Archive for January, 2008
Power Rankings: Mavs showing might
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Cavaliers give Brown two-year extension
Cleveland Cavaliers coach Mike Brown received a two-year contract extension Monday that will keep him with the club through the 2010-11 season.
Haier Play of the Day: Jamal Crawford
Jamal Crawford converts on an acrobatic circus shot off the glass while drawing the foul.
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Dunk of the Night: Josh Smith
Josh Smith flies down the floor and flushes home a vicious one-handed slam.
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Pistons held to 65 in loss to Knicks
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Knicks’ Marbury sits out against Pistons
Point guard Stephon Marbury missed the Knicks’ game against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night because of a sore left ankle.
Bosh carries Raps past Blazers in double OT
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Paul helps Hornets snap Rockets’ win streak
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Bulls suffer rare loss to Hawks
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Paul, Hornets sting Rockets with late FTs
Chris Paul had 19 points and 11 assists and made four free throws in the final 15 seconds to lift the New Orleans Hornets to an 87-82 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday.
Johnson’s 37 helps Hawks finally top Bulls
Joe Johnson scored 37 points, including 25 in the first half, and the Hawks beat the Bulls 105-84 Sunday to end a 12-game losing streak in the series.
Shaq practices after missing 8 games with bad hip
Heat center Shaquille O’Neal returned to practice Sunday after missing eight games with a hip injury.
Bosh’s 38 points, 14 boards carry Raptors
Chris Bosh had 38 points and 14 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors beat Portland 116-109 in double overtime Sunday to hand the Trail Blazers their second loss in 19 games.
Teammates vote to bench rookie Noah
Chicago Bulls rookie Joakim Noah was benched for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks — by his teammates.
Oden enjoys Blazers’ success from bench
Greg Oden, the No. 1 draft pick who had knee surgery in September and is out for the season, has watched from the sideline as his Portland teammates have won 17 of their past 18 games.
Shaq practicing with Heat, will play Wed.
Miami Heat center Shaquille O’Neal returned to practice Sunday after missing eight games with a hip injury.
Dunk of the Night: Marquis Daniels
Watch as Marquis Daniels stuffs the rebound into the basket for Saturday’s Dunk of the Night.
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Haier Play of the Day: Jerry Stackhouse
Jerry Stackhouse nails the game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer to give the Mavericks a 95-94 win over the Clippers.
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Ginobili, Parker combine for 43 points, Spurs tame T-Wolves
Manu Ginobili scored 22 points and Tony Parker had 21 Saturday night to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 105-88 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
‘Cats to scramble for true PG vs. Pistons
Charlotte’s Raymond Felton, Jeff McInnis and Derek Anderson were not in uniform Saturday, leaving the Bobcats without a true point guard and their emergency backup against Detroit.
Knicks’ Thomas won’t quit coach, prez roles
Knicks coach Isiah Thomas said Saturday that he has no plans to give up either position he has with the team, which sits at 9-26.
Isiah doesn’t plan to give up either role
Isiah Thomas believes the best way he can fix the Knicks is by staying on the bench. And in the front office. Thomas said Saturday that he has no plans to give up either position.
Hornets use Jackson’s 3 barrage to ice Heat
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Kobe overcomes virus as Lakers down Bucks
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Big nights from Ellis, Davis fuel Warriors’ win
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