Mike Fisher -- DallasBasketball.com
Rick Barry had worn labels all his life. A brilliant offensive dynamo. A rebel. A perfectionist. A bad father. A pain in the ass. A “no-good, money-hungry person with no sense of values,’’ Barry says, echoing the sort of criticism that has plagued him throughout an incredible career as a Hall-of-Fame player, a controversial broadcaster and a continuing fan and observer of today’s NBA game.
In this exclusive visit with DallasBasketball.com, the outspoken Barry takes on everything from his reputation to Shaq to Barry Bonds to Michael Jordan to Terrell Owens to Sports Illustrated to fired coaches to those infamous underhanded free throws.
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Nash and Nowitzki earned invitations Tuesday to the annual NBA showcase of the league's top talent when both were selected by coaches to be reserves on the Western Conference All-Star team.
The honor for the three Mavericks comes just three years removed from when all were doubted individually and blamed collectively for the Mavericks' woes. The Mavericks were 19-31 the first year all three were together. They've improved to the second-best record in the league.
"We've seen this team at the bottom when we first got here," Nash said. "For us to be a part of that turnaround and see our friendship grow along with it is special."
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By RICHARD ALM / The Dallas Morning News
Belo said Wednesday that it sold its minority stake in the Dallas Mavericks and American Airlines Center to Mark Cuban, the team's owner.
The Dallas-based media company said it would receive $27 million for its 12.38 percent share of the National Basketball Association team and its 6.19 percent stake in the new downtown arena where the Mavericks and Dallas Stars play. Belo announced in July 1999 that it had paid $24.5 million to become part-owner of the Mavericks.
Belo also withdrew the lawsuit it filed against Mr. Cuban that alleged that he reneged on an agreement to purchase the Belo stake under the same financial terms offered to former Mavericks owner Ross Perot Jr.
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Jan 2002 Archive
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| Jan 31, 2002
Don't blame this on Michael Finley.
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| Jan 31, 2002
It was about the time David Robinson showed up at the Alamodome with a slight limp that the Spurs knew good help might be hard to find Tuesday night.
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| Jan 31, 2002
The Spurs' play at the Alamodome has fast become a disaster of its own, forcing the team to drag a three-game home losing streak into tonight's meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers.
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| Jan 31, 2002
Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle writes that Leslie Alexander, owner of the Houston Rockets since 1993, still has faith in GM Carroll Dawson and coach Rudy Tomjanovich and the team they've put together.
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| Jan 31, 2002
Brad Miller had more technical fouls than points Wednesday night, a sure sign Jarron Collins was doing his job.
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| Jan 31, 2002
There was plenty of thievery at the Delta Center Wednesday night - along with yet another Karl Malone milestone - but there was nothing that reminded folks of the Jazz-Bulls rivalry in its heyday.
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| Jan 31, 2002
The NBA suspended Sacramento All-Star forward Chris Webber for one game and fined him $7,500 for deliberately throwing an elbow at the head of Jazz rookie Jarron Collins during the Kings' 114-90 win over Utah on Saturday at the Delta Center.
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| Jan 31, 2002
As the final minutes melted away in the Jazz's 90-78 win over Chicago on Wednesday night, only one question remained:
Would Karl Malone score the one point he needed to reach 34,000 in his career at the emptying Delta Center? Or would he wait to reach the milestone until the opening moments of Saturday's nationally televised game against Portland?
When Malone missed badly on back-to-back jumpers with just over six minutes remaining, the question lingered.
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| Jan 31, 2002
The NBA suspended Sacramento Kings forward Chris Webber for one game and fined him $7,500 for popping Jazz center Jarron Collins in the head with an elbow Saturday at the Delta Center.
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| Jan 31, 2002
As he does once or twice a season, Karl Malone reached another scoring milestone Wednesday.
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| Jan 31, 2002
Mentally and physically exhausted from a long trip that included a team-wide flu bug and several injuries, Seattle SuperSonics coach Nate McMillan took it easy on his charges Wednesday.
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| Jan 31, 2002
Tonight's game could be a shootout.
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| Jan 31, 2002
When: 7 tonight.
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| Jan 31, 2002
As expected, Seattle SuperSonics point guard Gary Payton was named to the Western Conference All-Star team Tuesday, the eighth time he has been chosen.
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| Jan 31, 2002
Tip-off: 7 p.
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| Jan 31, 2002
It was the first day of training camp for the Cavaliers and Lisa Boyer was ready.
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| Jan 31, 2002
Cavs guard Ricky Davis doesn't back down from anyone.
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| Jan 31, 2002
For all the things that clicked for the Hornets in Tuesday's victory at San Antonio -- and there were quite a few -- none got coach Paul Silas as excited as the continued emergence of George Lynch.
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| Jan 31, 2002
The Miami Heat may be getting Alonzo Mourning back for their game against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday.
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| Jan 31, 2002
Too passive.
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| Jan 31, 2002
Calbert Cheaney sightings used to be as frequent at Denver Nuggets games as victories are now.
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| Jan 31, 2002
Eddie Jones' career-high 37 points in Tuesday's 100-94 overtime win at Denver were the most by a Heat player since Alonzo Mourning had 43 on Feb.
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| Jan 31, 2002
Thursday, January 31, 2002 - Injured Denver Nuggets power forward Antonio McDyess said Wednesday he hopes to return Feb.
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| Jan 31, 2002
Early in the evening, dressed regally in royal blue all the way down to his suede shoes, Shaquille O'Neal entered the players' entrance at the TD Waterhouse Centre and made a right instead of a left.
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| Jan 31, 2002
Vlade Divac as the Kings' most valuable player over the first half of this season? We can do that.
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| Jan 31, 2002
Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel writes: It's going on six years now.
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| Jan 31, 2002
Losses have been frequent for the Memphis Grizzlies, although they usually aren't as painful as Tuesday's come-from-ahead 83-82 defeat to the Indiana Pacers at Conseco Fieldhouse.
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| Jan 31, 2002
The silver lining to Jamaal Tinsley's injuries is the golden opportunity it provides Travis Best.
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| Jan 31, 2002
The Indiana Pacers made up for 24 minutes of horror with five minutes of heroics Wednesday.
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| Jan 31, 2002
With the New York Knicks struggling and possibly in the hunt for a new head coach this summer it was inevitable that Doc Rivers' name would eventually surface in rumors.
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| Jan 31, 2002
John Denton of the Florida Today reports: With the New York Knicks struggling and possibly in the hunt for a new head coach this summer it was inevitable that Doc Rivers' name would eventually surface in rumors.
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| Jan 31, 2002
TORONTO - The Celtics must walk before they run, and with yesterday's practice being canceled due to health considerations, the focus is clearly on the former.
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| Jan 31, 2002
ORONTO - After ''one of those nights,'' the Celtics had one of those days.
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| Jan 31, 2002
Checking out the Gators
Tracy McGrady said he was little surprised at what he saw in Gainesville when he went to watch the Florida/Kentucky basketball game Tuesday night.
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| Jan 31, 2002
His first blocked shot didn't come until the game was 43 minutes old, but Shaquille O'Neal's effortless swat of an Orlando Magic shot late Wednesday night was still symbolic.
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| Jan 31, 2002
It was fun while it lasted, but it just didn't last long enough.
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| Jan 31, 2002
A 2 1/2-month mini-tournament is shaping up in the Western Conference for the final three of eight playoff spots, and the Suns and Blazers are in the thick of it with the Utah Jazz, Seattle SuperSonics and Los Angeles Clippers.
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| Jan 31, 2002
The LA Times reports that Corey Maggette suffered a strained left knee in the Clippers' victory Tuesday against the Dallas Mavericks and is not expected to play tonight against the San Antonio Spurs.
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| Jan 31, 2002
Derek Fisher came through a devastating foot injury -- twice -- to get here, only to find himself shoved back to the bench when the Lakers stuttered for a few weeks.
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| Jan 31, 2002
Charles Oakley's consistent critique this season, one he reprised Wednesday night, is that teams can't win playing 10 to 12 guys.
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| Jan 31, 2002
Wally Szczerbiak punched in 31 points for the Timberwolves last night, but the 76ers were able to break that code, battling to a 96-91 victory and again climbing over .
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| Jan 31, 2002
Phil Jasner of the Philadelphia Daily News reports that Larry Brown made a comment on Tuesday.
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| Jan 31, 2002
It has been more than two months since the Pistons saw Shareef Abdur-Rahim.
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| Jan 31, 2002
Lenny Wilkens had mentioned earlier this month that, if the Raptors were going to snap out of a see-saw funk that saw them lose to Memphis, get past Chicago with a late surge, need overtime to beat Atlanta, then score 72 points in a home-court loss to the Clippers, it would take a greater commitment to defence.
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| Jan 31, 2002
Former Toronto Raptor Alvin Robertson is off to prison.
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| Jan 31, 2002
Swelling joints, aching muscles and the rigours of an NBA season can exact an incredible physical toll on even the fittest of players.
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| Jan 31, 2002
The Raptors are missing two starters but the Junk Yard Dog has found a bright side.
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| Jan 31, 2002
The Toronto Raptors have signed guard Jermaine Jackson to a contract through the remainder of this season.
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| Jan 31, 2002
A frustrated Shareef Abdur-Rahim turned as if he wanted to go after Ben Wallace.
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| Jan 31, 2002
Here we go again.
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| Jan 31, 2002
Shareef Abdur-Rahim was the topic of conversation leading up to Wednesday night's game at the Palace between the Pistons and Hawks.
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| Jan 31, 2002
Family members of former Detroit Piston George Trapp say they are outraged because they've been told by Detroit police that the man accused of fatally stabbing Trapp will not face criminal charges.
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| Jan 31, 2002
Though he is eligible to declare free agency the season after next and still hasn't accepted the Bucks' offer for a contract extension, point guard Sam Cassell made one thing clear Tuesday:
He wants to remain in Milwaukee.
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| Jan 31, 2002
Rough play continues in the NBA, Webber the latest perpetrator
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| Jan 31, 2002
The focus, Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett said, was to distribute.
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| Jan 31, 2002
To the uninitiated, all the silk-purse talk after the sow's ear of another Timberwolves defeat -- a 96-91 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday at First Union Center -- might have sounded suspiciously, even gallingly, like the stuff of moral victories.
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| Jan 31, 2002
Wally Szczerbiak, after his worst offensive night of the season Tuesday, had some gripes with the Timberwolves' attack.
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| Jan 31, 2002
Rick Bucher writes for ESPN the Magazine.
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| Jan 31, 2002
Doug West used to miss a dozen games in a stretch with an inflamed hangnail.
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| Jan 30, 2002
According to Chris Broussard, the Knicks' president, Scott Layden, has been roundly criticized for piecing together a roster that currently sits in 11th place in the so- so Eastern Conference.
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| Jan 30, 2002
Karl Malone would rather be picked to the All-Star team by the coaches than the fans anyway.
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| Jan 30, 2002
Brian Lewis writes that the Knicks' defense held Iverson - who averages about 30 points a game - to 15 on wretched 6-of-25 shooting with three turnovers.
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| Jan 30, 2002
The Associated Press reports:
"Sacramento Kings forward Chris Webber was suspended Wednesday for one game and fined $7,500 for deliberately throwing an elbow to the head of Utah's Jarron Collins last week.
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| Jan 30, 2002
For the better part of four months, the Timberwolves had much of the NBA crying uncle.
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| Jan 30, 2002
The only NBA All-Star at the Pepsi Center on Tuesday night wore a slick green suit and shiny black shoes and sat on the end of the Miami Heat bench.
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| Jan 30, 2002
All-Star center Alonzo Mourning was on the bench, still feeling lethargic from a bout with the flu.
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| Jan 30, 2002
DENVER — The Denver Nuggets came into Tuesday's game well-rested, having not played since Thursday.
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| Jan 30, 2002
Wednesday, January 30, 2002 - When it comes to playing basketball, Nicholas Owens has to take a seat.
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| Jan 30, 2002
Wednesday, January 30, 2002 - Denver Nuggets guard Nick Van Exel was not named to the NBA Western Conference reserves when the squad was announced Tuesday.
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| Jan 30, 2002
Wednesday, January 30, 2002 - In the middle of a Colorado winter, the Denver Nuggets still weren't able to cool off the Heat.
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| Jan 30, 2002
The announcement Tuesday that Kings starting forwards Chris Webber and Peja Stojakovic had been voted onto the Western Conference All-Star team was old news for the former and enough to make the latter endanger himself and others.
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| Jan 30, 2002
The news wasn't all good for Chris Webber on Tuesday.
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| Jan 30, 2002
Sitting courtside during Tuesday morning's Kings workout was president of basketball operations Geoff Petrie.
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| Jan 30, 2002
Men have been banished from the Kings' Royal Court Dancers.
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| Jan 30, 2002
As the Indiana Pacers' practice wound down Tuesday, Al Harrington treated those in attendance to a brief appearance -- his first public sighting at Conseco Fieldhouse since right knee surgery last week ended his season.
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| Jan 30, 2002
Jermaine O'Neal has acknowledged the praises of Indiana Pacers coaches, teammates and fans for his play in the first half of the NBA season.
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| Jan 30, 2002
MEMPHIS, Tenn.
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| Jan 30, 2002
MEMPHIS, Tenn.
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| Jan 30, 2002
MILWAUKEE - Oh, what a tight and intense game the Celtics and Bucks engaged in last night.
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| Jan 30, 2002
The NBA announced the reserves for the 2002 All-Star Game yesterday and, as expected, Pierce joined starter Antoine Walker on the Eastern Conference team.
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| Jan 30, 2002
ILWAUKEE - The best description of the third quarter came from Kenny Anderson.
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| Jan 30, 2002
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| Jan 30, 2002
Since the Portland Trail Blazers are to bad publicity what gravity is to rocks, it's hard to imagine Bob Whitsitt would want to see his other team, the NFL Seahawks, emulate the NBA unit.
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| Jan 30, 2002
To the surprise of no one, Gary Payton was selected yesterday by NBA coaches to play in his eighth consecutive All-Star Game.
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| Jan 30, 2002
TECHNICAL FOULS: On Portland's Dale Davis after losing control of his dribble, thinking he was fouled by Brent Barry.
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| Jan 30, 2002
Player of the game: Portland's Dale Davis, a veteran center not known for his point production, Davis had 20 points and 14 rebounds and caused problems defensively.
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| Jan 30, 2002
If the NBA had a dictionary, the definition of a technical foul would feature a Portland Trail Blazers logo.
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| Jan 30, 2002
The Arizona Republic reports that Suns forward Tom Gugliotta's return to the active roster has been delayed by pain in his right foot.
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| Jan 30, 2002
Branson Wright of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports: You figured it would only be a matter of time before the Cavaliers would roll into their routine of starting at warp speed and then falling on their faces in the second half.
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| Jan 30, 2002
Andre Miller got what he expected.
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| Jan 30, 2002
Andre Miller wasn't selected as a reserve to the NBA All-Star Game in Philadelphia on Feb.
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| Jan 30, 2002
PEDRO F.
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| Jan 30, 2002
No Alonzo Mourning.
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| Jan 30, 2002
The only thing that threw a scare into the Hornets Tuesday was a postgame bomb scare.
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| Jan 30, 2002
Hornets coach Paul Silas says he understands the likely reasons none of his players were selected as reserves for the Eastern Conference All-Star team.
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| Jan 30, 2002
Tim Povtak of the Orlando Sentinel reports: Shaquille O'Neal never will return to the Orlando Magic as a player, but he will consider coming back.
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| Jan 30, 2002
Jazz coach Jerry Sloan spent a good portion of Monday"s game with the Miami Heat hollering at Quincy Lewis.
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| Jan 30, 2002
Karl Malone is back in the NBA All-Star Game.
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| Jan 30, 2002
After missing four of the past six games with tendinitis in his left knee, the Jazz placed backup point guard John Crotty on the injured list before Monday"s game.
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| Jan 30, 2002
Already burned two seasons in a row by Grant Hill's devastating ankle injury, the Orlando Magic are becoming increasingly concerned about the nagging back injury to standout guard Tracy McGrady.
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| Jan 30, 2002
The annual visit from Shaquille O'Neal and the Los Angeles Lakers is still an event.
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| Jan 30, 2002
Magic host Lakers
Who: Orlando Magic (23-22) vs.
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| Jan 30, 2002
The Los Angeles Lakers had just routed Orlando back in November, and as head coach Doc Rivers trudged from the locker room to the bus he encountered the primary culprit responsible for the Magic's doom.
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| Jan 30, 2002
Tracy McGrady's first appearance in the NBA All-Star game was largely unremarkable, except for a block he made of Kobe Bryant's baseline jump shot during the early going.
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| Jan 30, 2002
There is nothing wrong with the Los Angeles Lakers that the NBA all-star break next weekend won't cure.
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| Jan 30, 2002
Going from a starter into a reserve role at the NBA All-Star Game could have been a little deflating for some guys.
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| Jan 30, 2002
Steve Nash has ridden astounding team success to some personal basketball glory.
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| Jan 30, 2002
Toronto Raptors centre Hakeem Olajuwon will miss the next four-to-six weeks with strained right thigh, the NBA club announced Tuesday.
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| Jan 30, 2002
At best, Michael Jordan's comeback has been disappointing.
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| Jan 30, 2002
Why does Michael Curry start? Why does he play so many minutes?
This is why.
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| Jan 30, 2002
For the first time in three years, Jerry Stackhouse wasn't selected for the NBA All-Star Game.
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| Jan 30, 2002
With Ray Allen in the National Basketball Association All-Star Game, one thing is certain:
He has never met a shot he didn't like.
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| Jan 30, 2002
Never at a loss for ways to beat the Boston Celtics at home, the Milwaukee Bucks chose to use their 14-foot secret weapon Tuesday night.
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| Jan 30, 2002
Somewhere back when Kevin McHale tried to shut up a Bucks fan by hiking the knot of the fan's tie a few inches, back when Don Nelson and Danny Ainge, with help from Red Auerbach, exchanged insults about the other's testosterone levels, the Milwaukee Bucks' second-best rival was the Boston Celtics.
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| Jan 30, 2002
Peter Vescey admits that he's, "no budget director or restoration expert," but talks about the Tim Duncan situation at the end of the 2002/03 season.
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| Jan 30, 2002
Well, it's not quite in the same class as "man bites dog," but Mark Cuban refereeing a game should be quite a laugh.
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| Jan 30, 2002
Blown out.
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| Jan 29, 2002
While Karl Malone will be going to his 14th All-Star Game, Paul Pierce of the Boston Celtics and Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks were among seven reserves picked Tuesday for their first trips.
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| Jan 29, 2002
Guard John Crotty joined Donyell Marshall on the injured list Monday, and the Jazz announced they'll sign Rusty LaRue to a 10-day contract on Tuesday, provided he passes a physical.
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| Jan 29, 2002
Sometimes a team can turn things around with a little luck, or a gamble that pays off.
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| Jan 29, 2002
Reeves joins LJ, Geiger and Longley in the NBA graveyard
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| Jan 29, 2002
When: Today, 7 p.
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| Jan 29, 2002
Sometimes, Nate McMillan will suit up in Sonics practice gear and jump into drills or scrimmages with his players to demonstrate an offensive or defensive set.
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| Jan 29, 2002
Basketball practice can be a dreary, monotonous chore, especially when you've been on the road for a week, flu is running unchecked through your team and the sun is out in Seattle.
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| Jan 29, 2002
As the Seattle SuperSonics undertake the second half of their season with renewed vigor about the possibilities, they are battling five other teams for the final three playoff spots in the Western Conference.
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| Jan 29, 2002
Cavs coach John Lucas said he hasn't slept since Jan.
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| Jan 29, 2002
Tip-off: 7 tonight at Gund Arena.
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| Jan 29, 2002
Andre Miller is a talented point guard.
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| Jan 29, 2002
One-man teams can win games in the NBA.
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| Jan 29, 2002
The Denver Nuggets Raef LaFrentz says that he's getting a little antsy with the lack of progress of his team.
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| Jan 29, 2002
Twelve games into the season, the "No Dice" survival plan was going better than expected.
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| Jan 29, 2002
DENVER — Injuries may have spelled doom for the Denver Nuggets' hopes for a winning season, but they spelled something else for several of the team's players:
Opportunity.
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| Jan 29, 2002
Tuesday, January 29, 2002 - Denver Nuggets all-star candidate Nick Van Exel said he expects to be spending the all-star break at his offseason home and not in Philadelphia on Feb.
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| Jan 29, 2002
Tuesday, January 29, 2002 - By signing with the Miami Heat last offseason, LaPhonso Ellis was realisticly expecting a shot at the NBA Finals.
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| Jan 29, 2002
What does a visually impaired fan get out of attending a Kings game? (Or how I annoyed all of Section 122 by doing a two-hour impression of Gary Gerould.
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| Jan 29, 2002
The Kings' attempt to minimize or even avoid luxury-tax payments has resulted in a sometimes-depleted roster.
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| Jan 29, 2002
Indiana Pacers center Jermaine O’Neal was named to the NBA’s Eastern Conference All-Star team today.
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| Jan 29, 2002
Jamaal Tinsley did not practice with his Indiana Pacers teammates Monday and could miss Wednesday night's game against Memphis.
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| Jan 29, 2002
When the Indiana Pacers lost valuable forward Al Harrington last week to a season-ending right knee injury, he was replaced on the 12-man roster by guard Norm Richardson.
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| Jan 29, 2002
MILWAUKEE - During recent games, Kenny Anderson has had to put a heating pad on his lower back while he sits on the bench.
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| Jan 29, 2002
Wally's World will be in Philly next month
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| Jan 29, 2002
Yet another setback.
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| Jan 29, 2002
Because of an uninvited houseguest, the Heat's already-teetering season stands in limbo.
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| Jan 29, 2002
When/where: 9 p.
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| Jan 29, 2002
Heat center Alonzo Mourning, suffering from the flu, was a late scratch from the starting lineup Monday night at Utah.
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| Jan 29, 2002
This was supposed to be the new and improved Heat.
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| Jan 29, 2002
John Reid of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports: The Hornets are expected to release their first totals on season-ticket and luxury-suites deposits Friday, but Alex Martins, who heads the Hornets' business operations in New Orleans, already is pleased.
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| Jan 29, 2002
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| Jan 29, 2002
Jeff McInnis seethed on the bench for most of the second half.
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| Jan 29, 2002
Tom Gugliotta worked through about half of the scrimmage in an ongoing attempt to re- establish the consistent scoring and rebounding that have been lost since he underwent serious knee surgery in March 2000, according to the Arizona Republic.
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| Jan 29, 2002
K.
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| Jan 29, 2002
This was supposed to be the new and improved Heat.
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| Jan 29, 2002
HIGH POINT
Jazz coach Jerry Sloan went with an eight-man rotation and it paid off.
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| Jan 29, 2002
Bryon Russell was not making any shots, and the Jazz were not winning any games.
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| Jan 29, 2002
It wasn"t anything Jerry Sloan thought about before hand but for one night anyway, the Jazz youth movement was in full swing.
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| Jan 29, 2002
The Hawks' leading scorer and rebounder has been watching games at home and working out in his private gym.
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| Jan 29, 2002
There is hope for the spiraling Hawks tonight at Philips Arena.
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| Jan 29, 2002
Philosophically, it makes the most sense.
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| Jan 29, 2002
Charlotte (20-23) at San Antonio (29-13), 8:30 p.
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| Jan 29, 2002
There are plenty of people who claim Mark Cuban is crazy.
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| Jan 29, 2002
The images still are fresh in Wally Szczerbiak's mind, his ability to describe specific details as easy now as years ago.
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| Jan 29, 2002
For a 7-foot-1 player, Kevin Garnett's passing ability is more than just an oddity.
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| Jan 29, 2002
The first quarter often provides the first telling sign of whether the Raptors have come to play or simply are content to just show up on the court.
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| Jan 29, 2002
All season long, Toronto Raptors fans have been waiting for the sleeping giant to awaken.
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| Jan 29, 2002
Pistons Coach Rick Carlisle would prefer not to look too far into the future, but there is no denying the importance of the upcoming stretch of games, starting tonight at Washington.
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| Jan 29, 2002
Perry A.
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| Jan 29, 2002
No one knows better than Michael Curry that Michael Jordan is getting his legs back, and the greatest guard ever averaged 40.
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| Jan 29, 2002
A year ago, the Pistons were small across the front line, 15-26 at midseason and had no hope of making the playoffs on their way to 50 losses.
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| Jan 29, 2002
Judging from his season-high 38-point performance off the bench Saturday in his first time back from a 14-game injury absence, Glenn Robinson appeared more than ready to resume his familiar role tonight as the Milwaukee Bucks' starting small forward.
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| Jan 29, 2002
Because of their recent success, the Milwaukee Bucks have sent two players, Ray Allen and Glenn Robinson, to the All-Star Game the past two seasons.
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| Jan 28, 2002
Can McDyess' return to the court help keep Nick happy?
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| Jan 28, 2002
Monday, January 28, 2002 - Maybe it's a good thing Zendon Hamilton didn't waste energy worrying about a guaranteed roster spot with the Denver Nuggets.
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| Jan 28, 2002
It's be difficult to find a more significant indicator of the NBA's changing times than the past two whippings the Kings handed out to the Utah Jazz during a three-day span last week.
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| Jan 28, 2002
Where Spanish is spoken -- by some fans, the Kings' dean of coaching and on the airwaves.
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| Jan 28, 2002
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| Jan 28, 2002
If Al Harrington had been injured a couple of weeks earlier, there's no doubt what the Indiana Pacers would have done.
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| Jan 28, 2002
Beating Seattle would have been a difficult enough challenge for the Indiana Pacers on Saturday.
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| Jan 28, 2002
MILWAUKEE - With a victory over Cleveland to begin a three-game road trip, a starting spot on the Eastern Conference All-Star team now official, and a chance to visit family in nearby Chicago with practice canceled yesterday, Antoine Walker was a happy man.
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| Jan 28, 2002
Karl Malone was in a pensive mood Saturday evening, pondering the fate of his team after a second discouraging loss in a row that afternoon.
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| Jan 28, 2002
If coach Jerry Sloan ever wished he was 30 years younger, it was probably Saturday during the Jazz's humiliating 114-90 loss to Sacramento.
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| Jan 28, 2002
The point is not that DeShawn Stevenson cannot make a good one.
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| Jan 28, 2002
Mike Fisher writes in an annoying LOTR-spoof style that Mark Cuban's behind-the-scenes criticisms of officiating have been calls that have gone for the Mavs as well as against.
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| Jan 28, 2002
Dallas Mavericks coach Don Nelson qualified to coach the Western Conference's team in the All-Star Game when the Lakers lost to Philadelphia on Sunday, reports the Star Telegram's Dwain Price.
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| Jan 28, 2002
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| Jan 28, 2002
Marc Berman writes that Goukas, fired as an analyst by NBC after last season, is looking to get back into the game.
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| Jan 28, 2002
Tim Duncan overcame a terrible start, Tony Parker returned from his sprained ankle and started zipping by the Lakers, and the Spurs suddenly found themselves needing only a 3-pointer to tie with six seconds left.
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| Jan 28, 2002
Amazingly enough, television revenues will continue to rise for the NBA for another six years.
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| Jan 28, 2002
Son, Shaq O'Neal punches about like he shoots free throws.
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| Jan 28, 2002
On Saturday night, Robinson totaled 12 points, six rebounds and seven blocks, numbers that probably won't be good enough to get him named to the All-Star team, but more than enough to help the Spurs beat Golden State 90-82 in front of 18,328 at the Arena in Oakland.
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| Jan 28, 2002
Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports that, though Walt Williams is now eligible to come off the injured list, he will probably remain there until after the All-Star Game.
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| Jan 28, 2002
But there might have been a change too subtle to provide an easy answer.
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| Jan 28, 2002
The NBA did hold out The Finals for ABC.
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| Jan 28, 2002
The Seattle SuperSonics are more than halfway through their season, enough time to develop lasting impressions about a team that held few expectations when the season began.
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| Jan 28, 2002
With center Michael Doleac having returned Saturday against Boston
after missing two months with a fractured ankle, the Cavaliers have no shortage of post players.
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| Jan 28, 2002
The Cavaliers have some leaders on the roster.
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| Jan 28, 2002
Just past the midway point of the NBA season, they are 13-30.
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| Jan 28, 2002
Bryant Stith didn't have this in mind when he signed with the Cavaliers during the off-season -- limited minutes, inconsistent shooting and 12 games on the injured list.
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| Jan 28, 2002
In a welcome respite from a frustrating, often painful season, Rockets guard Steve Francis was voted to start the NBA All-Star Game on Feb.
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| Jan 28, 2002
Brian Grant was recounting one of the more difficult of his 12 rebounds Saturday against New Jersey, and LaPhonso Ellis liked what he heard.
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| Jan 28, 2002
Before he got sick, Alonzo Mourning wouldn't think twice about the possible energy-sapping effects of the high altitudes that await in back-to-back games in Utah and Denver.
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| Jan 28, 2002
There was a duel at the point guard position Saturday night.
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| Jan 28, 2002
Disruptive.
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| Jan 28, 2002
The NBA is moving ahead to determine whether or not the Charlotte Hornets will be allowed to move to New Orleans, La.
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| Jan 28, 2002
Ray Wooldridge is being called a lot of things by a lot of angry people these days, and a lot of the stuff can't be printed in a family newspaper.
