Former Houston Rockets star Calvin Murphy declared Tuesday “I did not do this” regarding charges he molested five of his daughters. Murphy said the charges were “money-motivated,” but declined to elaborate.
“Please don’t jump to judgment,” he said during a call-in program on KILT-AM in Houston. “Give the system a chance to do its job, and then everything will come out to the light.”
Murphy was due to appear in court Wednesday on three counts of aggravated sexual assault and three counts of indecency with a child that were filed Monday. He is free on $90,000 bond.
Iverson’s season over
The 76ers said Allen Iverson will miss the rest of the regular season because of persistent pain in his right knee.
An MRI on Iverson showed no meniscal or ligament damage to his knee, but he has a small lesion under the kneecap.
RESULTS, TUESDAY’S SYNOPSIS
Golden State 71 at Philadelphia 95
Samuel Dalembert had 18 pts, 13 rebs, Kenny Thomas 13 pts, 14 rebs and 76ers held Warriors to only 6 pts in 3rd to end their winning streak at 7. Warriors’ Michael Pietrus scored 19.
Indiana 86 at Milwaukee 95
Joe Smith matched season-high of 25 pts and had 14 rebs as Bucks snapped 4-game home losing streak. Jermaine O’Neal led the Pacers, who had won 4 straight, with 20 pts.
Cleveland 109 at Dallas 126
Dirk Nowitzki had 35 pts, season-high 18 rebs, 4 assists, Steve Nash season-high 31 pts, 10 assists as Mavs clinched playoff berth. LeBron James had 28 points, 6 assists, 5 rebs for Cavs.
Seattle 119 at Denver 124
Carmelo Anthony’s career-high 41 pts lifted Nuggets into tie for last Western Conference playoff spot. Denver seeking 1st berth since ’95. Rashard Lewis scored 26 for Sonics.
New Orleans 88 at L.A. Lakers 107
Kobe Bryant scored 23, Gary Payton 20 as Lakers routed Hornets for 9th straight win. Hornets, who have dropped 5 of last 6, were without Baron Davis and Jamal Mashburn.
