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| Harris, West earn NBA weekly honors |
NBA Basketball |
03/02/2009 |
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| New York, NY (MySportsbook) - The New Jersey Nets' Devin Harris and David West of the New Orleans Hornets have been named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for the week ending March 1. Harris led the league in scoring at 35.7 points per game, and was second in the Eastern Conference in assists with 9.3 per contest, leading New Jersey to a 2-1 mark. Harris scored 39 points, including the game-winning shot from half-court in a 98-96 win over Philadelphia on February 23 and reco |
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| Hornets try to continue mastery of Sixers |
NBA Basketball |
03/02/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The New Orleans Hornets hope to sweep a two-day trip to the east coast Monday and record a season-high fifth straight victory when they arrive in snowy Philadelphia to take on the 76ers at the Wachovia Center. The Hornets won a tough one in New Jersey on Sunday when Chris Paul hit the go-ahead jumper late in the fourth quarter and came up with two clutch steals in the waning moments, as New Orleans escaped with a 99-96 victory over the Nets. Paul finished with 14 points, nine assists, eight reb |
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| Nets. Hornets square off at Izod Center |
NBA Basketball |
03/01/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The New Jersey Nets hope to finish a three-game homestand in perfect fashion Sunday when they welcome the New Orleans Hornets to the IZOD Center. The Nets improved to 2-0 on the residency Wednesday when Devin Harris scored 19 of his 42 points in the fourth quarter and dished out six assists, and New Jersey used a strong push to notch a 111-99 victory over the Chicago Bulls at the IZOD Center. Harris didn't have any miracle shots in this game, but his 14-of-23 effort from the field gave the Nets |
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| Bucks, Hornets square off in the Big Easy |
NBA Basketball |
02/27/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The New Orleans Hornets vie for their longest winning streak in more than a month when the playoff contenders take on the visiting Milwaukee Bucks this evening. With All-Star point guard Chris Paul missing some time with a groin strain and center Tyson Chandler out for an extended period due to a sprained ankle, the Hornets lost eight times during a 12-game stretch between January 30-February 21. New Orleans has posted two straight wins since that tailspin, following up Monday's road decision o |
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| Hornets hand Pistons eighth straight loss |
NBA Basketball |
02/25/2009 |
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| New Orleans, LA (MySportsbook) - David West posted 30 points and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets continued Detroit's recent futility with a 90-87 win over the Pistons. West's 10-of-13 effort from the free throw line gave the Hornets their fourth win in six games. Chris Paul added 20 points and 13 assists, as New Orleans swept the season series, 2-0, from Detroit. Tyson Chandler recorded 10 points and a game-high 17 rebounds, and Peja Stojakovic had 17 points in the victory. "I knew it was going to be a |
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| Slumping Pistons hope to snap skid in New Orleans |
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02/25/2009 |
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| rk) - The Detroit Pistons' worst season in recent memory appears to have hit its lowest point. The slumping club will attempt to avoid its longest losing streak in 14 years when the Pistons continue their road trip with tonight's matchup against the New Orleans Hornets. Detroit, which has reached the Eastern Conference finals six straight seasons and has made the playoffs every year since 2000-01, fell below the .500 mark with its latest setback, a 103-91 loss at Miami on Tuesday. The Pistons have now lost seven c |
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| Hornets make a stop in Sacramento |
NBA Basketball |
02/23/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The New Orleans Hornets hope to salvage the finale of a three-game road trip tonight when they face off with the woeful Sacramento Kings at ARCO Arena. The Hornets fell to 0-2 on their trek in Salt Lake City on Saturday when Mehmet Okur scored 25 points and the Utah Jazz won their first game since the death of team owner Larry H. Miller with a 102-88 triumph over New Orleans. Miller died last Friday, succumbing to complications from type 2 diabetes at the age of 64. Chris Paul netted 24 points |
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| Streaking Jazz host Hawks in Salt Lake City |
NBA Basketball |
02/23/2009 |
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| ep a pair of streaks intact this evening versus the Atlanta Hawks in the finale of a five-game homestand at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah has won the first four tests of the residency and seven in a row as the host, including a 102-88 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Saturday night, just one day after the death of team owner Larry H. Miller due to complications from type 2 diabetes. Mehmet Okur scored 25 points and Deron Williams had 20 and 13 assists for the Jazz, who have seven of their last eight games. Pa |
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| Lakers carry top record into Minnesota |
NBA Basketball |
02/22/2009 |
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| get Center. The Lakers are an impressive 45-10 this season and will also visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on the quick trek. They are 19-6 away from Hollywood and have won three straight overall, including Friday's 115-111 overtime victory versus the New Orleans Hornets at Staples Center. Kobe Bryant scored 11 of his game-high 39 points in overtime, as the Lakers won for the 10th time in their last 11 contests. Bryant went 13-of-30 from the field and made all 12 of his foul shots, while Pau Gasol had 20 points, 12 |
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| Jazz top Hornets in first game following Miller's death |
NBA Basketball |
02/22/2009 |
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| Salt Lake City, UT (MySportsbook) - Mehmet Okur scored 25 points and the Utah Jazz won their first game since the death of team owner Larry H. Miller with a 102-88 triumph over the New Orleans Hornets. Miller died on Friday, succumbing to complications from type 2 diabetes at the age of 64. It was a somber night at EnergySolutions Arena, as the Jazz remembered Miller with a moment of silence before the game and launched a video tribute. His courtside seat was put in a spotlight before the game began and the pla |
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