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| Jan 28, 2002
John Delong of the Winston Salem-Journal reports: The Hornets continue to get good news about Jamal Mashburn, and indications are that he will rejoin the team after the All-Star break.
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| Jan 28, 2002
Tim Povtak of the Orlando Sentinel reports: An interesting name -- and a topic sure to be discussed at length at the NBA offices in New York -- has emerged from the move by owner Rich DeVos to sell the Orlando Magic.
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| Jan 28, 2002
Seven seasons ago, Timberwolves point guard Terrell Brandon was in Chauncey Billups' position -- backing up an all-star, learning and improving, trying patiently to wait his turn.
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| Jan 28, 2002
Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett is going to the NBA All-Star Game.
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| Jan 28, 2002
He's alive! I knew it.
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| Jan 28, 2002
Forget about February and that superfluous NBA All-Star Game.
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| Jan 28, 2002
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| Jan 28, 2002
From time to time this season, Timberwolves center Dean Garrett's name has popped up in an out-of-town sports section or on a national Web site as a backup center some NBA club might pursue in trade.
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| Jan 28, 2002
Early start no factor
Horace Grant wasn't about to blame the early start time -- 2:30 p.
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| Jan 28, 2002
Tracy McGrady and his teammates tried hard not to get caught up in the hype and hoopla surrounding his second return to Toronto.
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| Jan 28, 2002
Vince Carter took pleasure in beating Tracy McGrady.
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| Jan 28, 2002
NBA fans, it's time to move on.
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| Jan 28, 2002
Today, Vince Carter can have his cake and eat it too.
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| Jan 28, 2002
On all too many nights this season, the Raptors have been left to bemoan the fact they didn't play a full 48 minutes with enough intensity or energy.
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| Jan 28, 2002
The first touch was a silky-smooth jumper, the second a delightful pass to Jerome Williams for an easy basket.
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| Jan 28, 2002
There is no textbook for this leadership thing.
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| Jan 28, 2002
The Toronto fans definitely affected Tracy McGrady yesterday, but not in the way you might think.
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| Jan 28, 2002
For the second game in a row the Raptors played well at both ends of the floor.
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| Jan 28, 2002
If you are Pistons Coach Rick Carlisle, would you remove the three-point shot from Jerry Stackhouse's repertoire?
Over his career, Stackhouse hits barely 30 percent from beyond the three-point arc.
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| Jan 28, 2002
The Eastern Conference playoff race appears to be down to 10 teams, with the Pistons in the hunt for one of the bottom four of eight spots.
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| Jan 28, 2002
Though mired in their third extended losing streak of the season, coach George Karl said he believes the Milwaukee Bucks remain in relatively good standing in the days leading to the all-star break.
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| Jan 28, 2002
Ron Tillery of the Memphis Commercial-Appeal reports that the Grizzlies have dropped out of contention for the services of Marc Jackson.
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| Jan 27, 2002
While Seattle SuperSonics coach Nate McMillan said a few days ago that he would like to improve the team's rebounding, general manager Rick Sund said it is not necessarily a foregone conclusion that the Sonics are going to acquire another player via trade or signing a free agent.
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| Jan 27, 2002
The Seattle SuperSonics are officially on a roll.
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| Jan 27, 2002
If you've ever talked to an NBA player about their game, you would quickly realize that no player thinks they have a weakness.
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| Jan 27, 2002
1.
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| Jan 27, 2002
NBA fans don't have to be season-ticket holders of the Boston Celtics to be familiar with Paul Pierce and Antoine Walker.
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| Jan 27, 2002
The NBA's trading deadline is Feb.
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| Jan 27, 2002
PLAYER OF THE GAME: The Sonics needed an inspiring game from Gary Payton with Vin Baker out.
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| Jan 27, 2002
Desmond Mason sucked on cough drops throughout the game to ease the sniffles that made him feel like being in bed instead.
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| Jan 27, 2002
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| Jan 27, 2002
Initially, it appeared as if history would repeat Saturday afternoon at the Delta Center.
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| Jan 27, 2002
Believe it or not, the Jazz actually looked good when no one was watching.
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| Jan 27, 2002
The Sacramento Kings embarrassed the Jazz on Thursday night at Arco Arena.
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| Jan 27, 2002
Although he'd get Steve Francis' vote, Paul Pierce is not the NBA's Most Valuable Player this season.
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| Jan 27, 2002
CLEVELAND - Prior to tipoff, coach Jim O'Brien had spoken about the importance of playing with energy during a stretch some might call the dog days of the regular season.
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| Jan 27, 2002
he unstated but obvious intent of the All-Star Game is to have the best players on hand.
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| Jan 27, 2002
Jason Kidd snatched Miami guard Rod Strickland's pass Saturday and his New Jersey teammates Kerry Kittles and Kenyon Martin took off in a dead sprint.
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| Jan 27, 2002
When Brian Grant signed with Miami, he was thought to be the perfect complement to Alonzo Mourning on the Heat frontline.
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| Jan 27, 2002
It took Kendall Gill well into the free-agency period this summer to sign with the Heat.
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| Jan 27, 2002
Alonzo Mourning got his 23 points, Eddie Jones his 20.
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| Jan 27, 2002
The fans have spoken.
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| Jan 27, 2002
All-Star reserves will be announced Tuesday -- the starters were named Saturday -- and the league's head coaches face some difficult decisions:
Is it fair for the Lakers, Kings and Mavericks to make up three-quarters of the Western Conference roster?
Is there justification to put four point guards on the Western team (Steve Francis, Gary Payton, Steve Nash, and Stephon Marbury or Nick Van Exel)?
Is Alonzo Mourning's courageous comeback enough to earn a spot over Andre Miller or Jerry Stackhouse?
All head coaches vote for two forwards, two guards, one center and two others from their respective conferences.
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| Jan 27, 2002
Apparently, Thursday's loss at Orlando was just a small setback, not the start of another sickening swoon.
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| Jan 27, 2002
Another cruel chapter of a tale of two teams was slammed into the books Saturday evening at the Delta Center, the plot now becoming as lopsided as a Morganna cartwheel, as a set of Firestones, as a Bryon Russell jump shot.
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| Jan 27, 2002
The rematch leaves no doubt.
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| Jan 27, 2002
The man with the gray hair and even grayer face has never been here before, a stranger in a strange land.
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| Jan 27, 2002
They started accepting season-ticket orders in New Orleans this week.
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| Jan 27, 2002
Dick Scanlon of the Lakeland Ledger writes: They started accepting season-ticket orders in New Orleans this week.
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| Jan 27, 2002
Neither a team meeting with owner Gordon Gund nor a season-high from Bryant Stith nor a triple-double from Andre Miller could stop the Cavaliers' brutal slide.
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| Jan 27, 2002
NBC really was must-see TV when Michael Jordan was in his prime.
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| Jan 27, 2002
Miami was so awful at the start of the season that coach Pat Riley was ready to resign.
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| Jan 27, 2002
John Lucas talks for 10 minutes a night.
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| Jan 27, 2002
Hornets co-owner George Shinn wants a fresh start in New Orleans.
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| Jan 27, 2002
The shot banged against the back rim, bounced up and fell again against the front rim.
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| Jan 27, 2002
Jerry Brewer of the Orlando Sentinel reports: There's no way Tracy McGrady would miss this game, sore back and all.
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| Jan 27, 2002
Who: Orlando Magic (23-21) vs.
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| Jan 27, 2002
The Orlando Magic will not benefit from the NBA's seemingly arbitrary system of justice Wednesday night when Shaquille O'Neal and the Los Angeles Lakers make their only visit this season to the TD Waterhouse Centre.
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| Jan 27, 2002
Amare Stoudemire has lived a rough life.
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| Jan 27, 2002
In our glorious country, there are many places your face can be seen if you really make it big.
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| Jan 27, 2002
How does it feel, Orlando?
How does it feel, Florida?
How does it feel to know you live in the absolute worst professional sports state in the union? How does it feel to know that the only thing worse than your schools are your teams?
We're so bad, we're inhaling the fumes from Tennessee's tailpipe.
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| Jan 27, 2002
The Raptors either have turned the corner or soon will hit a speed bump in a road that has been paved with inconsistency.
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| Jan 27, 2002
No one likes to be targeted, but Eric Montross was a man about it.
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| Jan 27, 2002
Tough call here.
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| Jan 27, 2002
Perhaps sometime Saturday, as they enjoyed a rare day off following a 107-90 victory at Atlanta on Friday night, the Pistons might have had a chance to peak at the most recent NBA standings.
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| Jan 27, 2002
Want more evidence that Milwaukee wants no part of New York in a possible first-round playoff series? An exhilarating, emotionally draining 129-127 double-overtime victory for the Knicks Saturday afternoon at the Bradley Center once again demonstrated why the Bucks are not now, nor may be in the near future, in a New York state of mind.
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| Jan 27, 2002
To trade or not to trade?
That is the question facing the Milwaukee Bucks, who have a couple of choices to make before the league's Feb.
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| Jan 27, 2002
As soon as Boston Celtics forward Antoine Walker received a call from the league, he immediately tried to call Michael Jordan in Washington to tell him the news and to thank him.
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| Jan 27, 2002
Spree thinks Jason Williams cannot help the Knicks initially
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| Jan 27, 2002
Remember last week when 'Chicago Bulls management' dimmed the lights on the standing ovation for the return of Michael Jordan? It turns out it wasn't Bulls management at all, with the decision coming from NBC who were broadcasting the game to the country.
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| Jan 27, 2002
Mike Wise of the New York Times chimes in with his picks for various most-valuable categories as the season passes the half-way mark.
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| Jan 26, 2002
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| Jan 26, 2002
The East Valley Tribune is reporting that Marc Jackson, the forward/center of the Golden State Warriors, has added the Suns to his list of possible trade destinations, NBA sources said Friday.
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| Jan 26, 2002
The record said that the Lakers were 16-2 with Lindsey Hunter as their starting point guard, 12-9 without.
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| Jan 26, 2002
The LA Times reports that the Lakers will offer Kobe Bryant a three-year, $54.
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| Jan 26, 2002
The LA Daily News reports that even in the midst of five losses in seven games, and losses to last-place teams, coach Phil Jackson surveys his roster and feels comfortable with what he sees.
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| Jan 26, 2002
One problem for the Jazz is the team that whipped them Thursday night — the same team they play again this afternoon at the Delta Center — is awfully dang good.
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| Jan 26, 2002
The Jazz have been very up and down lately.
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| Jan 26, 2002
When the University of Utah pounded Arizona in the 1998 West Regional final, it was the first of many lopsided, disheartening, what-am-I-doing-here defeats for Mike Bibby.
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| Jan 26, 2002
Branson Wright of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports: Bimbo Coles came out of the locker room fuming following yesterday's practice.
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| Jan 26, 2002
Seattle SuperSonics coach Nate McMillan thinks his bench has hit the wall.
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| Jan 26, 2002
WHEN: Today, 5 p.
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| Jan 26, 2002
At 23, you attend more weddings than funerals.
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| Jan 26, 2002
The (AP) and Bloomberg news reports: Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who won six NBA championships, has agreed to coach the U.
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| Jan 26, 2002
Tip-off: 8 tonight at Gund Arena.
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| Jan 26, 2002
After watching their six-game winning streak come to an end Thursday night in Orlando, the Heat returned to South Florida looking to start a new one.
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| Jan 26, 2002
There's a new kid on the NBA (chopping) block and he faces the Heat today with a reputation that would place him between notorious bad boy Bill Laimbeer and sucker-punch king Kermit Washington.
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| Jan 26, 2002
When/Where: 12:30 p.
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| Jan 26, 2002
With apologies to the late Casey Stengel, these are truly the Amazin' Nets as they've gone from laughing stocks to stocked.
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| Jan 26, 2002
Nets coach Byron Scott will guide the East team in the Feb.
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| Jan 26, 2002
There's no telling what the Heat's record might be had it shown up in the fourth quarter of most of its games this season.
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| Jan 26, 2002
Marc Berman of the New York Post reports that while all the talk has centered on the Knicks trying to pry third-string big man Marc Jackson from the Warriors, GM Scott Layden actually has worked harder on obtaining Golden State's 6-11 starting center Erick Dampier, according to sources.
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| Jan 26, 2002
Bryant still wants to be a Laker for life
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| Jan 26, 2002
Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports: NBA Commissioner David Stern named seven owners to the relocation committee that will help decide whether the Charlotte Hornets stay here or move to New Orleans.
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| Jan 26, 2002
If the Hornets were into dwelling on losses, this would be one that would stick for a while.
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| Jan 26, 2002
First, you notice his hair.
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| Jan 26, 2002
Antonio Davis took home Wednesday's game tape hoping to salvage something positive out of a disappointing loss to a bitter rival.
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| Jan 26, 2002
The Toronto Raptors aren't only a disappointment on the court this season; they're not quite living up to expectations on television, either.
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| Jan 26, 2002
When his shot wouldn't drop or when he got beat defensively, Antonio Davis decided to take a step back and begin the painful process of self-evaluation.
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| Jan 26, 2002
Corliss Williamson can't see the Detroit Pistons hitting another long dry spell.
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| Jan 26, 2002
Talk about an identity crisis.
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| Jan 26, 2002
Whether the Pistons were 14-6 or 20-20, President Joe Dumars had the same response to those wondering about his team.
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| Jan 26, 2002
The Pistons are 10-1 when Cliff Robinson scores 20 or more and 6-0 when both he and Jerry Stackhouse reach 20 or better.
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| Jan 26, 2002
The Atlanta Hawks' roster is so thinned by injuries and suspensions that assistant coach Rick Mahorn might consider playing tonight against the Pistons, his former team.
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| Jan 26, 2002
The Bucks reached the halfway point Thursday night at 26-15 and comfortably atop the Central Division.
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| Jan 26, 2002
"CBA game?" hollered a fan late in the third quarter as he tried to elevate the proceedings.
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| Jan 25, 2002
A bruised and swollen left knee kept John Crotty from playing at Sacramento on Thursday night, marking the third time in five games the Jazz's backup point guard has been unable to go.
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| Jan 25, 2002
A 33-point loss, their biggest of the season.
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| Jan 25, 2002
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| Jan 25, 2002
Pffffffffffffffffftt.
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| Jan 25, 2002
DENVER — Mark Cuban made himself at home after Thursday night's game, even though he was a long way from Dallas.
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| Jan 25, 2002
Friday, January 25, 2002 - The Denver Nuggets might be on the verge of not having a player participate in any of the NBA All-Star Game's activities for the first time since 1991.
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| Jan 25, 2002
Friday, January 25, 2002 - There will be one key issue for the Denver Nuggets during today's practice.
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| Jan 25, 2002
Peja Stojakovic has a problem, a numbers problem.
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| Jan 25, 2002
Hedo Turkoglu will be a busy man on All-Star Saturday in Philadelphia on Feb.
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| Jan 25, 2002
Watching Kings coach Rick Adelman's screams, spins and exhortations during the first half, one might have thought his squad was in trouble Thursday night -- not leading by 19 points at halftime.
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| Jan 25, 2002
Indiana Pacers forward Al Harrington underwent successful surgery Friday morning to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, the team announced in a press release.
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| Jan 25, 2002
It wasn't that long ago the Celtics were the picture of good health.
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| Jan 25, 2002
ALTHAM - The NBA had hoped to announce yesterday the participants in next month's Slam Dunk Contest on All-Star Saturday.
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| Jan 25, 2002
Cuban says that his sideshow battles with officials are only a symptom of the larger issue of communication, and when he says that, you start to hope he will acknowledge that the NBA product is not what it was 20 years ago and needs to be restored.
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| Jan 25, 2002
DENVER – The most intriguing thing Don Nelson learned when he missed two games this week and had to watch from afar was this: Maybe Shawn Bradley can still contribute something this season.
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| Jan 25, 2002
This time, it was a 104-97 victory over the Nuggets, with standout play from Juwan Howard that pushed the Mavericks to 31-12 and even more remarkably, 11-1 while Finley has sat with a strained left hamstring.
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| Jan 25, 2002
The Spurs can only hope that holds true.
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| Jan 25, 2002
HIGHLIGHTS: Brent Barry scored 29 points and went 11-for-14 from the field.
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| Jan 25, 2002
George Karl sat behind his desk while addressing the media before last night's game.
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| Jan 25, 2002
Shortly after the Sonics arrived at the Bradley Center last night, Nate McMillan rounded up his weary players and issued a challenge.
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| Jan 25, 2002
It's easy to look at Tracy McGrady and be envious.
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| Jan 25, 2002
With Saturday's home game against New Jersey, a two-game trip to Utah and Denver and then San Antonio at AmericanAirlines Arena to follow, it could be argued the Heat finds itself in a proving ground.
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| Jan 25, 2002
For a half Thursday, Eddie Jones and the Heat continued their most inspired stretch of the season.
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| Jan 25, 2002
Washington
- The Cavaliers are off to their worst start since they had the same record of 13-28 during the 1990-91 season.
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| Jan 25, 2002
Washington
- Michael Jordan's memory of the Washington Wizards' loss to the Cavs in November didn't have much to do with the 19-point margin of victory.
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| Jan 25, 2002
Rodney Rogers was suited up and said he could have played in Thursday's improbable 96-91 loss to the New York Knicks, but coach Scott Skiles elected to play it safe with him, according to the Arizona Republic.
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| Jan 25, 2002
CHARLOTTE
The mayor of Charlotte made it clear yesterday that he's not going to get caught up in a war of words with NBA Commissioner David Stern.
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| Jan 25, 2002
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| Jan 25, 2002
What Scott noticed that caused his momentary good feeling was a news release from the NBA that announced he would coach the Eastern Conference All-Stars Feb.
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| Jan 25, 2002
TIM WHITMIRE of the Charlotte Observer reports: A government watchdog group wants Charlotte to consider building an uptown arena atop an expanded Charlotte Convention Center -- a proposal the group claims could save $160 million.
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| Jan 25, 2002
The Lakers are in a little funk, which isn't headline news considering it's January and they've played this role before.
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| Jan 25, 2002
As expected, forward Lamar Odom will be lost to the Clippers for much longer than a game or two, according to the LA Times.
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| Jan 25, 2002
This is the breakup you never quite got over.
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| Jan 25, 2002
Five losses in seven games bring renewed concerns from outsiders that maybe something is really wrong with the Lakers,according to the Orange County Register.
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| Jan 25, 2002
A big reason why Pat Riley has become one of the most successful coaches in NBA history, Orlando Magic head coach Doc Rivers said, is his unique ability to motivate his players.
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| Jan 25, 2002
'ZO, BUT NO EWING
The first meeting of the season Thursday night between the Orlando Magic and the Miami Heat found Alonzo Mourning still in the Heat's starting lineup and Patrick Ewing still on the Magic's injured list.
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| Jan 25, 2002
The Orlando Magic have grounds for a grievance against the NBA schedule-makers.
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| Jan 25, 2002
First came the magnificent reverse dunk in which tiny Orlando Magic guard Darrell Armstrong seemed to have been shot out of a cannon.
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| Jan 25, 2002
Next season, watching NBA games on TV won't be the same.
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| Jan 25, 2002
This one stopped way short of artistic brilliance, but for competitive flair and blue-collar intensity, the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat gave the in-state rivalry 48 minutes to remember Thursday night.
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| Jan 25, 2002
Steve Francis played in last night's loss against the Nets and posted a triple-double despite suffering from another migraine, writes Michael Murphy of the Houston Chronicle.
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| Jan 25, 2002
Steve Francis wasn't sure he was going to be able to play in Thursday night's game against New Jersey.
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| Jan 25, 2002
Watching Kings coach Rick Adelman's screams, spins and exhortations during the first half, one might have thought his squad was in trouble Thursday night -- not leading by 19 points at halftime.
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| Jan 25, 2002
Thursday afternoon, The Salt Lake Tribune learned the Jazz were actively working to make a deal before the NBA's Feb.
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| Jan 25, 2002
Don Beideman of the Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting that Kobe Bryant, the Lakers superstar who already has two championship rings at age 23 years, is set to have his #33 high school jersey retired tomorrow night.
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| Jan 25, 2002
It seems the floundering Hawks can't get an even break.
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| Jan 25, 2002
Is Stephon dreaming of orange and blue?
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| Jan 25, 2002
On NBA Draft night 2001 Loren Woods was projected to be a late lottery pick, or mid-first rounder at best.
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| Jan 25, 2002
Liz Robbins of the New York Times writes: Byron Scott glanced at the floor with about four minutes left against the Houston Rockets tonight and realized he would be booking a trip to Philadelphia for the All- Star Game on Feb.
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| Jan 25, 2002
If twelve months ago you told Nets coach Byron Scott that this time next year he'd be in the All-Star game after his team accumilated the best record in the East he would have laughed in your face and called you crazy.
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| Jan 24, 2002
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| Jan 24, 2002
By his own estimation, Eddie Jones has been insignificant most of this season.
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| Jan 24, 2002
TOUGH TIMES like these require a strong leader, a commanding presence, a forceful figure with courage and ability to make difficult decisions and creative changes.
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| Jan 24, 2002
Rod Strickland is passing people by on the all-time NBA assist list, but more significantly, his pinpoint passing to his teammates has fueled a season-high six-game winning streak.
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| Jan 24, 2002
Q: I heard you this past week with Hank Goldberg on WQAM, which, by the way, is the best hour of sports talk on the radio.
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| Jan 24, 2002
Staff Writer Ira Winderman looks at what has gone right, what has gone wrong and what still needs to happen for the Heat as it reaches the midpoint of its season tonight in Orlando.
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| Jan 24, 2002
Pat Riley was confident he could make the approach work again and make it work quickly.
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| Jan 24, 2002
WHEN: 7:30 p.
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| Jan 24, 2002
Perhaps the most amazing thing about this wildly fluctuating, utterly disappointing Heat season is the fact that Alonzo Mourning remains a part of it.
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| Jan 24, 2002
F Malik Allen: Rookie returned to active roster Dec.
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| Jan 24, 2002
A television network mocked the Heat the moment it finally broke the 100-point barrier, with champagne/celebration footage normally seen only when Dick Clark is watching the ball drop at Times Square.
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| Jan 24, 2002
Pat Riley prides himself in being a teacher.
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| Jan 24, 2002
HIGHLIGHTS: Shammond Williams scoring his 13 points in the fourth quarter.
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| Jan 24, 2002
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| Jan 24, 2002
When: 5 p.
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| Jan 24, 2002
Nate McMillan played at Chowan Junior College in North Carolina before transferring to North Carolina State.
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| Jan 24, 2002
Perhaps the Sonics noticed the swaths of empty seats at the Charlotte Coliseum, which make it resemble a mausoleum these days.
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| Jan 24, 2002
Cavaliers guard Trajan Langdon, taken with the No.
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| Jan 24, 2002
The Akron Beacon Journal wishes to print a correction.
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| Jan 24, 2002
Cavs at Wizards
When/where
7 tonight, MCI Center
TV/Radio
WUAB, Channel 43,
WAKR-AM 1590
Cavs (13-28) Starters
No.
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| Jan 24, 2002
NBA coaches have come up with a new wrinkle in attempting to contain aging icon Michael Jordan.
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| Jan 24, 2002
Everyone wants to be wanted.
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| Jan 24, 2002
Utah Jazz fans, do not dismay.
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| Jan 24, 2002
It took a desperation shot to get Steve Smith going Wednesday night, but before long, the Jazz were desperate to figure out how to stop him.
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| Jan 24, 2002
If John Amaechi showed the same agility, athleticism and motivation on the court that he showed leaving the Jazz locker room Wednesday night, he'd be an All-Star.
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| Jan 24, 2002
Sunrise, sunset.
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| Jan 24, 2002
After giving them two tough games in a week's time, the Jazz are confident they can spar with the San Antonio Spurs.
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| Jan 24, 2002
George McCloud gave Chris Andersen a standing ovation Tuesday night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles when the Denver Nuggets rookie made an underhand free-throw attempt as well as anyone ever did in a driveway game of H-O-R-S-E.
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| Jan 24, 2002
The Denver Post has a long and interesting article contrasting the styles of Mark Cuban and Nuggets owner Stan Kroenke.
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| Jan 24, 2002
Thursday, January 24, 2002 - Nash is having a season worthy of all-star consideration, averaging 19.
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| Jan 24, 2002
The old men of the NBA are coming to town.
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| Jan 24, 2002
BOSTON -- Something miraculous happened to Jermaine O'Neal shortly before Wednesday's game at the FleetCenter.
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| Jan 24, 2002
BOSTON -- If it wasn't one thing for the Indiana Pacers, it was another.
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| Jan 24, 2002
Celtics guard Erick Strickland went into last night's game at the FleetCenter with a tremendous working knowledge of the Indiana Pacers.
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| Jan 24, 2002
Paul Pierce emerged from the Celtic trainer's room more than two hours after the game after receiving two units of intravenous fluid.
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| Jan 24, 2002
he Celtics picked the midway point of the season to play a game unlike any they've played all season.
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| Jan 24, 2002
im O'Brien does not like to deal in hypotheticals.
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| Jan 24, 2002
ast night's Celtics victory over the Indiana Pacers was one for the books.
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| Jan 24, 2002
As we have seen in recent months, credibility is an invaluable resource for a professional sports team’s ownership group.
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| Jan 24, 2002
RICK BONNELL AND TIM WHITMIRE of the Charlotte Observer reports: NBA Commissioner David Stern warned Charlotte officials Tuesday that they're running out of time to keep the Hornets.
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| Jan 24, 2002
This time they failed to make all the plays.
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| Jan 24, 2002
ESPN's David Aldridge reports that the Pacers have been shopping for size and perhaps talked about a megadeal with Portland.
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| Jan 24, 2002
Robert Johnson of the Orlando Sentinel reports: Time-share mogul David Siegel said he and Orlando Magic officials held a telephone conference Wednesday and "got the ball rolling" toward a possible purchase of the team by local investors.
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| Jan 24, 2002
In many ways, the Magic have been a team of mediocrity.
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| Jan 24, 2002
Jermaine Walker, the United States Basketball League's reigning scoring champion, has told the Brevard Blue Ducks he will play for them this season.
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| Jan 24, 2002
Who: Orlando Magic (22-21) vs.
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| Jan 24, 2002
John Denton of the Florida Today reports: The Orlando Magic were hoping that 39-year-old Patrick Ewing could defy the odds and remain healthy the entire season.
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| Jan 24, 2002
Pat Riley's basketball world has collapsed around him this season and the reasons are just as baffling as his actual fall from grace.
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| Jan 24, 2002
The (AP) reports: Grant Hill usually bounces basketballs, but now he can bounce his baby daughter on his knee.
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| Jan 24, 2002
Tonight: Miami Heat, 7:30
WHERE: TD Waterhouse Centre.
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| Jan 24, 2002
It would be easy now to dismiss him as inconsequential.
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| Jan 24, 2002
Harrington was averaging 13.1 points and 6.3 rebounds
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| Jan 24, 2002
In an interview with Mike Fisher of DallasBasketball.
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| Jan 24, 2002
After a two-game hiatus to be with his ailing wife, Joy (her breast cancer surgery is deemed a complete success), coach Don Nelson is returning to the Mavericks' bench with some rest and renewed focus.
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| Jan 24, 2002
As the waning minutes of Tuesday's game against New Jersey ticked away, Steve Smith waited patiently on the bench for Spurs coach Gregg Popovich to call his name.
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| Jan 24, 2002
The deafening thud heard in the vicinity of South Temple and 300 West on Wednesday night was the beginning of the second half of the Utah Jazz season.
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| Jan 24, 2002
Somehow, Utah still had a chance.
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| Jan 24, 2002
Smith made all five of his 3-pointers and scored 29 points — on only 10 shots — as the Spurs ended their two-game losing streak by beating Utah for the eighth straight time, 98-92 in front of 19,623 at the Delta Center.
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| Jan 24, 2002
Wednesday, Jason Terry confessed what the NBA and its fans already knew, that he threw a punch in the MLK melee against the Rockets Monday afternoon.
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| Jan 24, 2002
Since they were 16-1, when at least a few Lakers described themselves as capable of breaking the Chicago Bulls' record of 72 wins if not necessarily likely to do it, the Lakers are 12-10.
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| Jan 24, 2002
it's a daring trade that has the Nets full of big dreams and playoff promise.
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| Jan 24, 2002
"It's tough when you lose those close games like we've been losing the last couple of weeks," said the Rockets' Steve Francis.
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| Jan 24, 2002
Matt Steinmetz of the Contra Costa Times writes that Warriors general manager Garry St.
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| Jan 24, 2002
Will interest in Alexander pick up before the deadline?
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| Jan 24, 2002
Remember, when a GM publically voices support for his head coach, it's never a good thing.
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| Jan 24, 2002
Perry A.
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| Jan 24, 2002
Marc Berman of the New York Post writes that Raptors center Hakeem Olajuwon revealed yesterday he was closer than anyone realized to becoming a Knick last summer.
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| Jan 24, 2002
Toronto: The Lourdes of the NBA.
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| Jan 24, 2002
New York Knicks coach Don Chaney issued a blunt and bold challenge to forward Latrell Sprewell.
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| Jan 24, 2002
For the New York Knicks, humiliation was replaced with redemption.
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| Jan 24, 2002
Jon Barry isn't making any predictions on Friday's game in Atlanta.
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| Jan 24, 2002
The Pistons punched in for work Wednesday night with energy, defense and the hot hand of Jerry Stackhouse.
