News archive: Thursday, March 13, 2014
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Injuries
Mo Williams, who was injured Tuesday during the Blazers' loss at Memphis, has a right hip strain and will be sidelined for two weeks, then re-evaluated.
Suspensions & fines
Washington Wizards guard John Wall was fined $15,000 by the NBA on Thursday for inappropriate comments toward game officials.
Stats
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki officially moved past Hall of Famer and Boston Celtics legend John Havlicek.
Videos
Mike Conley hit a driving layup against Austin Rivers with 1.5 seconds remaining and the Grizzlies escaped with a 90-88 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
NBA games
Paul Pierce scored 17 of his 29 points in the third quarter and delivered two crucial scores late and the Brooklyn Nets topped the Heat 96-95 on Wednesday.
NCAA news:
Rice men's basketball coach Ben Braun offered his resignation Thursday, athletics director Joe Karlgaard said.
NBA games
Blake Griffin had 30 points and 15 rebounds, Danny Granger added 18 points off the bench, and the Clippers surged past the Golden State Warriors 111-98.
NCAA news:
From 10-20 a year ago, American University's turnaround will include a trip to the NCAA tournament.
NCAA news:
Auburn has dismissed coach Tony Barbee after a first-round loss to South Carolina in the SEC tournament and a four-year stint in which the Tigers went 48-75.
NCAA news:
Guard Kyle Collinsworth tore his ACL against Gonzaga and will miss the rest of the season. Collinsworth will undergo surgery next week.