Nets top Wolves, keep streaking

Fri., March 24, 2006

Associated Press The Spokesman-Review

Vince Carter and Richard Jefferson each scored 21 points, and the New Jersey Nets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 86-82 Thursday night at East Rutherford, N.J., for their seventh straight victory.

The Nets (38-29) improved to a season-best 11 games better than .500 and have won 15 of their last 18 home games. They snapped a four-game losing streak against Minnesota and handed the Timberwolves their 13th loss in their last 14 road games.

Kevin Garnett led Minnesota (28-40) with 24 points but scored just nine in the second half.

Wizards 109, Jazz 97: At Salt Lake City, Gilbert Arenas scored 31 points, and Washington topped Utah while setting a franchise record with 16 3-pointers.

The Jazz, who retired Karl Malone’s No. 32 during a halftime ceremony and unveiled a bronze statue of the “Mailman” before the game, never recovered after falling behind by 16 in the fourth quarter.

Suns 125, Trail Blazers 108: At Phoenix, Amare Stoudemire’s return to the lineup sparked Phoenix to the biggest first half in the NBA this season in a win over Portland.

Stoudemire had 20 points and nine rebounds in 19 minutes to lead the Suns, who scored an NBA season-high 76 points in the first half. Seven Suns scored in double figures as Phoenix snapped a two-game losing streak.

Rockets 93, Hornets 92: At Oklahoma City, Yao Ming and Rafer Alston each scored 22 points and helped Houston snap a six-game losing streak.

The Rockets picked up their first win in 14 games against Southwest Division foes this season and dealt New Orleans’ playoff hopes a big blow.

Grizzlies 95, Clippers 85: At Memphis, Tenn., Eddie Jones scored 23 points, Mike Miller added 21 points and 14 rebounds, and Memphis beat Los Angeles for its fifth straight win.

The Grizzlies capped a 5-1 homestand and moved within a half-game of the Clippers for fifth place in the Western Conference.

Warriors 122, Mavericks 121: At Dallas, Jason Richardson scored 40 points, including a 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left to lead Golden State.

Dirk Nowitzki led Dallas with 51.

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