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| Jan 24, 2002
Zeljko Rebraca has to earn his playing time after missing two games with a back injury.
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| Jan 24, 2002
Glenn Robinson has missed 13 consecutive games with a left thigh bruise and is expected to sit out his 14th Thursday night when the Milwaukee Bucks play host to Seattle.
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| Jan 24, 2002
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| Jan 24, 2002
The quick and easy explanation for the Timberwolves' 104-83 loss to the Detroit Pistons Wednesday night at The Palace of Auburn Hills was this: They were due.
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| Jan 23, 2002
The NBA completed a six-year, $4.
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| Jan 23, 2002
Timberwolves point guard Terrell Brandon has said all the right things and has gone out of his way to avoid creating the slightest ripple of dissent since returning from knee surgery last weekend.
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| Jan 23, 2002
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| Jan 23, 2002
Robbi Pickeral of the Pioneer Press reports that Timberwolves guards Wally Szczerbiak and Anthony Peeler were teamed during some three-on-three practice last season and hit three-pointer after three-pointer as teammates tried in vain to outscore them.
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| Jan 23, 2002
Davis will be one of the main attractions in New Orleans
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| Jan 23, 2002
Midway through the Jazz's 2001-2002 season, so much is so down for the Jazz.
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| Jan 23, 2002
If Michael Finley passes an endurance test Monday morning, the team's medical staff said he'll practice later that day and probably be ready to play in the Jan.
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| Jan 23, 2002
One role player performs unexpectedly well, and others step up their play.
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| Jan 23, 2002
As far as improvement goes, the Spurs had a lot to be happy about Tuesday night.
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| Jan 23, 2002
John Lopez
But look at it this way in the wake of a coulda-woulda 113-107 loss to the Mavericks on Tuesday night: compared to where the Mavericks once were, the Rockets' still are ahead of the curve.
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| Jan 23, 2002
By MICHAEL MURPHY
That the Rockets can score from the outside is a given.
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| Jan 23, 2002
According to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, Rockets GM Carroll Dawson told the league he thought the 3-game suspension of Kenny Thomas was excessive, but to no avail.
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| Jan 23, 2002
The Rockets fought hard to get within just two in the final minute, but it came down to just two shots.
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| Jan 23, 2002
LOS ANGELES -- As if things weren't already going as poorly as possible for the Denver Nuggets, they drew the two-time defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, on the road -- and on the night Shaquille O'Neal returned from his three-game suspension.
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| Jan 23, 2002
LOS ANGELES — Voshon Lenard said it was simply a matter of the Denver Nuggets playing with nothing to lose.
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| Jan 23, 2002
Wednesday, January 23, 2002 - LOS ANGELES - After a disappointing 102-89 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers late Monday night, the Denver Nuggets had a lengthy team meeting.
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| Jan 23, 2002
LOS ANGELES - It hasn't been an easy season for the Denver Nuggets.
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| Jan 23, 2002
Everyone seems to have a reason to hate David Stern -- whether it's his fines, his conservative demeanor or his constant lawyerly smirk -- but NBA owners must be loving the guy right now.
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| Jan 23, 2002
PORTLAND, Ore.
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| Jan 23, 2002
Bonzi Wells scored eight of his career-high 34 points in overtime as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Sacramento Kings 116-110 Tuesday night to snap the Kings' 12-game winning streak.
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| Jan 23, 2002
PORTLAND -- The Kings and the Portland Trail Blazers each wanted a test to see how they measured up.
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| Jan 23, 2002
BOSTON -- It's a fine line that Reggie Miller walks this season.
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| Jan 23, 2002
Even before the Celtics defeated the Raptors Monday night, the coaching staff had decided to give the team yesterday off.
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| Jan 23, 2002
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| Jan 23, 2002
When KeyArena opened in 1995, I thought of it as an astutely conceived compromise between the NBA's answer to the Taj Mahal and the broken-down Seattle Center Coliseum.
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| Jan 23, 2002
EXCEEDED
Nate McMillan: Coach's first full year with team.
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| Jan 23, 2002
The Sonics are 21-19 as they prepare for their 41st game tonight against the Charlotte Hornets, marking the midpoint of their season.
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| Jan 23, 2002
When: 4 p.
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| Jan 23, 2002
Art Long hovered over everyone while growing up in Rochester, N.
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| Jan 23, 2002
Don't.
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| Jan 23, 2002
Pat Riley said Alonzo Mourning would get his vote, if he had one.
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| Jan 23, 2002
Six straight wins doesn't buy much these days.
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| Jan 23, 2002
Against stronger opponents, this effort would not have been enough to push the Heat's season-high winning streak to six.
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| Jan 23, 2002
Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports: The Charlotte Hornets are worth less than any other NBA franchise, according to Forbes magazine.
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| Jan 23, 2002
Lamar Odom won't play tonight against the Lakers, which doesn't help the Clippers' chances for a victory, but does give Coach Alvin Gentry the shorter bench he has been seeking, according to the LA Times.
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| Jan 23, 2002
Once again the Hornets are showing signs of springing back to life in their injury-decimated roller coaster season.
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| Jan 23, 2002
SCOUTING REPORT
• The Sonics have been something of a Western-style mirror image of the Hornets, winning a few, then abruptly losing several in a row.
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| Jan 23, 2002
There is no such thing as a perfect game in basketball.
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| Jan 23, 2002
The Atlanta Hawks were without starters Shareef Abdur-Rahim and Jason Terry, both of whom were suspended Tuesday for their part in a fight Monday against the Houston Rockets.
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| Jan 23, 2002
John Denton of the Florida Today reports: The Magic have received interest from 18 groups since announcing the team was for sale.
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| Jan 23, 2002
It's midseason, which means it's time for the Cavaliers' annual swoon.
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| Jan 23, 2002
Opinions vary on the revised playoff format that is expected to accompany the announcement of the NBA's new six-year, $4.
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| Jan 23, 2002
At 13-28, the Cavaliers have their worst record at the halfway point of a season in nearly two decades.
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| Jan 23, 2002
There has been some Air, but mostly just Err to Michael Jordan's Third Coming to the NBA.
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| Jan 23, 2002
The Atlanta Hawks showed up with just half their team Tuesday night, and a half-full TD Waterhouse Centre crowd was there to greet them.
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| Jan 23, 2002
This could have been one of those television game shows:
"Who Am I?"
And the Atlanta Hawks would have stumped most everyone at TD Waterhouse Centre on Tuesday night.
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| Jan 23, 2002
It could be better.
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| Jan 23, 2002
After all these years, it's time to change the question.
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| Jan 23, 2002
The Jazz might have a hard time believing it, but San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich thinks his team lacks toughness.
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| Jan 23, 2002
Having wrestled with their own demons for stretches this season, the Toronto Raptors are not about to gloat about the misfortunes of others.
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| Jan 23, 2002
With memories of their Christmas Day debacle fresh in their minds, the Raptors are in the mood for some vindication.
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| Jan 23, 2002
As he does patiently and with great thought after every game, win or lose, whether he scores 30 points or three, Cliff Robinson stood before the cameras and microphones Monday and tried to make sense out of the Pistons.
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| Jan 23, 2002
We never called George Trapp "Instant Heat.
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| Jan 23, 2002
Same shots, different results.
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| Jan 23, 2002
Sam Cassell couldn't carry the Milwaukee Bucks' offense all by himself Tuesday night, although he's always willing to try.
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| Jan 23, 2002
The Hawks showed up Tuesday night without their top two scorers and without their top seven players.
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| Jan 22, 2002
And so the Not Quite There tour continues.
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| Jan 22, 2002
At the halfway point of the Jazz's 2001-2002 season, some truths still seem to hold up.
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| Jan 22, 2002
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| Jan 22, 2002
Frank Hughes of the Tacoma News Tribune reports: Despite rumors moving through the organization, Seattle SuperSonics CEO Wally Walker said The Basketball Club of Seattle, which owns the Sonics, is not pursuing building a new arena any time soon, though he did not rule out that possibility in the future.
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| Jan 22, 2002
HIGHLIGHTS: An all-time franchise record shooting night, the Sonics hitting 41-for-62 (.
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| Jan 22, 2002
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Seattle's outside shooters were on target, and the shots were made easy because of Vin Baker.
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| Jan 22, 2002
The Sonics backpedaled in a cocksure manner after each swish, an extra bop in the step on three-point jumpers.
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| Jan 22, 2002
The results are in from the Kenny Thomas-Shareef Abdur-Rahim fight during the MLK day Houston-Atlanta game.
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| Jan 22, 2002
Tuesday, January 22, 2002 - LOS ANGELES - The Denver Nuggets' bad start ended up hurting them in the end during yet another road loss Monday night.
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| Jan 22, 2002
The ink on his team's 12th consecutive win wasn't dry in the books Monday night when Kings coach Rick Adelman pointed out that reality was lurking.
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| Jan 22, 2002
CHICAGO -- It was the best of all possible worlds for the Indiana Pacers: a game that resembled an exhibition but counted in the standings.
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| Jan 22, 2002
His feet in a bucket of ice and munching on some postgame appetizers, Kenny Anderson took a slow, deliberate pause last night before divulging what midterm grade he'd give his 24-16 Celtics.
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| Jan 22, 2002
After playing four quarters against the Toronto Raptors last night, Paul Pierce looked like he'd gone 12 rounds against Mike Tyson.
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| Jan 22, 2002
While his teammates continue to lobby for him to be selected for the dunk contest during All-Star Weekend next weekend in Philadelphia, Kedrick Brown is focusing his attention on his all-around game.
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| Jan 22, 2002
The play was certainly intense enough when the Celtics met the Raptors last night, and the locals can only hope it was a preview of coming attractions.
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| Jan 22, 2002
It was the kind of spill that makes hearts skip a beat at the FleetCenter.
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| Jan 22, 2002
There have been plenty of ''Did Not Play - Coach's Decisions'' for Kedrick Brown this season - 24 in all.
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| Jan 22, 2002
ith the blessing of coach Jim O'Brien, Antoine Walker took over the Celtics huddles in the fourth quarter last night.
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| Jan 22, 2002
Robert Johnson of the Orlando Sentinel reports: Time-share king David Siegel said Monday night that he and the Orlando Magic have started talks aimed at his buying the team, along with two other investors, and keeping it in downtown Orlando.
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| Jan 22, 2002
Who: Orlando Magic (21-21) vs.
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| Jan 22, 2002
He had beaten the odds and somehow climbed to basketball's highest level.
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| Jan 22, 2002
The Orlando Magic haven't stood two games above the .
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| Jan 22, 2002
Mike Miller, a white guy, was asked Monday what Martin Luther King Day represents to him.
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| Jan 22, 2002
TONIGHT: Atlanta Hawks, 7:30
WHERE: TD Waterhouse Centre.
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| Jan 22, 2002
Orlando Sentinel grades based on preseason expectation vs.
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| Jan 22, 2002
The season of soaring expectations has been reduced to a season of survival.
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| Jan 22, 2002
Mike Fisher reviews some of the players the Mavs might get in a trade for Shawn Bradley: Nazr Mohammed, Brian Grant, Rasheed Wallace, Antonio McDyess, Arvydas Sabonis, Marc Jackson and Jalen Rose.
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| Jan 22, 2002
Dwain Price of the Star Telegram gives us a little retrospective rundown of the highlights of the first half of the Mavericks' season.
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| Jan 22, 2002
DALLAS - Donnie Nelson's turn at the wheel of the family sedan did not come without some hairy moments Monday.
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| Jan 22, 2002
The NBA and its biggest stars change networks
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| Jan 22, 2002
For the Spurs, the loss was one of their most embarrassing.
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| Jan 22, 2002
"You don't get any whistles until you improve," the Warriors coach said.
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| Jan 22, 2002
Steve Luhm of the Salt Lake Tribune writes, "Bryon Russell isn't making many shots these days .
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| Jan 22, 2002
Warriors point guard Larry Hughes is convinced that his slumping team is close to a breakthrough.
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| Jan 22, 2002
Bryon Russell isn't making many shots these days.
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| Jan 22, 2002
The Rockets had lost another game and another player, though the latest player loss will come from a certain suspension of Kenny Thomas for throwing a punch, rather than because of an injury.
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| Jan 22, 2002
Cavaliers forward Jumaine Jones might as well be Dow Jones considering the
up-and-down nature of his play.
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| Jan 22, 2002
For years, former Cavaliers General Manager Wayne Embry tried to land Jim Jackson.
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| Jan 22, 2002
Zydrunas Ilgauskas' doctors were perched by the bench, ready to put an end to his night.
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| Jan 22, 2002
Pat Riley couldn't help but note the too-little, too-late irony.
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| Jan 22, 2002
The Heat could have used an extra game in its playoff series against Charlotte last season as Miami was swept 3-0 in the best-of-5 first-round series.
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| Jan 22, 2002
If you thought the Heat's four-game winning streak was impressive, wait until you hear what Miami did Monday night.
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| Jan 22, 2002
Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer writes: The odds of the Hornets staying in Charlotte? Fifty-fifty, which is better than I would have handicapped at any time since the referendum failed in June.
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| Jan 22, 2002
Several Hornets players and staffers took a tour of Ground Zero during this weekend's trip to New York, as workers continue to clean up the remains of the Sept.
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| Jan 22, 2002
No one could see this one coming.
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| Jan 22, 2002
Michael Jordan, whose comeback tour made its first and only stop of the season in Minnesota today, knows a good team when he sees one.
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| Jan 22, 2002
Michael Jordan's shots were falling short.
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| Jan 22, 2002
In the fall of 1996, Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders made an extremely bold statement.
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| Jan 22, 2002
More people crammed into Target Center Monday for a Timberwolves game than ever before.
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| Jan 22, 2002
It was a night when the defence was good but not great; the intensity high but not ferocious.
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| Jan 22, 2002
The NBA's trade deadline arrives a month from yesterday and all eyes in the East are on New York.
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| Jan 22, 2002
Like movie character Austin Powers, the Raptors lost their mojo last night.
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| Jan 22, 2002
Hakeem Olajuwon would have preferred to celebrate his 39th birthday with a win.
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| Jan 22, 2002
Say this about the Pistons, they don't quit.
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| Jan 22, 2002
The trouble with the NBA is there are too many teams in too many parts of the country playing too many meaningless games.
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| Jan 22, 2002
Former Pistons forward George Trapp died Monday of complications following a stabbing on Jan.
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| Jan 22, 2002
The Pistons got away with falling behind and playing poorly in the first quarter Saturday against Boston, rallying for a fourth-quarter victory.
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| Jan 22, 2002
When the Pistons visited Memphis, Tenn.
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| Jan 22, 2002
During the three-plus seasons the Bucks have been coached by George Karl, Milwaukee has enjoyed various runs of prosperity.
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| Jan 22, 2002
The young (and old) Bulls are clearly frustrated, their 24 turnovers against Indiana at home sealing their fate in their second straight poor performance.
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| Jan 22, 2002
Charolotte beat the Knicks 111 - 68 Monday, in the worst loss the Knicks have ever experienced at Madison Square Gardens.
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| Jan 22, 2002
Emanual Davis' season is over, Hawks general manager Pete Babcock said Monday.
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| Jan 21, 2002
Dressed in casual attire, Theo Ratliff looks comfortable as he prepares for another day at the office.
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| Jan 21, 2002
Monday Night Fights saw Shareef Vs Kenny Thomas
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| Jan 21, 2002
Cheryl Ford's emergence as a powerful part of the Louisiana Tech women's basketball team may be of interest to NBA fans who follow her father, Jazz star Karl Malone.
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| Jan 21, 2002
They exit Moody Coliseum together, strolling side-by-side.
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| Jan 21, 2002
With so many home games to plan for over the course of an 82-game NBA season, franchise employees can't always keep up with the Jazz as much as they'd like when the team is on the road.
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| Jan 21, 2002
Change is immeninent, but who will go? Many want Layden, who believe altered the team, and chemistry along the way.
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| Jan 21, 2002
Timberwolves point guard Terrell Brandon had been in the game barely five minutes Saturday night when he cut right toward the top of the key, lost his balance and fell hard on his surgically repaired left knee.
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| Jan 21, 2002
Nine days ago at MCI Center, Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett entered what he dubbed "the wonderful world of Michael's land'' and helped put a thumping on Michael Jordan's newest team, 108-100.
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| Jan 21, 2002
Michael Jordan, whose comeback tour made its first and only stop of the season in Minnesota today, knows a good team when he sees one.
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| Jan 21, 2002
According to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, the draft pick the Rockets owe Memphis from the Steve Francis trade must be paid this year or next.
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| Jan 21, 2002
For games against New Jersey and Houston, Donnie Nelson will be filling in as coach of the Dallas Mavericks, reports Jodie Valade of the Dallas Morning News.
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| Jan 21, 2002
The LA Times reports that Shaquille O'Neal returns as a full-time Laker today, when he is expected back from his grandmother's funeral in time for practice.
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| Jan 21, 2002
But it was just a few years ago when he answered to "Charmin.
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| Jan 21, 2002
A day after he failed to play a single minute in the fourth quarter for the third time in the past five games, Robinson said he knows only one way to regain his lost playing time.
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| Jan 21, 2002
SEATTLE -- They look sharp, the Denver Nuggets.
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| Jan 21, 2002
Monday, January 21, 2002 - LOS ANGELES - Mike Evans has heard all the rumors about who could be the next head coach of the Denver Nuggets.
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| Jan 21, 2002
Monday, January 21, 2002 - Any time Ryan Bowen wins a shooting drill contest, chances are good the Denver Nuggets are having fun in their practice session.
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| Jan 21, 2002
CHICAGO -- The Indiana Pacers admit their defense could be better.
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| Jan 21, 2002
The Indianapolis Star reviews the options the Pacers have to fulfill their need for a center now that the trading deadline is one month away.
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| Jan 21, 2002
Frank Hughes of the Tacoma News Tribune reports: Seattle SuperSonics point guard Gary Payton said that he would like to see the organization re-sign forward Rashard Lewis when Lewis opts out of his contract this summer.
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| Jan 21, 2002
When Seattle SuperSonics associate head coach Dwane Casey enters the First Union Center in Philadelphia today for the Sonics' game against the Sixers, he will enter the arena through the back door.
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| Jan 21, 2002
The Sonics arrived last night to a city filled with melting snow and soaring hope.
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| Jan 21, 2002
was a lost weekend for the Celtics.
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| Jan 21, 2002
When: Today, 11 a.
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| Jan 21, 2002
ALTHAM - The Celtics are in full playoff mode, and it has nothing to do with some members of the team staying after practice yesterday to watch the conclusion of the Pittsburgh-Baltimore NFL game.
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| Jan 21, 2002
Burt Graeff of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports: The NBA's trading deadline is one month away.
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| Jan 21, 2002
After some thought, Cavaliers coach John Lucas was able to come up with something encouraging that happened on his team's recent trip to the West Coast.
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| Jan 21, 2002
On a team that suffered more broken noses (2) than victories (0) on its recently completed longest trip (six games in nine days) of the season, things seemingly could not get much worse.
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| Jan 21, 2002
With Steve Francis battling his migraine problems, Rockets coach Rudy Tomjanovich said the decision about whether to play is up to Francis.
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| Jan 21, 2002
With his third 20-plus scoring game in four games, Thomas, a Douglasville, Ga.
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| Jan 21, 2002
John Delong of the Winston Salem-Journal writes: Those who know Paul Silas share a little secret that many around the NBA might not realize.
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| Jan 21, 2002
JAZZ UPDATE: Center Jarron Collins, the rookie from Stanford, gives an infusion of youth to one of the oldest teams in the league with 39-year-old John Stockton (he turns 40 in March), 38-year-old Karl Malone and 36-year-old John Starks.
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| Jan 21, 2002
The NBA draft in June separated twins Jarron and Jason Collins for the first time in their lives.
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| Jan 21, 2002
Two of the oldest players in the NBA have started every game for the Jazz this season, spending a good portion of their time playing alongside some of the league"s youngest players.
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| Jan 21, 2002
Today at The Arena in Oakland, Calif.
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| Jan 21, 2002
Only a few years ago, Karl Malone could not have imagined the kind of afternoon he enjoyed on Sunday.
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| Jan 21, 2002
For a struggling team that is searching for even small rays of hope, Nazr Mohammed presents a bright welcome beacon.
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| Jan 21, 2002
The general manager who drafted Dell Curry first in the Hornets’ 1988 expansion draft doesn’t see the franchise going anywhere.
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| Jan 21, 2002
Alexis Jones was eating breakfast with her daddy and watching cartoons in their Weston home on Saturday morning when out of the blue she blurted out, "I have school off on Monday.
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| Jan 21, 2002
Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald writes: The NBA's Feb.
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| Jan 21, 2002
CHARLOTTE (18-21) AT NEW YORK (14-24)
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| Jan 21, 2002
They are basketball brothers, bound by a friendship of three decades, a kinship formed by once sharing a locker room and by a common professional pursuit that often ended in frustration.
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| Jan 21, 2002
The Hornets are being forced to work forward George Lynch back into the rotation a little more slowly than they had hoped, but Coach Paul Silas said he's willing to be as patient as necessary.
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| Jan 21, 2002
If there's one speech Heat coach Pat Riley hasn't had to use this season, it's the "let's not overlook this team" lecture.
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| Jan 21, 2002
To paraphrase an Elvis Presley tune, it's now or never for the Heat, which seems to have finally meshed on both ends of the court after a dismal start.
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| Jan 21, 2002
In a season filled with frustration and perplexing results, the Heat's inability to beat a subpar Cleveland team ranks high on the list.
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| Jan 21, 2002
Ray Allen knows it won't last forever, but he really is enjoying it now.
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| Jan 21, 2002
Jerome Williams is challenging the cliche that every dog has his day.
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| Jan 21, 2002
The cavalry isn't coming to the rescue.
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| Jan 21, 2002
It was a great weekend for the Pistons entering today's home game against Milwaukee:
They ended an 11-game slide on the road with a 96-93 victory at Indiana on Friday night.
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| Jan 21, 2002
DallasBasketball do it again!
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| Jan 21, 2002
Not only the players had to deal to a shocking game, but also the Chicago Bulls head coach Bill Cartwright tortured them with a 2-hour-50-minute practice, reported K.
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| Jan 21, 2002
Gary Payton was the player of the game Saturday on a day when the Seattle Sonics gave Bobbleheads of the Glove to the first 10,000 fans.
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| Jan 21, 2002
Two weeks ago in Phoenix, Ariz.
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| Jan 21, 2002
Eventually, Milwaukee coach George Karl hopes, the Bucks will play host to a Martin Luther King Day matinee game.
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| Jan 20, 2002
A strange and unfamiliar scene unfolded here last night.
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| Jan 20, 2002
For all the discussions of strategy and substitution patterns and low post play versus three-point shooting, the one thing the Toronto Raptors must dramatically improve in the second half of the NBA season is their work ethic.
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| Jan 20, 2002
Four games in five nights? Make that four wins in five nights.
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| Jan 20, 2002
Dell Curry, one of the original Charlotte Hornets, isn't surprised that the team seems close to moving to New Orleans.
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| Jan 20, 2002
It wasn't a game Todd MacCulloch was particularly proud of.
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| Jan 20, 2002
It's way too early for a team to make any emphatic statements or anything like that but a little subtle message can be delivered any old time.
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| Jan 20, 2002
They've talked about the urgency of playing with greater defensive intensity.
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| Jan 20, 2002
There were 24 seconds remaining in the first half when Alvin Williams stole the ball and slipped it to Vince Carter.
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| Jan 20, 2002
The players on the Pistons' bench were standing, waving towels to whip up the frenzied crowd.
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| Jan 20, 2002
The last 20 seconds of Saturday's Pistons game featured enough subplots to fuel a mini-series.
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| Jan 20, 2002
NBA commissioner David Stern is easily among the five most intelligent people I have ever had a conversation with, so he certainly doesn't need to look into this space for advice.
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| Jan 20, 2002
Jerry Stackhouse and Cliff Robinson weren't going to let a 19-point lead on the road go to waste without doing something about it.
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| Jan 20, 2002
When Jon Barry and Cliff Robinson learned that Indiana's Jermaine O'Neal would be out for a while with a strained ligament in his left knee, the first person they thought of was Ben Wallace.
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| Jan 20, 2002
The Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars are both worth a lot more than they were a year ago, Forbes magazine says in its Feb.
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| Jan 20, 2002
DALLAS - Mavericks coach Don Nelson admitted it was difficult for him to remain focused leading up to Saturday's game against the Utah Jazz.
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| Jan 20, 2002
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| Jan 20, 2002
When an NBA player is fined, the money is split between the league and the players' union to be spent for charitable purposes.
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| Jan 20, 2002
San Antonio, we have a problem.
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| Jan 20, 2002
The humiliation that started in the Alamodome during last season's playoffs continued Saturday at the Alamodome.
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| Jan 20, 2002
With Robinson benched again in the fourth quarter — and Shaquille O'Neal also not around — the Spurs again collapsed at the feet of the Los Angeles Lakers, losing 98-81 Saturday afternoon in front of a regional NBC audience and 33,544 disheartened fans at the Alamodome.
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| Jan 20, 2002
Francis planned to play through the pain, but minutes before the game was to start, he discovered he did not have to.
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| Jan 20, 2002
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar set the record with a sky-hook.
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| Jan 20, 2002
It shouldn't have been this close.
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| Jan 20, 2002
Now, the Seattle SuperSonics are going to begin feeling the pressure.
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| Jan 20, 2002
The 12-26 Denver Nuggets were in town, and two hours before tipoff there was a line snaking around KeyArena.
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| Jan 20, 2002
1.
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| Jan 20, 2002
Shaquille O'Neal's missed haymaker at Brad Miller last week evoked bad memories of Kermit Washington's sucker punch against Rudy Tomjanovich on Dec.
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| Jan 20, 2002
Player of the game: Who else on Gary Payton bobblehead night? The Sonics' guard left the Nuggets shaking their heads with 25 points, 12 assists and seven rebounds.
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| Jan 20, 2002
For much of the first quarter, Nate McMillan stood on the sideline with his arms across his chest.
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| Jan 20, 2002
Jazz officials will meet this week to hammer out working details with a man who might hold the keys to making Andrei Kirilenko, DeShawn Stevenson, Quincy Lewis and others much better than they are.
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| Jan 20, 2002
SEATTLE -- Gary Payton had 25 points and 12 assists and the Seattle SuperSonics, beaten in Denver the previous night, handed the Nuggets their 13th consecutive road loss, 104-77 on Saturday night.
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| Jan 20, 2002
It's an interesting thought -- David Stern saying to Mark Cuban, "Okay, let's see your cards.
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| Jan 20, 2002
Mavericks coach Don Nelson admitted it was difficult for him to remain focused leading up to Saturday's game against the Utah Jazz.
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| Jan 20, 2002
There are certain undeniable truths in life: Winter means cold weather.
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| Jan 20, 2002
THE PROPOSAL
Leaders at Bank of America, Wachovia and Duke Energy have offered to provide $100 million for construction of a new uptown arena that would open in 2004.
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| Jan 20, 2002
A recent Charlotte Observer article about the arena-funding proposal made by Bank of America, Wachovia and Duke Energy said the firms considered the offer their civic duty.
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| Jan 20, 2002
An uptown arena is about so much more than a place to watch basketball.
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| Jan 20, 2002
As the Hornets searched for a new home, they couldn't have found a place more different from Charlotte.
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| Jan 20, 2002
Sunday, January 20, 2002 - SEATTLE - Entering Saturday night, the last time the Denver Nuggets won on the road was against the Seattle SuperSonics at KeyArena on Nov.
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| Jan 20, 2002
MIAMI -- Indiana Pacers point guard Jamaal Tinsley joined Jermaine O'Neal on the bench for Saturday's game against the Miami Heat.
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| Jan 20, 2002
MIAMI -- There's no secret how to attack the Indiana Pacers: pick-and-roll them to death.
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| Jan 20, 2002
Leon Smith is back in the NBA via a 10-day contract with the Atlanta Hawks.
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| Jan 20, 2002
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.
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| Jan 20, 2002
I still don't think the NBA will allow the Charlotte Hornets to move to New Orleans, but if it does the team and the majority owner ought to change their names.
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| Jan 20, 2002
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.
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| Jan 20, 2002
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.
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| Jan 20, 2002
The daggers, two of them, came from old familiar hands.
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| Jan 20, 2002
Teams that get caught up in the catch-up game too often live dangerously.
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| Jan 20, 2002
Jazz coach Jerry Sloan's day started miserably and got worse.
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| Jan 20, 2002
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| Jan 20, 2002
The Dallas Mavericks have gotten so accustomed to playing without Michael Finley that they were almost able to blow out the Utah Jazz with their injured team leader watching in street clothes.
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| Jan 20, 2002
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| Jan 20, 2002
Onetime Suns forward A.
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| Jan 20, 2002
As expected, Lamar Odom did not play Saturday against the Portland Trail Blazers.
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| Jan 20, 2002
Despite a growing sense among league executives that there might not be a luxury tax, the Lakers appear no more likely to acquire front-court help by the Feb.
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| Jan 20, 2002
There is a point of contention in the Clancy family.
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| Jan 20, 2002
Michael Jordan intends to be like Mike for at least one more season.
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| Jan 20, 2002
The Cavaliers began January like a lion, but they're close to ending this month like a lamb.
