Suns’ Diaw expected to return Wednesday (AP)Boris Diaw is expected back in the Phoenix starting lineup Wednesday night when the Suns play the Charlotte Bobcats. The versatile, 6-foot-8 Frenchman has missed nine games because of back spasms but practiced on Tuesday and pronounced himself ready to return. “I’m ready to go,” he said. “I’ve been waiting for a month now.
Sheriff’s report: Artest slapped woman (AP)Deputies have responded to five 911 calls from Sacramento Kings forward Ron Artest’s home since last August, including two domestic disturbances between Artest and his wife, Kimsha. The previous incidents became known after Artest’s arrest Monday, when a woman inside his home in a Sacramento suburb called 911 and said she had been assaulted.
Spurs rally for 10th consecutive win (AP)For 44 minutes, the San Antonio Spurs had big trouble making 3-pointers. In the final 4 minutes, they couldn’t miss. Tim Duncan had 24 points and Spurs hit five 3-pointers in a row to overtake the Portland Trail Blazers for their 10th straight victory, 99-94 Tuesday night. Manu Ginobili had 23 points, eight in the last 2:13, and Michael Finley added 20 for the Spurs.
Mavs win 16th straight, make playoffs (AP)As if 16 wins in a row, 23 straight home wins and a clinched playoff berth weren’t enough, Jason Terry provided something extra for one fan Tuesday night — a smooch. Terry apologized for diving into an elderly woman by giving her a kiss after the play, then returned to help the Dallas Mavericks finish off a milestone-filled, 102-89 victory over the New Jersey Nets.
Nuggets win as ‘Melo awaits fatherhood (AP)No baby yet. But Carmelo Anthony didn’t want to risk missing the birth of his first child. So after scoring 21 points and grabbing seven boards in a 106-91 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Tuesday night, he scurried out of the Pepsi Center and straight to the hospital. “She’s fine right now,” Anthony said of his fiancee, actress La La Vazquez.
Wizards win third straight, beat Raptors (AP)With 10:07 remaining in the second quarter, Chris Bosh grabbed the ball after teammate Andrea Bargnani missed a 3-pointer. It was the only rebound the Toronto Raptors All-Star would get all game. The Washington Wizards beat the Raptors 129-109 Tuesday night by dominating the boards, accumulating a 33-10 advantage in second-chance points that essentially accounted for the margin of victory in a…
