Archive for December, 2007
Nelson-less Golden State beats Houston
Golden State was sloppy, coach Don Nelson was furious and the Warriors still beat the Houston Rockets. Baron Davis scored 23 points and Al Harrington had 16 points and 11 rebounds as Golden State overcame 21 turnovers to rally past the Rockets 112-95 on Monday night.
Weekly Essentials: Billups the engine that drives Motown
Take away K.G. and the Celtics crumble. Same with LeBron in Cleveland. So who’s the catalyst in Detroit? Tayshaun? ‘Sheed? Tony Mejia says Chauncey Billups is the guard who controls the Palace in his Weekly Essentials.
Wallace, ‘Cats rally past Pacers, win in OT
Gerald Wallace led a furious comeback in the fourth quarter and took charge in overtime, finishing with 36 points and giving the Charlotte Bobcats a 107-103 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday.
Pistons rout Bucks by 45 for 9th straight
Richard Hamilton scored 22 points and Chauncey Billups added 13 points and 12 assists, helping the Pistons rout the Bucks 114-69 Monday for their ninth consecutive win.
Turkoglu hits OT winner, Magic beat Bulls
Hedo Turkoglu hit a fadeaway jumper with seven-tenths of a second left in overtime, and the Magic beat the Bulls 112-110 Monday.
Daniels set to return to Wizards lineup
With Antonio Daniels set to return to their starting lineup, the Washington Wizards waived guard Mike Wilks on Monday.
Nets bring on Vandeweghe to front office
Former Denver general manager Kiki Vandeweghe has joined the Nets as a special assistant to New Jersey president Rod Thorn.
Zeke has no intention of stepping down
Isiah Thomas said Monday he would remain as coach, nearly two weeks after saying it would be fair to evaluate his performance in a ‘couple of weeks.’
McGrady says knee might need weeks to rehab
Tracy McGrady and the Houston Rockets were hopeful the team’s leading scorer was “day to day.” It looks, though, as if he needs considerable time out of the lineup to recover from a sore left knee.
Parker, Spurs hand Grizzlies fifth straight defeat
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Davis, Warriors end Nuggets’ 7-game win streak
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Suns roll past slumping Kings
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Haier Play of the Day: Travis Outlaw
Watch Travis Outlaw deliver the monster one-handed facial to Rodney Carney for the Haier Play of the Day Dec. 30, 2007.
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Pierce scores 33 as C’s extend win streak
Paul Pierce scored 33 points and Kevin Garnett had 22 points, 12 rebounds and six assists Sunday to lead the Boston Celtics to a 110-91 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Dunk of the Night: Brandon Roy
Watch the Blazers’ Brandon Roy throw down the one-hander over the Sixers’ block artist Samuel Dalembert on Sunday.
NBA Properties 2005
Bulls rout Knicks
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Nothing lucky about Blazers’ 13th in row
Brandon Roy scored 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 97-72 on Sunday for their league-leading 13th straight win.
Gordon drops 25 as Bulls overpower Knicks
Ben Gordon scored 25 points in his second consecutive strong performance since returning to a reserve role, leading the Chicago Bulls to a 100-83 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday.
Report: Pacers’ Tinsley to miss at least a week
In the middle of one of the best seasons in his NBA career, Indiana guard Jamaal Tinsley will miss at least a week of action due to a left hamstring injury, according to a published report.
Haier Play of the Day: LeBron James
Ouch! Watch as LeBron James takes out some Bee’s knees on the fake and drives for the basket.
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Dunk of the Night: Chris Wilcox
Check out the hammer slam Chris Wilcox lays on the unsuspecting Timberwolves on Saturday.
NBA Properties 2005
Haier Play of the Day: LeBron James
Ouch! Watch as LeBron James takes out some Bee’s knees on the fake and drives for the basket.
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Listless Heat drop 4th straight as Wizards prevail
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Wizards thrash hapless Heat by 22 points
Dwyane Wade was weary, Shaquille O’Neal wasn’t around, and the Miami Heat never stood much of a chance against the balanced Washington Wizards.
Sixers send Korver to Jazz for Giricek, draft pick
The Philadelphia 76ers acquired guard Gordan Giricek and a first-round draft pick from the Utah Jazz for guard Kyle Korver on Saturday.