Magic’s Scott Sets Three-Point Record

Craig Ehlo wasn’t giving Dennis Scott much room, so Orlando’s sharpshooter stepped out a few extra feet to break the record for three-point baskets in a game.

Scott made 11 in 17 attempts, the last from well beyond the arc, and the Magic won a franchise-best 58th game Thursday night at Orlando, with a 119-104 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.

Brian Shaw, who shared the previous record of 10 three-point baskets with Joe Dumars and George McCloud, got the assists on Scott’s 10th and 11th long-distance baskets of the night.

Utah 94, Vancouver 79--Karl Malone scored six of his 26 points in a key third-quarter run and Jeff Hornacek added 19 as the Jazz clinched the third playoff spot in the Western Conference with the victory at Vancouver.

David Benoit had 15 points and 11 rebounds and John Stockton handed out nine assists for Utah, which won its second consecutive after a stretch of seven losses in nine games.

Milwaukee 111, Charlotte 103--Glenn Robinson had 23 points and rookie Shawn Respert had a career-high 20 at Charlotte.

Milwaukee Coach Mike Dunleavy disputed a broadcast report that he will be fired after the season.

“I’m still the coach and I’ll be the coach until I hear otherwise,” Dunleavy said.

Chicago 110, Detroit 79--Michael Jordan scored 30 points as the Bulls improved to 71-9 by routing the Pistons at Chicago.

Dennis Rodman, who had a technical and three fouls by halftime, finished with 18 rebounds in 22 minutes in only his third start in the last 10 games.

Dallas 132, Denver 98--Jim Jackson made four three-point shots in the third quarter for the Mavericks in their final home game of the season.

Jackson led Dallas with 25 points, followed by George McCloud with 23 and Jason Kidd with 19. Jackson made three consecutive three-point shots as the Mavericks built a 37-point lead midway through the third period.

Cleveland 92, New York 77--The Cavaliers enhanced their chances for homecourt advantage in the first round of the playoffs behind 20 points from Terrell Brandon at Cleveland.

Charles Oakley was put on the injured list by the Knicks before the game and will sit out the rest of the season.

NBA Notes

Washington Bullet guard Tim Legler will undergo surgery on his injured right knee today, the team announced. Legler will miss the beginning of next season while recuperating.