Sunday, March 18, 2012
Knicks 102, Pacers 88
INDIANAPOLIS
Jeremy Lin scored 19 points to help the Knicks improve to 3-0 under interim coach Mike Woodson. Lin also had seven rebounds and six assists. Carmelo Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire each scored 16 points and J.R. Smith added 11 for the Knicks, who won on the road for just the eighth time this season.
Bulls 89, 76ers 80
CHICAGO
C.J. Watson scored 20 points and Joakim Noah added 13 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Bulls. The Bulls overcame an early 14-point deficit without Derrick Rose, who missed his third straight game with a strained groin. Even with the reigning MVP missing 13 games this season, the Bulls still have the best record in the NBA at 37-10. The Bulls are 9-4 without Rose.
Clippers 95, Rockets 91
LOS ANGELES
Chris Paul scored 12 of his 23 points in the final 2:42, including a go-ahead layup with 24.6 seconds left, leading Los Angeles. Blake Griffin had 18 points and eight rebounds before fouling out with 4.9 seconds remaining. Randy Foye contributed 15 points in what could be his last start because of the acquisition of Nick Young on Thursday from Washington.
Hornets 102, Nets 94
NEWARK, N.J.
Chris Kaman scored 20 points, including a key 23-foot jumper with a second left on the shot clock and 45 seconds left in the game, giving the Hornets a win. With the Hornets leading 95-94, Kaman made his jumper and then Marco Belinelli sealed the win with a fall-away 3-pointer with 16.8 seconds left, also with the shot clock down to a second. Belinelli also scored 20 points for the Hornets.
Bobcats 107, Raptors 103
CHARLOTTE, N.C.
D.J. Augustin scored 23 points and had 11 assists and the Bobcats held on. Gerald Henderson added 24 points, Corey Maggette had 21 and Tyrus Thomas had 11 or the Bobcats, who overcame a 15-point deficit in the second quarter.
Associated Press