Memphis 109, Houston 107Memphis 109, Houston 107
Kyle Lowry scored 21 points, including a tip-in at the buzzer to end the second overtime, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Houston Rockets 109-107 in a preseason game Tuesday night.
Day: October 24, 2007
Dallas 96, Chicago 88Dallas 96, Chicago 88
Josh Howard scored 19 points before leaving in the third quarter with a wrist injury, and the Dallas Mavericks completed their preseason schedule with a 96-88 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night.
San Antonio 104, Miami 87San Antonio 104, Miami 87
Manu Ginobili scored 22 points on 6-for-7 shooting, and the San Antonio Spurs sealed a forgettable exhibition season for the Miami Heat with a 104-87 victory Tuesday night.
Indiana 106, Minnesota 95Indiana 106, Minnesota 95
Danny Granger broke out of a preseason-long shooting slump, scoring 20 of his 25 points in the first half to help Indiana to a 106-95 victory over Minnesota on Tuesday night in the Timberwolves’ first home game since trading Kevin Garnett.
New Jersey 82, Boston 71New Jersey 82, Boston 71
Bostjan Nachbar scored 15 points and Antoine Wright added 14 to pace a balanced scoring attack, leading the New Jersey Nets to an 82-71 victory over the Boston Celtics in a preseason game Tuesday night.
Haier Play of the Day: Kyle LowryHaier Play of the Day: Kyle Lowry
Kyle Lowry tips in his own missed shot as time expires to give the Grizzlies a double-OT win over Houston for Tuesday’s Haier Play of the Day.
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New Mexico dirt track racer Ryan Bard dies after fiery crash in Abilene, TexasNew Mexico dirt track racer Ryan Bard dies after fiery crash in Abilene, Texas
A dirt track racer died after a crash during weekend qualifying at the Abilene Speedway. Ryan Bard of Farmington, N.M., died early Monday at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, where he was being treated for burns, according to the International Motor Contest Association. The 23-year-old Bard, a competitor in the association’s Southern SportMod division, was injured Sunday when his car rolled…
Pens hand Rangers 2nd straight 1-0 lossPens hand Rangers 2nd straight 1-0 loss
The New York Rangers are hockey’s version of the scoreless wonders. Marc-Andre Fleury turned aside 36 shots in another strong start Tuesday night and the Pittsburgh Penguins won their third in a row by handing the Rangers their second successive 1-0 loss. It marked the first time in the long history of the Original Six franchise that the Rangers absorbed back-to-back 1-0 defeats, according to Elias…
Kelly to be introduced as union headKelly to be introduced as union head
Paul Kelly will be introduced as the new executive director of the NHL Players’ Association on Wednesday, the union said Tuesday night. Kelly was nominated for the job during a conference call with the 30 player representatives last week, but wasn’t confirmed for the position until he received a majority vote from the reps in a secret ballot vote that was completed Tuesday.
Bruins change time, avoid BoSox conflictBruins change time, avoid BoSox conflict
The Bruins moved up the start time of Saturday’s home game against the Philadelphia Flyers by three hours to avoid a conflict with Game 3 of the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and Colorado Rockies. The Bruins and Flyers were originally scheduled to play at 7 p.m., 90 minutes before the World Series game was slated to start in Denver.