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| Wallace, Pistons use late charge to get by T-Wolves |
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01/28/2009 |
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| Minneapolis, MN (MySportsbook) - Rasheed Wallace's 25-point, 10-rebound and five-steal effort helped the Detroit Pistons cool off the Minnesota Timberwolves, 98-89, at Target Center. Allen Iverson logged 19 points, while Rodney Stuckey and Antonio McDyess each chipped in 14 points for Detroit, which had lost seven of nine coming in. McDyess also hauled in 10 rebounds, while Stuckey dished out six assists. "I just wanted to get the win," Iverson said. "A win is a win...It gives us confidence going into (upco |
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| Durant and Rose lead rosters for NBA Rookie Challenge |
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01/28/2009 |
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| kies' bench. Joining Durant on the sophomore team are his frontcourt teammate Jeff Green, Atlanta Hawks forward Al Horford, Los Angeles Clippers forward Al Thornton, Philadelphia 76ers forward Thaddeus Young, New York Knicks forward Wilson Chandler, Detroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey and Houston Rockets guard Aaron Brooks and his teammate forward Luis Scola. Teammates from the Trail Blazers and Grizzlies will join Rose on the rookie squad. Portland center Greg Oden, who was the top selection in the 2007 draf |
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| Streaking T-Wolves host Pistons at Target Center |
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01/28/2009 |
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| orts Network) - If only the season started in January for the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have won three in a row to improve to 10-2 this month. They will shoot for their fourth straight win Wednesday in the opener of a two-game homestand versus the Detroit Pistons at the Target Center. Minnesota kept its winning streak intact with Monday's 90-83 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks at the Bradley Center, as Al Jefferson poured in 23 points and pulled down 10 rebounds for the surging 'Wolves. Ryan Gomes added 22 p |
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| Pietrus returns for Magic |
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01/27/2009 |
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| el Pietrus unexpectedly returned Tuesday after missing 12 games due to a fractured wrist and led the Magic with 27 points on 8-of-13 shooting in a 135-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers. Pietrus suffered the injury in a December 29 tilt against the Detroit Pistons in his fifth game back after recovering from a torn ligament in his right thumb. The six-year veteran was not expected to be back until as early as Sunday. In 20 games this season -- 15 starts -- prior to Tuesday's action, Pietrus averaged 11.7 poin |
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| Knicks host Rockets at MSG |
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01/26/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Houston Rockets will close out a three-game road trip Monday night against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Houston is 1-1 on the road swing and handed the Detroit Pistons a 108-105 setback Sunday at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Ron Artest returned from an ankle injury to post 24 points and nine rebounds in leading the Rockets. Luis Scola added 21 points and Rafer Alston posted 14 points and 10 assists for Houston, which played without All-Star center Yao Ming. Yao sat out h |
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| Artest returns to help Rockets edge Pistons |
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01/26/2009 |
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| Auburn Hills, MI (MySportsbook) - Ron Artest returned from injury to score 24 points and grab nine rebounds, leading the Yao Ming-less Rockets to a 108-105 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Luis Scola added 21 points in the balanced attack, as six Houston players scored in double-figures. Rafer Alston posted 14 points and 10 assists, while Tracy McGrady had 15 points in the Rockets' fourth win in five games. Shane Battier contributed 14 points, while Von Wafer scored 10 in the win. Yao sat out his second co |
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| Rockets, Pistons meet at The Palace |
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01/25/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Houston Rockets will resume a three-game road trip Sunday night against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Houston had its three-game winning streak come to an end in the opener of the road swing, a 107-102 defeat at the hands of the Indiana Pacers on Friday at Conseco Fieldhouse. Luis Scola had a career-high 25 points for Houston, which lost the services of center Yao Ming due to a sore right knee. Yao, who Thursday was voted to start the NBA All-Star Game, had eight po |
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| Streaking Celtics welcome Mavs to town |
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01/25/2009 |
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| m for their fourth straight victory at home today. Boston is an impressive 21-2 as the host this season. Meanwhile, the Mavericks will wrap up a four-game road trip in Boston and improved to 2-1 on the trek following Friday's 112-91 triumph over the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Dirk Nowitzki tallied 26 points and seven rebounds and Josh Howard chipped in 22 points, as the Mavericks improved to 12-11 away from home in 2008-09. Brandon Bass contributed 18 points and Jason Terry, nursing a wrist |
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| Nowitzki, Mavs sink sparkless Pistons |
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01/24/2009 |
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| Auburn Hills, MI (MySportsbook) - Dirk Nowitzki tallied 26 points and seven rebounds and Josh Howard chipped in 22 points, as the Dallas Mavericks manhandled the Detroit Pistons, 112-91, at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Brandon Bass contributed 18 points and fellow reserve Jason Terry, nursing a wrist injury, logged 14 for the Mavericks, who were coming off an embarrassing 34-point loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. Jason Kidd orchestrated the balanced attack with 10 assists to go with 11 points. "I th |
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| Pistons continue homestand against slumping Mavs |
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01/23/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Detroit Pistons will resume a three-game homestand Friday versus the Dallas Mavericks at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Detroit has won two straight since a five-game losing streak and opened the residency with Wednesday's 95-76 victory over the Toronto Raptors. Tayshaun Prince shook off a groin problem and finished with a game-high 25 points, while Rodney Stuckey added 17 points and seven assists in the win. Jason Maxiell had 16 points and 11 rebounds for Detroit, which will also host Hou |
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