NBA Today

Last night on TNT, Richard Jefferson came through with two late free throws to come back and keep Washington winless 87-85. The Nets are 4-1 and the Wizards are 0-5; Antawn Jamison had 24 and 9. The Bulls got their first win 97-93 over Detroit despite 36 and 9 from Rasheed Wallace. Tyrus Thomas scored 19 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for Chicago. 4-1 Dallas got some revenge against 0-5 Golden State as six players hit double figures in a 120-115 win. Baron Davis scored 37 in the Warriors loss.

TV Schedule
Friday- Melo, AI and Denver go to DC to take on Gilbert Arenas and the winless Wizards 8pm ESPN. At 8:30, all of China will be watching as Yi battles Yao in Houston. LeBron and the Cavs go west to take on Kevin Martin and Sacramento 10:30pm ESPN.
Saturday- The Big 3 Battle goes down in New Jersey as Kidd, Carter, Jefferson and the Nets take on Pierce, Allen, Garnett and Boston at 7:30 on NBATV.
Sunday- Respect your veterans. Detroit goes to Seattle to battle Durant and the Sonics at 9pm on NBATV.
Monday- LeBron and Cleveland continue their west quest as they head to Denver against Melo and the Nuggets. 9pm NBATV.
Tuesday- Kobe and the Lakers head deep in the heart of Texas to take on Tim Duncan and the Spurs 8:30pm on NBATV.
Wednesday- Watch Kobe take on all the Texas teams as they go to Houston to battle Yao, T-Mac and the Rockets 9pm ESPN.
Thursday- The best in the west play on TNT as San Antonio plays Dallas at 8, followed by Nash and the Suns hosting the Bulls at 10:30.

News
-Nene will be out 6 weeks with a thumb injury. Amare will play tonight for Phoenix against Miami. Chris Webber could go to Cleveland. Yao-Yi ratings in China could be higher than the Super Bowl. Milwaukee sent 2nd round pick rookie Ramon Sessions down to Tulsa of the D-League.