News archive: Monday, April 07, 2014
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Stats
Stats summary for games played Monday, March 31, through Sunday, April 6.
NBA awards
Al Jefferson and Dirk Nowitzki were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played March 31 through April 6.
NBA market
The Chicago Bulls announced today the team has signed free agent guard/forward Ronnie Brewer for the remainder of the season.
NBA market
The Philadelphia 76ers today announced that they have signed guard/forward Adonis Thomas to a 10-day contract.
Records
J.R. Smith attempted an NBA-record 22 3-point field goals against the Miami Heat Sunday.
Legal issues
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Dante Cunningham was arrested for a second time in three days because he sent threatening messages to a woman.
Records
Kevin Durant scored at least 25 points for the 41st consecutive game surpassing Michael Jordan for the longest such single-season streak during the 3-point era.
NBA rumors
Jordan Farmar, who will becomes a free agent this offseason, has expressed interest in remaining with the Lakers well beyond this season.
NBA games
LaMarcus Aldridge had 25 points and 18 rebounds and Portland earned a playoff spot for the first time in three seasons with a 100-94 win over the Pelicans.
Records
With its 102-98 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night, Milwaukee established a dubious club record with its 63rd loss.
NBA games
Jeff Teague scored 25 points in his hometown, Pero Antic finished with 18 and the Hawks handed the NBA's best home team an embarrassing 107-88 loss Sunday.
NBA games
Kawhi Leonard matched his career high with 26 points, Manu Ginobili had a season-high 26 and San Antonio eased to a 112-92 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
NBA games
James Harden had 32 points and Chandler Parsons scored 8 points in overtime to lift the Rockets to a 130-125 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night.
NCAA news:
NCAA officials and Kentucky coach John Calipari at least agree on something: The one-and-done rule in college basketball needs to be revised.