As they continue working to secure the No. 8 spot in the West, the Kobe-less Lakers welcomed the Spurs to Los Angeles on Sunday night. In the East, meanwhile, the Bulls were unable to pick up win No. 3 against the Heat in the season series.
Nowitzki reaches 25,000 point milestone


Through the season Nowitzki has averaged 17.1 points per game in the 50 games he has played, lower than his career average of 22.6 points. At the age of 34, Nowitzki has dazzled the league for 15 seasons with his versatile scoring from the post, the mid-range, and beyond the arc. Most notable is his signature fadeaway with a leg kick out.
The Mavericks have had a down year as they will miss the playoffs, but Nowitzki remains as a consistent offensive force in the league because of his unique skill set.
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USA TODAY SportsChris Anderson had a solid game off of the bench for Miami, shooting 7-for-11 for 15 points and grabbing seven rebounds. James made seven of his 11 field goals while also picking up six assists and seven rebounds. Wade and James combined for 17-of-26 from the charity stripe.
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Andy LyonsThe Pacers (49-30) still have a slim shot at catching the Knicks (52-27) in the standings. Indiana would need to win its final three games while the Knicks would have to lose their final three. The teams would be tied, but Indiana would win the season series and hold the tie-breaker with a win at New York Sunday.
• Flannery: Welcome back, Deron Williams
Read Article >Kobe-less Lakers take on Spurs

Jeff GrossHere’s a look at the full schedule:
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