Daily NBA Fix 3-8-14: Have We Mentioned Everyone Makes A Run?

By Phil Watson | Mar 8, 2014

Mar 7, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks point guard Devin Harris (20) and power forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) makes a basket the Mavericks taking the lead over the Portland Trail Blazers at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Trail Blazers 103-98. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 7, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) is defended by Chicago Bulls power forward Carlos Boozer (5) during the first quarter at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports /

Memphis Grizzlies 85, CHICAGO BULLS 77
This would not be the game to put on the “how to play offense” highlight reel, but the Grizzlies ground out their third win in four games on their road trip. The Bulls scored 12 points in the first quarter and their 14-points fourth quarter ended any comeback hopes. Marc Gasol had 18 points and 10 boards for Memphis and Zach Randolph also notched a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Taj Gibson scored 18 points for the Bulls and Joakim Noah added 15.

CHARLOTTE BOBCATS 101, Cleveland Cavaliers 92
The Bobcats won at home for the sixth straight time and clinched a potential tie-breaker with the Cavaliers in the process, taking a 3-0 edge in the season series. It was a damaging loss for Cleveland, which remains 3½ games in back of Atlanta for the eighth playoff spot in the East. Al Jefferson scored 28 points for Charlotte and Kemba Walker went for 20 points and 14 assists. Luol Deng and Dion Waiters had 19 points apiece for the Cavaliers.