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| Jan 20, 2002
Milwaukee coach George Karl ranks among the NBA's most successful coaches, but he has gone overboard with personal and public criticism of his best players.
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| Jan 20, 2002
Beleaguered Chicago Bulls fans wanted to see Michael Jordan as he is immortalized on the monolithic statue of him outside the United Center: ``The best there ever was.
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| Jan 20, 2002
The Charlotte Hornets have a sweet deal to move the team to New Orleans.
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| Jan 20, 2002
When Heat players are leaning over grabbing their shorts after a typical Pat Riley practice, they have the late Alex Hannum to thank.
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| Jan 20, 2002
At some point in the next two months, Pat Riley will break away from the Discovery Channel and the History Channel and turn to college basketball.
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| Jan 20, 2002
It seemed like an odd time to insert Kendall Gill into the starting lineup, one game after the swingman shot 4-of-15 against in a 34-point loss to the Phoenix Suns.
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| Jan 20, 2002
Imagine that: four consecutive Heat victories and two 100-point games in the span of four days.
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| Jan 20, 2002
With the Memphis Grizzlies having moved from Vancouver last year and the Charlotte Hornets filing Thursday to relocate to New Orleans after this season, the fear of the Orlando Magic being uprooted whenever Rich DeVos finds a buyer who meets approval with the NBA Board of Governors is understandable.
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| Jan 20, 2002
Ken Hornack of the Daytona News-Journal has plenty of Magic news in his Sunday column.
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| Jan 20, 2002
It is a move that would have made at least one member of the RealGM staff happy: The Charlotte Hornets considered moving to Oklahoma City.
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| Jan 20, 2002
Marc J.
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| Jan 20, 2002
When their worst possible fears painfully resurfaced, the first half of the NBA season resembled some sort of never-ending nightmare haunting the Orlando Magic yet again.
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| Jan 20, 2002
Under former coach Larry Bird, the Indiana Pacers were making the transition from Reggie Miller as their franchise player to Jalen Rose.
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| Jan 20, 2002
When Richard Siegel first heard that the Orlando Magic were for sale, he did what any self-respecting son of a multimillionaire would do.
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| Jan 20, 2002
Never was the quality of Rich DeVos' ownership of the Orlando Magic more apparent than in the week he announced it will end.
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| Jan 20, 2002
This was like driving on the Florida Turnpike on cruise control late at night — with the top down.
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| Jan 20, 2002
Seattle SuperSonics guard Gary Payton.
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| Jan 20, 2002
Thump went the bodies.
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| Jan 20, 2002
The Timberwolves, on recent trips into California, had fared so poorly, they were starting to wonder if it was San Andreas' fault.
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| Jan 20, 2002
The success the Timberwolves are having this season is amazing when you consider all this franchise has gone through in recent years.
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| Jan 20, 2002
Just because no one was rushing him back doesn't mean that Timberwolves point guard Terrell Brandon wasn't missed.
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| Jan 20, 2002
Maybe now we don't want him back.
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| Jan 20, 2002
'Every game is for a championship' - Ron Artest
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| Jan 20, 2002
Running on empty Saturday night, the Hawks gave way to the inevitable.
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| Jan 19, 2002
sore jaw, Denver Nuggets point guard Nick Van Exel wore a grin while going through shooting drills Friday morning.
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| Jan 19, 2002
Saturday, January 19, 2002 - The Denver Nuggets did a little sand kicking and after a 96-90 victory over the Seattle SuperSonics Friday night at the Pepsi Center, Denver's downtrodden NBA team felt good about itself.
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| Jan 19, 2002
Rick Adelman knows most of his players well, but he doesn't yet have that luxury with point guard Mike Bibby.
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| Jan 19, 2002
The Kings are on a roll unlike any that's been seen around these parts -- ever.
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| Jan 19, 2002
The good news was that, 45 minutes before the Indiana Pacers tipped off against Detroit on Friday, Jermaine O'Neal was putting on his uniform.
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| Jan 19, 2002
The solution was written in huge letters on the white message board in the Indiana Pacers' locker room after the game.
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| Jan 19, 2002
Winners of three straight and with a nice homecourt edge working for them this season, the Celtics looked like a pretty good bet against the Houston Rockets last night at the FleetCenter.
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| Jan 19, 2002
Forget a berth on the Eastern Conference All-Star Game.
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| Jan 19, 2002
Ask Shaq and Kobe is the 2002 NBA MVP.
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| Jan 19, 2002
spirin anyone? Cured of the migraine that forced him to miss the Rockets' game Wednesday, Steve Francis made up for lost statistics last night against the Celtics.
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| Jan 19, 2002
Samaki Walker saw the view from the other side last season, sitting on the San Antonio Spurs' bench when the Lakers blasted them out of the Western Conference finals in a four-game sweep.
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| Jan 19, 2002
Los Angeles
- You immediately notice the rows of purple seats in the Staples Center.
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| Jan 19, 2002
Los Angeles
- A long losing streak combined with a blowout loss to a bad team can force some changes.
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| Jan 19, 2002
Los Angeles
- Quentin Richardson continues to build his young reputation as the best sixth man in the NBA, and the Cavaliers were on the end of his wrath last night at the Staples Center.
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| Jan 19, 2002
Seattle SuperSonics coach Nate McMillan switched his starting lineup Friday night, inserting guard Desmond Mason and sending center Art Long to the bench.
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| Jan 19, 2002
These are the kinds of losses that come back to haunt a team.
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| Jan 19, 2002
Bellevue police plan to arrest former NBA star Dale Ellis after his wife said he hit her during an argument.
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| Jan 19, 2002
You can look at the Gary Payton bobblehead doll from a couple of different perspectives:
It looks like a very small version of the Sonics' All-Star point guard, or it looks like "Webster" with a goatee.
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| Jan 19, 2002
WHEN: Tonight, 7
WHERE: KeyArena
TV/RADIO: No TV; KJR-AM/950
RECORDS: Nuggets 12-26, Sonics 19-19.
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| Jan 19, 2002
HIGHLIGHTS: Back-to-back first-quarter jams by Brent Barry and Desmond Mason, beating the Nuggets down the floor for easy transition buckets.
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| Jan 19, 2002
So much for preparation.
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| Jan 19, 2002
Player of the game: Ryan Bowen had little flash to his game, but his hustle and smart play spurred Denver to an amazing comeback.
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| Jan 19, 2002
City prosecutors yesterday sent a summons to the home of former Sonic Dale Ellis, requesting him to appear in court within the next few weeks and answer questions about an alleged domestic-violence incident.
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| Jan 19, 2002
LAUREN MARKOE AND TIM WHITMIRE of the Charlotte Observer report that Charlotte leaders say they won't offer the Hornets anything that resembles the deal the team accepted from New Orleans on Thursday.
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| Jan 19, 2002
As a second-round draft choice trying to make a veteran team, Jarron Collins knew that the best way to get noticed wasn't by trying to score a lot of points.
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| Jan 19, 2002
The Salt Lake Tribune reports that John Stockton and Karl Malone will run in the Olympic Torch Relay, but their specific role hasn't been announced yet.
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| Jan 19, 2002
Add veteran shooting guard John Starks to the Jazz's growing cast of walking-wounded.
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| Jan 19, 2002
Spectators cheered when Nick Van Exel was benched in the third quarter.
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| Jan 19, 2002
Will Russell be spending the Winter Olympics away from Salt Lake?
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| Jan 19, 2002
SCOUTING REPORT
• Hornets forward George Lynch hopes to resume his comeback from foot surgery tonight or, at the latest, on Monday at New York.
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| Jan 19, 2002
"WOOOOOO!!!"
Everybody, it seems, can scream it but Baron Davis, though he's trying to get it going.
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| Jan 19, 2002
It never stops for the Hawks, who learned Friday that center Theo Ratliff is likely out for the rest of the month.
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| Jan 19, 2002
When: 9 p.
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| Jan 19, 2002
Something did not add up at the end of the first half of Thursday's 92-90 overtime victory in Portland.
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| Jan 19, 2002
It was before the Heat's previous western swing, in early December.
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| Jan 19, 2002
The revitalized Heat returns home tonight, eager to determine whether its 3-1 West Coast trip was the spark to turn around its season, or merely a big tease.
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| Jan 19, 2002
The Heat is hot, sort of, relatively speaking.
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| Jan 19, 2002
The Miami Heat returned to South Florida on Friday a different team.
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| Jan 19, 2002
Who: Orlando Magic (20-20) at Memphis Grizzlies (23-13).
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| Jan 19, 2002
Speculation swept through the Orlando business community Friday about who is part of the investor group that time-share king David Siegel says he is assembling to make a bid for the Magic.
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| Jan 19, 2002
Perception never quite meets reality when it comes to sweet-shooting forward Pat Garrity.
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| Jan 19, 2002
TONIGHT: Memphis Grizzlies, 9
WHERE: The Pyramid, Memphis.
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| Jan 19, 2002
Tim Povtak of the Orlando Sentinel reports: Center Patrick Ewing had thought he was ready to rejoin the Magic this weekend -- he has been on the injured list since Jan.
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| Jan 19, 2002
Rich DeVos can stop looking for someone to buy the Orlando Magic franchise.
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| Jan 19, 2002
Let the All-Star coaching countdown begin.
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| Jan 19, 2002
In a game aching to belong to someone, anyone, Stephon Marbury was the obvious choice to grab it.
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| Jan 18, 2002
Artest is convinced that the Bulls fans will not root for Jordan, but rather for him.
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| Jan 18, 2002
Michael Jordan returns to Chicago to play against his former team but he doesn't know what to expect.
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| Jan 18, 2002
The Memphis Grizzlies have made a proposal to the city of Memphis offering to accept responsibility for any cost overruns in exchange for greater control over building design and construction.
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| Jan 18, 2002
In a departure from seasons past, the Jazz went into this season with only two pure point guards.
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| Jan 18, 2002
Perhaps it was the picture of John Stockton with a cotton-wad up his nose, blocking the blood.
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| Jan 18, 2002
At least the sun was out here yesterday, and the Sonics aren't the Denver Nuggets, who have a worse record and no playoff hopes to go with a recent racial controversy.
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| Jan 18, 2002
Former Seattle SuperSonic Dale Ellis, one of the premier shooters in basketball during his 16-year professional career, is being sought for questioning after he allegedly hit his wife during an argument yesterday morning, Bellevue police said.
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| Jan 18, 2002
When: 6 tonight.
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| Jan 18, 2002
After the question, Nate McMillan paused in contemplation.
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| Jan 18, 2002
Omar Cook was waived by the Mavericks on Dec.
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| Jan 18, 2002
It hurt much worse, Martin concedes, to be tagged as fragile last March, when a fractured right leg halted what might have been a Rookie of the Year season with the Nets.
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| Jan 18, 2002
So it was a hairless Nowitzki that led the Mavericks past the pesky Memphis Grizzlies, 108-97, on Thursday at the Pyramid.
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| Jan 18, 2002
Duncan scored 10 of his 35 points in the final quarter as the Spurs overtook the Jazz to beat their longtime rivals for the seventh straight time.
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| Jan 18, 2002
Cecily Fluke and Lesley Kump of Forbes Magazine write that the Los Angeles Lakers have passed the New York Knicks in franchise value in their last estimation.
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| Jan 18, 2002
After skipping Houston's game against Toronto due to recurring migraines, Steve Francis has rejoined his team in Boston, reports Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.
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| Jan 18, 2002
About as deeply into the Mike Evans Interim Era as the Nuggets need to go, it is obvious a new coach is not only inevitable but obligatory.
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| Jan 18, 2002
Nick Van Exel.
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| Jan 18, 2002
After visiting at least six cities over the past six months, Charlotte Hornets co-owners George Shinn and Ray Wooldridge officially committed themselves to moving their NBA franchise to New Orleans.
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| Jan 18, 2002
Sacramento Kings center Vlade Divac muscled inside with his 7-1, 260-pound body, and Denver Nuggets forward Raef LaFrentz had no choice but to give ground.
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| Jan 18, 2002
The NBA would still prefer that the Charlotte Hornets stay put.
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| Jan 18, 2002
As the Hornets petition the NBA to move to New Orleans, Daniel Levine is petitioning Charlotte to build the team's new home in First Ward, on or near his 17 acres.
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| Jan 18, 2002
The Charlotte venture capitalist who helped broker business leaders' offer to front $100 million for a new uptown arena said Thursday that Charlotte has an uphill battle if it is to keep the Hornets.
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| Jan 18, 2002
Ticket targets: By March 15, New Orleans officials want commitments to buy 8,000 season tickets, 2,450 club seats and 54 luxury suites.
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| Jan 18, 2002
Friday, January 18, 2002 - A season that doesn't seem to be going anywhere for the Denver Nuggets continues tonight against the Seattle SuperSonics under a cloud of uncertainty amid point guard Nick Van Exel's desire to play somewhere else.
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| Jan 18, 2002
NBA Approval needed for move to New Orleans
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| Jan 18, 2002
The details never escape Rick Carlisle.
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| Jan 18, 2002
Bill Russell was back around yesterday.
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| Jan 18, 2002
Joseph Forte's antennae went up when Kenny Anderson went down - and when Milt Palacio twisted his ankle and Erick Strickland banged his shin.
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| Jan 18, 2002
ALTHAM - Consultant Bill Russell and the aura of 11 NBA titles are in town.
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| Jan 18, 2002
The game was all but over and Karl Malone didn't want to hear it.
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| Jan 18, 2002
No disrespect intended, but the Jazz would just as soon forget the Alamodome.
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| Jan 18, 2002
I want gumbo.
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| Jan 18, 2002
The .
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| Jan 18, 2002
The Miami Heat may never see the Alonzo Mourning of old, but for at least two games on this road trip he was close.
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| Jan 18, 2002
Heat coach Pat Riley insists he did not pull the names out of a hat.
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| Jan 18, 2002
Character is one of those qualities that comes with time.
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| Jan 18, 2002
Wednesday's win over the Lakers elicited many different reactions from the Heat.
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| Jan 18, 2002
When a team has been relegated to the bottom of its division for nearly half the season, the coach sometimes will do anything to correct the situation.
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| Jan 18, 2002
The Dolphins have become the Heat (late 1990s version).
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| Jan 18, 2002
Los Angeles
- John Lucas is ready for some changes after eight straight losses, including a miserable outing in a 29-point loss to Golden State on Wednesday.
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| Jan 18, 2002
Los Angeles
- A good sign that a team is in a funk is when one of its players has a career game and he wears the face of depression.
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| Jan 18, 2002
Tip-off: 10:30 p.
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| Jan 18, 2002
Robert Johnson and Tim Povtak of the Orlando Sentinel reports: Time-share mogul David Siegel is leading a group of local investors who may make a bid to buy the Orlando Magic and keep the National Basketball Association franchise here.
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| Jan 18, 2002
Who: Orlando Magic (20-20) at Milwaukee Bucks (23-13).
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| Jan 18, 2002
They haven't played the Milwaukee Bucks since last May, yet the Orlando Magic still carry around the bitter memories of them like some 400-pound gorilla along for the ride.
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| Jan 18, 2002
In one year, Troy Hudson has gone from being colder than week-old leftovers to as hot as a microwave.
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| Jan 18, 2002
Tonight: Milwaukee Bucks, 8:30
WHERE: Bradley Center.
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| Jan 18, 2002
The Milwaukee Bucks have been so dominant against the Orlando Magic, they probably should ask to buy the team.
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| Jan 18, 2002
Stern warning to league:
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| Jan 18, 2002
Even as the New Jersey Nets jumped out to the best record in the NBA's Eastern Conference, and even as Jason Kidd made a strong case as the league's most valuable player and Kerry Kittles seemed reborn, there were questions about the team.
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| Jan 18, 2002
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| Jan 18, 2002
Antonio Davis went on the offensive yesterday by blasting the Raptors' porous defence.
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| Jan 18, 2002
Chris Childs knows that two consecutive wins won't erase the memory of an NBA season that has failed to live up to expectations for the Toronto Raptors.
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| Jan 18, 2002
Once practice was done, a couple of Mikki Moore's teammates pulled him aside and told him the exact same thing he has heard so many times.
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| Jan 18, 2002
As long as Rick Carlisle is coaching the Pistons, and Isiah Thomas is on the Pacers' bench, the games between the two have a little more significance.
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| Jan 18, 2002
Outside of the spring thaw and opening day of Summerfest, few arrivals in Milwaukee are greeted as enthusiastically as the Orlando Magic's biannual visit.
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| Jan 17, 2002
Dave Kreiger of the Rocky Mountain News paints a picture of life in the stalled lane that is the fate of an assistant who get the title, "interim" head coach.
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| Jan 17, 2002
Charlotte Hornets players faced the biggest media contingent of the year Wednesday on the eve of tonight’s 7 p.
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| Jan 17, 2002
Charlotte mayor Pat McCrory heard early Wednesday the Charlotte Hornets were going to announce later in the day they were applying to the NBA to relocate to New Orleans.
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| Jan 17, 2002
Charlotte Hornets owner George Shinn met with players, coaches and other team officials Wednesday morning at the team's practice facility, but left the burning question of the team's future still very much a hot topic.
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| Jan 17, 2002
The Charlotte Hornets are about to petition the NBA to move their franchise to New Orleans next season.
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| Jan 17, 2002
Derrick Coleman is back in town, scheduled to make his first Charlotte Coliseum appearance today since the October trade that sent him to Philadelphia.
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| Jan 17, 2002
When Pat McCrory goes out in the world of mayors, he's the envy of other cities.
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| Jan 17, 2002
George Shinn climbs down from his giant white Suburban and hustles past reporters into the building in which his Charlotte Hornets practice.
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| Jan 17, 2002
As he was finishing his lunch, First Union employee Danny Peck tried a new name on his tongue.
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| Jan 17, 2002
Norfolk officials and Smithfield Foods continue to work toward a corporate naming-rights agreement as part of a plan to attract the Charlotte Hornets to Hampton Roads, in spite of the NBA team's announced intention to move to New Orleans.
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| Jan 17, 2002
DENVER — The Denver Nuggets may have gotten their first glimpse of life without Nick Van Exel, and if their performance against the Sacramento Kings Wednesday night is any indication, it wasn't all bad.
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| Jan 17, 2002
The Denver Post is reporting that Antonio McDyess is considering taking the whole year off to rehabilitate his injured knee.
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| Jan 17, 2002
Thursday, January 17, 2002 - A change of momentum at the end of the third quarter provided a cruel hint that it was going to be another nice-try game Wednesday night for the Denver Nuggets.
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| Jan 17, 2002
DENVER -- Remember the days when the second night of back-to-back games was pure hell for the Kings?
Well, those days are gone.
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| Jan 17, 2002
The Kings took Tuesday's no-defense experiment one step further Wednesday and didn't defend for the better part of three quarters.
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| Jan 17, 2002
MILWAUKEE -- The Indiana Pacers sounded somewhat encouraged about the preliminary news on Jermaine O'Neal's injured knee.
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| Jan 17, 2002
Paul Pierce took 10 treys in last night's 101-100 win over the Knicks, but he swears he wasn't practicing for the All-Star Weekend 3-point shootout for which he was selected to be a participant earlier in the day.
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| Jan 17, 2002
For the third straight time this season, the Celtics allowed the Knicks to stay tantalizingly close all evening before stepping on their dreams.
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| Jan 17, 2002
Celtics small forward Eric Williams is known to play both ends of the court with such grit that it's difficult to determine who has it worse: the player he guards or the player who guards him.
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| Jan 17, 2002
MILWAUKEE -- The Indiana Pacers were undermanned and playing the Central Division's best team on its home court Wednesday.
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| Jan 17, 2002
e is now, without question, a veteran.
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| Jan 17, 2002
TIM WHITMIRE, LAUREN MARKOE AND RICK BONNELL of the Charlotte Observer report: Hours after George Shinn told Hornets players and coaches the team's future was still up in the air Wednesday, he and co-owner Ray Wooldridge met with the governor of Louisiana, nearing a deal to move the franchise to New Orleans.
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| Jan 17, 2002
Going into Wednesday night's contest at the Delta Center, the Utah Jazz and the Seattle SuperSonics were enjoying eerily similar seasons.
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| Jan 17, 2002
Matchups, system, karma, whatever, sometimes a team just owns another team.
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| Jan 17, 2002
What happened to the man who leaves it all on the floor? The Knicks best defender and their answer to The Answer this coming Saturday?
Dave D'Alessandro tells us that two general managers, who both predict Sprewell will be shopped more vigorously as the Knicks' slide deepens, believe that his recent troubles are a direct result of hearing trade rumors.
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| Jan 17, 2002
The idea was to sit back and enjoy, one more time, the seemingly age-old, cat-and-mouse confrontation between the old-guard guys: the Jazz's John Stockton vs.
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| Jan 17, 2002
There are few certainties in life, but Jazz-SuperSonics seems to be one.
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| Jan 17, 2002
Now comes the real test.
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| Jan 17, 2002
-- The Jazz knew they were gambling when they entered the season with just two point guards on their active roster.
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| Jan 17, 2002
The Sonics exuded confidence during their best stretch of the season.
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| Jan 17, 2002
Marc Berman of the NY Post tells us that if Chaney doesn't win his next game, who just happen to be Philly, then he must be cut.
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| Jan 17, 2002
atricia Williams of Newark is a diehard Knicks fan.
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| Jan 17, 2002
Nate McMillan intends to get a blood test soon for the purpose of possibly donating a kidney to his 59-year-old mother.
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| Jan 17, 2002
The Sonics exuded confidence during their best stretch of the season.
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| Jan 17, 2002
- Brian Skinner made his first start for the Cavaliers during their 109-102 loss at Sacramento on Tuesday night in place of forward Lamond Murray.
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| Jan 17, 2002
Oakland, Calif.
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| Jan 17, 2002
Oakland, Calif.
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| Jan 17, 2002
NBA.
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| Jan 17, 2002
Over from playing a rush of Eastern Conference teams, the Mavericks now face a stretch of same-conference foes from the West.
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| Jan 17, 2002
Richie Whitt of the Star Telegram writes that the response to Mark Cuban's day as a Dairy Queen Manager was enormous.
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| Jan 17, 2002
Clipper forward Lamar Odom could be seen flexing his sprained right wrist at almost every play stoppage during the 1-5 trip through Philadelphia, Washington, New Jersey, Charlotte, Toronto and Minnesota, according to the LA Times.
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| Jan 17, 2002
Forward Tom Gugliotta is eligible to come off the injured list for Friday night's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but it won't happen, according to the Arizona Republic.
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| Jan 17, 2002
While Robinson's minutes (28.
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| Jan 17, 2002
Clutchcity reports that Steve Francis missed last night's game against the Toronto Raptors and may well miss the rest of the roadtrip, due to continuing migraines.
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| Jan 17, 2002
The Rockets tightened up their defense and used a barrage of three-pointers to whittle down an 18-point fourth quarter deficit to just one with under 2 minutes to go, but they couldn't overtake the Raptors, who held on for the 109-103 win in the Air Canada Centre Wednesday night.
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| Jan 17, 2002
Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports: The Heat took a detour on its road to ruin Thursday.
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| Jan 17, 2002
If it were up to Shaquille O'Neal -- and the Lakers -- the All-Star probably would pay $730,000 for a week off from the competition, anyway.
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| Jan 17, 2002
Yes, that was Mitch Richmond in Lakers' warmups Wednesday night when the Heat played at Staples Center.
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| Jan 17, 2002
On a night he scored a career-high 58, Allen Iverson was more impressed by all the little things.
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| Jan 17, 2002
Like Pat Riley, the Lakers' Phil Jackson, whose team played host to the Heat late Wednesday, has never had a losing season as an NBA coach.
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| Jan 17, 2002
-- Lakers guard and Lauderdale Lakes native Mitch Richmond boasts a stellar NBA résumé: rookie of the year; six All-Star appearances; 20-plus points scoring average for 10 consecutive seasons; three times All-NBA second team.
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| Jan 17, 2002
Jerry Brewer of the Orlando Sentinel reports: In a move that could affect the up-for-sale Orlando Magic, the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday all but announced their intentions to relocate to New Orleans.
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| Jan 17, 2002
Magic guard Mike Miller, the winner of last year's NBA Rookie of the Year award, will participate in his first 3-point contest during the NBA's All-Star weekend in Philadelphia.
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| Jan 17, 2002
These were Eric Snow's 23.
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| Jan 17, 2002
Having had such an easy time for most of the game, the Toronto Raptors decided to test their poise in the waning minutes last night.
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| Jan 17, 2002
You look at him now, after all he has done, and hope your eyes are hiding the truth.
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| Jan 17, 2002
Rudy Tomjanovich peered down the hallway in the bowels of the Air Canada Centre before game time on Wednesday, hoping to spy Hakeem Olajuwon, the man who used to be synonymous with basketball in Houston.
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| Jan 17, 2002
Toronto Raptors assistant coach Stan Albeck, who had a serious stroke last month, was discharged from the hospital and admitted to a rehab center on Wednesday.
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| Jan 17, 2002
It happened again Tuesday against Toronto and it has happened with alarming regularity during the Pistons' recent skid.
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| Jan 17, 2002
Still flush with the satisfaction of their latest effort, the Pistons talked Wednesday with renewed interest in their season.
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| Jan 17, 2002
With less than a minute left and his team trailing by three points, Indiana coach Isiah Thomas exhorted, "No fouls, no fouls," as the Milwaukee Bucks brought the ball up the floor.
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| Jan 16, 2002
The ability to read Mandarin Chinese seems as foreign a concept to most Mavericks fans as a well-officiated game is to Mark Cuban.
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| Jan 16, 2002
The NBA, that citadel of swift and impartial justice, slapped Shaq with a $15,000 fine and a three-game suspension.
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| Jan 16, 2002
Dwain Price of the Star Telegram reports that Charlie Bell, whose 10-day contract hit a snag due to his prior commitment to an Italian team, was signed by the Dallas Mavericks for the remainder of the season instead.
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| Jan 16, 2002
ATLANTA - After drowning in a sea of one of their most pitiful performances of the season during Monday's 26-point loss at Orlando, the basket must have looked like an ocean to the Mavericks on Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks.
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| Jan 16, 2002
To some observers it appears Jazz star Karl Malone is pacing himself through games — holding a bit back early so he is sure to have something extra left late.
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| Jan 16, 2002
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| Jan 16, 2002
Rip Hamilton, the Wizards' second leading scorer, is still 10 days away from returning to action.
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| Jan 16, 2002
Wednesday, January 16, 2002 - While trying to find a presence in the middle of the basketball floor to add to Raef LaFrentz, the Denver Nuggets have traveled a curving path this season.
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| Jan 16, 2002
Dallas owner Mark Cuban is beginning to wear the robes of the league's Nostradamus.
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| Jan 16, 2002
Jennifer Bellis of the San Antonio Express News reports that the San Antonio Spurs are trying to get a WNBA franchise, even though no plans for WNBA expansion have been announced.
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| Jan 16, 2002
Tony Parker sprained his right ankle playing against the New Jersey Nets, reports Johnny Ludden of the San Antonio Express News.
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| Jan 16, 2002
Smith — who threw up Monday night when told he was going to start the second half against New Jersey — showed his poise Tuesday.
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| Jan 16, 2002
The second game of a back-to-back set is always tough in the NBA.
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| Jan 16, 2002
The Kings regained the services of two starters -- point guard Mike Bibby and center Vlade Divac -- Tuesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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| Jan 16, 2002
The Kings proved an axiom wrong Tuesday night, when they "really" played only two quarters and still won.
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| Jan 16, 2002
Maybe an indication of how restrictive the NBA's salary cap has been on player movement is the whole league seeming to wait in breathless anticipation over where recalcitrant Warrior forward Marc Jackson will end up.
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| Jan 16, 2002
There were some obvious factors in the Indiana Pacers' 106-102 loss to Milwaukee on Tuesday.
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| Jan 16, 2002
The Celtics have to go back a full decade to point to the last time they won three straight against the Knicks.
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| Jan 16, 2002
SACRAMENTO, CALIF.
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| Jan 16, 2002
There are certain guys in the NBA that you just have to root for.
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| Jan 16, 2002
Tipoff: 10:30 tonight at The Arena in Oakland.
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| Jan 16, 2002
Sacramento
- Cavs coach John Lucas was fined $7,500 by the NBA on Monday for verbally abusing the officials and failing to leave the court in a timely manner following the conclusion of the Cavaliers' 102-100 loss to Seattle last Friday.
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| Jan 16, 2002
Sacramento - You can locate the Cavaliers' locker room several steps before reaching the entrance.
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| Jan 16, 2002
Sacramento
- If winning cures all ills, the Cavaliers could finally get a needed dose of success tonight against Golden State.
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| Jan 16, 2002
Frank Hughes of the Tacoma News Tribune reports: Seattle SuperSonics forward Rashard Lewis says one of the things he will consider in his impending contract negotiations is whether or not the Sonics decide to keep point guard Gary Payton.
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| Jan 16, 2002
José Miguel Romero of the Seattle Times reports: Nate McMillan returned to Seattle on Monday to lead Sonics practice yesterday, his expressionless face and attention riveted on his players as they prepared for tonight's game at Utah.
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| Jan 16, 2002
WALTHAM - In this increasingly surprising Celtics season, we find ourselves going back to the Big Three Era for a lot of topics under the heading: ''The Best Since .
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| Jan 16, 2002
Because of his proficiency from the perimeter, Brent Barry is universally recognized as an extraordinary shooter.
