Raptors Recalls Opening Into Bynum

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The remainder of the first quarter saw four ties and the lead change hands twice before Bynum's putback gave the Lakers a 24-21 lead entering the second quarter.

 

The Lakers took a 57-52 advantage four minutes into the third quarter as the teams traded buckets before the Sixers ripped off a 13-4 run for a 65-61 lead late in the third.

 

Game Notes

 

Bryant now has 28,601 career points. Wilt Chamberlain currently sits comfortably ahead in fourth place with 31,419 points...Sixers forward Elton Brand missed his second straight game with a sprained right thumb...Los Angeles Lakers head coach Mike Brown was not on the sidelines after being suspended one game and fined $25,000 following his ejection from the February 4 game against Utah...Philadelphia improved to 13-3 at home this season, while the Lakers fell to 3-9 on the road.

 

Carlos Boozer led the way with 24 points, six rebounds and five assists for Chicago, which improved to 4-2 on a nine-game road trip. Luol Deng added 19 points.

 

He was then looked at by trainers before going into the locker room.

 

Anthony had two points, one rebound and one assist before leaving the contest.

 

New Orleans had five players in double figures led by Greivis Vasquez, who had 20 points and nine assists. Emeka Okafor had 19 points and Chris Kaman added a 10 point, 12 rebound double-double in his first game since January 23 for a Hornets team that has dropped six straight and 15 of 16.

 

New Orleans got off to a hot start ripping off a 15-4 run in the first five minutes en route to a 29-20 lead after one quarter of play.

 

New Orleans maintained its 13-point lead, 52-39 heading to intermission.

 

The Kings cut into the New Orleans lead, but Vasquez finished the third quarter with a driving layup to put the Hornets up 78-69.

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•    I wonder who in the dunk contest? Hmmmm?? I say Demar Derozan, and Derrick Williams

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•    Feels like we're seeing more Wade in the post in his second shift tonight. His post-ups tend to be confined to the first quarter.

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•    Chane Behanan hits a big putback to put #UofL back up by 5 pts, 51-46 with 3:39 left.

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