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WASHINGTON - Former pro basketball star Dikembe Mutombo stressed the importance of an education as he was honored Monday with an award for improving lives in his native Congo.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Rudy Gay scored 31 points, Zach Randolph added 27 points and 11 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies finished a four-game home stretch undefeated with a 125-118 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Monday.
OAKLAND, Calif. - Monta Ellis had 36 points, eight assists and five rebounds, Corey Maggette added 32 points, six rebounds and five assists and the short-handed Golden State Warriors snapped a three-game losing streak with a 114-97 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Gerald Wallace shook off an ankle injury to score 28 points, Raymond Felton finished a rebound shy of a triple-double and the Charlotte Bobcats held off a furious Sacramento comeback bid to beat the Kings 105-103 on Monday.
WASHINGTON - Antawn Jamison scored 21 of his 28 points after halftime, Caron Butler made two big baskets down the stretch and the Washington Wizards put together a rare winning streak Monday with a 97-92 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
