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| Philadelphia 76ers Team Report - February 18 |
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02/18/2004 |
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| === Philadelphia 76ers Team Report - February 18 === (MySportsbook) - The 76ers reached closer to rock bottom Tuesday night, as they fell 106-85 at the hands of the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center and Allen Iverson snapped. Iverson, who missed a team practice on Monday in Denver because of engine trouble with his charter flight from Los Angeles, was fined and didn't start. The All-Star proceeded to speak out against interim coach Chris Ford in the postgame press conference. "I was just upset about being her |
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| All-Stars Iverson and Artest benched before games |
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02/17/2004 |
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| === All-Stars Iverson and Artest benched before games === Denver, CO (MySportsbook) - Philadelphia 76ers guard Allan Iverson was benched for the start of Tuesday's 106-85 loss to the Nuggets in Denver. Iverson, the 76ers' only representative in Sunday's All-Star game in Los Angeles, failed to appear for Monday's practice at the Denver Athletic Club. This prompted Head Coach Chris Ford to sit the All-Star and start John Salmons in his place. Iverson entered the game with 4:39 left in the first quarter. He finis |
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| Iverson misses start in Denver |
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02/17/2004 |
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| Denver, CO (MySportsbook) - Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson was fined and did not start in Tuesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Iverson, who missed Monday's practice, is expected to be replaced by second- year guard John Salmons in the starting lineup. Iverson leads the NBA in scoring with 27.4 points per contest for the 22-31 Sixers. |
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| Seattle SuperSonics Team Report - February 13 |
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02/13/2004 |
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| ished the game with career highs in assists (eight) and rebounds (six) and had eight points in 20 minutes. In the second quarter, with Seattle holding a two-point lead, Ridnour scored consecutive baskets, then led a run that gave Seattle a 15-point lead at halftime. The Sonics, who played the second leg of four-game homestand last night, won for just the seconds time in its last six at home and improved to 15-13 in their arena this season. Seattle will return to action on Thursday against the Philadelphia 76ers. |
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| NBA All-Star break report |
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02/12/2004 |
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| verything is working at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are now a playoff team that no club in the Eastern Conference is going to want to play in the first round. GRADE: B+ ORLANDO MAGIC - What a disappointment! Just look at their record. GRADE: F PHILADELPHIA 76ERS - Things are falling apart in Philly. Head coach Randy Ayers was fired just 52 games into his tenure, and was replaced by assistant Chris Ford. All-Star Allen Iverson has missed 14 games because of injuries, while forward Glenn Robinson, who is play |
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| Washington Wizards Team Report - February 12 |
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02/12/2004 |
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| === Washington Wizards Team Report - February 12 === (MySportsbook) - The Washington Wizards were blown out by the Philadelphia 76ers, 113-88, on Wednesday at the Wachovia Center. Juan Dixon paced Washington with 21 points. Jerry Stackhouse chipped in 15 points and Brendan Haywood had 11 for the Wizards, who had a two-game winning streak halted. Washington played without guard Larry Hughes, who is expected to miss 4- to-6 weeks with a fractured capitate bone in his left wrist. The 76ers used a 15-2 burst, keye |
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| Philadelphia 76ers Team Report - February 12 |
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02/12/2004 |
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| === Philadelphia 76ers Team Report - February 12 === (MySportsbook) - The Philadelphia 76ers got a much needed win heading into the All-Star break, as they crushed the Washington Wizards, 113-88, on Wednesday at the Wachovia Center. Allen Iverson scored 25 points and handed out seven assists, as the 76ers gave Chris Ford a victory in his Philadelphia head coaching debut. On Tuesday, the 76ers fired first-year head coach Randy Ayers and replaced him on an interim basis with Ford, who previously coached in the N |
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| Sixers fire Ayers; Chris Ford to take over |
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02/10/2004 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - The Philadelphia 76ers have fired first- year head coach Randy Ayers. During an afternoon press conference, team president and general manager Billy King named assistant coach Chris Ford as interim head coach. Ford has been a head coach in the past with the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Clippers. Philadelphia was a disappointing 21-31 under Ayers this season, 4 1/2 games out of a playoff spot. In addition, Ayers struggled all season to get along with the |
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| Report: Sixers fire Ayers |
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02/10/2004 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - According to a published report, the Philadelphia 76ers have fired first-year head coach Randy Ayers. The Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting that assistant coach Chris Ford will take over immediately. Ford is a former head coach of the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Clippers. The Sixers have a press conference scheduled for 12:30 p.m. (et) on Tuesday. Philadelphia is a disappointing 21-31 under Ayers, 4 1/2 games out of a playoff spot. In addition, Ayers s |
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| Celtics hope to continue dominance over Cavs |
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02/09/2004 |
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| st four of their last six overall, are 13-11 as the host this season. Boston plays the second of a seven-game road trip tonight. The Celtics come into tonight's game fresh off of snapping their six-game losing streak. On Saturday, Boston crushed the Philadelphia 76ers, 110-80, at the Wachovia Center. Pierce poured in a game-high 35 points to pace the Celtics to the win, while Ricky Davis added 20 points. The victory was Boston's first since January 23rd, and it was also the first in six tries under interim head c |
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