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The Portland Trail Blazers fan who was punched by Vernon Maxwell during a game last month is suing the National Basketball Association star and the Houston Rockets for $4.5m (£2.9m). Steve George is seeking $1.4m from Maxwell for his actions, and for allegedly slanderous comments he made later. He is also seeking another $3.1m from the club for failing to control the player.
NBA: Detroit 93 San Antonio 114; Indiana 98 New Jersey 87; Denver 113 LA Clippers 104; Utah 128 Washington 102.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division
W L Pct GB
*Orlando 52 17 .754 -
*New York 44 23 .657 7
New Jersey 27 42 .391 25
Miami 27 42 .391 25
Boston 26 42 .382 25.5
Washington 18 50 .265 33.5
Philadelphia 18 50 .265 33.5
Central Division
W L Pct GB
*Indiana 44 25 .638 -
*Charlotte 42 26 .618 1.5
Cleveland 38 30 .559 5.5
Chicago 36 33 .522 8
Atlanta 33 35 .485 10.5
Milwaukee 27 42 .391 17
Detroit 25 44 .362 19
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Midwest Division
W L Pct GB
*Utah 51 19 .729 -
*San Antonio 49 18 .731 .5
Houston 41 27 .603 9
Denver 33 36 .478 17.5
Dallas 29 37 .439 20
Minnesota 19 50 .275 31.5
Pacific Division
W L Pct GB
*Phoenix 49 19 .721 -
*Seattle 48 20 .706 1
LA Lakers 42 25 .627 6.5
Portland 36 31 .537 12.5
Sacramento 33 35 .485 16
Golden State 21 47 .309 28
LA Clippers 14 57 .197 36.5
* clinched play-off berth
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