - ONLINE EDITION
NBA Roundup: LeBron James scores 26 points to lead Heat over Bulls 86-67
CHICAGO - LeBron James scored 26 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, and the Miami Heat beat the Chicago Bulls 86-67 Thursday for their season-high ninth straight win.
James also had seven assists in another big performance after seeing his franchise-record run of scoring at least 30 end at seven games the previous night in Atlanta.
Dwyane Wade added 17 points, and the Heat took control in the first half, sending the Bulls to their fifth loss in seven games on a night when the Derrick Rose recovery story took another twist.
Rose had to go into damage control mode after his older brother Reggie blasted the organization in an ESPNChicago.com article for not making a move before Thursday's trade deadline.
Nate Robinson scored 14 points, Carlos Boozer had 12 points and 11 rebounds and Joakim Noah added 11 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, but he also committed four of the Bulls' season-high 27 turnovers.
SPURS 116, CLIPPERS 90
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tony Parker scored 31 points and San Antonio led all the way en route to its fifth straight victory and first over the Clippers this season.
The Spurs improved to an NBA-best 22-10 on the road, where they've also won five in a row.
Parker had seven assists and no turnovers in 28 minutes and Danny Green added 15 points. The West-leading Spurs tied their season-best with 59-per cent shooting, hit eight 3-pointers and made 22 of 28 free throws. They had lost both previous meetings with the Clippers in November.
Matt Barnes scored 18 points, Blake Griffin had 17 points and Jamal Crawford 15 points as the Clippers' four-game winning streak ended in their first game after the All-Star break.
More Basketball
- Back to Top
- Return to Basketball
More Basketball
(1 of 50 articles for this week)
Reports: Colangelo out as Raptors GM, offered corporate role with team
11:55 AM 0
Poll
Most Popular Basketball
- Capsule preview of the NBA's conference finals
- Randolph struggles as Grizzlies lose Game 1, 105-83
- 'It's only right': After fierce series a year ago, Heat and Pacers to meet in East finals
- Mayor: Deal to sell Kings to Sacramento group has been signed
- Serbian police say former Heat, Mavericks player Predrag Danilovic seriously injured in fight
- Mike Krzyzewski return as US men's Olympic basketball coach no longer ruled out
- Anthony blocked in fourth quarter as Knicks knocked out by Pacers in Game 6
- With a roster that was built to win now, Knicks didn't get close
- Spurs come out hot, Randolph cold as Western Conference finals opener turns into 105-83 rout
- Hornets sign F Lou Amundson for the remainder of the season and release C Henry Sims
- Top prospect follows his heart
- Olympiakos retains Euroleague title by recovering from 17-point deficit to beat Madrid 100-88
- Serbian police say former Heat, Mavericks player Predrag Danilovic seriously injured in fight
- Column: Short-handed Bulls were most heartwarming tale of NBA post-season, but it's over.
- Spurs hold off Warriors 94-82 in Game 6, advance to Western Conference finals against Memphis
- Mayor: Deal to sell Kings to Sacramento group has been signed
- Real Madrid upsets Barcelona 74-67, Olympiakos stuns CSKA 69-52 to reach Euroleague final
- With chance to return to East finals, Heat back at home to host Bulls in Game 5
- Warriors forward Harrison Barnes leaves playoff game with head injury
- Mike Krzyzewski return as US men's Olympic basketball coach no longer ruled out
- Judge says auction house cannot sell Kobe Bryant's stuff yet as legal issues get complicated
- ESPN says it regrets that reporter described gay NBA player Collins as a sinner
- Jason Collins: Support after his decision to come out as gay NBA player has been 'incredible'
- 'Do me a solid' and free jailed American, Dennis Rodman asks North Korean leader in tweet
- Obama, Bill Clinton commend NBA player Collins on coming out as gay, offer support
- Real Madrid upsets Barcelona 74-67, Olympiakos stuns CSKA 69-52 to reach Euroleague final
- Olympiakos retains Euroleague title by recovering from 17-point deficit to beat Madrid 100-88
- MB Basketball hall of fame names new inductees
- LeBron James wins MVP for 4th time, 1 vote shy of being a unanimous selection
- Boston writer explains why he didn't cast MVP ballot for LeBron James
Ads by Google
You can comment on most stories on winnipegfreepress.com. You can also agree or disagree with other comments. All you need to do is register and/or login and you can join the conversation and give your feedback.
Have Your Say
New to commenting? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
The Winnipeg Free Press does not necessarily endorse any of the views posted. By submitting your comment, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. These terms were revised effective April 16, 2010.