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| Lakers take on Celtics hoping to rebound from franchise-low effort |
NBA Basketball |
11/07/2002 |
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| Boston, MA (MySportsbook) - The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics rekindle one of the most famed rivalries in sports when the teams meet at the FleetCenter on Thursday. The Lakers are off to a disappointing 2-3 start to the season, but have been without the services of Shaquille O'Neal. O'Neal, who underwent toe surgery in September, is eligible to be activated off the injured list, but will likely not see action until Tuesday's home game against Atlanta. Los Angeles is coming off a stunning 89-70 loss |
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| Celtics look to avenge season-opening loss to Bulls |
NBA Basketball |
11/06/2002 |
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| Chicago, IL (MySportsbook) - The Chicago Bulls will try to halt a two- game skid when they welcome the Boston Celtics to United Center tonight. Boston posted its first win on Saturday night when it knocked off the winless New York Knicks 117-107. Paul Pierce was unstoppable, scoring 14 of his game-high 46 points in the fourth quarter. His late surge was clearly the deciding factor. "We were going to come in and do whatever it takes to get that first one," Pierce said. "I didn't want to leave this building |
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| Nets seek 3-0 start versus Wizards |
NBA Basketball |
11/02/2002 |
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| dd was then tossed early in the fourth after hitting Jamaal Tinsley with an elbow to the face and New Jersey's Anthony Johnson was later ejected for mouthing off to Tinsley. Tinsley. Washington earned its first of the season on Thursday, handing the Boston Celtics their worst loss in franchise history, 114-69. Jordan recovered from the worst opening-night performance of his career by scoring 21 points in the win. Jerry Stackhouse contributed 22 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds and Kwame Brown posted care |
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| Hornets buzz into Chicago |
NBA Basketball |
11/01/2002 |
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| Chicago, IL (MySportsbook) - The Chicago Bulls play their first home game of the season and try to remain undefeated when they take on the New Orleans Hornets at the United Center Friday. Chicago stunned the Boston Celtics at FleetCenter in their season-opener on Wednesday, pulling out a 99-96 victory. Trenton Hassell scored eight points down the stretch to help Chicago rally for the win. Hassell's flurry late in the fourth quarter helped the Bulls overcome an 84-80 deficit to start the period. He finished |
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| Celtics and Wiz both try to break through |
NBA Basketball |
10/31/2002 |
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| Washington, DC (MySportsbook) - Two teams that opened the 2002-03 NBA season with losses square off tonight when the Washington Wizards host the Boston Celtics at MCI Center. Boston dropped a 99-96 decision to the Chicago Bulls at FleetCenter on Wednesday night. The Celtics led by as many as 13 points early in the third quarter and had a 74-62 lead before Chicago reeled off eight straight points. Boston had a 93-91 lead with just over three minutes remaining in the game, but Chicago's Trenton Hassell score |
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| Baker era begins as Celtics host Bulls |
NBA Basketball |
10/30/2002 |
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| Boston, MA (MySportsbook) - The Chicago Bulls take on the Boston Celtics at the FleetCenter on Wednesday in the season opener for both teams. The Boston Celtics are coming off a tremendously successful year in which they advanced all the way to the Eastern Conference finals before falling to New Jersey in six games. Boston benefited from a breakout season from Paul Pierce and another strong campaign from Antoine Walker, as the dynamic duo led the Celts to their first playoff appearance since 1995. A return |
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| Former NBA All-Star Fred Scolari dies |
NBA Basketball |
10/23/2002 |
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| rsday, October 17, at San Ramon Regional Medical Center, from injuries he suffered after falling down the stairs at his home in Danville, injuries he suffered after falling down the stairs at his home in Danville, California. He played guard for the Washington Capitols under Red Auerbach, and also was a member of Baltimore, Syracuse, Fort Wayne, and the Boston Celtics. "Fat Freddie" as he was called, was known for his aggressive defense which helped him land All-Star appearances in his first two NBA seasons. |
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| Philadelphia 76ers 2002-03 Season Preview |
NBA Basketball |
10/22/2002 |
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| (MySportsbook) - After a first-round loss to the Boston Celtics in last season's playoffs, Philadelphia 76ers general manager Billy King and head coach Larry Brown have turned over their roster once again. The big move came in the way of a trade with division-rival New Jersey. Philadelphia traded veteran center Dikembe Mutombo to the Nets for center Todd MacCulloch, a former backup center for Philadelphia, and forward Keith Van Horn, who was originally selected by the 76ers in the first round (2nd pick ove |
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| Boston Celtics 2002-03 Season Preview |
NBA Basketball |
10/22/2002 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Boston Celtics rode two superstars to the Eastern Conference Finals last season. They ultimately fell short of a nostalgic date with the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals. There are moments that the team will rue entering this season. Paul Pierce missed some key free throws with games on the line, and the New Jersey Nets were able to get off the deck and win the series, even after the Celtics made huge double-digit leads evaporate into thin air. Like most teams do in the offseason, |
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| Celtics guard has ankle sprain |
NBA Basketball |
10/11/2002 |
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| Waltham, MA (MySportsbook) - Boston Celtics guard Kedrick Brown suffered a sprained right ankle in Thursday night's preseason game against Chicago. X- rays were negative for a fracture. Brown, who missed time last season due to injuries, appeared in 29 games (five starts) and averaged 2.2 points per contest during the 2001-02 campaign. The Celtics won Thursday's game, 115-104. |
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