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| Jan 16, 2002
When: Today, 6 p.
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| Jan 16, 2002
What the hell was that?
Anyone?
If you saw this game, you were treated to a great game at times, but saw one of the worst pieces of "bad basketball" you'll ever see with 23.
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| Jan 16, 2002
At the end of the third quarter of Miami's 86-79 victory at Golden State Monday, the Heat had 54 points.
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| Jan 16, 2002
WHEN: 10:30 p.
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| Jan 16, 2002
There is no bust of Charles Darwin next to Dr.
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| Jan 16, 2002
Pat Riley was prepared to warn his players about the dangers of overstating the absence of Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal from tonight's game at Staples Center.
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| Jan 16, 2002
Games are most often won -- and in the Heat's case lost -- in the fourth quarter.
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| Jan 16, 2002
So the supposedly mighty Lakers lose by 18 points to Minnesota on Friday and drop an overtime contest a night later to Chicago, owner of the NBA's worst record.
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| Jan 16, 2002
Hornets moving to the Big Easy?
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| Jan 16, 2002
Nothing comes easily, it seems, for the Hornets in Chicago.
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| Jan 16, 2002
A potential move by the Orlando Magic would have a significant impact in Brevard County, said Chris D'Orso, the Magic's Director of Ticket Sales and Marketing.
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| Jan 16, 2002
Nate McMillan returned to Seattle on Monday to lead Sonics practice yesterday, his expressionless face and attention riveted on his players as they prepared for tonight's game at Utah.
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| Jan 16, 2002
More than any other player in the NBA, Karl Malone knows what Shaquille O"Neal went through Saturday night.
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| Jan 16, 2002
Power Forward will be on display tonight.
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| Jan 16, 2002
This could turn out to be Eddie Griffin's only visit to his hometown in his rookie season in the NBA.
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| Jan 16, 2002
There have been just enough intriguing triumphs of late to think that the Sixers have figured out the peaks.
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| Jan 16, 2002
Iverson put up 58 points on 21-for-42 shooting from the floor, all career highs, taking command of the 76ers' 112-106 overtime victory over the Houston Rockets.
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| Jan 16, 2002
The Timberwolves can't get one of their games televised on TNT and haven't, despite their 28-9 record, captured the basketball world's attention.
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| Jan 16, 2002
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| Jan 16, 2002
Woody Paige is not a happy man.
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| Jan 16, 2002
So it has come to this.
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| Jan 16, 2002
This Saturday Michael Jordan will return to the place where his statue stands tall at the entrance, the player where he helped win six championships on way to creating a dynasty.
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| Jan 16, 2002
Vince Carter takes a lot of flak for his infrequent forays to the free throw line, so he sure wasn't going to blow four straight foul shots with a game on the line.
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| Jan 16, 2002
The Raptors aren't sure what the moral of this story is.
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| Jan 16, 2002
There was no second-guessing after Cliff Robinson missed three shots in the final 35 seconds of the Pistons' 92-90 loss to the Raptors on Tuesday.
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| Jan 16, 2002
The easiest thing to do is to dismiss the Pistons and everything they've done thus far.
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| Jan 16, 2002
Of all the former Pistons on the Toronto roster Tuesday at the Palace -- including Eric Montross and Jerome Williams -- Jermaine Jackson was probably the happiest to be there.
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| Jan 16, 2002
If you liked Milwaukee's escape from New York three nights earlier, you would have loved its 106-102 victory against Indiana Tuesday at Conseco Fieldhouse.
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| Jan 16, 2002
Hill or no Hill, the Magic should remain in Orlando
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| Jan 16, 2002
Harvey Araton of the New York Times takes a look at the dismal state of the Knicks.
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| Jan 16, 2002
Dallas sank 18 3-pointers, one short of the NBA record, and that was more than Jason Terry could overcome on a career night when he scored 46 points in the Hawks' 116-107 loss to the Mavericks.
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| Jan 15, 2002
Timberwolves guard Anthony Peeler has a good sense of timing.
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| Jan 15, 2002
Forward Joe Smith and guard Terrell Brandon took steps Monday toward returning to the Timberwolves' lineup.
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| Jan 15, 2002
Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders saw the replays and said he does not condone Shaquille O'Neal throwing a roundhouse punch at the back of Chicago center Brad Miller's head.
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| Jan 15, 2002
Mike Lupica of the Daily News tells us Shaquille O'Neal got three games from the league yesterday for swinging at Miller the way he did and starting a real nice brawl.
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| Jan 15, 2002
The Knicks finally get Clarence Weatherspoon back who has been out since November 21.
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| Jan 15, 2002
With only one sellout in 21 home games, fans aren't exactly flocking to the Delta Center these days.
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| Jan 15, 2002
For years, the buzzards circled the Utah Jazz.
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| Jan 15, 2002
NBA executives had guys like Chris Andersen in mind when they formed a development league this season.
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| Jan 15, 2002
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| Jan 15, 2002
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| Jan 15, 2002
ORLANDO, Fla.
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| Jan 15, 2002
Dwain Price of the Star Telegram reports that Mark Cuban said this is exactly the sort of incident he was trying to prevent by tightening up refereeing.
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| Jan 15, 2002
In one of the toughest weeks for the Magic since Shaquille O'Neal left the organization via free agency in the summer of 1996, the Magic finally had something to smile about.
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| Jan 15, 2002
The year was 1979 and the Spurs were just 3 years old — at least in NBA years.
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| Jan 15, 2002
With one game-altering sweep of his hand, Todd MacCulloch — of the Winnipeg, Manitoba, MacCullochs — stuffed Steve Smith at the rim and instantly ignited a fast break that ended with Kerry Kittles' dunk with six seconds left.
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| Jan 15, 2002
Frank Hughes of the Tacoma News Tribune reports: Seattle SuperSonics forward Rashard Lewis confirmed to The News Tribune on Monday that he plans to opt out of his contract in the summer and become an unrestricted free agent.
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| Jan 15, 2002
When the Sonics, winners of 10 of 13, hit the midpoint of the season next week, they figure to take succor from the fact that they will be in the distended mid-belly of the NBA.
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| Jan 15, 2002
In KeyArena or on the road, the Sonics are not only firing, they're connecting from all angles and ranges.
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| Jan 15, 2002
WUAB (Ch.
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| Jan 15, 2002
Tip-off: 10 p.
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| Jan 15, 2002
Sacramento, Calif
- The Cavaliers' longest and most miserable trip of the season will end Friday in Los Angeles against the Clippers.
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| Jan 15, 2002
Three hours earlier, ESPN was replaying Alonzo Mourning's flailing punches at Knicks forward Larry Johnson during the 1998 playoffs.
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| Jan 15, 2002
The Hack-a-Shaq routine sent Shaquille O'Neal into a rage Saturday against the Bulls, and the NBA suspended the Lakers center
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for three games Monday for throwing punches.
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| Jan 15, 2002
This is not just another story about the Heat's inability to handle zone defenses.
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| Jan 15, 2002
"This is real big.
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| Jan 15, 2002
SALT LAKE CITY -- We interrupt this "Denver Nuggets lose again" report to bring you Chris Andersen, the tall, blond, tattooed, goateed white guy who announced his intention to play professional basketball Monday night.
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| Jan 15, 2002
Tuesday, January 15, 2002 - SALT LAKE CITY - The bad news is the Nuggets lost their 12th consecutive road game, 106-97 to the Utah Jazz on Monday night at the Delta Center.
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| Jan 15, 2002
The Kings spent much of Sunday night looking as if they hadn't played together in a week.
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| Jan 15, 2002
The transition of the Indiana Pacers from an aging perimeter-shooting team to a younger, quicker, more athletic team that can score from inside or out is ahead of schedule, coach Isiah Thomas said Monday.
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| Jan 15, 2002
ALTHAM - Three days between games are a luxury at this time of year, and the Celtics are happy to see them.
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| Jan 15, 2002
Once again, the Jazz were allowing an opponent to hang around Monday night at the Delta Center.
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| Jan 15, 2002
The bad news is the Nuggets lost their 12th consecutive road game, 106-97 to the Utah Jazz on Monday night at the Delta Center.
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| Jan 15, 2002
The Heat played as ugly a game as you'll see in the NBA on Monday night against the Warriors, but by the end of the night they were able to take comfort in their performance.
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| Jan 15, 2002
NBA executives had guys like Chris Andersen in mind when they formed a development league this season.
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| Jan 15, 2002
Kobe Bryant never has been better.
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| Jan 15, 2002
The City Council began a new chapter in Charlotte's arena saga Monday night, voting 10-1 to study business leaders' plan to build a new home for the Hornets or another major league team.
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| Jan 15, 2002
In his mind, George Lynch is ready for his on-court debut for the Charlotte Hornets tonight in Chicago.
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| Jan 15, 2002
CHARLOTTE (17-19) AT CHICAGO (7-29)
8:30 p.
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| Jan 15, 2002
Phil Jasner of the Philadelphia Daily News reports that Derrick McKey may have 14 years of NBA experience under his belt but he is just what the Sixers need right now.
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| Jan 15, 2002
John Denton of the Florida Today reports: Today is the first day Golden State's Marc Jackson is eligible to be traded, and the Orlando Magic seemed poised to possibly trade for the second-year center.
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| Jan 15, 2002
Six people have inquired about purchasing the Magic since the "For Sale" sign went up.
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| Jan 15, 2002
Coming to a classified section near you:
WANTED — Billionaire or multimillionaire with disposable income to buy NBA franchise.
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| Jan 15, 2002
Despite his claims of having lost approximately $40 million the past four years, Orlando Magic owner Rich DeVos already has six interested buyers in the franchise he has reluctantly put up for sale.
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| Jan 15, 2002
The 1995 NBA title didn't happen.
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| Jan 15, 2002
-- Health and estate planning concerns -- not any ill will over the inability to secure a new arena -- were cited Monday by Rich DeVos as the main reason why he is putting the Orlando Magic up for sale.
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| Jan 15, 2002
Two gigantic orange-colored moving vans were parked outside TD Waterhouse Centre on Monday night.
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| Jan 15, 2002
Tim Povtak of the Orlando Sentinel reports: NBA Commissioner David Stern said Monday that he has no intention of letting the next owner of the Orlando Magic play anywhere but in Orlando.
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| Jan 15, 2002
Magic coach Doc Rivers said Monday he believes the organization will strive to find an owner as committed to winning as Rich DeVos.
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| Jan 15, 2002
Welcome back
Magic rookie center Steven Hunter is excited to see Leon Smith, a high school friend and rival from Chicago who became a cautionary tale for high schoolers who jump to the NBA, back in the league.
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| Jan 15, 2002
Horace Grant didn't join the Orlando Magic this summer to be a scorer, but a scorer he has become.
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| Jan 15, 2002
It has taken them almost half the season, but the Orlando Magic say their true identity finally is emerging.
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| Jan 15, 2002
The Orlando Magic were doing anything and everything on this night, so Mike Miller figured, “Why not?”
Yes, there was a 7-foot center standing between him and the basket, but why not? Miller jumped.
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| Jan 15, 2002
Vince Carter was asked yesterday whether the needle on the Raptors' frustration meter was about to fly off the charts.
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| Jan 15, 2002
THE RAPTORS' explanation for retaining Lenny Wilkens at the helm of this confused, backward-moving team, apparently is that they cannot afford to fire him right now.
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| Jan 15, 2002
The Raptors spent most of the day breaking down game film from Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.
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| Jan 15, 2002
How's this for the new math? The Raptors are about to waste the efforts of a $53-million US payroll to avoid eating this year's $2.
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| Jan 15, 2002
A lot of people will be lured to The Palace tonight by the prospect of seeing a matchup between two of North Carolina's finest alums -- Vince Carter and Jerry Stackhouse.
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| Jan 15, 2002
After using a weak-side-help defense successfully during Saturday night's 104-76 victory over Charlotte, the Pistons practiced it at length Monday as they prepared for tonight's game against Vince Carter and the Toronto Raptors at the Palace.
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| Jan 15, 2002
Jerry Stackhouse and Rick Carlisle talk all the time.
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| Jan 15, 2002
How hurt could Ray Allen be?
Nine days after returning from a seven-game absence caused by tendinitis in his left knee, the Milwaukee Bucks' all-star guard was named the Eastern Conference player of the week Monday, the second time he has won the award this season.
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| Jan 15, 2002
He got fined $7,500 for saying his team is the worst in the league.
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| Jan 15, 2002
Deeply disturbed by their team's inability, or unwillingness, to compete in eight of their 23 losses this season, Hawks president Stan Kasten and general manager Pete Babcock were searching for answers Monday amid a mounting toll of injuries.
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| Jan 14, 2002
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| Jan 14, 2002
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| Jan 14, 2002
WITH THIS most high-rent of Raptors sides, the gap between coach and players is growing as wide as the Niagara Gorge.
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| Jan 14, 2002
The excuses, like the games themselves, all seem to run together now in a dreary sameness.
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| Jan 14, 2002
The play came midway through the final quarter when a cutting Earl Boykins scored on a back-door layup.
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| Jan 14, 2002
The play came midway through the final quarter when a cutting Earl Boykins scored on a back-door layup.
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| Jan 14, 2002
Antonio Davis had issued a warning after Toronto's close call against Atlanta on Friday night that the Raptors would need to go back to the drawing board to work on beating the zone defence the Hawks had used so successfully against them.
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| Jan 14, 2002
Jury selection began Monday in the trial of former Vince Carter agent William (Tank) Black, accused of stealing millions of dollars from players he represented.
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| Jan 14, 2002
Chris McCosky of The Detroit News sits down and has a short chat with Ben Wallace.
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| Jan 14, 2002
The Pistons are a classic front-running, fair-weather team, aren't they?
When the shots are falling, like they were right from the jump Saturday against Charlotte, everything is peachy.
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| Jan 14, 2002
Scouts will tell you that every draft is important, but this year's draft for the Pistons seems especially important.
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| Jan 14, 2002
When Cliff Robinson is aggressive, takes open shots, uses his ability to get to the basket and keeps shooting -- no matter whether his shots are going in -- the Pistons are a better team.
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| Jan 14, 2002
After Milwaukee beat New York Saturday night for just the second time in 10 games, talk around the Bucks' locker room involved the possibility that they could see the Knicks as a first-round playoff opponent.
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| Jan 14, 2002
With the Dallas Mavericks doing so well without Michael Finley in the lineup, he probably won't be returning to the court until the January 26th or 29th, writes Dwain Price for the Star Telegram.
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| Jan 14, 2002
Owner Mark Cuban has accepted Dairy Queen's offer to manage a branch for a day, but that's not where the new relationship stops.
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| Jan 14, 2002
Nelson is one of many Mavericks staffers who must resist the urge to look past Monday's visit to Orlando for the dramatic reunion that awaits in Atlanta.
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| Jan 14, 2002
No one knows what Jason Kidd will do when his contract is up after next season, just as no one is sure what Duncan will do in that same summer.
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| Jan 14, 2002
But someone still wanted a better explanation.
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| Jan 14, 2002
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.
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| Jan 14, 2002
The NBA rescinded the $500 fine on Steve Francis that accompanied his second technical, the closest thing to an apology or even admission of guilt that Francis will get from the league, writes Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chonicle.
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| Jan 14, 2002
Fists of Fury sideline Shaq
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| Jan 14, 2002
Al Iannazzone tells us how in 6 not so easy steps:
1.
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| Jan 14, 2002
Monday, January 14, 2002 - Malone scored a game-high 23 points, grabbed 15 rebounds and dished out seven assists Saturday night during Utah's double-overtime loss to visiting Memphis.
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| Jan 14, 2002
Some nights, the Jazz's starters play with purpose from beginning to end.
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| Jan 14, 2002
In four of the Jazz's five outings so far in 2002, they have trailed when coach Jerry Sloan made his first substitution of the game:
vs.
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| Jan 14, 2002
The NBA's Most Valuable Player will be announced any day now.
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| Jan 14, 2002
Shaquille O'Neal didn't stay inside the Los Angeles Lakers' locker room to talk after his haymaker punch failed to remove the head from Brad Miller's body Saturday night.
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| Jan 14, 2002
Saturday night's game between New Jersey and Orlando was the first meeting between Kenyon Martin and Tracy McGrady since Martin pounded on McGrady during a Jan.
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| Jan 14, 2002
Portland
- For once, this Zydrunas Ilgauskas broken bone isn't devastating to the Cavaliers.
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| Jan 14, 2002
Portland, Ore
- This West Coast trip can't end soon enough for the Cavaliers.
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| Jan 14, 2002
The Great Arena Debate officially comes back before the City Council tonight, when the board is expected to ask City Manager Pam Syfert to evaluate business leaders' $100 million offer to help finance an uptown arena.
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| Jan 14, 2002
Don Lochman had long planned to be sunning himself in St.
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| Jan 14, 2002
There is an adage about Charlotte that bears repeating: Eventually, Charlotte always does the right thing.
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| Jan 14, 2002
This time there was no comeback.
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| Jan 14, 2002
Saturday morning, a friend on the other side of the room yells, "The Hornets are leaving!"
"No, they aren't!" I yell.
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| Jan 14, 2002
Tony Padgett, a 60-year-old industrial-cleaning executive who once painted whiskers on his face and wore a full-length, black cat costume to a Carolina Panthers playoff game, did not attend his team's 15th straight loss last Sunday at Ericsson Stadium.
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| Jan 14, 2002
Comcast SportsNet.
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| Jan 14, 2002
Avery Johnson agreed to a three-year deal with the Denver Nuggets because he thought the team would be in contention.
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| Jan 14, 2002
Monday, January 14, 2002 - About an hour and a half before tipoff Saturday night at Houston, many things Denver Nuggets guard Nick Van Exel thought about NBA referees crystallized after hearing some of the facts:
- Entering the weekend, the Nuggets averaged 21.
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| Jan 14, 2002
Kings guard Mike Bibby is on unfamiliar ground these days as a spectator.
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| Jan 14, 2002
The Kings spent much of Sunday night looking as if they hadn't played together in a week.
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| Jan 14, 2002
PORTLAND, Ore.
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| Jan 14, 2002
So what does the struggling columnist do when he doesn't have the Indianapolis Colts to kick around anymore? Why .
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| Jan 14, 2002
Joe Johnson is a quiet, reserved kind of guy - qualities that were endearing to the Celtics when the rookie was busting Ray Allen for 23 points in Milwaukee and scoring 13 in the last quarter to beat Indiana.
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| Jan 14, 2002
he thrill-in-the-last-minute Celtics have started to live a basketball life that produces fewer heart palpitations and gray hairs and more comfortable wins.
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| Jan 14, 2002
Michael BeDan of the Rocky Mountain News writes, "Avery Johnson agreed to a three-year deal with the Denver Nuggets because he thought the team would be in contention.
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| Jan 14, 2002
Tom McEachin of the Ogden Standard Examiner writes, "[Scott Padgett] played in just four of Utah's first eight games.
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| Jan 14, 2002
The LA Daily News reports that Phil Jackson said in the most definitive terms yet that his current Lakers contract -- which expires in 2004 -- probably will be his last.
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| Jan 14, 2002
Steve Luhm of the Salt Lake Tribune writes, "These are certainly trying times for the Denver Nuggets, but assistant general manager David Fredman knows it could be worse.
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| Jan 14, 2002
Saturday night, in the wake of his team's 108-74 disgrace in Phoenix, Heat coach Pat Riley seemingly wanted nothing to do with his players.
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| Jan 14, 2002
Based on his recent play, it is easy to assume that Alonzo Mourning's best efforts these days are coming beneath the basket, amid the jumble of muscled bodies in the paint, in the spotlight of the Heat's desperate search for a winning formula.
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| Jan 14, 2002
Heat guard Eddie Jones was named the Eastern Conference's player of the week a week ago today.
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| Jan 14, 2002
His team still reeling from one of the worst losses of this horrific season, Heat coach Pat Riley said Sunday he is not likely to make a significant trade, and he has not given up hope Miami can make something of this campaign.
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| Jan 14, 2002
Babcock: 'We believe Leon deserves a chance'
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| Jan 14, 2002
Tim Povtak and Jon Steinman of the Orlando Sentinel report: Pat Croce, who bought the Philadelphia 76ers and brought them back to prominence in the NBA, thinks Rich DeVos can attract interested buyers for the Orlando Magic franchise.
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| Jan 14, 2002
Here's a comparison between Orlando's TD Waterhouse Centre and two newer sports arenas:
TD Waterhouse Centre: home of the Orlando Magic, Orlando Miracle (WNBA) and Orlando Predators (AFL)
Opened in 1989 -- $110 million
17,248 seats for basketball games, including 26 sky boxes.
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| Jan 14, 2002
Without Tracy McGrady, the Orlando Magic had virtually no chance of beating the Mavericks when they played last month in Dallas.
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| Jan 14, 2002
While the future of the Orlando Magic is an obvious cause for concern, their present is a source of anxiety as well.
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| Jan 14, 2002
Magic host Mavericks
Who: Orlando Magic (19-20) vs.
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| Jan 14, 2002
And on the 12th day, the Minnesota Timberwolves rested.
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| Jan 14, 2002
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| Jan 13, 2002
Blood was filling in Rashard Lewis' mouth.
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| Jan 13, 2002
Not even halfway through the NBA season, and already the league has lost four of its coaches.
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| Jan 13, 2002
On Saturday, the Seattle SuperSonics ran though a practice session so short and loose and casual, that an observer might wonder why bother at all.
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| Jan 13, 2002
Don Nelson of the Dallas Mavericks recently became only the third coach in NBA history to win at least 1,000 games.
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| Jan 13, 2002
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| Jan 13, 2002
It's fitting that Jason Williams plays in Memphis.
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| Jan 13, 2002
HOUSTON -- Eddie Griffin tied his career high with 25 points on 10-of-11 shooting and blocked five shots to lead the Houston Rockets over the Denver Nuggets 98-86 Saturday night.
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| Jan 13, 2002
DALLAS -- They were on the verge of a most impressive victory.
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| Jan 13, 2002
ATLANTA - Sounding more like a man who holds an MBA from Maryland (which he does) than an NBA head coach, Jim O'Brien explained the behind-the-scenes decision-making process of the Celtics.
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| Jan 13, 2002
ATLANTA - The Celtics' play last night was not necessarily an example of how far the team has come since November, when two consecutive losses to Atlanta briefly sidetracked the Green.
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| Jan 13, 2002
TOP TEN
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| Jan 13, 2002
Tip-off: 10 p.
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| Jan 13, 2002
Seattle
- Cavaliers coach John Lucas has made it clear that he's not a believer in moral victories, but Friday night's 102-100 loss to the Seattle SuperSonics could have a positive impression on his team.
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| Jan 13, 2002
Bobby Phills was officially dropped from the Charlotte Hornets’ roster Saturday.
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| Jan 13, 2002
This time there was no comeback.
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| Jan 13, 2002
The one factor that could have made this a competitive chase for the title seemingly has been eliminated from this season's equation.
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| Jan 13, 2002
Dan Majerle sat by the Heat bench 90 minutes before Saturday's game at America West Arena and laughed.
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| Jan 13, 2002
Rookie Jarron Collins' contract with the Jazz became guaranteed for the season last week, and for good reason.
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| Jan 13, 2002
The Jazz approached their matchup with the self-described "worst team in the league" Saturday night like they wanted to be home watching the NFL playoffs on television.
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| Jan 13, 2002
The Vancouver Grizzlies needed six seasons and 23 tries to beat the Jazz just once.
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| Jan 13, 2002
Cheap shot of the week?
That's easy.
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| Jan 13, 2002
Pedro Gomez writes in the Arizona Republic: The only thing worse than watching the Suns roll over in recent weeks has been the laissez-faire attitude of coach Scott Skiles.
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| Jan 13, 2002
Howard Beck writes in the LA Daily News: The body blows are nothing to new to Shaquille O'Neal.
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| Jan 13, 2002
Here's something different: A former Heat player who does not rip coach Pat Riley.
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| Jan 13, 2002
At last year's All-Star Game in Washington, NBA great George Gervin, known for his silky smooth game and amazingly effective finger roll, wondered out loud why current NBA big men don't perfect unstoppable post moves instead of trying to play like guards.
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| Jan 13, 2002
Several factors have contributed to the Sixers' major drop-off: injuries, a lack of perimeter defense, an offense too reliant on Allen Iverson, poor chemistry, not enough size off the bench.
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| Jan 13, 2002
Remember Heat center-forward Sean Marks?
The New Zealander, who started six games earlier this season, virtually dropped off the map when he was placed on the injured list in mid-December.
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| Jan 13, 2002
What seemed unlikely just last month now appears to be a sure thing: The Jazz will make the playoffs.
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| Jan 13, 2002
The Phoenix Suns got the remedy they needed.
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| Jan 13, 2002
John Starks has played in the NBA long enough to have been a hero and a goat, and he knows the difference.
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| Jan 13, 2002
The Jazz played Memphis on Saturday night without starting small forward Donyell Marshall, who is nursing a bruised hip.
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| Jan 13, 2002
The party is over in pro sports.
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| Jan 13, 2002
Rich DeVos, 100 percent owner of the Orlando Magic since 1991, addressed the team prior to Saturday night's home game and explained his reasons for wanting to sell of the franchise.
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| Jan 13, 2002
More than eight months have passed since the Orlando Magic and the Milwaukee Bucks last met.
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| Jan 13, 2002
DEVOS IN ATTENDANCE
Rich DeVos made his first public appearance at an Orlando Magic game Saturday night since team officials told the NBA he wants to sell part of his interest in the franchise.
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| Jan 13, 2002
There was no weigh-in.
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| Jan 13, 2002
"My body isn't what it used to be.
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| Jan 13, 2002
It is the saddest day in the history of your Orlando Magic.
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| Jan 13, 2002
Rich DeVos' plan to sell the entire Orlando Magic basketball franchise sent shock waves through Central Florida on Saturday night, but community leaders said they felt confident the team would remain in Orlando -- no matter who buys it.
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| Jan 13, 2002
Will this be NY's second bad boy turn star?
Greg Logan tells us:
The Knicks are one of four NBA teams in serious pursuit of troubled former first-round draft pick Leon Smith, a 6-10, 250-pound center who plays for the Gary (Ind.
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| Jan 13, 2002
Dave of the Star-Ledger writes: Clarence Weatherspoon's itinerary is now very clear, pain threshold permitting.
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| Jan 13, 2002
After a chorus of 3rd quarter boos, the Knicks cut a 24-point deficit to two with 19.
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| Jan 13, 2002
A crowd of 14,555 showed up TD Waterhouse Centre Saturday night clearly intent on booing New Jersey forward Kenyon Martin for his flagrant foul and subsequent fight with Orlando Magic star Tracy McGrady a week earlier.
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| Jan 13, 2002
As a career gunslinger who has flirted with shooting 50 per cent from the floor in three different seasons over of his career, it's almost unfathomable to think of Wendell Stephen Curry putting up an 0-fer when he gets regular minutes.
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| Jan 13, 2002
Time to just shut up and play.
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| Jan 13, 2002
For weeks, Cliff Robinson's teammates had been bugging him to bring back the headband he wore earlier in his career in Portland.
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| Jan 13, 2002
The DeVos family, the Grand Rapids-based founders of the Amway Corporation and owners of the Orlando Magic, is taking the initial steps toward getting out of the NBA business.
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| Jan 13, 2002
They were waiting and waiting, but the show never seemed to happen.
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| Jan 13, 2002
The Timberwolves are awfully lucky they didn't trade Wally Szczerbiak during the offseason.
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| Jan 13, 2002
Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders said he thinks Wally Szczerbiak is worthy of an invitation to the NBA All-Star Game Feb.
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| Jan 13, 2002
Conventional wisdom says the true measure of the Timberwolves' season will come in late April, when they either advance in the playoffs to demonstrate that they are headed in the right direction or they get bounced in the first round for a sixth consecutive year.
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| Jan 13, 2002
WASHINGTON -- If there is such a thing as basketball sensory overload (BSO), the Timberwolves were guilty of inflicting it on anyone paying attention to them over a span of little more than 24 hours Friday and Saturday nights.
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| Jan 13, 2002
Michael Hunt of the Milwauke Journal Sentinel reports now that MIchael Jordan has passed through as a player on the Washington Wizards, it is a good time to reflect on what could have been.
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| Jan 13, 2002
Get your programs! In Saturday night NBA fights not only did we have the re-match between Kenyon Martin and Tracy McGrady, but we had a new main event.
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| Jan 13, 2002
It was a simple 22-word handwritten statement, but the ramifications raised some complex questions:
"Atlanta Hawks center Theo Ratliff will not play in tonight's game because of a sore hip.
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| Jan 13, 2002
In case you didn't know, the worst thing you can say about any team in professional sports is that nobody cares about it.
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| Jan 12, 2002
DeVos pulls a better 180 than McGrady
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| Jan 12, 2002
Dave D'Alessandro of the Star-Ledger writes that something big is about to happen in NY.
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| Jan 12, 2002
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| Jan 12, 2002
First place.
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| Jan 12, 2002
The Minnesota Timberwolves, trying to take the next step from playoff team to legitimate contender, made an impressive statement against the two-time defending NBA champions.
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| Jan 12, 2002
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| Jan 12, 2002
The Lakers had beaten their past six opponents by more than 25 points and came into Target Center a prohibitive favorite Friday night.
