News archive: Saturday, April 05, 2014
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Records
Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Kevin Durant reached the 25-point plateau for the 40th consecutive game to tie a mark set by NBA legend Michael Jordan.
Legal issues
Timberwolves forward Dante Cunningham was charged Friday in Hennepin County District Court with felony domestic assault at his Medina home.
Stats
Dirk Nowitzki had 27 points against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night and increased his career points total to 26,778, overtaking Dominique Wilkins.
Records
The Bucks lost for the 62nd time to tie the franchise record set by the 1993-'94 Milwaukee team that finished 20-62.
NBA games
James Harden scored 39 points and the Rockets ended a three-game skid and clinched a playoff berth with a 111-107 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
NBA games
Corey Brewer hit one of two free throws with 1.8 seconds left and that was enough to help the Timberwolves escape a three-hour thriller with a 122-121 victory.
NBA games
Bradley Beal made another big shot at MSG, a go-ahead jumper over Tyson Chandler with 6.9 seconds left as the Wizards beat the Knicks 90-89 on Friday night.
NBA games
Gerald Green scored 18 of his 32 points in the second half and the Phoenix Suns rallied for a 109-93 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.
NCAA news:
NC State sophomore point guard Tyler Lewis said Friday he's transferring to Butler.
NCAA news:
Doug McDermott, who was named CBSSports.com's Player of the Year earlier this week, was announced as the Wooden Player of the Year on Friday.
NCAA news:
Backup center Alex Gavrilovic is leaving Dayton and will play at another school as a graduate student or return to France and play professionally.