LOS ANGELES, Calif.
Brice Butler Cowboys Jersey . - With Knicks President Phil Jackson watching from a luxury suite high above the court, his
new teams teetering playoff hopes got a big shove from his old teams incredible
offensive show. Xavier Henry scored 22 points, Nick Young hit five 3-pointers
while scoring 20 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers set a franchise record with
51 points in the third quarter of their 127-96 victory over New York on Tuesday
night. Although the Lakers have 16 NBA championships and a luminous list of
former superstars, those teams never had a quarter to compare to the 12 magical
minutes played after halftime by Los Angeles current patchwork roster. And no
Knicks defence had ever given up 51 points in a quarter until this team did it
in a key game for its post-season chase. New York dropped three games behind
Atlanta for the eighth playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. "We hit shots all
over the place," Lakers coach Mike DAntoni said. "Its infectious. When you start
taking good shots, they start going in, and even the hard shots start going in."
Indeed, the Lakers hit 19 of their 26 shots with six 3-pointers, stretching an
eight-point halftime lead to 30. Nine players contributed a field goal to the
spree, led by nine points from Chris Kaman in his first game action in March.
"It feels good, but it only lasts one night," said Henry, who played
exceptionally well with a torn ligament in his shooting wrist. "Weve just got to
be encouraged for the rest of the season from it." Kent Bazemore scored 18
points as the Lakers won consecutive games for the first time in more than three
weeks with a season-high 82 points from their reserves, including Henry and
Young. Jodie Meeks had four 3-pointers as Los Angeles finished one 3-pointer shy
of the single-game club record during the Lakers highest-scoring game of the
season. Five players hit multiple 3-pointers, including three apiece for Henry
and rookie Ryan Kelly. Carmelo Anthony scored 29 points for the Knicks, who have
lost two straight after an eight-game winning streak. Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 17
points and Amare Stoudemire had 16 in the Knicks seventh straight road loss to
the Lakers since 2007. "At the end of the day, its just individual pride," said
J.R. Smith, who had 12 points. "You have to have pride in guarding your man,
guarding the ball, and we just didnt have that the last three quarters." The
Knicks are assured of a losing season with their 42nd loss, and the Hawks have
two games in hand in the playoff race. Those high stakes and Jacksons looming
presence werent enough to spur New York to a competent defensive performance. "I
thought we came out ready to play," New York coach Mike Woodson said. "I mean,
we held them to 14 points in the first quarter, and then that second and third
quarter, all hell broke loose. We just didnt have any answer for them from a
defensive standpoint. I thought the plan was perfect starting the game, and when
they went to their bench, they came out blazing and we just couldnt control
them." Jacksons fiancee, Lakers executive Jeanie Buss, watched from the second
row. The 11-time NBA champion coach arrived late at the building where he won
five titles with the Lakers, who declined to re-hire him early last season,
infuriating much of their fan base. With Pau Gasol sidelined by vertigo, Kaman
had 13 points and nine rebounds as the Lakers starting centre. Steve Nash also
sat out for the 17th time in the Lakers last 18 games. The Lakers missed 13 of
their 18 shots in a 14-point first quarter, but rolled off a 22-4 run in 5 1/2
minutes to open the second. Meeks and Jordan Hill then expanded the Lakers lead
with a 12-0 run early in the third before the Lakers really got rolling. NOTES:
Young converted a four-point play in the third quarter. He has six of the Lakers
nine four-point plays this season, both franchise records. ... Gasol will be
re-examined Wednesday before the Lakers determine whether he will travel with
them to Milwaukee and Minnesota this week. ... Metta World Peace, the former
Knicks and Lakers forward, attended the game. New York waived the former Ron
Artest on Feb. 24. He got a rousing ovation from the Staples Center crowd when
he appeared on the scoreboard in the first half, and he sat in Jacksons box
during the second half.
L. P. Ladouceur Cowboys Jersey . 42 sitting next to the bench. The 57-year-old with greying hair couldnt box out or grab a
rebound, but owner Ted Leonsis waved his red towel and egged on a cheering crowd
that chanted "Free Nene!" The Wizards did just fine without the suspended
Brazilian forward.
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Montreal Alouettes have parted ways with Arland Bruce III. The veteran wide
receiver, who has played 12 seasons in the CFL, spent last year with the Als
after stints with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Toronto Argonauts, Hamilton
Tiger-Cats and B.C. Lions. In his only season with Montreal, Bruce caught 64
passes for 851 yard and five touchdowns. The 36-year-old Bruce made headlines
earlier this month when he went to his Instagram account to make anti-gay
remarks in regards to Missouri defensive end Michael Sams announcement that he
is gay. The team fined Bruce for his comments. "Our organization supports all
types of diversity," said Alouettes general manager Jim Popp at the time. "Every
individual is unique and free to make his or her own choices. We evaluate
players, coaches and support staff based on their skill set and not by gender,
colour, religion or sexual orientattion.
J.J. Wilcox Womens Jersey. The Montreal Alouettes have a simple criteria to determine who can be a member of our
organization. We seek individuals who will make a positive contribution to our
team goals and to the Montreal community." Though the comments certainly didnt
endear Bruce to Als management, they werent cited as a reason for his release.
Bruces high salary considerations and the fact that Montreal and new head coach
Tom Higgins would like to start two Canadians at wide receiver this year were
the two main factors in his release. "The Alouettes would like to thank Arland
for his hard work and contributions last season," Popp said in a statement on
Wednesday evening. "Through the challenges we faced, he played multiple roles on
game day and came to work every day with the determination to win. We wish
Arland the best in his future endeavours."
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