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| Jan 12, 2002
Gary Trent took a pass from Kevin Garnett for the last of those points, then landed awkwardly and turned his left ankle.
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| Jan 12, 2002
The Timberwolves have cut back a bit on playing zone defense, but not as much as it might appear.
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| Jan 12, 2002
This was not a statement game, they said.
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| Jan 12, 2002
IN SPORTS, perspective is everything.
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| Jan 12, 2002
Lon Kruger and his Atlanta Hawks have seen just about enough of Hakeem Olajuwon for one season.
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| Jan 12, 2002
Alvin Williams is a hero once again.
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| Jan 12, 2002
One of these nights the Raptors actually are going to play well for an entire game and win.
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| Jan 12, 2002
When the Pistons were doing well -- which is becoming more and more of a memory -- they moved the ball unselfishly and played defense with fervor.
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| Jan 12, 2002
Mired in a stretch of back-to-back games with little time for practice, the Pistons have little recourse but to talk their way out of a losing trend.
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| Jan 12, 2002
For all the pain they endured in finishing their Western Conference road games not even halfway into the season, the Milwaukee Bucks will acknowledge it has left them with a sizable advantage:
A veritable feast against the East lies before them.
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| Jan 12, 2002
FLINT, Mich.
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| Jan 12, 2002
HOUSTON -- Raef LaFrentz is not suffering post-traumatic-stress disorder.
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| Jan 12, 2002
The job belongs to him, the Chicago Bulls say.
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| Jan 12, 2002
With a victory tonight in Dallas, the Pacers can do something they've never done in franchise history, including their ABA years: sweep Texas.
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| Jan 12, 2002
As the whistle sounded to signal a second-quarter timeout, Jalen Rose let out a loud growl and clapped his hands.
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| Jan 12, 2002
The Celtics were cruising along with a 20-point-plus lead for much of the second half of last night's 104-90 victory over Detroit at the FleetCenter, prompting Celtics coach Jim O'Brien to pull all of his starters early in the fourth quarter.
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| Jan 12, 2002
The Celtics didn't merely end their mini-slump last night at the FleetCenter.
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| Jan 12, 2002
rior to last night's game against the Pistons, Antoine Walker was more active than usual.
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| Jan 12, 2002
ick Carlisle got a long look at his reserves last night.
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| Jan 12, 2002
hen your name isn't Antoine Walker or Paul Pierce, you take most of your shots before, during, and after practice.
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| Jan 12, 2002
Rumors about Leon Smith returning to the NBA are heating up again.
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| Jan 12, 2002
As soon as Vin Baker made the pass into Wesley Person's arms, he knew another defining moment in his maligned career was about to unfold.
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| Jan 12, 2002
CASEY AT BAT: Sonics assistant coach Dwane Casey was interim coach last night, subbing for Nate McMillan, who returned home to Raleigh, N.
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| Jan 12, 2002
The Sonics didn't have their coach last night.
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| Jan 12, 2002
Player of the game: Sonics forward Vin Baker, who scored 10 straight points in the fourth quarter and finished with a season high of 32.
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| Jan 12, 2002
Fourteen to nine.
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| Jan 12, 2002
Gary Payton hit a 20-footer over Andre Miller with 0.
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| Jan 12, 2002
More than a few heads turned when Denver gave Avery Johnson a three-year, $15 million contract.
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| Jan 12, 2002
Seattle
- Slick Watts doesn't take the credit, but at least Cavs coach John Lucas knows who made the headband popular.
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| Jan 12, 2002
Seattle- The scene has become way too familiar, and Cavs coach John Lucas is ready for a change.
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| Jan 12, 2002
Seattle
- The Cavaliers found themselves in that tight fourth-quarter position again last night.
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| Jan 12, 2002
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| Jan 12, 2002
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| Jan 12, 2002
Leonard Laye of the Charlotte Observer reports: Injured Hornets forward Jamal Mashburn is shooting again, working out without the pain he was experiencing and will probably play again this season.
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| Jan 12, 2002
CHARLOTTE (17-18) AT DETROIT (16-18)
7:30 p.
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| Jan 12, 2002
George Lynch has been cleared by doctors to begin practice and could make his first appearance with the Hornets as early as Tuesday.
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| Jan 12, 2002
From the ashes.
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| Jan 12, 2002
Already shackled with foul trouble, Brian Grant stood facing a determined Derek Anderson coming all alone on a fast break.
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| Jan 12, 2002
Perhaps the most significant reason for one of the foulest seasons in franchise history, has been the Heat's proclivity to foul the opposition at the most inopportune times.
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| Jan 12, 2002
In a season of continued disappointment for the Heat, two of Pat Riley's former players, Tim Hardaway and Anthony Mason, added to the negativity by openly criticizing him.
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| Jan 12, 2002
At 8-25, the Heat has given no indication it will make a playoff push.
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| Jan 12, 2002
For a change, the Heat tonight will meet up with a former player who is not going to criticize Pat Riley.
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| Jan 12, 2002
When Rich DeVos and his family decided it was time to explore the option of selling part of the Orlando Magic, his first call this week went to NBA Commissioner David Stern.
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| Jan 12, 2002
In a six-night span, the Jazz edged Chicago and Houston in tug-of-war games that were not decided until the final moments.
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| Jan 12, 2002
The Jazz are never quite sure what"s going to happen when rookie Andrei Kirilenko steps on the court, but they usually like what they get.
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| Jan 12, 2002
A bruised right hip has Jazz starting small forward Donyell Marshall listed as "questionable" for tonight's game against Memphis.
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| Jan 12, 2002
He scored 30 points the other night.
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| Jan 12, 2002
The Orlando Magic, in the midst of their finest stretch of the season, tried to dispel the notion Friday that the potential sale of the franchise will become a distraction to the team.
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| Jan 12, 2002
Orlando Magic star Tracy McGrady will get his first shot at exacting some revenge on New Jersey forward Kenyon Martin tonight, their first meeting since last Friday's brawl.
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| Jan 12, 2002
ROUND 2?
Tracy McGrady wasn't looking past the Portland Trail Blazers Friday night but is making no attempt to downplay the emotional build-up to the Orlando Magic's home game tonight against the New Jersey Nets.
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| Jan 12, 2002
A report Friday that Rich DeVos wants to sell off part of his interest the Orlando Magic caused a disruption in the team's general approach the morning of a game.
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| Jan 12, 2002
Payback time
Tonight's game against the New Jersey Nets is taking on more than the normal interest for two Atlantic Division teams.
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| Jan 12, 2002
Tonight: New Jersey Nets, 7:30
WHERE: TD Waterhouse Centre.
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| Jan 12, 2002
Orlando Magic coach Doc Rivers worried all day Friday that the news of the franchise's potential sale would become a distraction and disrupt the finest run of the season.
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| Jan 12, 2002
The Orlando Magic weren't distracted.
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| Jan 12, 2002
The Arizona Republic reports that the Suns of late have become a comedy of errors, a gang that can't shoot straight.
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| Jan 12, 2002
Going through high school Bulls rookie Eddy Curry was kindly given the nickname of 'Baby Shaq', given his athletic ability and solid build.
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| Jan 12, 2002
The first overall pick of the 2001 NBA draft Kwame Brown is due to undergo tests with a pulmonary specialist Monday to determine why he gets fatigued when he exercises, Steve Wyche of the Washington Post is reporting.
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| Jan 12, 2002
Expect Michael Jordan back in the NBA next year as well, unless he decides he cannot physically compete at a high level.
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| Jan 12, 2002
Lights.
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| Jan 12, 2002
Kruger blames officials for confusion in final seconds of overtime loss to Raptors.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Not everything went the Jazz's way Thursday night.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Unlike Sixers coach Larry Brown, who was unhappy with the way his star player was treated at the Delta Center a couple weeks ago, Rockets coach Rudy Tomjanovich wouldn't bite on an opportunity to vent on the officials.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Things got a little turned around Thursday night at the Delta Center.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Steve Francis had put on a show, rare and spectacular.
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| Jan 11, 2002
It is a continual process of personal growth that Antonio Davis says he's undertaking, a move from the shadows to the spotlight, and it won't be complete until he takes the Toronto Raptors by the scruff of the neck and shakes some sense into them.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Invariably, late March and early April rolls around in the NBA and teams either barely in the playoffs or on the cusp of reaching the post-season lament the games that got away back in December and January.
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| Jan 11, 2002
TIM WHITMIRE of the Charlotte Observer reports: Charlotte Hornets co-owner George Shinn arrived in New Orleans Thursday, joining co-owner Ray Wooldridge's discussions with city, state and arena officials there about moving the NBA team to Louisiana.
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| Jan 11, 2002
The clock was ticking - and word was getting out.
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| Jan 11, 2002
The "other" team in Los Angeles.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Through his first 11 NBA seasons Elden Campbell was always one of the guys.
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| Jan 11, 2002
L.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Home and Big Homey.
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| Jan 11, 2002
The Charlotte Coliseum isn't even one-third full for most of the Charlotte Hornets' games these days.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Cavaliers at Seattle SuperSonics
Tip-off: 10 p.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Denver - The Cavs' blowout loss to Portland on Monday wasn't the only thing coach John Lucas was upset about.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Unfortunately, the idea of the Cavs ever luring a marquee NBA free-agent to sign here still draws chuckles from many basketball insiders.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Denver
- The Cavaliers and the Denver Nuggets were two teams desperately in need of a win.
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| Jan 11, 2002
José Miguel Romero of the Seattle Times reports: Sonics Coach Nate McMillan will not be on the sideline tonight when Seattle hosts the Cleveland Cavaliers, having left the team to attend to a family illness.
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| Jan 11, 2002
WHEN: Tonight, 7
WHERE: KeyArena
TV/RADIO: No TV; KJR-AM/950
RECORDS: Cavaliers 13-22; Sonics 18-17.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Earl Watson will rarely be in your living room.
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| Jan 11, 2002
The Gary Payton bobblehead doll looks just like the real thing, according to Sonics who got a look at the doll during practice yesterday.
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| Jan 11, 2002
When: 7 tonight.
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| Jan 11, 2002
There is a salary-cap match in the rumor that has Miami dumping almost $20 million of talent on Dallas in the form of Eddie Jones and Brian Grant, in exchange for Juwan Howard.
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| Jan 11, 2002
John Lucas wasn't the only former Denver Nuggets coach at the Pepsi Center on Thursday night.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Dan Issel took his own advice Thursday night at the Pepsi Center.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Mark Cuban only thought he was in trouble with the NBA and David Stern, who reportedly is thinking about opening a Third World country with Cuban's largesse.
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| Jan 11, 2002
DENVER — The game went down to the wire and the Denver Nuggets won .
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| Jan 11, 2002
Friday, January 11, 2002 - Finally, the Denver Nuggets found somebody they could beat up on.
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| Jan 11, 2002
The Sacramento Bee has a weird piece on the wacky remedies people recommend to the Kings training staff for injuries.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Shawn Bradley, out with a bone bruise in his knee may return Saturday against Indiana, according to Dwain Price of the Star-Telegram.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Without Finley for the second straight game, the Mavericks showed just how they plan to fill in for him in their 111-89 cruise past the New York Knicks on Thursday in a sold-out American Airlines Center.
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| Jan 11, 2002
At the beginning of the season, Jalen Rose took a black marking pen to his locker.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Clipper coach Alvin Gentry said it might be mid-March before Keyon Dooling is ready to perform at something resembling full speed, according to the LA Times.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Jermaine O'Neal was missing from the Indiana Pacers' practice on Thursday, the victim of a stomach virus.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Hoping to turn the corner on their worst stretch since a four-game losing streak in November, the Celtics entertain the Detroit Pistons tonight at the FleetCenter.
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| Jan 11, 2002
ALTHAM - The Celtics have played the Bulls and Magic three times.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Scott Skiles returned Rodney Rogers to the bench, moving Bo Outlaw into the starting five, according to the Arizona Republic.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Would you trade Eddie Jones for a high draft pick?
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| Jan 11, 2002
Only after Anthony Carter underwent surgery Thursday was it revealed that his abdominal injury was a sports hernia.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Play a zone and watch as they crumble.
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| Jan 11, 2002
The Lone Star Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society crowned its champion Thursday night.
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| Jan 11, 2002
"When you have a guy who can guard everyone from a (point guard) to a (small forward) — and guard them real well — and you lose that guy .
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| Jan 11, 2002
The adventures in losing continued Thursday night at AmericanAirlines Arena.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Jim Jackson didn't think it would take this long, not at the pace he began his career.
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| Jan 11, 2002
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| Jan 11, 2002
Forget the recent three-game winning streak.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Tierre Brown could not stop smiling Thursday.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Tim Povtak of the Orlando Sentinel reports: Rich DeVos and his family, who have owned 100 percent of the Orlando Magic since 1991, informed the NBA on Thursday that they want to sell part of the team.
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| Jan 11, 2002
A game ultimately won by the Utah Jazz was decided early in the third quarter by referee Joey Crawford, according to Clutch of Clutchcity.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Orlando Magic president Bob Vander Weide met with NBA commissioner David Stern on Thursday in New York, the team confirmed.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Tim Povtak of the Orlando Sentinel reports: With only 11 players on the active roster, the Magic are expected to add a frontcourt player on a 10-day contract this weekend.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Suddenly, 36 doesn't seem so old anymore.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Tonight: Portland Trail Blazers, 7:30
WHERE: TD Waterhouse Centre.
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| Jan 11, 2002
The Portland Trail Blazers, it seems, are the George O'Leary of the NBA.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Who: Orlando Magic vs.
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| Jan 11, 2002
The Magic haven't been getting smaller by choice, but so far it has worked out well.
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| Jan 11, 2002
WHO: Orlando Magic vs.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Nick Van Exel is still a member of the Denver Nuggets team.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Antoine Walker and the Boston Celtics are just relieved that a MRI test performed on Walker's knee did not reveal any structural damage, meaning that he will soon be back in uniform.
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| Jan 11, 2002
The Chicago Bulls, riding a five game losing streak, are back running the infamous triangle offense.
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| Jan 11, 2002
The 76ers own a mere .
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| Jan 11, 2002
Ashley McGeechy of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Larry Brown spoke to the press about Allen Iverson's comments.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Kwame Brown undoubtedly has been hearing the rumors swirling that he may soon be a member of the Portland Trailblazers, but the media reports that have been swirling were rebutted by his coach Doug Collins, who told him "We want you here.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Basketball is a game of matchups, they say, and on separate nights in a span of barely 24 hours, the Minnesota Timberwolves will take part in two of the NBA's most compelling.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Lenny Wilkens offered a response to his critics yesterday.
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| Jan 11, 2002
The Pistons, according to Coach Rick Carlisle, will not break out of their current funk unless they figure out a way to reinvigorate themselves, particularly at the defensive end.
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| Jan 11, 2002
Rick Carlisle has made another lineup change.
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| Jan 11, 2002
An explosively raw talent without complete guidance or complementary pieces.
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| Jan 11, 2002
When it came to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, Mike Dunleavy, then coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, saw the handwriting on the wall early in the 1995-'96 National Basketball Association season.
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| Jan 10, 2002
For the Seattle SuperSonics, choosing whether to double-team the Timberwolves' Kevin Garnett or Anthony Peeler is like deciding between arsenic and hemlock: It's a lethal decision, either way.
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| Jan 10, 2002
Want fries with that?
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| Jan 10, 2002
TOP, BOTTOM or in the middle, it doesn't matter to the Toronto Raptors.
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| Jan 10, 2002
Someone ought to bottle up whatever possesses these Chicago Bulls and sell it as magical slump-busting medicine.
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| Jan 10, 2002
Forward Morris Peterson, who is sidelined with a broken right index finger, has been named to the sophomore team for the NBA all-star rookie challenge, the Toronto Raptors said Wednesday.
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| Jan 10, 2002
They began the game missing their first four shots.
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| Jan 10, 2002
The Toronto Raptors signed guard Jermaine Jackson to a 10-day contract Thursday and placed Mamadou N'diaye on the injured list because of left quadriceps tendinitis.
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| Jan 10, 2002
Zeljko Rebraca was selected Wednesday to play in the 2002 Rookie Challenge during All-Star Weekend in Philadelphia on Feb.
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| Jan 10, 2002
So, was that 14-6 start just a fluke? A product of the schedule? A tease? A lie?
Tough questions for the Pistons, and they'd better not blindly accept the easy answer.
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| Jan 10, 2002
The Detroit Pistons today placed guard Dana Barros on the injured list and activated Victor Alexander.
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| Jan 10, 2002
The Pistons' psyche needs an overhaul.
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| Jan 10, 2002
The Milwaukee Bucks will return home Friday from a five-game trip in which they went 1-4 without Glenn Robinson for the duration, and without Sam Cassell for two games.
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| Jan 10, 2002
From his first interview with Kevin O"Connor in 1999, Jazz owner Larry H.
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| Jan 10, 2002
The NBA rewarded rookie Andrei Kirilenko on Wednesday.
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| Jan 10, 2002
I was with the family at the Epcot Center three summers ago, near the end of one of those OK-we-saw-it, can-we-go-home-now? kind of days.
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| Jan 10, 2002
The commitment shown to Kevin O'Connor on Wednesday means a man who has bounced around climbing the career ladder for most of his professional life can finally settle down now.
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| Jan 10, 2002
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| Jan 10, 2002
James Posey lunged across the lane and arrived a split-second too late.
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| Jan 10, 2002
Thursday, January 10, 2002 - John Lucas is back at the Pepsi Center tonight with Nuggets Nick Van Exel, George McCloud and Antonio McDyess.
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| Jan 10, 2002
It's always like this, a veritable basketball prom, when the Los Angeles Lakers come to town.
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| Jan 10, 2002
There was a brief, shining moment late in the first quarter when it all seemed to be falling together for the Indiana Pacers.
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| Jan 10, 2002
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| Jan 10, 2002
Neither rain, nor darkness, nor gloom of matchup, nor Paul Pierce foul trouble could keep the Celtics from the completion of their appointed rounds against the Spurs last night.
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| Jan 10, 2002
Joe Johnson was selected yesterday to play in the Rookie Challenge at All-Star Weekend, and Jim O'Brien is hoping it will be more than just an honor for the Celtics' top pick.
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| Jan 10, 2002
he plan for the final play was obvious.
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| Jan 10, 2002
you are an alarmist, it's probably best to stop reading.
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| Jan 10, 2002
Amid speculation that coach Scott Skiles' job might be in jeopardy in the wake of the Suns' four-game losing streak and 10 losses in their past 16 outings, general manager Bryan Colangelo gave Skiles a vote of confidence during Wednesday's practice, according to the rizona Republic.
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| Jan 10, 2002
Seattle SuperSonics majority owner Howard Schultz had some harsh words for Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, who was fined $500,000 by the league Tuesday for criticizing the officiating.
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| Jan 10, 2002
With four minutes left in a tight game between the Seattle SuperSonics and Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night, T-wolves guard Anthony Peeler found himself trapped in the corner with the shot clock winding down.
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| Jan 10, 2002
HIGHLIGHT: For the Timberwolves, Anthony Peeler hitting four of his six threes in a five-minute stretch spanning the first and second quarters.
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| Jan 10, 2002
Whether it's in Los Angeles or Minnesota, Tacoma Dome or KeyArena, seven years ago or now, Anthony Peeler is going to stick it to the Sonics.
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| Jan 10, 2002
Last season, the Sonics were one of the best shooting teams in the NBA, with three players among the top 10 in three-point accuracy.
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| Jan 10, 2002
Two Sonics players draped like a blanket over Minnesota's Anthony Peeler at the corner of the baseline.
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| Jan 10, 2002
The Dallas Mavericks have signed guard Charlie Bell to a 1-day contract to help offset the absence of Michael Finley, reports Dwain Price of the Star-Telegram.
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| Jan 10, 2002
Johnny Ludden of the San Antonio Express reports that Bruce Bowen broke his right middle finger in last night's game against Boston.
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| Jan 10, 2002
Matchup - Seattle SuperSonics at Minnesota Timberwolves
When - 5 p.
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| Jan 10, 2002
Phil Jackson looked across six consecutive wins over nine nights, and three road wins in four nights, and decided the Lakers won again not simply because of their top-end height, but also because of their breadth, according to the LA Times.
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| Jan 10, 2002
When the lights finally warmed up, however, so did Steve Smith and Paul Pierce.
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| Jan 10, 2002
The rosters for the All-Star weekend's Rookie Challenge have been set.
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| Jan 10, 2002
Chris Tomasson of the Akron Beacon-Journal reports: Denver swingman James Posey was asked if he has an interest in joining the Cavaliers when he can become a free agent after next season.
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| Jan 10, 2002
When the NBA released the rosters for the All-Star Weekend's rookie challenge, Eddie Griffin's name was not on the list, reports Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.
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| Jan 10, 2002
Branson Wright of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports: The stage was set for Tyrone Hill to make his debut on the Cavaliers' West Coast swing.
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| Jan 10, 2002
The Cavaliers are in the midst of a three-game losing streak, but the team managed some positive news prior to yesterday's practice.
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| Jan 10, 2002
Even for someone who rushed to the NBA by the time he was 19, things have moved quickly.
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| Jan 10, 2002
Will the Charlotte Hornets stay or will they go?
Will Hornets co-owners George Shinn and Ray Wooldridge sell or will they keep the team?
Does Monday night’s $100 million proposed contribution for a new arena made by three Charlotte businesses ensure the Hornets will remain here for the foreseeable future?
To be sure, the past three days have left fans, and even the Hornets themselves, wondering what will happen next.
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| Jan 10, 2002
The chess match that is being played to determine the future of the Charlotte Hornets continues, with new moves coming almost daily.
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| Jan 10, 2002
Elden Campbell the NBA All-Star? If he continues his recent hot streak, it very well could happen.
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| Jan 10, 2002
Critics have often complained about Elden Campbell's lack of consistency over the years, but they can't say anything these days.
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| Jan 10, 2002
Home and Big Homey.
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| Jan 10, 2002
New Orleans is an excellent place for a vacation, a convention or a Super Bowl, but it is not a city to which a major-league franchise moves by choice.
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| Jan 10, 2002
Partially lost in the Heat recent success (relatively speaking) has been the drop-off in production of swingman Jim Jackson.
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| Jan 10, 2002
When: 7:30 p.
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| Jan 10, 2002
Although separated by thousands of miles, the Heat and Portland Trail Blazers are adjectively linked as in talented, yet overpaid underachievers.
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| Jan 10, 2002
Tipoff: 7:30, AmericanAirlines Arena.
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| Jan 10, 2002
Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports: Point guard Anthony Carter today will undergo surgery to repair a lower abdominal injury and could be out close to a month, agent Bill Duffy said Wednesday.
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| Jan 10, 2002
Outspending most of the competition might deliver a championship in baseball, but it doesn't guarantee anything in the NBA.
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| Jan 10, 2002
John Denton of the Florida Today reports: The Orlando Magic placed veteran center Patrick Ewing on the injured list Wednesday because of tendinitis in his right calf and Achilles' tendon.
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| Jan 10, 2002
Tracy McGrady wasn't about to come out of this game.
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| Jan 10, 2002
Jabari Smith should thank Sacramento assistant Pete Carril, the former Princeton Tigers coach.
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| Jan 10, 2002
Phil Jasner of the Philadelphia Daily News reports that Allen Iverson isn't happy with his team.
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| Jan 10, 2002
Ask any member of the Orlando Magic, now winners of six of their last seven games, if they are finally putting it together, finally becoming a good team, and the response is the same.
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| Jan 10, 2002
He has been suspended twice already this season spanning across two weeks, yet Kenyon Martin insists he is not going to change the way he plays the game.
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| Jan 10, 2002
Although he's struggled a bit with his shooting lately, it appears Rodney Buford's contract will be guaranteed for the rest of the season.
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| Jan 9, 2002
The Hawks lost more than a game Wednesday against the Hornets.
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| Jan 9, 2002
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| Jan 9, 2002
Jim Reeves of the Star-Telegram writes that there is something of a Don Quixote in Mark Cuban and his campaign to change the officiating in the NBA.
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| Jan 9, 2002
Michael Finley was put on the injured before Tuesday's game against Denver.
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| Jan 9, 2002
Judging by one game, this isn't going to be easy.
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| Jan 9, 2002
The Spurs' trek through the Northeast should also gauge their own ability to wiggle out of troublesome situations.
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| Jan 9, 2002
They're the new fan darlings, the shock troops Jazz coach Jerry Sloan sends into games to stir things up, energize a stagnant offense.
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| Jan 9, 2002
Based on current fan balloting, the Jazz won't have any starters in this year's NBA All-Star Game.
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| Jan 9, 2002
The Jazz were down early, seemingly headed for a loss.
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| Jan 9, 2002
The Deseret News reports that Jazz Vice President of Basketball Operations Kevin O'Connor has been given a multi-year contract extension.
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| Jan 9, 2002
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| Jan 9, 2002
HIGH POINT
Scott Padgett stayed hot.
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| Jan 9, 2002
Utah Jazz guard John Stockton, left, chases Phoenix Suns guard Stephon Marbury, right, asMarbury drives to the basket in the second quarter Tuesday, Jan.
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| Jan 9, 2002
It wasn"t that long ago Scott Padgett couldn"t get into a game.
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| Jan 9, 2002
The bench party that began in Portland two weeks ago is still going strong for the Utah Jazz.
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| Jan 9, 2002
Don Chaney, a veteran of 22 years in coaching, finds himself in that position after spending the previous seven years in the New York Knicks organization as top assistant to Don Nelson and Jeff Van Gundy.
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| Jan 9, 2002
But this was special for the one reason all of them are special these days.
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| Jan 9, 2002
Glen Rice successfully underwent surgery to repair his torn right patella tendon Tuesday.
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| Jan 9, 2002
Steve Francis' lead on Gary Payton to be voted into the All-Star game is increasing.
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| Jan 9, 2002
Moochie Norris sure does love buzzer beaters.
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| Jan 9, 2002
The Phoenix Suns' continuing struggles have spurred speculation about coach Scott Skiles, who has said he is not "disheartened.
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| Jan 9, 2002
DALLAS -- Billionaire Mark Cuban got fined again for criticizing NBA officiating, and the Denver Nuggets lost another close road game.
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| Jan 9, 2002
DALLAS — With Michael Finley on the injured list, Dirk Nowitzki led the way for the Dallas Mavericks.
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| Jan 9, 2002
Wednesday, January 09, 2002 - DALLAS - Moral victory has no meaning to the Denver Nuggets.
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| Jan 9, 2002
According to the LA Times, at some point today, Elton Brand will probably have his sore right elbow X-rayed.
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| Jan 9, 2002
CHILDERSBURG, Ala.
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| Jan 9, 2002
The Celtics' practice at The Sports Authority Center in Waltham yesterday was not unlike any other during the season.
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| Jan 9, 2002
Of the many high-powered teams in the Western Conference, San Antonio has given the Celtics the most headaches in recent years.
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| Jan 9, 2002
It would not be at all surprising if O'Neal sat out a game or two, or even went to the injured list, in the days leading to the All-Star game, which will be played Feb.
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| Jan 9, 2002
WALTHAM - Jim O'Brien officially enters his second year as head coach of the Celtics today.
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| Jan 9, 2002
Seattle SuperSonics general manager Rick Sund has been a busy man the past few days.
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| Jan 9, 2002
If they somehow could win tonight, the Sonics would sweep their three-game road trip and return home with a strong likelihood of posting their 10th victory in 11 games against Cleveland on Friday.
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| Jan 9, 2002
When: Today, 5 p.
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| Jan 9, 2002
CHARLOTTE
There was a sense of optimism in the air yesterday as the Charlotte Hornets worked out in preparation for tonight's game against the Atlanta Hawks.
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| Jan 9, 2002
When Charlotte's biggest corporate leaders pitched their $100 million arena deal Monday night, they weren't just selling it to elected leaders.
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| Jan 9, 2002
The three corporate titans pledging $100 million to the city of Charlotte for a new arena are taking a risk on the proposal, but, like all good businesses, Bank of America Corp.
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| Jan 9, 2002
Asked last fall what the city should contribute to a new arena, most Charlotte City Council candidates offered a three-word mantra: land and infrastructure.
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| Jan 9, 2002
One day after Charlotte business leaders offered $100 million toward a new uptown arena, Hornets co-owner Ray Wooldridge visited New Orleans Tuesday, where he met with state and local officials and said he intends to move the team out of Charlotte.
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| Jan 9, 2002
Baron in the Bayou?
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| Jan 9, 2002
For city taxpayers
It's the last chance to keep the team here, but it's still expensive.
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| Jan 9, 2002
Another home game.
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| Jan 9, 2002
Two pieces of uptown land owned by Mecklenburg County appear to be the front-runners for a new arena site.
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| Jan 9, 2002
It's not every day you see the Twin Towers of Charlotte banking standing together before the City Council, as you did Monday night.
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| Jan 9, 2002
Facilities
New Orleans: The Hornets could immediately move into the New Orleans Arena, which seats more than 17,000 and has 44 luxury suites.
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| Jan 9, 2002
One of the few bright spots for the Cavaliers in Monday's 98-72 loss to Portland
was the performance of rookie center DeSagana Diop.
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| Jan 9, 2002
The Cavaliers' recent ventures in January could be dubbed ``How the West was One.
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| Jan 9, 2002
The return of 7-3 center Zydrunas Ilgauskas has not transformed the Cavaliers into the Los Angeles Lakers.
