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| Celtics, Cavs square off at the "Q" |
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04/12/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Atlantic Division-champion Boston Celtics will take on the home-tested Cleveland Cavaliers this afternoon at Quicken Loans Arena. Boston has won six in a row, including Friday's 105-98 victory over the Miami Heat in the finale of a five-game homestand. Paul Pierce scored 28 points and pulled down eight rebounds, while Glen Davis tallied 22 points for the Celtics, who have won 10 of their last 11 games overall. Ray Allen scored 21 points and Rajon Rondo chipped in seven points, 10 rebounds a |
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| Celtics eye No. 2 seed in Cleveland |
NBA Basketball |
04/12/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Boston Celtics are inches away from the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference and will take on the home-tested Cleveland Cavaliers this afternoon at Quicken Loans Arena. Boston is 2 1/2 games ahead of the Orlando Magic for the second seed in the conference and has won six in a row, including Friday's 105-98 victory over the Miami Heat in the finale of a five-game homestand. Paul Pierce scored 28 points and pulled down eight rebounds, while Glen Davis tallied 22 points for the Celtics, who ha |
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| Bynum's return turns Lakers into favorites |
NBA Basketball |
04/10/2009 |
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| n his first game back. It shows he's been working hard. He attracted two defenders and it gave me more room. I was able to put back some shots. We're definitely a better team with him." The win was the fifth straight for the Lakers (63-16) and drew them within one-half game of the Cleveland Cavaliers (63-15) for the NBA's best record. Perhaps more importantly, Bynum's return means that Jackson, who is struggling with plantar fasciitis, is the only Laker limping. And that's a scary thought for the rest of the NBA. |
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| Cavs forward Hickson sidelined |
NBA Basketball |
04/09/2009 |
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| Cleveland, OH (MySportsbook) - Cleveland Cavaliers rookie forward J.J. Hickson will be out the next two-to-three weeks due to a stress reaction in his lower back. Hickson has been experiencing some recent back pain and he had an MRI exam Wednesday morning, which revealed the stress reaction. He's averaging 4.0 points and 2.7 rebounds over 62 games. The Cavaliers got center Ben Wallace (broken leg) and forward Anderson Varejao (bruised wrist) back for Wednesday's 98-86 win over Washington. Wallace scored seven p |
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| Cavs on brink of top seed in East after downing Wizards |
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04/09/2009 |
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| ughout the third and led 78-58 going into the fourth. The Cavs cruised the rest of the way, holding a double-digit lead the remainder of the game. Game Notes Crittenton and Caron Butler led Washington's starters with 11 and 10 points, respectively...Cleveland Cavaliers rookie forward J.J. Hickson will be out the next two-to-three weeks due to a stress reaction in his lower back. Hickson has been experiencing some recent back pain and he had an MRI exam Wednesday morning, which revealed the stress reaction...Clevel |
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| Celtics try to stay hot vs. Nets |
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04/08/2009 |
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| unds and handed out five assists, while Rajon Rondo added 20 points and six assists in the win. Glen Davis chipped in 19 points and Ray Allen netted 10 for Boston, which is second in the Eastern Conference standings, four games behind the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers. Kendrick Perkins totaled 12 points, 10 boards and tied a career high with seven blocks. Boston has won six straight at the Garden and will also host the Miami Heat. Rondo (ankle) is listed as probable for this evening. New Jersey sits five games be |
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| Cavs host lowly Wizards |
NBA Basketball |
04/08/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Cleveland Cavaliers are inching closer to capturing the top seed in the East and home-court advantage throughout the NBA playoffs, as they close out a short two-game homestand tonight versus the Washington Wizards at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs are four games ahead of the Boston Celtics atop the Eastern Conference standings and own the best record in the league at 62-15. The Los Angeles Lakers, however, are right behind with a 62-16 ledger. The Cavs will clinch the best record in East wit |
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| Cavs halt brief skid with home rout of Spurs |
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04/05/2009 |
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| Cleveland, OH (MySportsbook) - LeBron James led all scorers with 38 points, grabbed seven rebounds and dished out six assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers cruised to an easy 101-81 win over Southwest Division-leading San Antonio Spurs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mo Williams and Delonte West each donated 22 points apiece for Cleveland, which recovered after dropping its previous two games, including a 116-87 loss at Orlando on Friday. The Central Division-champion Cavs improved to a sensational 37-1 at home this seaso |
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| Cavs release veteran G Snow |
NBA Basketball |
04/05/2009 |
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| Cleveland, OH (MySportsbook) - The Cleveland Cavaliers released veteran guard Eric Snow for medical purposes, the club announced on Sunday. "We appreciate all that Eric has done for the Cavaliers both on the basketball court and in the community," Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry said. "Eric is a tremendous competitor. He had a very successful playing career and I look forward to watching his broadcasting and coaching careers unfold." The 13-year veteran suffered a left knee injury just before the start of |
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| Lakers play host to Clippers at Staples Center |
NBA Basketball |
04/05/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Los Angeles Lakers play host to their Staples Center co-tenants, the Los Angeles Clippers, on Sunday. The Lakers have long since wrapped up the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference but are now chasing the Cleveland Cavaliers for the NBA's best record. Kobe Bryant scored 20 points, including eight in the fourth quarter on Friday, as the Lakers moved closer to the NBA's top spot with a 93-81 victory over the Houston Rockets at Staples Center. Bryant went 7-of-11 from the field, including a 4- |
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