| Tim Duncan, C, San Antonio Spurs | Wednesday 4/9, 11:51 PM CT |
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| Tim Duncan scored 23 points and had 10 rebounds -- but it didn't help the Spurs in a home game loss to the streaking Phoenix Suns.
The two teams continue to jockey for seeding in the tight Western Conference, but Wednesday's result didn't change their positioning. San Antonio remained in second place behind New Orleans. |
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| Amare Stoudemire scored 21 points in a a true team win over the home team Spurs on Wednesday night. Five other Phoenix players scored in double digits as Phoenix scored a 96-79 victory.
The Suns won their second game in a row on the second night of a back-to-back and remained in sixth place in the Western Conference. |
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| Zach Randolph registered a double-double in New Yorks 109-107 win over Charlotte. The Knicks forward had 13 points and 11 rebounds in the victory. |
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| Rashad McCants came off the bench to serve as the lone point of worthy in Minnesota’s 122-90 loss to the New Orleans Hornets. McCants went 8-of-15 from the field and 5-of-10 from three-point range to finish with 23 points on the evening. McCants rarely gets a shot to play this much, but he can do damage when he does. |
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| Jason Richardson scored 25 points in Wednesday night's 109-107 loss to the Knicks. The Bobcats guard also chipped in 10 rebounds in the loss. |
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| David West, F, New Orleans Hornets | Wednesday 4/9, 11:32 PM CT |
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| David West and Peja Stojakovic combined to put the Hornets in prime position for big win this evening, each taking 16 Chris Paul assists for 20+ points in the Hornets’ 122-90 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. West went 10-of-13 from the field to score 22 while Peja went 9-of-15 from the floor, adding 5-of-8 from three-point land to score 24. Neither posted big numbers in other categories, but the effort was extremely influential in getting Paul to his numbers and getting New Orleans to a win. |
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| Paul Pierce, F, Boston Celtics | Wednesday 4/9, 11:28 PM CT |
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| Paul Pierce recorded a team high 28 points in Wednesday's 109-95 loss to the Wizards. Pierce added two rebounds and seven assists to the team's losing statline. Boston is playing out their final five games and won't use their starting body of players in excess over the next week and a half of the regular season. |
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| Chris Paul, G, New Orleans Hornets | Wednesday 4/9, 11:27 PM CT |
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| Following an atrocious outing versus the Utah Jazz that resulted in a loss, Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets jumped back into the win column, taking down the Minnesota Timberwolves 122-90. Paul went 6-of-11 from the field, 2-of-4 from the three-point line, and a perfect 5-of-5 from the charity stripe to finish with 19 points, an astounding 16 assists, and five rebounds. Paul jumps back into the double-double juggernauts of the NBA and, if he can close nicely, will make a definitive push for the MVP award. |
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| After sitting out two games with a sprained right shoulder, Antawn Jamison returned to score 27 points as the Wizards ended Boston's seven-game winning streak on Wednesday night. The veteran forward added 11 rebounds to his team high 27 points. |
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| Vince Carter led a weak Nets attack with 19 points in the loss to Cleveland. Carter added six assists and four rebounds in the 104-83 defeat on Wednesday night. |
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| LeBron James, F, Cleveland Cavaliers | Wednesday 4/9, 11:15 PM CT |
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| LeBron James, who sat out of practice for two days to rest his ailing back, scored 33 points, grabbed seven rebounds and added eight helpers in the Cavs Wednesday night win over the New Jersey Nets. James looked good despite favoring the his back on more than one occasion. |
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| Kevin Durant, F, Seattle Supersonics | Wednesday 4/9, 11:01 PM CT |
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| Kevin Durant scored 26 in an ugly loss to the Rockets on Wednesday night. The Sonics are simply playing out the season for numbers and fun, and Durant, was relaxed in his stroke despite his team's big deficit. |
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| Steve Novak, F, Houston Rockets | Wednesday 4/9, 10:39 PM CT |
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| Steve Novak helped pick up some of the Rockets scoring on Wednesday night with Tracy McGrady (shoulder) inactive. In Houston's easy win over the Sonics, Novak scored a career-high 17 points off the bench. |
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| Luther Head, G, Houston Rockets | Wednesday 4/9, 10:37 PM CT |
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| Luther Head started for the the injured Tracy McGrady (shoulder) and scored 16 points in the 103-80 win over Seattle. Head has been a consistent contributor off the bench this year averaging 19 minutes and eight points per game. |
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| Rafer Alston scored 18 points in the Houston Rockets 103-80 easy win on Wednesday night. Alston and his teammates spread the wealth on a night that Tracy McGrady sat out with a sore shoulder. The Houston point guard added five assists and three rebounds to the game winning statline. |
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| Chris Bosh, F, Toronto Raptors | Wednesday 4/9, 9:26 PM CT |
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| Chris Bosh had 32 points and 11 rebounds as the Toronto Raptors defeated the Bucks 111-93 on Wednesday night. Bosh continues to be the go-to player for the Raptors recording a team high 40 minutes of action and shooting 11-for-18 from the floor.
