Weather | Sports | Forums | Comics | Classifieds | Calendar | Movies
NBA
February 28, 2003
DALLAS -- Keon Clark did it to the Mavericks again. Clark caught an airball by Mike Bibby and turned it into an 8-foot jumper with 0.4 seconds left, giving the Kings a 126-124 overtime victory against the Mavericks Thursday night.
Three weeks ago, Clark's dunk off a missed 3-pointer with 16.5 seconds left gave the Kings a win over Dallas. Sacramento has won six straight against the Mavs -- three this season and three in last season's playoffs.
Peja Stojakovic had 36 points to lead Sacramento, which won its fifth straight and seventh in eight games. Bobby Jackson forced OT by banking in a 3-pointer with 12.5 seconds left.
Dirk Nowitzki led the Mavs with 36 points and 13 rebounds.
WIZARDS 100, ROCKETS 98 (OT): Michael Jordan wore a long black stocking to control the swelling in his right knee. With the way he played, it'll probably become his next hot fashion item.
Jordan scored 10 of his 35 in overtime as host Washington recovered after blowing a 24-point second-half lead. Cuttino Mobley led Houston with 24, forcing OT with a long 3-pointer.
LAKERS 95, PISTONS 85: Shaquille O'Neal had 35 points and 14 rebounds and Kobe Bryant added 30 points as host Los Angeles won its 13th game in the past 15 to move to a season-high seven games over .500. Detroit has lost five straight.
CAVALIERS: Unhappy forward Tyrone Hill was waived after reaching a buyout agreement.
CELTICS: Vin Baker was suspended indefinitely after meeting with team officials, reportedly to discuss problems with alcohol. In a statement on its Web site, the team said Baker had left the team "to address personal issues. It is unknown when Baker will rejoin the team."
KNICKS: Latrell Sprewell was arrested at a police checkpoint after officers discovered he was driving with a suspended license. Police said he paid a fine and was released after less than two hours.
PACERS: Ron Artest, who has been suspended twice by the NBA this season, traveled to New York for a meeting with league officials about his aggressive behavior. It came two days after coach Isiah Thomas suspended Artest following a reported locker room outburst. Thomas said Artest has to learn his childish behavior will not be tolerated.