Wed, Mar 07, 2007 - Page 19 News List

James, Cavs spoil Yao Ming's return

BASKETBALL Yao chalked up 16 points in 27 minutes in his first match since being sidelined for 32 games, but that was not enough to counter LeBron James' 32 points

AP , CLEVELAND, OHIO

At Los Angeles, the Spurs extended their season-high winning streak to nine games when Manu Ginobili scored 16 points and Tim Duncan had 12 rebounds. Beno Udrih added 16 points and eight rebounds for the Spurs, whose reserves outscored their starters 49-39.

The Spurs led all the way in their third one-sided win over the Clippers in as many meetings this season. The Clippers' 74 points equaled their lowest score of the season.

Corey Maggette led the Clippers with 19 points.

Jazz 120, Bobcats 95

At Salt Lake City, Mehmet Okur scored 32 points as the Jazz defeated the Bobcats for the first time at home. Charlotte won its previous two visits to Salt Lake.

In just 31 minutes of play, Okur tied a career high with 13 field goals in 15 attempts, most of them on perimeter jump shots. Reserve Matt Harpring continued his scoring outburst with 19 points and has averaged 16 during Utah's current four-game winning streak.

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