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| Jan 9, 2002
Heat coach Pat Riley believes Eddie Jones entered this season with something to prove.
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| Jan 9, 2002
Just when the Miami Heat started getting in touch with their defensive side, they ran into the New Jersey Nets.
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| Jan 9, 2002
For those without fully guaranteed contracts on the Heat roster, the passing of Tuesday night's game against the Nets marked their seasons paid in full.
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| Jan 9, 2002
The excuse no longer is valid.
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| Jan 9, 2002
With Anthony Carter still out with an abdominal injury, it is important for Rod Strickland to step up and create momentum for the Heat.
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| Jan 9, 2002
The Heat rode a season-best three-game winning streak into the New Jersey meadowlands Tuesday night looking for more and aiming to knock off the Atlantic Division-leading Nets.
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| Jan 9, 2002
A three-game winning streak has lifted the Orlando Magic back to the .
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| Jan 9, 2002
Magic at 76ers
Who: Orlando Magic (18-18) vs.
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| Jan 9, 2002
The Orlando Magic head into tonight's nationally televised showdown against the Philadelphia 76ers having won three games in a row and four of their last five.
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| Jan 9, 2002
TONIGHT: Philadelphia 76ers, 8
WHERE: First Union Center.
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| Jan 9, 2002
It's time for Mike Miller really to put all those nice-looking new muscles to work.
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| Jan 9, 2002
The 76ers see the opportunities in front of them.
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| Jan 9, 2002
The Toronto Raptors took a step back in time here last night, a step back to an era when they were not a very good basketball team, when they were a squad trying to find a style of play to suit the personnel, a franchise looking for an identity.
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| Jan 9, 2002
For the Raptors, crunch time turned into panic time last night in the team's first visit to the Pyramid.
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| Jan 9, 2002
You never want to admit that your opponent is unbeatable.
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| Jan 9, 2002
Pistons guard Jon Barry painfully stared into space during a pause in the fourth quarter Tuesday.
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| Jan 9, 2002
When we were kids growing up on the streets of New York, nobody ever picked Joe DiMaggio as his favorite player.
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| Jan 9, 2002
With the mighty Los Angeles Lakers in town, it would've taken the Pistons' best effort of the season to pull out a victory.
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| Jan 9, 2002
The Pistons are sorely in need of a road victory.
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| Jan 9, 2002
Reserve Felipe Lopez has a shown he has a pretty good handle on the ball, and on his newest role with the Timberwolves.
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| Jan 9, 2002
The Timberwolves are winning like never before.
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| Jan 9, 2002
Each time they find themselves presented with anything approaching crisis mode, the Milwaukee Bucks respond the best way they know how.
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| Jan 9, 2002
Reserve Felipe Lopez has a shown he has a pretty good handle on the ball, and on his newest role with the Timberwolves.
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| Jan 9, 2002
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| Jan 9, 2002
Jason Williams has an interesting leadership style.
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| Jan 9, 2002
The youthful Hawks are growing together, coach Lon Kruger noted Tuesday, learning to trust one another in close games.
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| Jan 8, 2002
After the Timberwolves' 109-93 blowout victory over the Detroit Pistons Monday night, Bachman Turner Overdrive's classic song "Taking Care of Business'' blared over the speakers at Target Center.
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| Jan 8, 2002
Injured Timberwolves forward Joe Smith hasn't lost his starting job -- yet.
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| Jan 8, 2002
One peek at their handy-dandy pocket schedule should be all it takes to make the Jazz drool.
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| Jan 8, 2002
Not to blow our own horn (well, that's exactly what it is) but the same corner that suggested Dave Cowens would be fired about a week before he was now has Scott Skiles in the crosshairs.
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| Jan 8, 2002
Besides ranking in the NBA's lower echelon in field-goal percentage and defensive rebounding, the Raptors also seem to be suffering these days from an acute identity crisis.
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| Jan 8, 2002
Vince Carter of the Toronto Raptors and Shaquille O'Neal of the Los Angeles Lakers held their leads in NBA All-Star balloting Tuesday.
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| Jan 8, 2002
The Raptors suddenly have a roster spot with which to play.
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| Jan 8, 2002
In a perfect world, do the Raptors fire Lenny Wilkens, who has more wins than any coach in NBA history, after just one full season and half of another?
Yup.
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| Jan 8, 2002
The Toronto Raptors activated centre Hakeem Olajuwon from the injured list Tuesday.
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| Jan 8, 2002
Pistons captain Jerry Stackhouse wants his team to trade for troubled Portland Trail Blazers power forward Rasheed Wallace, just as long as the deal does not involve him or Ben Wallace.
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| Jan 8, 2002
Joe Smith is home with his beloved Timberwolves with a six-year, $34-million deal in his pocket.
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| Jan 8, 2002
The Timberwolves are 24-9, and star Kevin Garnett gives some of the credit to former Pistons forward Joe Smith.
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| Jan 8, 2002
He was part of the Timberwolves' organization, technically, for nearly five years, yet never played a game for them.
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| Jan 8, 2002
Three weeks ago, had Madame Cleo somehow slipped past security, set up shop in the Timberwolves locker room and informed them point guard Terrell Brandon would sit out the next 11 games and drag forward Joe Smith along for five, panic might have ensued.
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| Jan 8, 2002
As a basketball historian, Milwaukee Bucks coach George Karl appreciates the old arenas.
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| Jan 8, 2002
Making the sort of move that long ago established them as the most eccentric team in professional sports, the Clippers waived reserve guard Eldridge Recasner on Monday to avoid having to pay him a guaranteed contract, according to the LA Times.
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| Jan 8, 2002
Welcome to the NBA, Kwame
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| Jan 8, 2002
The people in charge must not care enough to avoid doing an ugly job, and a disservice, and are turning the whole thing into one big panty raid, one big spitwad war, one big Ditch Day.
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| Jan 8, 2002
By Stephi Fisher -- DallasBasketball.
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| Jan 8, 2002
If NBA teams wan't to avoid having all their players' contracts guaranteed for the rest of the season, they have to cut them by Thursday.
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| Jan 8, 2002
Jodie Valade of the Dallas Morning News reports that Michael Finley, who aggravated a strained hamstring, will be out of action for awhile as that injury heals.
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| Jan 8, 2002
Using a season-high seven blocks from Robinson as well as some solid perimeter defense from Bruce Bowen and Tony Parker, the Spurs beat New York 90-79 Monday night in front of 18,428 at the Alamodome.
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| Jan 8, 2002
CHARLOTTE, N.
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CHARLOTTE, N.
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CHARLOTTE, N.
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| Jan 8, 2002
Tuesday, January 08, 2002 - CHARLOTTE, N.
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| Jan 8, 2002
Tuesday, January 08, 2002 - CHARLOTTE, N.
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| Jan 8, 2002
A magnetic resonance imaging exam on the sprained right knee of Kings point guard Mike Bibby was negative, the team said Monday.
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| Jan 8, 2002
Isiah Thomas has been racking his brain for ways to deal with Shaquille O'Neal.
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| Jan 8, 2002
ORLANDO, Fla.
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| Jan 8, 2002
ORLANDO, Fla.
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| Jan 8, 2002
How many Dilly Bars would half a million dollars buy?
The Associated Press reports that a day after stating that he would not hire Ed Rush, the NBA's Director of Officiating, "to manage a Dairy Queen," Cuban was fined a whopping $500,000.
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| Jan 8, 2002
RLANDO, Fla.
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| Jan 8, 2002
Leading members of Charlotte's business community will present to the Charlotte City Council tonight a preliminary plan to build an uptown arena, say sources knowledgeable about the plan.
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| Jan 8, 2002
Many City Council members knew little about the business community's arena proposal until it was unveiled Monday night.
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| Jan 8, 2002
WHAT THEY'RE OFFERING
Bank of America, Wachovia and Duke Energy tell the Charlotte City Council they'll pay $100 million toward a new uptown arena.
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| Jan 8, 2002
Ten questions about the Hornets and Monday's proposal:
What did Charlotte's business leaders propose Monday night?
They offered to put up $100 million toward a new uptown arena.
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| Jan 8, 2002
WHAT THEY'RE OFFERING Bank of America, Wachovia and Duke Energy tell the Charlotte City Council they'll pay $100 million toward a new uptown arena.
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| Jan 8, 2002
RICK BONNELL, LAUREN MARKOE and TIM WHITMIRE of the Charlotte Observer report: Three of the city's most powerful business leaders pledged $100 million Monday to jumpstart efforts to build a new arena and keep the Hornets in Charlotte.
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| Jan 8, 2002
With the assorted injuries, ailments and home-court losses, the one thing the Hornets have been most lacking this season is consistency.
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| Jan 8, 2002
One of the reasons the Seattle SuperSonics have been so reluctant to trade point guard Gary Payton is because he consistently carries them so much of the season.
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| Jan 8, 2002
Jamal Crawford walked into the United Center and shook hands with everyone in his path, from security guards to ushers, smiling broadly as he disappeared behind the door to the Chicago Bulls locker room.
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| Jan 8, 2002
They were supposed to beat the league's worst team, and the Sonics did.
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| Jan 8, 2002
Anyone who saw the look on Jerry Colangelo"s face when those home runs sailed out of Yankee Stadium during the World Series would have recognized his facial expressions this past week.
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| Jan 8, 2002
John Crotty has seen the disrespect in the eyes of opponents and he hates it.
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| Jan 8, 2002
Andrei Kirilenko comments on the last two games, versus the Minnesota Timberwolves and Chicago Bulls in an interview with the Sport Express, translated by Serge of the message boards.
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| Jan 8, 2002
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Gary Payton forced things early, eager to exploit Chicago's no-name guards.
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| Jan 8, 2002
Even with Chicago at full strength, the once-proud franchise remains the butt of jokes, garnering trite yet hard-to-resist descriptions like horri-bull and terri-bull, which counter whatever bull that General Manager Jerry Krause uses to explain his plan.
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| Jan 8, 2002
It's been more than seven years since the Rockets edged the New York Knicks 4-3 in the 1994 NBA Finals to bring the first major world championship to the Bayou City.
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| Jan 8, 2002
Cavaliers coach John Lucas says his old-school ways are starting to clash with some of his players' new ways.
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| Jan 8, 2002
How critical is the upcoming West Coast swing of six games in nine days - beginning Thursday in Denver - for the Cavaliers?
"This road trip is very big," Cavs coach John Lucas said.
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| Jan 8, 2002
Cavaliers coach John Lucas gave his team an off day on Sunday.
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| Jan 8, 2002
Heat coach Pat Riley spent much of his post-game news conference Sunday night raving about the play of Eddie Jones, Alonzo Mourning and Rod Strickland after Miami won its third game in a row.
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| Jan 8, 2002
When players are in the zone, they often say the basket appears huge and every shot seems attainable.
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| Jan 8, 2002
Heat coach Pat Riley said over the weekend guard Eddie Jones is playing his best basketball since joining the team, and the NBA nodded in agreement Monday, naming Jones the Eastern Conference player of the week.
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| Jan 8, 2002
It is one of those fundamental tasks in basketball that players are expected to grasp in the infancy of their careers.
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| Jan 8, 2002
Tim Povtak of the Orlando Sentinel reports: Monday was the first day that NBA teams were able to sign players to 10-day contracts, but things were quiet with the Magic and a lot of other teams.
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| Jan 8, 2002
OK, this Tim Duncan fella can become a free agent after the 2002/03 season.
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| Jan 8, 2002
Orlando Magic standout guard Tracy McGrady finally got to watch the television replay of last Friday night's incident in which New Jersey's Kenyon Martin knocked him to the floor with a vicious forearm.
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| Jan 8, 2002
Garrity gets the start
Forward Pat Garrity got his first start of the season -- and third in three years with the Magic -- when Coach Doc Rivers decided to shake up the lineup against a Celtics team that doesn't have a true center.
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| Jan 8, 2002
Even if Horace Grant hadn't vomited twice during the game, it would be fitting to claim the Orlando Magic gutted out a 98-87 victory Monday night over the Boston Celtics at the TD Waterhouse Centre.
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| Jan 8, 2002
Darrell Armstrong stole the ball -- again, and again, and again -- and stole the game from the Boston Celtics.
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| Jan 8, 2002
Kenyon Martin knows he did wrong when he fouled Orlando forward Tracy McGrady hard when McGrady attempted to shoot.
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| Jan 8, 2002
Once thought to be out for the entire season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee last August, Chicago Bulls guard Jamal Crawford is suprising everyone with his quick recovery time that has lead him to a comeback date of around six weeks.
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| Jan 8, 2002
Is Jordan's family life suffering due to his court time?
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| Jan 8, 2002
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| Jan 8, 2002
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| Jan 8, 2002
Joe Smith isn't the only Piston to have been through the Minnesota Timberwolves organisation it seems.
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| Jan 7, 2002
After Tuesday night's game at Golden State, the Bucks won't have to make another trip to a Western Conference team's home court, writes Marc Stein for the Dallas Morning News.
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| Jan 7, 2002
Kevin Sherrington writes on Don Nelson's reaction to the news that his wife, Joy, has breast cancer.
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| Jan 7, 2002
After a relatively quiet 2 months, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is back in the news with criticisms of NBA officiating, writes Jodie Valade of the Dallas Morning News.
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| Jan 7, 2002
Marc Stein writes a bit of a biography on Kendrick Perkins for the Dallas Morning News, who has a shot at being the #1 pick in 2003.
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| Jan 7, 2002
Since knocking down a 3-pointer in the fourth quarter against Denver on Dec.
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| Jan 7, 2002
Over the first two months of the NBA season as one Rocket after another was injured, coach Rudy Tomjanovich expressed the feeling that while unfortunate, the situation would provide an opportunity for the younger members of the team to gain experience.
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| Jan 7, 2002
"I really feel for him," coach Rudy Tomjanovich said.
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| Jan 7, 2002
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| Jan 7, 2002
For a few moments, Scott Padgett was back at the University of Kentucky.
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| Jan 7, 2002
A new television contract for the National Basketball Association, which was expected to be completed within the next couple of weeks, has reportedly hit a snag.
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| Jan 7, 2002
He might be the smartest player on the roster.
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| Jan 7, 2002
Monday, January 07, 2002 - Coach Mike Evans was busy during Sunday's practice putting in a two-minute offense for the Denver Nuggets.
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| Jan 7, 2002
It's been said before and it should be said again -- the basketball world would be sweet if the Kings and
Milwaukee Bucks were to meet in the NBA Finals.
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| Jan 7, 2002
They can do this.
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| Jan 7, 2002
Guard Mike Bibby had been extremely fortunate and durable throughout the first 3 ¼ seasons of his NBA career.
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| Jan 7, 2002
Al Harrington got an inside tip that Cuttino Mobley was going to take Houston's last shot Saturday.
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| Jan 7, 2002
ORLANDO, Fla.
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| Jan 7, 2002
RLANDO, Fla.
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| Jan 7, 2002
When Seattle SuperSonics rookie Vladimir Radmanovic played Sunday in his team's 89-77 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, he matched the most games he had played in any season in his brief professional career - 33.
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| Jan 7, 2002
The Seattle SuperSonics' 89-77 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday afternoon wasn't so much a case of Seattle taking control as it was the Sonics simply stepping out of the way and allowing the Grizzlies to fall all over themselves.
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| Jan 7, 2002
HIGHLIGHTS: Vladimir Radmanovic going 3-for-4 on his 3-pointers as the Sonics hit 10 of 18 overall.
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| Jan 7, 2002
Three weeks ago, the rookie wasn't even playing because of a sprained ankle.
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| Jan 7, 2002
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Gary Payton got off to a slow start against the tough defense of rookie Shane Battier.
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| Jan 7, 2002
When: Today, 5:30 p.
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| Jan 7, 2002
The Sonics looked like they were still shedding cobwebs in only their second game in a week.
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| Jan 7, 2002
Shawn Kemp, booed loudly last January in his first game back at Gund Arena, doesn't figure to be treated much better in his second appearance.
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| Jan 7, 2002
West Texas State basketball coach Ron Ekker was on a recruiting trip in Chicago in 1974 looking for that gem of a player to help his program.
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| Jan 7, 2002
Tip-off: 7 p.
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| Jan 7, 2002
Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports: Marc Jackson knows he'll be traded within days.
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| Jan 7, 2002
Heat coach Pat Riley hasn't had much to be proud of this season.
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| Jan 7, 2002
Want perspective on how much Pat Riley emphasizes defense? Consider his half-flippant reaction to Miami setting an NBA record Friday with its 30th straight game below 100 points:
``Actually, I'm proud of it,'' Riley said Sunday.
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| Jan 7, 2002
For just the fourth time at home this season, the Miami Heat locker room was filled with laughter after a game.
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| Jan 7, 2002
It took two games and two quarters for the Heat to seemingly get full of itself.
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| Jan 7, 2002
Now that the Heat has won two straight, both on the road, the next priority is regaining a home-court edge that mysteriously disappeared this season.
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| Jan 7, 2002
En route to its second straight blowout, the Heat suddenly lost its rhythm and touch Sunday night, marring what seemed destined to be Miami's first 100-point game this season.
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| Jan 7, 2002
The Virginian-Pilot reported Sunday the effort to secure naming rights for a new downtown Norfolk arena for the Hornets has hit a snag.
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| Jan 7, 2002
The Charlotte Hornets’ inconsistency is starting to boil over into frustration.
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| Jan 7, 2002
Leonard Laye of the Charlotte Observer reports: The Hornets hope to get a progress report on injured forward Jamal Mashburn after a workout today at the team's training center.
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| Jan 7, 2002
It has been a struggle so far.
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| Jan 7, 2002
This was Elden Campbell's night to tease us.
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| Jan 7, 2002
It was a familiar story, one that, again, left the Hornets full of questions at the finish.
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| Jan 7, 2002
DENVER (10-21) AT CHARLOTTE (14-18)
7 p.
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| Jan 7, 2002
One step forward, two steps back.
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| Jan 7, 2002
Who: Orlando Magic (17-18) vs.
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| Jan 7, 2002
TONIGHT: Boston Celtics, 7:30
WHERE: TD Waterhouse Centre.
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| Jan 7, 2002
It's enough to make all those championship banners start to flutter again.
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| Jan 7, 2002
Could 'Sheed become MJ's enforcer?
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| Jan 7, 2002
Sneaky devil, that Kobe Bryant.
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| Jan 7, 2002
Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant helped, but in the end, it was some lesser-known names that ultimately led to the demise of the Raptors.
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| Jan 7, 2002
YOU CAN call it anything you like.
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| Jan 7, 2002
Shaquille O'Neal can add "The Fonz" to his lengthy list of nicknames.
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| Jan 7, 2002
If the Los Angeles Lakers are the NBA's gold standard -- and who could possibly argue that? -- then, on this day at least, the Raptors were somewhere down there with Argentina's peso.
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| Jan 7, 2002
He is averaging 20 points, 5.
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| Jan 7, 2002
For some basketball players, it's a last chance at making it back to the big time.
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| Jan 7, 2002
We are going to get a pretty fair idea of how near or far the Pistons are from the league's elite in the next couple of days.
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| Jan 7, 2002
The Silverdome was home for the Pistons from 1978-79 to 1987-88 and was where they led the NBA in attendance for five straight seasons.
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| Jan 7, 2002
Rodney White didn't realize that being on the injured list meant he'd have to miss five games.
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| Jan 7, 2002
Atlanta Hawks coach Lon Kruger sounded like someone reading a grocery list as he rattled off reasons the Timberwolves are one of the NBA's premier teams.
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| Jan 7, 2002
When a team is shorthanded like the Milwaukee Bucks, there is a limit on how far it can be carried by adrenaline-rush shooting.
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| Jan 7, 2002
When Don Chaney took over the Knicks as interim coach, it was assumed he would have the season to show if he was up to the job.
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| Jan 6, 2002
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| Jan 6, 2002
Some players might be stronger, many are quicker and some play with at least as much ferocity.
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| Jan 6, 2002
Raptor Eric Montross has been in the NBA long enough to know what kind of player Shaquille O'Neal is.
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| Jan 6, 2002
Teams have hacked him, whacked him, zoned him and even intentionally sent him to the foul line to neutralize him.
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| Jan 6, 2002
Brian Cardinal got two surprises Saturday -- one bad, one good.
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| Jan 6, 2002
Pau Gasol the NBA's most popular player? It could be possible.
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| Jan 6, 2002
Jerry Stackhouse wasn't going to let this one slip away.
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| Jan 6, 2002
Timberwolves guard Wally Szczerbiak has been making a case for his first All-Star Game selection on the court.
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| Jan 6, 2002
It was awfully chilly in Philips Arena on Saturday night.
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| Jan 6, 2002
The odds were strong that the Timberwolves' Sam Mitchell was making his final appearance as an NBA player in his home state on Saturday night.
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| Jan 6, 2002
Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders played Felipe Lopez at point guard for the first time on Friday night.
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| Jan 6, 2002
Sometimes when George Karl rips his stars, he's doing it for the benefit of his role players as much as anything.
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| Jan 6, 2002
Jazz rookie Andrei Kirilenko recently did a question-and-answer session with the Russian sports magazine Sports Express.
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| Jan 6, 2002
According to Dwain Price of the Star Telegram, Michael Finley aggravated his strained left hamstring during Dallas' loss to San Antonio.
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| Jan 6, 2002
Two weeks ago, the shot fell.
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| Jan 6, 2002
Jason Williams is back playing in the fourth quarter.
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| Jan 6, 2002
With the Spurs in danger of dropping what Tim Duncan called "our biggest game of the year" — with Duncan himself watching from the bench — Porter used one behind-the-back dribble, one head butt and two free throws to beat the Mavericks 105-103 at American Airlines Center.
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| Jan 6, 2002
There is no hope for professional basketball in Charlotte any longer, writes Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.
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| Jan 6, 2002
They're going to Louisville.
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| Jan 6, 2002
If you look back through the Seattle SuperSonics' team pictures, all the way back to 1985-86, you will see a young boy in them, goofy-looking at best, feathered hair parted in the middle, skinny arms, cheshire cat grin.
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| Jan 6, 2002
More proof that the Bulls are a mess: Jake Voskuhl barely received minutes in Chicago last season.
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| Jan 6, 2002
The Houston Chronicle's Jonathan Feigen reports that Glen Rice has opted for surgery and likely will not play again this season.
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| Jan 6, 2002
1.
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| Jan 6, 2002
When: Today, noon.
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| Jan 6, 2002
Tough one to swallow.
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| Jan 6, 2002
Jerry Stackhouse scored 22 of his game-high 29 points in the second half, as the Detroit Pistons won for just the second time in 11 games, 101-91 over the Cavs last night.
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| Jan 6, 2002
Michael Hawkins went to play basketball in Poland.
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| Jan 6, 2002
John Lucas used too heavy of a coaching hand when he verbally spanked his team after they came back to beat New York.
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| Jan 6, 2002
In early discussions about this year's MVP, New Jersey's Jason Kidd is the clear favorite.
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| Jan 6, 2002
Auburn Hills, Mich.
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| Jan 6, 2002
CHARLOTTE
It's been one step forward and one step backward for the Charlotte Hornets lately.
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| Jan 6, 2002
Suppose all the worrying was for nothing.
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| Jan 6, 2002
Opposing players have said Alonzo Mourning looks tired, wheezing as he trails his teammates down the court.
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| Jan 6, 2002
After Monday's win in Indiana, Heat point guard Rod Strickland sat in his usual post-game position, slumped over, ice bags on both knees, one on his left shoulder and another on his nagging groin muscle.
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| Jan 6, 2002
Sunday, January 06, 2002 - It has been almost three weeks since his departure, but Dan Issel's old office still seems untouched.
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| Jan 6, 2002
Sunday, January 06, 2002 - After practice Saturday morning, Denver Nuggets Kenny Satterfield and Shawnelle Scott played teammates Chris Anderson and Zendon Hamilton in a game of 2-on-2.
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| Jan 6, 2002
Rod Strickland admits the lack of attention was humbling.
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| Jan 6, 2002
The Denver Post's Marc Spears gives us an update on Nick Van Exel's trade demands.
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| Jan 6, 2002
If Tracy McGrady and Mike Miller fail to make a basket in the second half and Darrell Armstrong shoots 3-for-13, you would have to figure the Magic's chances of winning are slim.
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| Jan 6, 2002
The Sacramento Bee tells a sad tale of some 25 people that were ripped off for luxury seats at a Kings game.
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| Jan 6, 2002
PHOENIX -- A team struggling on the road finds motivation wherever it can.
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| Jan 6, 2002
It wasn't exactly a picture of perfection.
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| Jan 6, 2002
HOUSTON -- Jermaine O'Neal is second in the voting for center on the Eastern Conference All-Star team.
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| Jan 6, 2002
HOUSTON -- The game doesn't have to be difficult.
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| Jan 6, 2002
NEW YORK - More than three weeks went by since the Celtics last visited New York City, but Walter McCarty can't get a side trip from then out of his mind.
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| Jan 6, 2002
NEW YORK - It was '70s night at Madison Square Garden last night and one really can't blame the Knicks for trying to revel in the decade of their last two championships.
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| Jan 6, 2002
Sharing Eastern Conference Player of the Month honors was the first step.
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| Jan 6, 2002
here's rarely one certifiable, identifiable reason for a team going from bad to good or ugly to pretty.
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| Jan 6, 2002
EW YORK - The Celtics' ability to blank big man Marcus Camby in the final quarter was key to their 90-81 victory over the Knicks last night.
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| Jan 6, 2002
EW YORK - The Celtics were on the receiving end of lessons in defensive play Friday night.
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| Jan 6, 2002
History will forever link the Jazz and Bulls for the back-to-back championship series they staged in 1997 and 1998.
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| Jan 6, 2002
Scott Padgett could have lived without the final seconds of regulation.
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| Jan 6, 2002
It was a night when Philips Arena was so cold the ice under the court felt warm, and the Hawks' hopes for a stunning upset were frozen by the glacial inevitability of the Minnesota blizzard
Close as the Hawks stayed much of the night, they gave in to the crunching power of a superior force as the Timberwolves chilled them, 112-96.
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| Jan 6, 2002
According to the Arizona Republic, Suns coach Scott Skiles has been threatening to make changes in his starting lineup.
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| Jan 6, 2002
Tim Povtak of the Orlando Sentinel reports: The Orlando Magic had a strong interest in Golden State center Marc Jackson during the off-season, when he was a restricted free agent.
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| Jan 6, 2002
John Denton of the Florida Today reports: Orlando head coach Doc Rivers was furious Saturday night upon finding out that New Jersey forward Kenyon Martin was suspended just two games for clubbing Magic star Tracy McGrady in the head a night earlier.
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| Jan 6, 2002
FLAGRANT FALLOUT
Orlando Magic coach Doc Rivers was happy to have Tracy McGrady available Saturday night against the Golden State Warriors but couldn't believe New Jersey forward Kenyon Martin wasn't suspended for more than two games for his flagrant foul Friday night on McGrady.
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| Jan 6, 2002
Something is missing.
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| Jan 6, 2002
Ben Wallace and Chucky Atkins could have gloated when the Detroit Pistons came to Orlando in late December to take on the Magic.
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| Jan 6, 2002
Tracy McGrady finished nine points below his season scoring average and missed 12 of his 17 shots, including the final nine tries.
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| Jan 6, 2002
A game in which neither Tracy McGrady nor Mike Miller scored a basket after halftime would ordinarily spell disaster for the Orlando Magic.
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| Jan 6, 2002
The roller-coaster man is on a roll.
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| Jan 6, 2002
The Timberwolves defeated Atlanta 112-96 on Saturday night for their 10th road victory of this season.
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| Jan 6, 2002
The odds were strong that the Timberwolves' Sam Mitchell was making his final appearance as an NBA player in his home state on Saturday night.
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| Jan 6, 2002
Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders played Felipe Lopez at point guard for the first time on Friday night.
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| Jan 6, 2002
New Jersey Nets forward Kenyon Martin was yesterday suspended for two games and fined $15,000 by the league for his flagarant foul then attempted punch at Tracy McGrady during the Nets/Magic game on Friday.
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| Jan 6, 2002
Still Injured
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| Jan 6, 2002
Here we go again.
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| Jan 6, 2002
Mike Wise of the New York Times talks about how Chris Webber's return to the Kings after his injury hasn't done much to help the league's third best team.
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| Jan 5, 2002
For years Michael Jordan and Jerry Krause had a common goal; win championships for the Chicago Bulls.
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| Jan 5, 2002
Ron Artest came to the game very excited and with all the intentions to not only win the game but stop Michael Jordan from getting his 30,000th point.
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| Jan 5, 2002
He stomped.
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| Jan 5, 2002
Somewhere between the first half and the final few minutes Friday night, the bellows of "Wally!" from the Timberwolves bench gave way to the chants of "Wal-ly! Wal-ly!" from the Target Center rafters.
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| Jan 5, 2002
With 19 points and 15 rebounds Friday night, Kevin Garnett was not exactly kind to the Jazz.
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| Jan 5, 2002
A couple of cold starts and one very hot scorer conspired Friday night to do in the Jazz, who looked less than lukewarm in their first game back after a five-day break.
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| Jan 5, 2002
The Mavericks have a can't-fail plan for slowing down San Antonio's potent and powerful Tim Duncan on Saturday.
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| Jan 5, 2002
After Friday, the Spurs probably want their money back for a lot of reasons.
