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| Philadelphia 76ers Team Report - March 17 |
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03/17/2004 |
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| === Philadelphia 76ers Team Report - March 17 === (MySportsbook) - The Philadelphia 76ers lost their second in a row on their four-game road trip, as they fell to the Memphis Grizzlies, 82-79, on Tuesday at The Pyramid. Aaron McKie led the way with 22 points for the Sixers, losers of back-to-back contests after winning four straight. Kenny Thomas had a solid effort with 20 points and 12 boards, while Allen Iverson returned to the starting lineup, but the Georgetown product was held to just 10 points in the los |
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| Memphis Grizzlies Team Report - March 17 |
NBA Basketball |
03/17/2004 |
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| === Memphis Grizzlies Team Report - March 17 === (MySportsbook) - Pau Gasol recorded a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to an 82-79 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday at The Pyramid. Bo Outlaw added a season-high 15 points off the bench, as the Grizzlies ensured their first winning season in franchise history. Memphis, now at 42-25, bounced back from an 88-80 loss at Houston to take its eighth win in nine tries. With the win, Memphis swept the season series wit |
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| 76ers' Robinson undergoes elbow surgery |
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03/16/2004 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - Philadelphia 76ers forward Glenn Robinson underwent successful surgery on his ailing right elbow on Tuesday. "We took out eight loose bodies in his elbow, in which half were in the front and half were in the back. A spur on the backside of the elbow was also removed," said Dr. James Andrews. "This will improve his range of motion, and depending on the amount of swelling, he should be able to return to basketball-type activity in two-to-five weeks." In 42 games this season, Rob |
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| Sixers continue road trip in Memphis |
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03/16/2004 |
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| Memphis, TN (MySportsbook) - The Philadelphia 76ers continue their critical four-game road trip tonight, as they visit Pau Gasol and the surprising Memphis Grizzlies at The Pyramid. Philadelphia is in 11th place in the Eastern Conference, just two games behind the Miami Heat for the eighth and final spot in the Eastern Conference. The Grizzlies are in sixth place in the Western Conference playoff race, one game behind the Dallas Mavericks. This is the second and final meeting of the season between the two squa |
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| Brown out two games; Mashburn on IL |
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03/16/2004 |
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| Orleans, LA (MySportsbook) - New Orleans Hornets forward P.J. Brown will miss the team's next two games with an ankle injury. Brown, who sprained the ankle Saturday against Golden State, will sit out contests against the Miami Heat Tuesday and the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday. The Louisiana Tech product is averaging 10.5 points and nine rebounds in 66 games this season. The loss of Brown currently leaves the Hornets without two-thirds of their starting backcourt. Forward Jamal Mashburn is also sidelined with an |
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| Sixers activate Coleman and Jackson |
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03/12/2004 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - The Philadelphia 76ers activated big men Derrick Coleman and Marc Jackson from the injured list on Friday and placed forwards Glenn Robinson and Amal McCaskill on the IL. Coleman, a 14-year veteran, averaged 8.5 points and 6.1 rebounds in 30 starts this season before suffering a fractured finger against Orlando on January 23. He missed the last 22 games and has been sidelined a total of 32 contests this season due to injury. Jackson averaged 10.3 points and 6.3 rebounds in 19 |
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| 76ers' Robinson opts for elbow surgery |
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03/11/2004 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - Philadelphia 76ers forward Glenn Robinson has opted for surgery on his ailing right elbow and will be sidelined indefinitely. Robinson, who has been bothered by right elbow synovitis, will undergo the procedure on Tuesday, March 16. He met with Dr. James Andrews of the Alabama Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, Alabama on Monday. The examination revealed bone chips in the elbow. "It's been bothering me for a while and every time it flares up it gets worse an |
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| The Bucks have a star in Redd |
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03/09/2004 |
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| t six minutes of action per game. The Bucks were a team that was built around guards Ray Allen and Sam Cassell and forward Glenn Robinson. Milwaukee made it all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals that season, only to lose in seven games to the Philadelphia 76ers. Redd's playing time increased in his sophomore year in the league. He played in 67 games, averaging 11.4 points in 21 minutes of action. With perennial All-Star Allen on the squad, it was hard for Redd to get serious playing time. The Bucks traded |
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| Iverson-less Sixers visit Bulls |
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03/09/2004 |
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| === Iverson-less Sixers visit Bulls === Chicago, IL (MySportsbook) - The Philadelphia 76ers try to win their third straight contest tonight, as they visit the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. The 76ers are expected to be without All-Star guard Allen Iverson for the second straight game. Iverson is suffering from a right knee injury. Philadelphia is 6-13 without the Georgetown product this season. Philadelphia is in 11th place in the Eastern Conference, two games out of a playoff spot. On Monday, Greg Buckne |
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| Milwaukee Bucks Team Report - March 9 |
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03/09/2004 |
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| === Milwaukee Bucks Team Report - March 9 === (MySportsbook) - The Milwaukee Bucks were defeated by the Philadelphia 76ers, 97-92, on Monday at the Wachovia Center. Michael Redd paced the Bucks with 20 points. Desmond Mason scored 18 points and former Sixer Brian Skinner added 16 and seven rebounds for Milwaukee, which has lost three straight. Zendon Hamilton's three-point play with 8:38 to go in the game gave Philly the lead at 78-76. Greg Buckner then followed with a three and Eric Snow buried a pair of foul |
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