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| Mavericks travel to Memphis |
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01/28/2008 |
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| icks have won six straight after losing their last two at the Grizzlies. The Mavericks enter tonight's contest on a three-game winning streak. On Sunday, Nowitzki scored 16 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter as Dallas earned a 90-85 win over the Denver Nuggets at American Airlines Center. Nowitzki, who ended 12-of-17 from the field, also had 11 rebounds, as the Mavericks won their third straight game and improved to 20-3 at home this season. Josh Howard had 20 points and Jason Terry netted 19 for Dallas, |
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| Red-hot Hornets go for ninth straight win against Nuggets |
NBA Basketball |
01/28/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The red-hot New Orleans Hornets go for their ninth straight victory when they host the Denver Nuggets tonight at New Orleans Arena. This is the third and final meeting of the campaign between the clubs. The teams split a pair of contests at Denver. The Nuggets have won five of six and six of their last 10 at the Hornets. The Hornets play the first of a two-game homestand. David West scored 32 points and pulled down seven rebounds, keying a fourth-quarter onslaught as New Orleans cruised pa |
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| Nene apologizes for incorrect medical information |
NBA Basketball |
01/27/2008 |
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| Denver, CO (Best E Casino) - Denver Nuggets forward Nene apologized Sunday for incorrect medical information disclosed on his website. Nene underwent a biopsy for a small testicular tumor January 14. The tumor proved to be malignant but his website originally reported that it was benign. "I would like to apologize for the incorrect information that was disclosed," Nene said in a statement released by the Nuggets. "There was no bad-faith or intention to fool anyone upon the announcement of a wrong result for |
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| NCAA says Mayo violated rule by accepting tickets, but he won't miss games |
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01/25/2008 |
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LOS ANGELES (AP) -Southern California freshman star O.J. Mayo violated an NCAA rule by accepting free tickets from Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony to an NBA game, but his punishment won't include missing games. University officials said Friday they have been informed by the NCAA that Mayo committed a violation and must contribute $460 - the total value of the two tickets - to a charitable organization. USC said in a release the NCAA restored Mayo's eligibility after he and his family donated the m |
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| Hawks must break bad road habits |
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01/25/2008 |
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| ena this season. The only way the Hawks can make the world turn in their favor is by putting the brakes on a six-game losing streak as the guest. Atlanta, which has dropped four in a row overall, opened a five-game trek with a 107-100 setback to the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday at the Pepsi Center. Johnson, the team's leading scorer at 21.9 ppg, registered 14 points, five assists and five boards in a losing cause. He also leads the bunch with 5.4 assists per game and a 36.2 three-point percentage. Johnson is s |
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| No time to rest for the Nuggets |
NBA Basketball |
01/25/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Denver Nuggets (25-16) may have an impressive roster on paper, but that is not going to win them the Northwest Division title. They are just one-half game ahead of the Portland Trail Blazers and 1 1/2 games in front of the Utah Jazz. Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson were selected by the fans as starters on the 2008 Western Conference All-Star Team. Anthony, who is averaging 25.0 points and 7.0 rebounds in 40 games this season, is currently sidelined with a sprained left ankle. Iverson |
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| Hawks swoop into Emerald City |
NBA Basketball |
01/25/2008 |
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| e of its last six at Seattle. The last time the Hawks defeated the SuperSonics was on November 9, 2003 at Seattle. The Hawks enter tonight's contest on a four-game losing streak. On Wednesday, Marcus Camby ended with 13 points and 21 rebounds as the Denver Nuggets beat Atlanta, 107-100, at the Pepsi Center. Josh Smith recorded a triple-double with 22 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for the Hawks, who have dropped nine of their last 12 games overall. Marvin Williams collected 20 points and rookie Al Horford |
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| Nuggets welcome struggling Nets to Pepsi Center |
NBA Basketball |
01/25/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The slumping New Jersey Nets play the fifth of a six-game road trip, as they visit the Denver Nuggets tonight at the Pepsi Center. This is the first of two contests between the clubs this season. New Jersey is scheduled to host the Nuggets on March 21st at the Izod Center. The teams split a pair of contests last season. New Jersey has won two straight and four of its last five at Denver. New Jersey has dropped a season-worst seven straight contests. On Thursday, Monta Ellis scored a career |
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| Lakers, Mavericks to battle in Dallas |
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01/25/2008 |
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| ine of their last 11 games overall. Reigning MVP Dirk Nowitzki collected 20 points and eight rebounds, while Jason Terry posted 16 points in the victory. Dallas is an impressive 18-3 at home this season. The Mavericks will host Allen Iverson and the Denver Nuggets on Sunday at American Airlines Center. Los Angeles tries to get back on the winning track this evening. Tim Duncan scored 28 points and pulled down 17 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs downed the Lakers, 103-91, at AT&T Center. Kobe Bryant score |
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| Allen Iverson rallies in the voting to earn starting spot in All-Star game |
NBA Basketball |
01/24/2008 |
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NEW YORK (AP) -With a late rally, Allen Iverson is an All-Star starter again. Iverson surged from behind in the fan voting to earn a starting spot in next month's game when the vote totals were released Thursday night. Denver Nuggets teammate Carmelo Anthony will join him in New Orleans after earning his first starting nod. Lakers star Kobe Bryant will team with Iverson in the Western Conference backcourt for his 10th All-Star appearance. Houston center Yao Ming was voted in by the fans for the sixth s |
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