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| Williams' 43 points, James' triple-double lifts Cavs over Kings |
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01/28/2009 |
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| me." Cleveland is the first team to win at least its first 21 home games in a season since the Chicago Bulls (37 games) and the Orlando Magic (33 games) accomplished the feat in the 1995-96 season. The Cavs are also the first team since the 1966-67 Philadelphia 76ers (22 games) to win 21 straight home games to begin a season, each by a margin of at least four points. Kevin Martin had 35 points, seven rebounds and seven assists for the Kings, who have lost six in a row overall and fell to 3-21 on the road. John S |
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| Williams' 43-point effort, James' triple-double lifts Cavs over Kings |
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01/27/2009 |
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| rall. Cleveland is the first team to win at least its first 21 home games in a season since the Chicago Bulls (37 games) and the Orlando Magic (33 games) accomplished the feat in the 1995-96 season. The Cavs are also the first team since the 1966-67 Philadelphia 76ers (22 games) to win 21 straight home games to begin a season, each by a margin of at least four points. Kevin Martin had 35 points, seven rebounds and seven assists for the Kings, who have lost six in a row overall and fell to 3-21 on the road. John S |
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| Stojakovic's hot hand helps Hornets cool off Sixers |
NBA Basketball |
01/27/2009 |
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| , LA (MySportsbook) - Peja Stojakovic hit five of his six three- pointers in the fourth quarter en route to 26 points, and Chris Paul recorded his fifth triple-double of the season, as the New Orleans Hornets, minus a pair of starters, upended the Philadelphia 76ers, 101-86. Paul put together an otherworldly performance of 27 points, 15 assists, 10 rebounds and seven steals for New Orleans, which has won four of five and were without the services of David West (back) and Tyson Chandler (ankle). James Posey and |
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| Hornets host Sixers in the Big Easy |
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01/26/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The New Orleans Hornets open a three-game homestand Monday by welcoming the red-hot Philadelphia 76ers to the Big Easy. The banged-up Hornets, who are 1 1/2 games behind San Antonio in the Southwest Division, are coming off a tough loss in the Twin Cities on Friday. Randy Foye scored eight of his 24 points over the final two minutes, burying a pair of three-pointers to help seal the game as the Timberwolves knocked off New Orleans, 116-108, for their first win at the Target Center over the Hor |
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| Brand returns as Sixers down Knicks |
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01/24/2009 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - Andre Iguodala tallied 24 points, seven rebounds and six assists, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 116-110 victory over the New York Knicks at the Wachovia Center. Iguodala shot 9-of-18 from the field for the Sixers, who have won eight of nine overall. Andre Miller posted 21 points, five assists and five rebounds, while Thaddeus Young had 17 points in the win. "They're a tough team to play, it was a hard fought game," said Sixers head coach Tony DiLeo. "(The Knicks) really |
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| Sixers' Brand returns from dislocated shoulder |
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01/24/2009 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand returned to action but did not start Saturday after missing 16 games with a dislocated shoulder. Brand suffered the injury on December 17 against Milwaukee, and the team went 9-7 during his absence, including wins in seven of its last eight contests. The initial tests following the injury revealed a fractured humeral head (bone) and a tear of the labrum, which was expected with the dislocation. After signing a lucrative five-year, $80 mil |
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| 76ers try to rebound vs. Knicks |
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01/24/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Philadelphia 76ers hope to get back on the winning track Saturday when they welcome their Atlantic Division rival, the New York Knicks, to the Wachovia Center. The Sixers had a seven-game winning streak snapped in heartbreaking fashion on Monday when Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki hit the game-winning jump shot from above the foul line as time expired to give the Mavericks a thrilling 95-93 win in Philly. Lou Williams led the 76ers with 25 points off the bench and Andre Iguodala had a solid game wi |
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| Grizzlies fire Iavaroni; name Davis interim coach |
NBA Basketball |
01/24/2009 |
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| - before Lionel Hollins takes over. The Grizzlies gave no indication of how long Davis will handle the interim coaching duties. Davis, currently in his second year with the Grizzlies, has served as a head coach in the NBA twice before. He guided the Philadelphia 76ers to a record of 22-60 in 1996-97 and led the Orlando Magic to a 51-84 mark over parts of the 2003-04 and 2004-05 seasons. In addition to his head coaching stints, Davis has been an NBA assistant coach for 15 years, serving with the Indiana Pacers, Ma |
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| Davis takes over as Grizz face Knicks in the Big Apple |
NBA Basketball |
01/23/2009 |
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| - before Lionel Hollins takes over. The Grizzlies gave no indication of how long Davis will handle the interim coaching duties. Davis, currently in his second year with the Grizzlies, has served as a head coach in the NBA twice before. He guided the Philadelphia 76ers to a record of 22-60 in 1996-97 and led the Orlando Magic to a 51-84 mark over parts of the 2003-04 and 2004-05 seasons. In addition to his head coaching stints, Davis has been an NBA assistant coach for 15 years, serving with the Indiana Pacers, Ma |
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| Bucks play host to Mavs at Bradley Center |
NBA Basketball |
01/21/2009 |
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| s Mavericks head to the Bradley Center for this evening's matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks. Dallas kicked off its four-game trek in fine fashion on Monday, when Dirk Nowitzki's basket at the buzzer lifted the Mavs to a 95-93 victory over the red-hot Philadelphia 76ers at the Wachovia Center. Nowitzki finished with a team-best 24 points and Jason Kidd added 22 along with 12 rebounds for Dallas, which has now won two in a row after losing its previous four games. Jason Terry chipped in 20 points off the bench to he |
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