NBA

Bosh's quick recovery lifts Raptors

By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published November 9, 2006

TORONTO - Chris Bosh made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 6.1 seconds left and finished with 29 points and 14 rebounds, leading the Raptors to a 106-104 victory over the 76ers on Wednesday night.

Philadelphia's Chris Webber knocked the ball away from Bosh before he retrieved it and pulled up for a 3-pointer just before the shot clock expired, drawing laughter from his teammates and coach Sam Mitchell. Bosh made his first 3-pointer of the season earlier in the game.

Andre Iguodala missed a long jumper at the buzzer.

PHILADELPHIA (104): Iguodala 5-9 0-0 10, Webber 7-19 0-0 14, Dalembert 6-10 1-4 13, Iverson 12-26 10-12 35, Ollie 1-4 0-0 2, Korver 3-8 4-4 10, Green 5-7 0-0 12, Hunter 4-4 0-0 8, Randolph 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 43-87 15-20 104.

TORONTO (106): Parker 4-12 0-0 8, Bosh 9-18 9-10 29, Nesterovic 0-1 0-0 0, Peterson 4-11 0-0 11, Ford 5-12 1-4 11, F.Jones 3-8 6-6 13, Garbajosa 2-6 1-2 5, Graham 5-9 5-5 16, Calderon 3-7 1-2 7, Bargnani 0-3 0-0 0, Humphries 3-6 0-0 6. Totals 38-93 23-29 106.

Philadelphia 21 19 29 35 - 104

Toronto 28 17 26 35 - 106

3-Point Goals-Philadelphia 3-12 (Green 2-2, Iverson 1-7, Iguodala 0-1, Korver 0-2), Toronto 7-19 (Peterson 3-6, Bosh 2-2, Graham 1-1, F.Jones 1-2, Calderon 0-1, Bargnani 0-1, Ford 0-1, Parker 0-2, Garbajosa 0-3). Fouled Out-Dalembert, F.Jones. Rebounds-Philadelphia 58 (Dalembert 18), Toronto 52 (Bosh 14). Assists-Philadelphia 22 (Iverson 10), Toronto 19 (Ford 7). Total Fouls-Philadelphia 23, Toronto 21. Technicals-Philadelphia Defensive Three Second, Webber, Toronto Defensive Three Second. A-15,831 (19,800).

Nets 96, Jazz 89

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Vince Carter scored 30 and almost single-handedly held off a fourth-quarter run as the Nets knocked the Jazz from the unbeaten ranks, leaving the Hornets as the NBA's only undefeated team.

UTAH (89): Kirilenko 2-10 2-2 6, Boozer 5-9 5-7 15, Okur 4-13 3-4 13, Miles 0-3 0-2 0, D.Williams 7-12 0-0 14, Giricek 4-9 2-2 11, Fisher 4-9 7-9 15, Harpring 6-8 1-1 13, Jar.Collins 0-0 0-0 0, Millsap 1-5 0-0 2. Totals 33-78 20-27 89.

NEW JERSEY (96): Jefferson 5-11 12-14 23, Jas.Collins 0-2 0-0 0, Krstic 1-4 3-4 5, Carter 10-24 9-12 30, Kidd 5-10 3-4 15, Wright 5-8 3-5 15, M.Williams 3-5 1-1 8, Robinson 0-1 0-0 0, Nachbar 0-4 0-0 0, Adams 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 29-69 31-40 96.

Utah 21 20 21 27 - 89

New Jersey 27 20 23 26 - 96

3-Point Goals-Utah 3-15 (Okur 2-5, Giricek 1-2, Harpring 0-1, D.Williams 0-1, Fisher 0-1, Miles 0-2, Kirilenko 0-3), New Jersey 7-19 (Wright 2-3, Kidd 2-5, Jefferson 1-2, M.Williams 1-2, Carter 1-5, Nachbar 0-2). Fouled Out-None. Rebounds-Utah 58 (Millsap 9), New Jersey 43 (Carter 8). Assists-Utah 22 (Boozer 7), New Jersey 15 (Jefferson 4). Total Fouls-Utah 30, New Jersey 22. Technicals-New Jersey Defensive Three Second. A-15,901. (20,098).

Wizards 117, Pacers 91

WASHINGTON - Gilbert Arenas scored 40 in 32 minutes to lead the Wizards over the Pacers, who played without All-Star Jermaine O'Neal (left ankle).

INDIANA (91): Granger 4-11 1-1 10, Harrington 10-19 3-4 23, Harrison 1-2 1-2 3, Jackson 2-9 1-2 5, Tinsley 3-7 2-2 9, Foster 2-4 1-2 5, Marshall 1-3 5-6 7, M.Daniels 4-8 3-4 11, Armstrong 3-6 0-0 7, Powell 1-7 4-6 6, Jasikevicius 1-7 2-2 5. Totals 32-83 23-31 91.

