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| Bringing the Thunder: Oklahoma City downs Detroit |
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01/17/2009 |
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| Oklahoma City, OK (MySportsbook) - Kevin Durant connected on 14-of-21 from the field for a game-high 32 points to lead the suddenly improving Oklahoma City Thunder to an 89-79 triumph over the Detroit Pistons. Oklahoma City recorded its first back-to-back wins of the season and has compiled a 5-4 record over its past nine games to improve to 8-33, meaning the Philadelphia 76ers' record of futility (9-73), which was seemingly in danger just last month, is likely to remain intact for at least another year. Ch |
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| Pistons hope to snap skid in Oklahoma City vs, Thunder |
NBA Basketball |
01/16/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Detroit Pistons will try to put the brakes on a three- game losing streak Friday when they visit the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Ford Center. The Pistons dropped their third straight game after Wednesday's 110-106 overtime loss to the Indiana Pacers at Conseco Fieldhouse. Rodney Stuckey had 30 points to lead all scorers and also added nine rebounds and six assists for Detroit, which fell to 10-9 away from The Palace this season. Allen Iverson ended with 23 points and seven assists, whi |
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| Jazz aim to cure road woes in Memphis |
NBA Basketball |
01/16/2009 |
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| aliers. James stole the show once again by recording his 19th career triple-double with 30 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. Kyle Lowry tallied 25 points and seven assists for Memphis, which has dropped eight of nine overall and will also host the Detroit Pistons. Hakim Warrick ended with 16 points and Darius Miles added 13 in defeat. The Grizzlies are 9-12 at home this season. Forwards Quinton Ross (back) and Darrell Arthur (hamstring) are both questionable for Friday's game. Utah will try to get back on tr |
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| Cavs put perfect home record on the line vs. Hornets |
NBA Basketball |
01/16/2009 |
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| nesday's win. Peja Stojakovic posted 16 points for the Hornets, who have won seven of 10 overall and improved to 11-7 as the guest this season. David West had 16 points, while Tyson Chandler recorded 10 and 14 rebounds in the win. The Hornets will also visit the Detroit Pistons on the road swing. New Orleans posted a 104-92 victory over Cleveland in the Big Easy on back on November 1 this season and has won three straight in the series. The Cavs have won six of the last seven against the Hornets in Cleveland. |
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| Granger guides Indiana over Pistons in OT |
NBA Basketball |
01/15/2009 |
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| Indianapolis, IN (MySportsbook) - Danny Granger scored 24 points to lead the Indiana Pacers past the Detroit Pistons, 110-106, in overtime at Conseco Fieldhouse. Granger, who went 6-of-20 from the field, also had 10 rebounds, as the Pacers snapped a three-game skid. T.J. Ford tallied 23 points and four assists, while Troy Murphy ended with 18 points and 13 rebounds. "This was a great win for us because we haven't won too many games in overtime," said Murphy. "But we all worked hard, worked together and got |
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| Pacers return home to host Pistons |
NBA Basketball |
01/14/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Indiana Pacers will return home hoping for a win tonight as they host the Central Division-rival Detroit Pistons at Conseco Fieldhouse. Indiana has lost three in a row and went 1-4 on a five-game road trip. In Monday's 120-113 loss at Utah, Danny Granger totaled 30 points and seven assists for the Pacers, who got 20 points and seven assists from Mike Dunleavy. Troy Murphy had 12 points and 10 boards in defeat. The Pacers will also host the Toronto Raptors and are 7-9 at Conseco Fieldhou |
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| Pistons, Bobcats square off at The Palace |
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01/13/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Detroit Pistons will shoot for their sixth straight win at home Tuesday when they welcome the Charlotte Bobcats to The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Pistons have won their last five as the host and own a 12-5 record at home this season. However, they have lost two of their last three games overall since a seven-game winning streak and suffered a 99-82 loss at Utah on Saturday night. Rodney Stuckey had 19 points and Allen Iverson added 11 points and five assists for Detroit, which went 2-2 |
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| Jazz close out homestand vs. Pacers |
NBA Basketball |
01/12/2009 |
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| Jazz will attempt to conclude a four-game homestand in perfect fashion Monday when the Indiana Pacers pay a visit to EnergySolutions Arena. Utah has won the first three tests on the residency and improved to 15-4 in Salt Lake City after routing the Detroit Pistons, 99-82, on Saturday. Mehmet Okur went 8-for-9 from the field in the game and finished with 22 points to lead the Jazz. Ronnie Brewer added 16 points, while Andrei Kirilenko finished with 11 points, seven assists and seven rebounds for the Jazz, who |
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| Okur sharp as Jazz beat Pistons for eighth straight time |
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01/11/2009 |
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| Salt Lake City, UT (MySportsbook) - Mehmet Okur went 8-for-9 from the field and finished with 22 points to lead the Utah Jazz in a 99-82 win over the Detroit Pistons. Ronnie Brewer added 16 points, while Andrei Kirilenko finished with 11 points, seven assists and seven rebounds for the Jazz, who have won eight consecutive games against the Pistons. Matt Harpring added 11 points as Utah won its third game in a row overall. "I like the way we're playing," Kirilenko said. "I like how we play because we get a l |
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| Jazz resume homestand vs. Iverson, Pistons |
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01/10/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Utah Jazz will continue a four-game homestand Saturday evening when the Detroit Pistons pay a visit to EnergySolutions Arena. Utah has won the first two tests on the residency and improved to 14-4 in Salt Lake City after beating the New Orleans Hornets, 116-90, on Wednesday. Paul Millsap recorded his 19th straight double-double with 27 points and 14 rebounds, as the Jazz posted their sixth win in 10 tries overall. Mehmet Okur added 20 points and Kyle Korver netted 15 for Utah, which got |
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