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| T-Wolves' F Jefferson leaves game with knee injury |
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02/08/2009 |
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| New Orleans, LA (MySportsbook) - Minnesota Timberwolves forward Al Jefferson left Sunday's 101-97 loss to the New Orleans Hornets with a right knee injury. With just 27.2 seconds left and the game tied at 94, Jefferson appeared to make a crucial block on New Orleans' Sean Marks but was called for the foul. In the process, Jefferson landed on his right leg awkwardly and hopped to midcourt, where he eventually fell to the floor while writhing in pain. "I hope (it's not a serious injury)," Jefferson said after the ga |
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| T-Wolves lose late lead, Jefferson in setback to Hornets |
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02/08/2009 |
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| New Orleans, LA (MySportsbook) - Rasual Butler recorded 23 points and eight rebounds, leading the New Orleans Hornets to a 101-97 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Sean Marks scored a career-high 18 points for the Hornets, who have won two straight after a four-game losing streak despite playing without Chris Paul, who remained out with a groin injury. Devin Brown had 14 points, and Antonio Daniels provided 12 points in the win. "It's a big relief to get this win," Marks said. "The last couple of wins have been |
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| Wolves, Hornets square off in the Big Easy |
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02/08/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The New Orleans Hornets will close out a four-game homestand Sunday night versus the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Big Easy. New Orleans is 1-2 on the residency and ended a four-game losing streak with Friday's 101-92 victory over the Toronto Raptors. Peja Stojakovic made 7-of-11 three-point attempts and finished with a season-high 28 points, leading the Hornets to a 17-8 home record this season. Rasual Butler and James Posey each had 17 points for the Hornets, who got 17 points, 10 boards and six |
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| Rockets host Timberwolves at Toyota Center |
NBA Basketball |
02/07/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Houston Rockets hope to bounce back from a bad loss in Memphis when they play host to the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Toyota Center tonight. O.J. Mayo scored a game-best 32 points on 13-of-22 shooting to help the Grizzlies upend the Rockets, 104-93, at FedEx Forum on Wednesday. Tracy McGrady ended with 21 points and Yao Ming 20 with nine boards for the Rockets, who had a brief two-game win streak halted. Rafer Alston donated 15 points and six assists in defeat. Yao (illness) is probable for |
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| Celtics' Garnett returns against Lakers |
NBA Basketball |
02/05/2009 |
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| ssing two games due to the flu, Boston forward Kevin Garnett was in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Garnett sat for a second straight game as the Celtics shocked the Philadelphia 76ers with a last-second, 100-99 win Tuesday. It was Boston's 12th consecutive victory. Garnett also missed Sunday's win against his former team, the Minnesota Timberwolves. Glen Davis got the start in Garnett's absence. The 13-year NBA veteran is averaging 16.3 points and 9.0 rebounds in 47 games this season. |
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| Bibby boosts Hawks over Minnesota |
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02/05/2009 |
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| Minneapolis, MN (MySportsbook) - Mike Bibby scored 24 points, while Marvin Williams had a double-double with 23 points and 10 rebounds, as the Atlanta Hawks hung on to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 94-86, at the Target Center. Bibby added seven assists for the Hawks, who have won two of their past three outings. Josh Smith finished with 19 points and seven rebounds. The Hawks won despite playing without All-Star Joe Johnson, their leading scorer, who was at home with an illness. "It was big for our team without |
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| Wolves, Hawks square off in Minneapolis |
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02/04/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - It's clear the Atlanta Hawks are nearly unstoppable at home, but playing on the road is a different story. Tonight they will resume a three-game trek against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center. Atlanta has lost three in a row as the visitor and fell to 9-15 away from Philips Arena this season following Saturday's 110-107 setback at Milwaukee in the opener of the trek. Mike Bibby led the Hawks with 24 points, while Joe Johnson added 22 and nine assists for Atlanta, which has dropped fo |
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| Celtics' Garnett sits again with flu |
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02/04/2009 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - Boston forward Kevin Garnett sat for a second straight game with the flu as the Celtics shocked the Philadelphia 76ers with a last-second, 100-99 win Tuesday. Garnett also missed Sunday's win against his former team, the Minnesota Timberwolves. Glen Davis got the start in Garnett's absence. The 13-year NBA veteran is averaging 16.3 points and 9.0 rebounds in 47 games this season. |
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| Timberwolves visit Pacers at Conseco Fieldhouse |
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02/03/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Minnesota Timberwolves hope to salvage the back end of a quick two-game road trip on Tuesday when they take on the Indiana Pacers at Conseco Fieldhouse. The Wolves dropped the opener of the trek and their third straight game overall on Sunday in Boston. Paul Pierce's 36 points, eight rebounds and six assists more than made up for the absence of forward Kevin Garnett in that one, as the Celtics rattled off their 11th consecutive win with a 109-101 decision over Minnesota. Garnett did not play a |
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| Flu-ridden Celtics aim for 12th straight win in Philly vs. Sixers |
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02/03/2009 |
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| n. It is also 2-0 so far against the Sixers in 2008-09 and 10-5 over the previous 15 matchups in this series. The Celtics, who have won two straight and four of five in Philly, recorded their 11th consecutive victory with a 109-101 decision over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday at TD Banknorth Garden. Paul Pierce led the way with 36 points, eight rebounds and six assists in the absence of forward Kevin Garnett. Garnett did not play against his former team because of the flu and will miss tonight's tilt against th |
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