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| Tony Battie told the AP on Wednesday he definitely wouldn't return in time for the playoffs. Battie had rotator cuff surgery in October and was a long-shot to come back this season. |
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| Kirk Hinrich was Chicago's leading scorer on Wednesday night dropping 19 points in a loss to Orlando. The Bulls' point guard added four assists and three rebounds in the losing effort. |
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| Dwight Howard had 30 points and pulled down 14 rebounds as the Orlando Magic beat the Chicago Bulls 115-83 Wednesday night.
Howard played with six stitches in his upper lip, the result of a collision in practice Tuesday with 6-foot-11 reserve Marcin Gortat. Howard recorded his NBA-leading 67th double-double, one short of Shaquille O'Neal's franchise record from the 1992-93 season. |
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| Richard Hamilton (hip) missed his fifth consecutive game Wednesday night. The shooting guard is preparing to return for the postseason schedule, but could receive some playing time in the Pistons final five games. |
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| Samuel Dalembert had 20 points and 13 rebounds in Philadelphia' Wednesday night win over Detroit.
The victory kept the Sixers in the sixth playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, a game ahead of Toronto and a game behind Washington. |
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| Andre Iguodala scored 25 points in Wednesday's win over Detroit. The shooting forward hit a season-high four 3-pointers in his effort. |
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| Once again the Pistons are limiting their starters' minutes and played most of the bench. Twelve total players received minutes on Wednesday night as the Pistons lost 96-92 to the Philadelphia 76ers. Chauncey Billups recorded the most minutes (29) for the Pistons and led the team in points scored (18). The Pistons player personnel have become fantasy unfriendly because of how they're being used. |
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| Tracy McGrady sat out Wednesday's game against Seattle to rest his aching left shoulder. McGrady sprained his shoulder in Houston's 108-100 win over the Kings last month. And while he has played every game since, he's recently started to have issues with the pain. The All Star guard is expected to return to the starting lineup in the teams important final week of play, but his minutes could be limited. |
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| LeBron James, F, Cleveland Cavaliers | Wednesday 4/9, 6:41 PM CT |
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| Following an ongoing report, LeBron James has been cleared to play and is expected to be on the floor for the Cavs tonight as they face the New Jersey Nets, according to CBSSports.com. James has been troubled by back spasms and the team is troubled in trying to determine if the team's best move is to let James rest or let him keep playing. It now seems the choice has been made, but fantasy buyer beware. If he has any sign of problems at all, LeBron will be pulled without a second guess. |
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| Ben Wallace, C, Cleveland Cavaliers | Wednesday 4/9, 2:13 PM CT |
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| Ben Wallace is expected to play tonight, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. He has been plagued by back spasms, but Coach Brown stated that Wallace will be in the Cavs' lineup. Wallace averages 8.6 boards per game, but only five points. |
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| LeBron James, F, Cleveland Cavaliers | Wednesday 4/9, 2:09 PM CT |
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| LeBron James is battling back spasms, but he vows to play tonight, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Coach Brown has commented about possibly giving James a game or two off before the playoffs begin, but the Cavaliers are trying to hold on to the fourth playoff spot, as well as homecourt advantage in the first round. James averages 30.2 points, eight boards, and 7.3 assists per contest, and there is a good chance he will be on the court tonight. |
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| Vince Carter is a game-time decision for Wednesday night action, according to the Star Ledger. He suffered some ankle swelling, but Carter thinks he will play and stated, "My ankle is up and down, but I'll be all right. I'm still going to play. Some days are rougher than others. I still want to finish the season." Carter is averaging 21.6 points over 71 games this season, and looks like he will try to give it a go tonight.
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| Jake Voskuhl is questionable to play tonight due to a left ankle ailment, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He only averages 2.1 points and two boards per game, and won't be missed if he ultimately cannot play. |
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| Mo Williams, G, Milwaukee Bucks | Wednesday 4/9, 10:21 AM CT |
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| Mo Williams is questionable to play on Wednesday, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. His injury is listed as pubic symphysitis, and he would be missed as he averages 17.2 points and 6.3 assists per contest. Ramon Sessions would likely replace him if needed. |
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| Baron Davis, G, Golden State Warriors | Wednesday 4/9, 12:19 AM CT |
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| Baron Davis got his groove on the court and helped the Golden State Warriors keep pace with the Denver Nuggets in the fight for the final playoff spot in the West, beating the Sacramento Kings in a barn-burning 140-132 basketball marathon. Davis went 9-of-18 from the field, 4-of-6 from three-point range, and 11-of-12 from the charity stripe to finish with 33 points, five rebounds, and nine assists. |
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| Marcus Camby did what he does best in the Nuggets’ 117-99 win over the Clippers, grabbing 18 rebounds (13 defensive) to lead the way for Denver. Camby also added 13 points, four assists, and one blocked shot, giving a solid all-around performance as the Nuggets push to stay in the playoff picture. |
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| As the playoffs approach and Denver fights to be included, Carmelo Anthony is doing what he can to insure his crew makes the cut. Melo went an astounding 13-of-17 from the field and 9-of-12 from the free-throw line to score 36 points. Melo’s other stats were lacking, picking up five rebounds and just one assist, but the Nuggets get the win, and that’s why Melo is their heart and soul. |
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