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Phoenix scores season-high 133 points
By Associated Press
Jan 26, 2005, 17:51
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NEW YORK -- Quentin Richardson made seven of Phoenix's 16 3-pointers, Jim Jackson added five shots from behind the arc and the Suns had their highest point total of the season in a 133-118 victory Tuesday night over the New York Knicks.
The Suns tied a team record for 3s, the last of which -- by Richardson with 1:42 left -- ended the Knicks' final chance. Amare Stoudemire scored 29 points, Richardson had 25, Joe Johnson 24 and Shawn Marion 20 for Phoenix.
The loss was the seventh in a row for the Knicks, who obviously have not latched onto new coach Herb Williams' emphasis on defense. The 133 points were the most by a Knicks opponent since Portland scored 141 on Nov. 15, 1990, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. The 16 3-pointers were the most allowed in franchise history.
Jamal Crawford led the Knicks with 40 points.
Bulls 111, Nuggets 107: At Chicago, Kirk Hinrich scored 23 points and Eddy Curry shook off a groin injury to add 14 in the fourth quarter, sending surging Chicago past Denver for its 11th win in 12 games.
Denver broke Chicago's string of holding opponents under 100 points at 26 games, but couldn't pull out the victory despite getting 32 points -- 15 in the fourth quarter -- from Carmelo Anthony.
Celtics 97, Bobcats 92: At Charlotte, N.C., Paul Pierce scored 33 points to help Boston end its nine-game road losing streak and hand Charlotte its ninth loss in a row overall.
Emeka Okafor scored all 20 of his points in the second half and added 12 rebounds and five blocked shots for the Bobcats. But he was 0-for-4 at the line -- and the Bobcats were 10-of-22.
Grizzlies 95, Magic 83: At Memphis, Tenn., Stromile Swift had 18 points and nine rebounds, leading Memphis over Orlando.
The Grizzlies needed the balanced offense after Pau Gasol, their leading scorer and rebounder, was placed on the injured list earlier in the day with a left foot injury. In addition, key reserve Bonzi Wells sat out with a groin strain.
Grant Hill and Steve Francis led Orlando with 18 points each.
Kings 113, Nets 93: At Sacramento, Calif., Brad Miller had a season-high 31 points and 12 rebounds while making 11 straight shots, and Sacramento rebounded from an embarrassing loss by routing New Jersey.
Miller thrived in the absence of Chris Webber, who sat out with a sprained right ankle.
SuperSonics 104, Lakers 93: At Los Angeles, Vladimir Radmanovic scored all but two of his 26 points on eight 3-pointers, and Seattle took command in the third quarter to beat Los Angeles.
Lamar Odom led the Lakers with 19 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists.
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