INDIAN WELLS, Calif., March 14 (UPI) -- Defending champ Rafael Nadal overcame a tricky wind Saturday to post an opening-round win at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif.
SAN ANTONIO, March 14 (UPI) -- Matt Bonner pumped in 21 points and Richard Jefferson added 18 Saturday to post the San Antonio Spurs to an easy 118-88 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
HOUSTON, March 14 (UPI) -- Luis Scola struck for a career-high 44 points and pulled down 12 rebounds as the Houston Rockets posted a 116-108 decision over New Jersey Saturday.
DALLAS, March 14 (UPI) -- Bill Walker pumped in 23 points and Toney Douglas added 21 Saturday as the New York Knicks blew out Dallas 128-94.
UPI Sports Calendar for Sunday, March 14
DETROIT, March 13 (UPI) -- Brian Rafalski's blast from left circle 31 seconds into overtime Saturday lifted the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 victory over Buffalo.
RALEIGH, N.C., March 13 (UPI) -- Ilya Bryzgalov stopped all 29 shots he faced for his eighth shutout of the year, backstopping the Phoenix Coyotes to a 4-0 win over Carolina Saturday.
