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| Hapless T-Wolves hope to snap skid vs. Rockets |
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12/20/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The woeful Minnesota Timberwolves aim to snap an 11-game skid Saturday when they welcome the Houston Rockets to Target Center. Cleveland's LeBron James posted 32 points, as the Cavaliers used a strong fourth quarter to post a 93-70 victory over the Wolves in Minnesota on Wednesday. Al Jefferson had 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Timberwolves, who continued to slide with their 11th straight loss, including six straight under Kevin McHale, who stepped down from the front office to mentor the team |
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| LeBron leads Cavs into Denver |
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12/19/2008 |
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| ay when they face the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. The Cavs evened their record at 1-1 on the trip Wednesday in Minneapolis when LeBron James posted 32 points, as Cleveland used a strong fourth quarter to post a 93-70 victory over the hapless Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. James shot 14-of-20 from the floor for the Cavaliers, who recently had their franchise-record 11-game win streak snapped by Atlanta but improved to 21-4 on the season. Delonte West contributed 21 points, while Wally Szczerbiak had |
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| Raptors, Thunder square off in Oklahoma City |
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12/19/2008 |
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| and nine boards, while Chris Bosh had 12 points and nine rebounds. Point guard Jose Calderon went 1-for-1 from the charity stripe and has now made 62 straight free throws. The record for consecutive free throws is 97, set by Michael Williams of the Minnesota Timberwolves in 1993. Next up on the list for Calderon is former Houston Rockets great Calvin Murphy, who is in third place all-time with 78 consecutive free throws made. Toronto, which is 5-7 as the visitor this year, will also face San Antonio, the LA Clippers |
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| Cavs back on winning track, beat struggling Timberwolves |
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12/17/2008 |
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| Minneapolis, MN (MySportsbook) - LeBron James posted 32 points, as the Cleveland Cavaliers used a strong fourth quarter to post a 93-70 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center. James shot 14-of-20 from the floor for the Cavaliers, who recently had their franchise-record 11-game win streak snapped by Atlanta but improved to 21-4 on the season. Delonte West contributed 21 points, while Wally Szczerbiak had 10 points in the win. Anderson Varejao provided 13 points and 11 rebounds for Cleveland. " |
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| Cavs resume trek at Minnesota |
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12/17/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - Polar opposites meet Wednesday when the Central Division- leading Cleveland Cavaliers resume a four-game road trip in the Twin Cities against the hapless Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Cavs lost the opener of their trek and fell to 20-4 on the season Saturday in Atlanta when Mike Bibby scored 24 points and hit the go-ahead shot from beyond the arc with just over two minutes remaining, as Atlanta beat Cleveland, 97-92, snapping the Cavs' franchise-record tying 11-game win streak. LeBr |
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| Natt aims to guide Kings to another win at Portland |
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12/16/2008 |
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| amento Kings on Monday and the team will attempt to keep moving in the right direction tonight when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers. Francisco Garcia scored 21 points, one of eight Kings in double figures, and Sacramento dispatched the hapless Minnesota Timberwolves in a 118-103 rout at ARCO Arena, just hours after the team made a coaching change. The Kings fired head coach Reggie Theus earlier in the day after a 6-18 start and replaced him on an interim basis with assistant Kenny Natt. Theus was the sixth NBA |
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| Knicks try to end LA's home winning streak |
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12/16/2008 |
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| . Wilson Chandler and David Lee scored 15 points apiece with Lee also grabbing 12 rebounds before fouling out. The Lakers, meanwhile, improved to 3-0 on a four-game homestand Sunday when Kobe Bryant scored 26 points as Los Angeles downed the hapless Minnesota Timberwolves, 98-86. Pau Gasol added 18 points, 11 rebounds and six assists for the Lakers, who have won 10 in a row at home to improve to 13-1 as the host this season. Andrew Bynum had 14 points and nine rebounds, while Trevor Ariza posted 14 points for LA, whi |
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| Kings win in Natt's coaching debut, top T'Wolves |
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12/16/2008 |
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| Sacramento, CA (MySportsbook) - Francisco Garcia scored 21 points, one of eight Kings in double figures, and Sacramento dispatched the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 118-103 rout at ARCO Arena, just hours after the team made a coaching change. The Kings fired head coach Reggie Theus earlier in the day after a 6-18 start and replaced him on an interim basis with assistant Kenny Natt. Theus was the sixth NBA coach to be fired already this season. "It feels great. It's been a long day - it's been a very long day," said |
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| Kings host 'Wolves at ARCO Arena |
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12/15/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - Two struggling teams square off in Sacramento Monday night when the Kings welcome the Minnesota Timberwolves to ARCO Arena. The reeling Wolves lost their ninth straight game Sunday in Los Angeles when Kobe Bryant scored 26 points, leading the Lakers to a 98-86 victory over Minnesota at Staples Center. Al Jefferson had 20 points and 13 rebounds to pace the Timberwolves, who dropped their fourth straight since Kevin McHale stepped down from the front office and took over as head coach. Craig Smith a |
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| Lakers continue home dominance over T'Wolves |
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12/15/2008 |
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| Los Angeles, CA (MySportsbook) - Kobe Bryant scored 26 points, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 98-86 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center. Pau Gasol added 18 points, 11 rebounds and six assists for the Lakers, who have won 10 in a row at home to improve to 13-1 as the host this season. Andrew Bynum had 14 points and nine rebounds, while Trevor Ariza posted 14 points for LA, which has also won three straight and six of seven. "We could have played better," Lakers forward Lamar Odom said. "T |
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