Philadelphia, PA (Best E Casino) - Andre Iguodala scored 25 points and pulled down eight rebounds as Philadelphia upended Miami, 101-84, at the Wachovia Center. Andre Miller added 21 points and seven assists for the Sixers, who have won the first two games of a five-game homestand. Willie Green chipped in with 14 points, while rookie Thaddeus Young finished with 11 points and seven boards. Dwyane Wade had 19 points and nine assists for the woeful Heat, who have lost 11 straight on the road, 21 of 22 overall and are an NBA worst 9-39 this season.
Final Score: Houston 92, Cleveland 77
Houston, TX (Best E Casino) - Yao Ming scored 22 points and pulled down 12 rebounds as Houston dumped Cleveland, 92-77, at the Toyota Center. Rafer Alston added 17 points and nine assists for the Rockets, who have won five straight games. Shane Battier chipped in with 15 points and eight boards, while Bonzi Wells finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds off the bench. LeBron James had a game-high 32 points, seven rebounds and six assists for the Cavaliers, who lost for just the fourth time in 17 games.
Final Score: Chicago 114, Golden State 108
Oakland, CA (Best E Casino) - Chris Duhon scored a career-high 34 points and tallied nine assists, and the shorthanded Chicago Bulls edged Golden State, 114-108, ruining Chris Webber's return to the Warriors. Webber started his NBA career with the Warriors back in 1993-94. He was drafted first overall by the Orlando Magic, but was then dealt out west to the Warriors. Webber split time last season in Philadelphia and Detroit. The 34- year-old was held to four points and one rebound in 12 minutes. Joe Smith scored 27 points and grabbed eight rebounds for the Bulls, who won despite missing Ben Gordon (sprained right wrist), and Kirk Hinrich (bruised ribs), and continuing to play without Luol Deng (left Achilles tendinitis). Tyrus Thomas added 15 points for Chicago, which had dropped three of four entering play. Monta Ellis scored 25 points for the Warriors, who had won four of five. Baron Davis scored 22 points and doled out eight assists, and Al Harrington scored 20 points off the bench.