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| Celtics surge into Minnesota |
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11/09/2002 |
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| four wins in a row this evening, when they travel to the Target Center to battle the red-hot Minnesota Timberwolves. Boston has recovered from its 0-2 start to corral three straight victories, including a big 98-95 overtime win on Thursday over the Los Angeles Lakers. Paul Pierce scored 28 points, including a three-pointer with 1:54 left in overtime that gave the Celtics the lead for good in the win. Point guard Tony Delk did some offensive damage of his own, hitting 6-of-10 three-pointers on the way to a season |
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| Stackhouse slams Wizards past Lakers |
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11/09/2002 |
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| Washington, DC (MySportsbook) - Jerry Stackhouse scored the game-winning basket on a slam dunk before time expired as the Washington Wizards blew a big lead and hung on for a 100-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Stackhouse finished with a game-high 29 points, including 11-of-11 from the foul line. The Lakers went on a 10-0 run in a 1:43 span in the fourth quarter to get within 88-86 with 3:43 left to play. Brian Shaw keyed the spurt with two three-point baskets. Washington extended its lead to 94-88 wit |
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| The Boston Beat: Celtics regaining their pride |
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11/08/2002 |
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| y the acquisition of Baker. Therefore, the slow start was blamed on the disruption of last season's team chemistry. But the Celtics have responded with three straight victories, capped off by a 98-95 overtime victory over their storied rivals -- the Los Angeles Lakers -- at the FleetCenter Thursday. "Right now, we're just trying to build a winning streak," said Antoine Walker. "We were very upset at ourselves for starting 0-2. We're finding ways to win games. We've started building character." Walker had just 13 |
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| Lakers look to end two-game slide in Washington |
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11/08/2002 |
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| Washington, DC (MySportsbook) - The Los Angeles Lakers hope to end a two- game skid when they travel to the MCI Center to take on the Washington Wizards. The Lakers are coming off a 98-95 overtime setback at the hands of the Boston Celtics. Kobe Bryant had 41 points on an inconsistent shooting night. Bryant shot 17- for-47 from the field and ran hot-and-cold. He was 4-for-15 in the first half, scored 18 in the third quarter and then missed 10 consecutive field-goal attempts down the stretch. "I haven't seen an |
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| Celts upend Lakers in OT |
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11/08/2002 |
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| Boston, MA (MySportsbook) - Paul Pierce scored 28 points and Tony Delk added 26 as the Boston Celtics staved off a second-half comeback and outlasted the Los Angeles Lakers, 98-95, in overtime at the FleetCenter. Kobe Bryant poured in a game-high 41 points, including 18 in the third quarter, as the Lakers rallied back from a 15-point first-half deficit to carry a lead into the final frame. Pierce drained a three-pointer with 1:54 to go in the extra session to give Boston a 96-93 advantage. Bryant responded by |
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| Kings' Court: How the mighty have fallen |
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11/07/2002 |
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| ed for the first month of the season while recovering from foot surgery, Chris Webber missed three games with a lower abdominal strain, Hedo Turkoglu (food poisoning) and Keon Clark (groin) each sat out a contest, and Scot Pollard and Divac both missed time with back injuries. Fortunately, the Kings still find themselves ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers (2-3) in the Pacific and trail only upstart Seattle (4-1) in the division. Four of Sacramento's next six games are at ARCO Arena, starting Friday against Memphis. |
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| Lakers take on Celtics hoping to rebound from franchise-low effort |
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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 to |
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| Blazers' Trail: New season, same Blazers |
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11/06/2002 |
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| (MySportsbook) - Yes, the Portland Trail Blazers are once again loaded with talent, and yes, they are once again underachieving. The Blazers opened the season with a big 102-90 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers -- the team that swept Portland out of last year's postseason. However, the Blazers proceeded to suffer losses to the Sacramento Kings, Denver Nuggets and those same Lakers to fall to 1-3. The setback to the Nuggets was especially mind-boggling, as Denver's roster consists of players that would have a |
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| Grizzlies seek first win of season in Portland |
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11/06/2002 |
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| uads coming off overtime defeats take the court this evening when the Portland Trail Blazers welcome the Memphis Grizzlies to the Rose Garden. Portland suffered its third straight defeat on Sunday, dropping a 98-95 decision in the extra frame to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Blazers haven't won since opening their season with a victory over the Lakers. Derek Anderson registered a team-high 24 points, while Damon Stoudamire and Rasheed Wallace added 16 apiece. The Blazers had no answer for Kobe Bryant though, as he |
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| Wizards hope to get back on track against Cavs |
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11/06/2002 |
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| Washington, DC (MySportsbook) - Fresh off an impressive victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, the Cleveland Cavaliers hope to keep rolling Wednesday when they battle the Washington Wizards at MCI Center. In the Cavs' home opener Tuesday, Ricky Davis had 24 points and Zydrunas Ilgauskas added 23 points, as Cleveland posted a 89-70 win over the Lakers, holding Los Angeles to a franchise-low in scoring. Darius Miles added 13 points and Tyrone Hill posted his fourth straight double-double with 10 points and 17 boar |
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