WASHINGTON (117): Butler 5-11 1-2 12, Jamison 7-11 4-5 19, Thomas 3-4 2-4 8, Stevenson 3-5 4-5 10, Arenas 14-20 8-9 40, Haywood 4-7 1-3 9, Hayes 3-8 0-0 6, A.Daniels 2-5 1-2 6, Ruffin 0-1 0-0 0, Blatche 1-6 1-2 3, Taylor 1-5 0-0 2, Mason 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 44-85 22-32 117.

Indiana 26 21 21 23 - 91

Washington 33 29 37 18 - 117

3-Point Goals-Indiana 4-19 (Tinsley 1-2, Armstrong 1-3, Jasikevicius 1-4, Granger 1-5, Harrington 0-1, Jackson 0-2, Marshall 0-2), Washington 7-16 (Arenas 4-6, A.Daniels 1-1, Butler 1-2, Jamison 1-4, Blatche 0-1, Hayes 0-2). Fouled Out-None. Rebounds-Indiana 62 (Granger 8), Washington 48 (Haywood 8). Assists-Indiana 17 (Tinsley 6), Washington 26 (Butler, Jamison 5). Total Fouls-Indiana 22, Washington 25. Flagrant fouls-Tinsley. A-16,031. (20,173).

Rockets 97, Bucks 93

MILWAUKEE - Former Magic star Tracy McGrady scored 32 and teamed with Yao Ming to lead a big third-quarter spurt for Houston. Michael Redd scored 34 for Milwaukee, topping 30 for the third time in five games.

HOUSTON (97): Battier 1-2 0-0 2, Hayes 3-5 0-0 6, Yao 10-24 3-4 23, McGrady 11-19 7-11 32, Alston 4-13 1-2 12, Head 2-5 0-0 6, Mutombo 4-6 2-2 10, Snyder 1-1 0-0 2, Howard 2-3 0-0 4. Totals 38-78 13-19 97.

MILWAUKEE (93): Patterson 1-4 2-2 4, Villanueva 3-8 2-2 8, Bogut 2-7 3-4 7, Redd 11-21 12-14 34, Williams 4-10 0-0 9, Gadzuric 2-4 1-4 5, Bell 9-15 2-4 22, Blake 0-1 0-0 0, Skinner 2-3 0-0 4. Totals 34-73 22-30 93.

Houston 26 22 28 21 - 97

Milwaukee 17 22 20 34 - 93

3-Point Goals-Houston 8-16 (McGrady 3-5, Alston 3-8, Head 2-3), Milwaukee 3-10 (Bell 2-5, Williams 1-2, Blake 0-1, Villanueva 0-2). Fouled Out-Hayes. Rebounds-Houston 50 (Hayes, Mutombo 8), Milwaukee 43 (Gadzuric 12). Assists-Houston 26 (Alston 9), Milwaukee 22 (Bell, Blake 5). Total Fouls-Houston 24, Milwaukee 19. Technicals-Houston Defensive Three Second. A-16,102. (18,717).

Celtics 110, Bobcats 108 (OT)

BOSTON - Delonte West made a jumper at the overtime buzzer, Paul Pierce and Wally Szczerbiak each scored 35 and the Celtics earned their first victory of the season. Charlotte's Gerald Wallace tied the score at 100 with 10.5 seconds left in regulation after Sean May's shot was blocked by Theo Ratliff. On his second rebound, Wallace laid it in.

CHARLOTTE (108): Wallace 4-9 2-2 10, Okafor 10-18 8-12 28, Voskuhl 0-4 0-0 0, Felton 3-7 5-6 12, Knight 7-15 8-9 22, Morrison 2-11 8-11 12, May 4-12 2-2 10, Robinson 2-4 0-0 4, Harrington 1-3 8-10 10, Carroll 0-1 0-0 0, Ely 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 33-84 41-52 108.

BOSTON (110): Gomes 5-12 0-1 10, Szczerbiak 11-22 9-10 35, Ratliff 1-3 2-2 4, Telfair 1-4 1-2 3, Pierce 12-21 10-12 35, Perkins 1-2 0-0 2, West 3-10 0-0 7, Allen 0-2 2-2 2, Scalabrine 1-2 0-0 3, Green 0-2 1-2 1, Olowokandi 4-6 0-0 8. Totals 39-86 25-31 110.

Charlotte 24 25 25 26 8 - 108

Boston 17 28 37 18 10 - 110

3-Point Goals-Charlotte 1-4 (Felton 1-2, Carroll 0-1, Morrison 0-1), Boston 7-17 (Szczerbiak 4-7, Scalabrine 1-1, West 1-3, Pierce 1-4, Perkins 0-1, Telfair 0-1). Fouled Out-None. Rebounds-Charlotte 58 (Okafor 18), Boston 57 (Pierce 13). Assists-Charlotte 19 (Knight 7), Boston 26 (Gomes 10). Total Fouls-Charlotte 29, Boston 36. Technicals-Charlotte Defensive Three Second, Boston coach Rivers. A-15,183 (18,624).

