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| Miami continues West trip with stop in LA |
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12/04/2002 |
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| . Miami is just 2-6 on the road this season and 3-2 against the Western Conference. Los Angeles is headed in the opposite direction, as it has dropped its last two contests and three of its past four. The most recent setback came at home against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, 92-87. The Clippers, who were without Michael Olowokandi and Andre Miller, got a career-high 25 points from Marko Jaric. Miller missed the game with a sprained ankle, while Olowokandi (knee) was placed on the injured list before the game. |
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| Pacers hope to avoid first losing streak |
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12/04/2002 |
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| Seattle, WA (MySportsbook) - The Indiana Pacers look to rebound from just their third loss of the season when they travel to Seattle to face the SuperSonics on Wednesday. The Pacers began their six-game road trip with a win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, but suffered a 102-91 loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday to have their four-game winning streak snapped. Reggie Miller had zero points for the first time since a March 25, 1989 game against Washington during his second NBA season when he played just |
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| Lakers travel to Salt Lake to tangle with Jazz |
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12/04/2002 |
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| imes. "That was a struggle tonight," Lakers coach Phil Jackson said. "We made it a struggle because of our turnovers." The Lakers are 2-8 on the road this season. Utah has won seven of its last eight games and is coming off a 102-91 victory over the Indiana Pacers. John Stockton scored 22 points, handed out 10 assists and logged four steals in the win. "It was the Stockton of old -- he was fun," said Matt Harpring, who chipped in with 15 points and nine rebounds for the Jazz. "It's amazing he can still do tha |
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| Pacers' Reggie Miller activated from injured list |
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11/26/2002 |
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| Washington, DC (MySportsbook) - Indiana Pacers guard Reggie Miller was activated from the injured list and is expected to see action in Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards. Miller missed the first 12 games of the regular season while resting a deep bone bruise in his right ankle. He appeared in 79 contests last season and averaged 16.5 points per contest. To make room for Miller on the roster, guard Erick Strickland was placed on the injured list with tendinitis in his right ankle. Strickland is |
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| Larry Brown named coach of American squad |
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11/26/2002 |
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| ional games in the ABA and the NBA. He is the only coach in NBA history to lead six different teams to the playoffs. In 2000-01 he guided the Sixers to the NBA Finals before losing to the Lakers. In the NBA, he has coached the Denver Nuggets, New Jersey Nets, San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Clippers, Indiana Pacers and 76ers. He also has enjoyed success at the collegiate level, having led the UCLA Bruins to the NCAA Championship game in 1980 and the University of Kansas Jayhawks to the 1988 NCAA Championship. |
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| Larry Brown likely choice to coach at 2004 Olympics |
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11/25/2002 |
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| coach in NBA history to lead six different teams to the playoffs. In 2000-01 he guided the Sixers to the NBA Finals before losing to the Lakers. In the NBA, he has coached the Denver Nuggets, New Jersey Nets, San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Clippers, Indiana Pacers and 76ers. He also has enjoyed success at the collegiate level, having led the UCLA Bruins to the NCAA Championship game in 1980 and the University of Kansas Jayhawks to the 1988 NCAA Championship. The U.S. is trying to forget the poor sixth-place f |
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| Pacers seek 10th straight victory in clash with Detroit |
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11/23/2002 |
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| Indianapolis, IN (MySportsbook) - The scorching Indiana Pacers attempt to capture their 10th win in a row on Saturday when they battle Central Division foe Detroit at Conseco Fieldhouse. Indiana's 10-1 record is its best ever in the first 11 games of a regular season. The Pacers' nine-game winning streak is also its longest ever in one NBA season. Indiana won its ninth straight game by thrashing the Orlando Magic on Friday, 106-70. Ron Artest led a balanced scoring attack with 15 points and Brad Miller chi |
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| Croshere activated from injured list |
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11/22/2002 |
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| Indianapolis, IN (MySportsbook) - Indiana Pacers forward Austin Croshere was activated from the injured list and played in his first game of the season Friday against Orlando. Meanwhile, the team placed guard Jamison Brewer on the injured list with a strained calf muscle Croshere had been on the injured list since October 28. He had surgery in the offseason to repair a stress fracture in his right foot. Croshere, in his sixth NBA season, averaged just 6.8 points and 3.9 rebounds per game last year after be |
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| Raptors hope to end skid in Philly |
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11/22/2002 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - The Toronto Raptors try to snap a three- game skid when they travel to Philadelphia to take on the Sixers at First Union Center. The Raptors are coming off a 97-95 setback at the hands of the Indiana Pacers. Voshon Lenard had 22 points, and Alvin Williams 21 for the short-handed Raptors. Morris Peterson tied the game for the Raptors with two free throws with 1:41 left, but Jamaal Tinsley made one of two from the line to restore the lead for the Pacers. Williams later stole |
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| Indiana hosts Orlando seeking ninth straight win |
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11/22/2002 |
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| Indianapolis, IN (MySportsbook) - Doc Rivers' Orlando Magic conclude their six-game road trip tonight against the red-hot Indiana Pacers at Conseco Fieldhouse. Orlando is 2-3 on the current trip and 4-4 on the road this season after a 98-84 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. The Magic were outrebounded 49-34 and thoroughly whipped in almost all areas. Tracy McGrady scored 33 points in the losing effort, but the real concern for Orlando is Grant Hill. For the second time in three games, |
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