News - Arron Afflalo
LeBron James made six points in a 13-0 run early in the fourth period Friday, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 79-68 victory over Detroit. The Cavaliers took a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven, first-round series and can finish off the Pistons when Detroit hosts the fourth game Sunday.
Aaron Brooks made four free throws in the final 25 seconds of the second overtime Wednesday, lifting Houston past Detroit 106-101. Brooks scored seven points in the second extra period to help the Rockets win their third straight game.
Arron Afflalo finished off a Detroit comeback by making six free throws in the final 9 seconds Friday night, carrying the Pistons past Denver 93-90. The dramatic ending came in the first game in Denver for Allen Iverson since he was traded by the Nuggets to Detroit in November.
Chris Duhon's 25 points Sunday led five Knicks in double figures in New York's 104-92 win over the Detroit Pistons. A 29-12 first period gave New York the early momentum.
First, an instant replay. Next, a classic repeat? Florida and its in-demand coach, Billy Donovan, moved one win away from a second straight national championship Saturday night, defeating UCLA 76-66 in a game that looked very much like the meeting between these two in last year's Final Four.