Spurs 111, Suns 106 (OT)

SAN ANTONIO - Tony Parker scored 29 and Fabricio Oberto 22 on 11-of-11 shooting to lead the Spurs. San Antonio scored 10 of the first 12 in overtime. Raja Bell's free throw tied it at 101 and forced overtime.

PHOENIX (106): Barbosa 6-16 2-2 16, Marion 4-13 0-0 8, Stoudemire 8-11 0-1 16, Bell 7-14 1-2 20, Nash 9-14 0-0 20, Diaw 2-8 0-0 4, Thomas 6-11 1-1 13, Banks 4-6 0-0 9, Rose 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 46-93 4-6 106.

SAN ANTONIO (111): Bowen 1-6 0-0 2, Duncan 10-21 6-9 26, Oberto 11-11 0-0 22, Ginobili 3-13 5-5 12, Parker 11-22 5-5 29, Barry 3-6 4-4 12, Horry 0-5 2-2 2, Finley 3-9 0-0 6, Udrih 0-5 0-0 0, Elson 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 42-100 22-25 111.

Phoenix 25 24 26 26 5 - 106

San Antonio 21 29 20 31 10 - 111

3-Point Goals-Phoenix 10-23 (Bell 5-8, Barbosa 2-3, Nash 2-5, Banks 1-1, Diaw 0-1, Marion 0-5), San Antonio 5-14 (Barry 2-3, Parker 2-3, Ginobili 1-2, Duncan 0-1, Finley 0-1, Bowen 0-2, Udrih 0-2). Fouled Out-Stoudemire. Rebounds-Phoenix 53 (Marion 16), San Antonio 57 (Duncan 14). Assists-Phoenix 27 (Nash 11), San Antonio 26 (Duncan, Parker 6). Total Fouls-Phoenix 27, San Antonio 19. Technicals-Phoenix Defensive Three Second. A-18,797. (18,797).

Knicks 109, Nuggets 107

DENVER - Jamal Crawford stole the ball from Eduardo Najera and made a 3-pointer with 3.7 seconds left for the Knicks. Crawford, subbing for Steve Francis (ankle), scored 20 of his 35 in the fourth quarter, when the Knicks erased a 12-point deficit.

NEW YORK (109): Frye 2-11 0-0 4, Richardson 7-13 3-3 18, Curry 1-2 2-4 4, Crawford 14-27 3-4 35, Marbury 2-6 4-4 10, Lee 4-6 3-4 11, Rose 3-4 4-4 10, Robinson 5-9 1-2 13, Cato 1-1 0-2 2, Balkman 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 40-80 20-27 109.

DENVER (107): Anthony 11-26 15-18 37, Najera 4-4 4-5 12, Camby 5-10 0-0 10, J..Smith 6-9 3-3 16, Miller 6-14 1-2 13, Hilario 2-8 1-2 5, Boykins 2-8 0-0 6, Kleiza 0-0 0-0 0, Jo.Smith 2-5 3-3 7, Diawara 0-1 1-2 1. Totals 38-85 28-35 107.

New York 31 18 24 36 - 109

Denver 33 24 26 24 - 107

3-Point Goals-New York 9-17 (Crawford 4-7, Marbury 2-2, Robinson 2-4, Richardson 1-4), Denver 3-9 (Boykins 2-5, J..Smith 1-3, Diawara 0-1). Fouled Out-Richardson. Rebounds-New York 52 (Lee 10), Denver 49 (Camby, Miller 7). Assists-New York 23 (Crawford 7), Denver 24 (Anthony, Miller 8). Total Fouls-New York 31, Denver 22. Technicals-New York Defensive Three Second, Richardson. A-14,315. (19,099).

Around the league

CRYING FOUL: With technical-foul calls nearly doubled compared to the same point last season, union director Billy Hunter wants commissioner David Stern to lighten up on the league's crackdown on complaining, or he might even seek legal action against the league.

Players are fined for every technical foul they receive, and there were 122 called through the first 51 games. There were 66 through 50 games last season.

BROWN SETTLEMENT: The Knicks will pay Larry Brown $18.5-million to settle a dispute over his firing in June, less than half what the Hall of Fame coach had left on his contract when he was fired, team owner Cablevision Systems Corp. said.

CELTICS: Forward Al Jefferson had his appendix removed and is resting comfortably at a hospital.

NUGGETS: Forward Kenyon Martin was sent for an MRI exam on his swollen right knee, forcing him to miss the game against the Knicks.

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