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| Jan 5, 2002
Injuries to Maurice Taylor, out since the start of the year with a torn Achilles' tendon, and Kenny Thomas, who's been hampered by a groin pull and hip pointer, have allowed forward Eddie Griffin to start to blossom into the player the Rockets hoped he would be.
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| Jan 5, 2002
According to the NBA schedule, the Jazz played in Minnesota on Friday night.
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| Jan 5, 2002
The third part of an interview with Andrei Kirilenko, translated by Serge of the message boards.
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| Jan 5, 2002
Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports: For four players on the Heat roster, the short-term goal is survival.
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| Jan 5, 2002
As they enter what could be a crucial phase of their season, the TorontoRaptors took it easy on themselves last night.
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| Jan 5, 2002
It's been a long, long time since Morris Peterson has suffered a serious injury and he's going to have a long, long time to get used to the feeling.
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| Jan 5, 2002
T HIS WAS always going to be a season of high expectations for the Raptors.
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| Jan 5, 2002
It took more than two months, but the Heat is finally the proud owner of a modest two-game winning streak.
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| Jan 5, 2002
The Raptors didn't have to worry about any ill effects coming back from a West Coast trip.
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| Jan 5, 2002
Too many games, too few days for practice.
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| Jan 5, 2002
He stomped.
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| Jan 5, 2002
Milwaukee coach George Karl touched on it when he came through town earlier this week: an arcane system for ranking teams based on the difficulty of their schedules at any given point.
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| Jan 5, 2002
For the Milwaukee Bucks, it's like waiting to exhale.
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| Jan 5, 2002
SAN ANTONIO -- Derrick McKey's life isn't all that bad.
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| Jan 5, 2002
BOSTON -- NBA coaches can say the funniest things.
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| Jan 5, 2002
There are a lot of folks who will open their newspaper to the NBA standings this morning and figure the Miami Heat to be lottery fodder.
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| Jan 5, 2002
Antoine Walker had the dubious distinction of tallying a season low for points last night.
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| Jan 5, 2002
was noted actor-philosopher Fernando Lamas who said, ``It's not how you feel; it's how you look.
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| Jan 5, 2002
hile it is difficult to exaggerate the demise of the Miami Heat as they occupy last place in the Atlantic Division, president/head coach Pat Riley contends that reports of his downfall have been overstated.
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| Jan 5, 2002
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| Jan 5, 2002
he Miami Heat gave a clinic in time management last night.
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| Jan 5, 2002
The Dallas Mavericks score the most points in the NBA.
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| Jan 5, 2002
lonzo Mourning endured a nightmarish campaign last season, and his team, the Miami Heat, has compiled a nightmarish record this season.
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| Jan 5, 2002
Somebody put Nick Van Exel out of his misery.
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| Jan 5, 2002
The Denver Nuggets will not face charges for bad basketball in connection with their 82-80 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers at the Pepsi Center.
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| Jan 5, 2002
DENVER — The Denver Nuggets are coming up with several variations on the same theme to lose close games.
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| Jan 5, 2002
Ohm Youngmisuk of the New York Post says that the Nets are looking for a back-up point guard.
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| Jan 5, 2002
Saturday, January 05, 2002 - Don't worry about whether the Denver Nuggets can control the fourth quarter at home.
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| Jan 5, 2002
Kings coach Rick Adelman says he knows how tonight's game against the Phoenix Suns at America West Arena will play out, but he's not betting the house.
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| Jan 5, 2002
SAN ANTONIO -- They swore it wasn't a response to Monday's embarrassing homecourt loss to Miami.
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| Jan 5, 2002
When he prepares for an opponent, Celtics coach Jim O'Brien says he never pays attention to records.
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| Jan 5, 2002
he telltale signs of a bad loss were present at the FleetCenter last night.
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| Jan 5, 2002
Q: How bad is Anthony Carter? Seriously, where does he rank as far as starting point guards in the NBA? He's got to be the worst.
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| Jan 5, 2002
With the Seattle SuperSonics activating center Jerome James before the game Friday against the Philadelphia 76ers, coach Nate McMillan felt he needed to pre-emptively talk to some players about what are sure to become decreased minutes.
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| Jan 5, 2002
Even before the Seattle SuperSonics played their last game of 2001, coach Nate McMillan lamented that the team had five days off between that contest and the one Friday night against the Philadelphia 76ers.
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| Jan 5, 2002
HIGHLIGHTS: In the first quarter, Gary Payton hit a three to cap a Sonics fast break started by Vladimir Radmanovic's rejection of Allen Iverson's shot from the lane.
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| Jan 5, 2002
Unfortunately for the Sonics, last year's Philadelphia 76ers reappeared last night, rolling to an 87-77 victory in front of a sellout crowd of 17,072 at KeyArena.
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| Jan 5, 2002
Player of the game: Allen Iverson led all scorers with 22 points.
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| Jan 5, 2002
A quirk in the schedule gave the Sonics five days without a game.
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| Jan 5, 2002
When: 7:30 p.
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| Jan 5, 2002
Toronto
- Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Jeff Trepagnier received a breath of fresh air when he was activated from the injured list prior to last night's game.
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| Jan 5, 2002
Toronto - OK, so Vince Carter did his thing and scorched the Cleveland Cavaliers for 34 points last night.
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| Jan 5, 2002
John Delong of the Winston Salem-Journal reports: The NBA's rumor mill is busy these days, with the trading deadline still more than a month away.
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| Jan 5, 2002
Most years, when a Charlotte Hornets’ fan looks at the current five-game, nine-day homestand, he probably doesn’t circle tonight’s game.
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| Jan 5, 2002
CHARLOTTE (14-17) VS.
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| Jan 5, 2002
NETS AT HORNETS
7:30 p.
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| Jan 5, 2002
Magic host Warriors
Who: Orlando Magic vs.
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| Jan 5, 2002
TONIGHT: Golden State Warriors, 7:30
WHERE: TD Waterhouse Centre.
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| Jan 5, 2002
Kidd for MVP
Magic Coach Doc Rivers reiterated Friday that if the season ended today and he had a vote for league MVP, he'd cast his for New Jersey point guard Jason Kidd.
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| Jan 5, 2002
Kenyon Martin is developing a reputation as a dirty player, and his latest transgression -- a flagrant foul against Tracy McGrady -- might lead to his second suspension in less than three weeks.
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| Jan 5, 2002
It was heaven and hell on the same play, precisely what the Orlando Magic love about Tracy McGrady -- and undoubtedly what has them cringing whenever their star feels he is wronged.
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| Jan 5, 2002
Well, it is official.
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| Jan 5, 2002
Kenyon Martin will miss tonight's game at Charlotte
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| Jan 4, 2002
Jason Terry feasted on the more publicized Jason Williams of Memphis on Friday night, then delivered a clutch 3-pointer with 28.
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| Jan 4, 2002
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| Jan 4, 2002
How might the Hawks have fared if they had not traded the No.
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| Jan 4, 2002
The notion of playing Greg Ostertag for the sake of playing him is something Jazz coach Jerry Sloan has passed on long ago.
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| Jan 4, 2002
Jazz coach/gentleman farmer Jerry Sloan was right.
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| Jan 4, 2002
They have been called old.
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| Jan 4, 2002
The weather never started getting rough, the tiny ship wasn't really tossed.
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| Jan 4, 2002
The Toronto Raptors announced Friday they have placed forward Morris Peterson on the injured list and centre Mamadou N'diaye on the active roster.
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| Jan 4, 2002
It's amazing how much good a little bit of aggression can do on a basketball court.
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| Jan 4, 2002
The Raptors only can hope it isn't going to be one of "those years.
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| Jan 4, 2002
The night started with rookie Rodney White suffering a sprained left ankle in warm-ups.
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| Jan 4, 2002
Pistons Coach Rick Carlisle wasn't accepting any minor or moral victories.
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| Jan 4, 2002
Although Pistons coach Rick Carlisle preaches defense, he knows that his offense also is struggling.
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| Jan 4, 2002
Of the 19 games he has played for the Milwaukee Bucks this season, Joel Przybilla has started 15.
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| Jan 4, 2002
Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders hasn't seen it.
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| Jan 4, 2002
They have been called old.
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| Jan 4, 2002
In the pecking order of entertainment value, the third quarter of an NBA game represents the nadir in fan interest, a time typically spent waiting in line at the restroom or concession stand.
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| Jan 4, 2002
The Bucks will welcome back Allen's game
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| Jan 4, 2002
In his first two months with the Spurs, Smith has made 56.
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| Jan 4, 2002
No one is harder on James Posey the basketball player than James Posey the perfectionist.
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| Jan 4, 2002
Friday, January 04, 2002 - When watching George McCloud on the basketball floor, it's obvious he plays the game with style.
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| Jan 4, 2002
If an 82-game NBA season can be compared to a marathon, then Jamaal Tinsley, the Indiana Pacers rookie point guard, has hit what runners call "the wall.
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| Jan 4, 2002
The concept has been kicked around so often that it has taken on a life of its own.
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| Jan 4, 2002
Todd Wills writes a piece for the Dallas Morning News about the NBA's first referee consultant, Woody Mayfield.
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| Jan 4, 2002
ALTHAM - Perhaps Eric Williams said it best when he explained the Celtics' team concept with the motto, ''This ain't no ego thang.
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| Jan 4, 2002
On behalf of coach Don Nelson, assistant Del Harris announced to the team after their OT loss to the Knicks that Nelson's wife, Joy, was diagnosed with breast cancer, reports Jodie Valade of the Dallas Morning News.
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| Jan 4, 2002
Suns chairman Jerry Colangelo said he is as disgusted as anybody when he sees the Suns struggle as they did Wednesday night against Philadelphia.
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| Jan 4, 2002
As the world awaited word on the state of the Lakers' figurative big toe, Shaquille O'Neal pronounced his fitness for duty Thursday as only he can: with a turnaround, stumbling, fadeaway, baseline jumper (all net) over Jelani McCoy, followed by a running, hooting, smiling retreat to the Lakers' training room, where he spent most of the last two weeks.
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| Jan 4, 2002
NEW YORK – Somehow, even after 10 games, the Mavericks' streak is intact.
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| Jan 4, 2002
Frank Hughes of the Tacoma News-Tribune reports: Seattle SuperSonics point guard Shammond Williams has not come right out and said he is demanding a trade, but he does say just enough to let you know he is unhappy with his current situation in Seattle.
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| Jan 4, 2002
You can start calling him Calvin Boot.
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| Jan 4, 2002
The team that went to the NBA Finals last year is 13-18.
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| Jan 4, 2002
When: 7, tonight.
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| Jan 4, 2002
While teammates went through a spirited practice, Calvin Booth watched glumly from the sideline, wearing a black walking boot that went up to his lower right calf.
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| Jan 4, 2002
It's not exactly a New Year's resolution, but Eddie Jones would like to forget much of the last two months of 2001 and the 23 Heat losses that came with it.
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| Jan 4, 2002
Although the endless questions revolving around the condition of Alonzo Mourning are growing tiresome to all concerned, another red flag popped up Thursday when for the first time this season the ailing Heat center sat out an entire practice without contracting a new illness or injury.
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| Jan 4, 2002
When: 7:30 p.
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| Jan 4, 2002
In a season filled with anguishing losses, none stung worse than the 84-83 defeat to the Boston Celtics, tonight’s Heat opponent.
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| Jan 4, 2002
Heat center Alonzo Mourning didn't practice team Thursday, but he will start tonight against the Celtics.
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| Jan 4, 2002
Last night against Detroit, Steve Francis made his first start since November 25th, and he made it special writes Brian McTaggert of the Houston Chronicle by tying his career-high with 36 points and hitting a last-second game-winner.
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| Jan 4, 2002
Steve Francis scored 36 points, handed out 8 assists and hit a tremendous game-winning runner with 0.
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| Jan 4, 2002
Sports fans will tell you baseball isn't baseball if the Yankees are losing and the NFL isn't quite right when the Cowboys are near the bottom.
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| Jan 4, 2002
Cavaliers forward Tyrone Hill, who has yet to play this season due to
a back injury, had hoped to be activated during the team's West Coast trip, which runs from next Thursday to Jan.
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| Jan 4, 2002
If the Cavaliers played Golden State every game, John Lucas would have nothing to worry about.
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| Jan 4, 2002
Tip-off: 7 p.
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| Jan 4, 2002
Forget about keeping your feet square and your back straight.
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| Jan 4, 2002
Generally, having one starter go down with injury and three other starters quickly saddled with foul trouble is no way for a struggling NBA team to snap out of its funk.
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| Jan 4, 2002
The Charlotte Hornets have played in front of sparse crowds all season, but never one as sparse as last night.
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| Jan 4, 2002
Plenty of good seats are available at the Charlotte Coliseum on Thursday night.
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| Jan 4, 2002
It was a bizarre night and a bizarre game, played in front of an all-time low Charlotte NBA crowd and spiced by eight technical fouls and two ejections.
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| Jan 4, 2002
Who: Orlando Magic (15-18) vs.
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| Jan 4, 2002
TONIGHT: New Jersey Nets, 7:30
WHERE: Continental Airlines Arena.
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| Jan 4, 2002
Tracy McGrady is trying to develop a defensive reputation, which would be the final touch of polish on his game and a much-needed boost for the Orlando Magic.
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| Jan 4, 2002
Latrell Sprewell has been begging for the team to add a legit big man.
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| Jan 4, 2002
Jordan head cold translates into 'uh oh' for Bulls
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| Jan 4, 2002
According to Trenton Hassell, playing against the Wizards is “just another game” and Michael Jordan is just “another player”.
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| Jan 4, 2002
Guyton returns to roster: The Bulls activated A.
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| Jan 4, 2002
Although Chandler grew up in admiration of Michael Jordan, he hasn’t forgotten Jordan’s decision last June’s draft.
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| Jan 3, 2002
More of the interview with Andrei Kirilenko in the Sports-Express, translated by Serge of the message boards.
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| Jan 3, 2002
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| Jan 3, 2002
Tim Buckley of the Deseret News writes that Karl Malone is the NBA's new favorite target.
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| Jan 3, 2002
Though he was only supposed to miss a couple of games, Shawn Bradley has been placed on the injured list with a bruised bone in his knee, reports Jodie Valade of the Dallas Morning News.
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| Jan 3, 2002
Wednesday night, the Mavericks' leading scorer (Dirk Nowitzki) went scoreless in the first half against the Chicago Bulls.
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| Jan 3, 2002
San Antonio Express News' Glenn Rogers writes: George pointed to win pressure for endless tape viewing.
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| Jan 3, 2002
"People say that, and I feel like a football player," Bowen said.
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| Jan 3, 2002
Smith may have had to flex his vocal cords as much as he did his feet, but no one can argue with the results.
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| Jan 3, 2002
After hammering home the need to put away a team once they had it down, the Toronto Raptors proved they could.
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| Jan 3, 2002
Having assumed for now a spot in the Toronto Raptor starting lineup, Keon Clark has delivered some of his most inspired play of the last season and a half.
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| Jan 3, 2002
There is really no reason for anyone to celebrate the passing of Jan.
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| Jan 3, 2002
The Portland Trail Blazers entered last night's game here having sunk to lows not experienced by the franchise in a decade and a half and the answers to getting out of the funk are not readily apparent.
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| Jan 3, 2002
It's amazing what the Raptors can accomplish when they're rested, reasonably healthy and playing a team in disarray.
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| Jan 3, 2002
Frankly, Bruce Bowen doesn't mind the "new" Jerry Stackhouse.
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| Jan 3, 2002
President Joe Dumars was positive in addressing the Pistons during the holidays as they battled a seven-game skid.
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| Jan 3, 2002
Preferring to err on the side of caution, Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders said point guard Terrell Brandon might miss "15 to 20" games before he's ready to return after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.
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| Jan 3, 2002
The Wolves were a misstep from disaster without someone reliable to back Brandon.
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| Jan 3, 2002
The Milwaukee Bucks had played before with two-thirds of the Big Three.
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| Jan 3, 2002
Playing without their top three scorers, the Milwaukee Bucks couldn't keep it close in the second half.
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| Jan 3, 2002
Kobe Bryant will not discriminate.
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| Jan 3, 2002
One of the Top 50 players in NBA history settled into his spot on the Denver Nuggets bench Wednesday night.
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| Jan 3, 2002
DENVER — The Denver Nuggets have had a knack for taking advantage of the Lakers when half of Los Angeles' double-barreled attack is out of commission.
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| Jan 3, 2002
Thursday, January 03, 2002 - It is hard to imagine mild-mannered Mike Evans being ejected from an NBA game.
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| Jan 3, 2002
Thursday, January 03, 2002 - Think the Los Angeles Lakers would trade Kobe Bryant for Nick Van Exel?
Bryant has two NBA championship rings.
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| Jan 3, 2002
Thursday, January 03, 2002 - Who needs Shaquille O'Neal?
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| Jan 3, 2002
There was the scare of Vlade Divac taking a hard fall in the first quarter and not getting up.
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| Jan 3, 2002
Things are looking a bit better for the Rockets in the new year.
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| Jan 3, 2002
There's no better time than the start of a new year to wipe the slate clean and start afresh.
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| Jan 3, 2002
It pays to be aware upon entering the Kings' locker room before a game.
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| Jan 3, 2002
For most of his NBA career, Jonathan Bender jumped out and made a spectacle of himself, for better or worse.
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| Jan 3, 2002
In the wisdom acquired during his 10 complete NBA seasons, Kenny Anderson is constantly reminded that on this Celtics team there's no going back to his free-flowing offensive days of the past.
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| Jan 3, 2002
Hoping to distance themselves from a disappointing West Coast trip, the Celtics staged an entertaining homecoming party last night at the FleetCenter, running the Orlando Magic off the parquet, 110-94.
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| Jan 3, 2002
The Celtics made a little history yesterday.
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| Jan 3, 2002
oad trip? What road trip? Was there just a road trip?
There was, of course, and it wasn't a good one.
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| Jan 3, 2002
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| Jan 3, 2002
Mike Phillips of the Miami Herald reports: Alonzo Mourning, who missed most of last season with kidney disease, still takes medication.
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| Jan 3, 2002
Among the questions for this season’s Heat, depth hardly was at the top of the list when the season started.
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| Jan 3, 2002
Heat guard Anthony Carter didn't practice Wednesday, but he hasn't given up the idea of returning to the court in the near future.
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| Jan 3, 2002
It takes a lot to get Lamond Murray excited.
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| Jan 3, 2002
Even the usually calm and soft-spoken Lamond Murray had reason for excitement last night.
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| Jan 3, 2002
With Dave Cowens having been fired as Golden State's head coach Dec.
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| Jan 3, 2002
Golden State is playing well since Brian Winters replaced Dave Cowens.
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| Jan 3, 2002
Leonard Laye of the Charlotte Observer reports: The Hornets may get an update on Jamal Mashburn's condition this weekend when a Vancouver physical therapist arrives to check the injured forward's progress.
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| Jan 3, 2002
The time is right.
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| Jan 3, 2002
Jamaal Magloire played perhaps the best game of his career in the Charlotte Hornets' 107-90 loss at Washington on Saturday night, but he didn't get a whole lot of credit.
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| Jan 3, 2002
Williams up to the task
Playing a limited role, reserve forward Monty Williams has given the Magic good minutes the past two weeks.
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| Jan 3, 2002
The opportunity turned out to be just a reprieve.
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| Jan 3, 2002
There were only two dissenters last night: Dikembe Mutombo and Matt Harpring.
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| Jan 3, 2002
Ed Snider says that Larry Brown is the 76ers coach, that he expects him to continue to be the 76ers coach.
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| Jan 3, 2002
Let the game begin!
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| Jan 3, 2002
MVP! MVP!
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| Jan 3, 2002
Washington center Brendan Haywood and Memphis' Shane Battier have been named the NBA's rookie's of the month for the Eastern and Western conferences respectively, the Washington Post is reporting.
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| Jan 3, 2002
Chicago Bulls hanged I the game until the last quarter when Tim Hardaway scored all his eight points and Dirk had all his 18 points in the last 19 minutes.
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| Jan 2, 2002
Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports: Pat Riley, uncertain how long he wants to coach, says he will recommend Stan Van Gundy for the job whenever he leaves.
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| Jan 2, 2002
In an interview with the Russian paper Sports-Express (translated by Serge of the JazzFanz.
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| Jan 2, 2002
The banged up Toronto Raptors will be closer to full strength tonight when they tangle with the Blazers in Portland.
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| Jan 2, 2002
And now for something completely different: A schedule break for the Toronto Raptors.
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| Jan 2, 2002
Keon Clark, NBA most improved player for 2001-02.
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| Jan 2, 2002
The Pistons can forget about starting 2002 by catching the bowl games and lounging on the couch.
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| Jan 2, 2002
Those involved in the Pistons' lineup change -- in which Michael Curry and Dana Barros were replaced by Corliss Williamson and Chucky Atkins -- agreed that the biggest difference is that the first unit now has a legitimate low-post presence in Williamson.
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| Jan 2, 2002
Coach Flip Saunders said he might have used Garnett or Felipe Lopez, in addition to Avery, at the point.
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| Jan 2, 2002
In terms of manpower and quality of play, it's a good thing the pulled muscle in Timberwolves guard Chauncey Billups' rib cage has healed enough for him to play.
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| Jan 2, 2002
Ham, 28, was arrested at 11:50 p.
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| Jan 2, 2002
As Mavs assistant coach Donnie Nelson tells DallasBasketball.
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| Jan 2, 2002
The Mavs will bring a 9-game winning streak and a swagger to tonight's game against the Bulls.
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| Jan 2, 2002
Dwain Price of the Star Telegram writes that Shawn Bradley, recently back from a strained ankle injury, is again forced out of action by a bone bruise in his right knee he suffered against Atlanta.
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| Jan 2, 2002
When the Seattle SuperSonics play the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, in all likelihood they will have both their centers available for the second time this season.
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| Jan 2, 2002
Bob Sura worked out regularly last summer at Gund Arena.
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| Jan 2, 2002
The record obviously looks good," said Popovich, whose team is 14-1 against sub-.
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| Jan 2, 2002
At 6-8 and 218 pounds, Jumaine Jones has the prototypical frame of an NBA small forward.
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| Jan 2, 2002
The man positioned to be Pat Riley's possible successor arrives in his AmericanAirlines Arena office at 6:30 in the morning.
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| Jan 2, 2002
Before Monday's win in Indiana, Heat coach Pat Riley said he would consider changing his starting lineup again.
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| Jan 2, 2002
A look at Pat Riley's performance as the final voice on personnel decisions in the Heat front office:
5 BEST TRADES
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| Jan 2, 2002
It was early September 2000.
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| Jan 2, 2002
Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle writes that, much of this ealy season, Rudy Tomjanovich has used to tweak his playbook.
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| Jan 2, 2002
With 12 steals in the past four games, guard Eddie Jones recently has displayed the skills that made him one of the NBA's best off-the-ball defenders before joining the Heat.
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| Jan 2, 2002
Want to see Antonio McDyess flush a two-handed reverse dunk?
Buy a Sony PlayStation 2, slip NBA Live 2002 into the disc drive, figure the rest out.
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| Jan 2, 2002
DENVER — Last week, when Mike Evans became the 10th head coach of the Denver Nuggets since 1990 — counting Dan Issel twice — his immediate goal had to be making sure that coach No.
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| Jan 2, 2002
Wednesday, January 02, 2002 - For many fans in attendance, even some rooting for the Denver Nuggets, the news comes as a disappointment.
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| Jan 2, 2002
The Kings will be looking for revenge tonight when they host the Los Angeles Clippers at 7 at Arco Arena.
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| Jan 2, 2002
SALT LAKE CITY -- Karl Malone is the biggest sports name in town.
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| Jan 2, 2002
ABOARD THE USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT - Seaman James Robertson never dreamed of playing against NBA stars.
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| Jan 2, 2002
For the Celtics, the sight of Antoine Walker and Paul Pierce nursing injuries on the sideline at practice would normally be a major cause for alarm.
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| Jan 2, 2002
ALTHAM - Paul Pierce nursing a slightly sprained right foot was not a welcome sight at Celtics practice yesterday.
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| Jan 2, 2002
Who: Orlando Magic (15-17) vs.
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| Jan 2, 2002
Tonight: Boston Celtics, 7
WHERE: FleetCenter.
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| Jan 2, 2002
Too many times this season, the Orlando Magic have batted their eyes at momentum and walked away before it could ask for a dance.
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| Jan 2, 2002
Shaquille O'Neal, still hobbled by an arthritic big toe, participated in Tuesday's Lakers practice on a limited basis, setting up his expected return to the court Friday, according to the Orange County Register.
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| Jan 2, 2002
Steve Luhm of the Salt Lake Tribune writes that the Jazz have recently been awakened from their troubles.
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| Jan 2, 2002
More often than not, a matchup against the Chicago Bulls in the post-Michael Jordan era would be considered an easy victory for the Mavericks.
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| Jan 2, 2002
During his last season as a player, Bill Cartwright was brought to cover the big centers.
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| Jan 2, 2002
Every time the Bulls win, there is always a team for the opponent loss.
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| Jan 2, 2002
Bill Cartwright changed the starting line by bringing Oakley back and benching Fizer.
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| Jan 2, 2002
Ham: Another NBA Arrest
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| Jan 2, 2002
It's the time for year-end awards.
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| Jan 1, 2002
The calendar year 2001 undoubtedly was the most significant in Raptors history.
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| Jan 1, 2002
Jerry Stackhouse was asked Monday what he thought about the Pistons' upcoming schedule.
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| Jan 1, 2002
Timberwolves point guard Chauncey Billups, who has started the past seven games in place of injured Terrell Brandon, is probable to play Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks, although his midsection likely will be wrapped tightly, like it was in the second half of Sunday's game at Portland.
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| Jan 1, 2002
With the Timberwolves on the verge of unraveling Sunday after three consecutive baskets by the Portland Trail Blazers in the first half, guard Wally Szczerbiak hollered to his teammates in a raspy voice -- "Get back! Pick up your man!" -- as they built their defense.
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| Jan 1, 2002
Trying to replace more than 43 absent points from their lineup, the Milwaukee Bucks did not want to use injuries as an excuse for their ugly 90-83 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Monday at the United Center.
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| Jan 1, 2002
The Denver Nuggets appointed Clyde Drexler an Assistant Coach and speculation is that "interim" coach Mike Evans days could be numbered.
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| Jan 1, 2002
M ike Evans came into his job as interim coach of the Denver Nuggets with no head coaching experience, but whatever credentials he lacks, his staff should more than make up for.
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| Jan 1, 2002
Tuesday, January 01, 2002 - After recently losing one Hall of Famer from the coaching staff, the Denver Nuggets on Monday added a future Hall of Famer as an assistant.
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| Jan 1, 2002
With him or without?
There has been as much conversation about the Kings playing without All-Star forward Chris Webber this season as there was last summer about him possibly leaving the team as a free agent.
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| Jan 1, 2002
Kings small forward Peja Stojakovic has established an ever-growing legion of supporters who say he should be in Philadelphia on Feb.
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| Jan 1, 2002
Indiana Pacers point guard Travis Best has asked team president Donnie Walsh for a trade.
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| Jan 1, 2002
Miami Heat coach Pat Riley wants to see more of the old defensive-minded and intimidating Alonzo Mourning.
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| Jan 1, 2002
In a fitting end to the evening, the showers spewed cold water on the Indiana Pacers Monday.
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| Jan 1, 2002
It may be a little difficult this morning to decipher just how good these Celtics are.
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| Jan 1, 2002
Dallas Morning News' Marc Stein notes that NBA teams can start signing 10-day contracts next Monday and says that Leon Smith may get consideration by the Mavericks.
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| Jan 1, 2002
That's because Mavericks assistant coach Donnie Nelson remembers the difficult times his father had to endure.
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| Jan 1, 2002
By DWAIN PRICE
Star-Telegram Staff Writer
DALLAS - Normally, a matchup against the Chicago Bulls in the post-Michael Jordan era has been a slam-dunk victory for the Mavericks.
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| Jan 1, 2002
Rockets physicians will examine Glen Rice's knee Thursday to determine if surgery is needed, says Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.
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| Jan 1, 2002
Cavaliers coach John Lucas is looking at the first month of the year almost as a last chance.
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| Jan 1, 2002
No, Chuck Person didn't tell brother Wesley that he would whoop him if he didn't improve his play this season.
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| Jan 1, 2002
Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports: -- Hornets players and coaches have been reluctant to link their performance to the franchise's uncertain future in Charlotte.
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| Jan 1, 2002
Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports: Indiana backup point guard Travis Best, who would be a clear upgrade for the Heat, said Monday he has asked for a trade and Miami is one of the teams that interests him.
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| Jan 1, 2002
With his team jockeying with the Chicago Bulls for the worst record in the league, Heat coach Pat Riley has hinted at making more changes in the starting lineup.
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| Jan 1, 2002
For more than two months this season -- even in the handful of wins -- the Miami Heat have wandered aimlessly late in games.
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| Jan 1, 2002
The Heat will ring in the New Year riding a one-game winning streak.
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| Jan 1, 2002
This one started like the many losses that preceded it, the Heat falling behind early amid a sea of turnovers and breakdowns.
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| Jan 1, 2002
Mike Miller was about as low as he could get.
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| Jan 1, 2002
Chicago Beware!
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| Jan 1, 2002
Bill Cartwright has his Chicago Bulls on a roll, earning their first winning streak of the season at 2 games.
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