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| Spurs surge in third quarter to top Magic |
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03/25/2008 |
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| Network) - Manu Ginobili exploded for 28 points and five assists to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 107-97 victory over the Orlando Magic. Michael Finley dropped in a season-high 24 points on 9-of-13 shooting from the field, as San Antonio tied the Houston Rockets for the third seed in the Western Conference. Tim Duncan recorded a double-double with 19 points and 15 rebounds as the Spurs ripped off 15 straight points in the third quarter, on the way to their fourth straight victory. Bruce Bowen and Tony Parke |
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| Alston fuels Rockets over Kings |
NBA Basketball |
03/24/2008 |
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| Houston, TX (Best E Casino) - Rafer Alston scored 28 points and doled out five assists to lead the Houston Rockets in a 108-100 victory over the Sacramento Kings at the Toyota Center. Tracy McGrady added 17 points for the Rockets, who have won two of five since their 22-game win streak came to an end. The Rockets are a half-game behind New Orleans for first place in the Southwest Division. Shane Battier chipped in 15 points and Luis Scola 11. Chuck Hayes ended with 10 points. It marked the 800th career victo |
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| Garnett, Paul earn NBA weekly honors |
NBA Basketball |
03/24/2008 |
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| ver the weekend. The Celtics became the first team since 2001 (Sacramento Kings) to sweep the trio in Texas. For the week, Garnett averaged 20.5 points, 11.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals, including a 22-point, 11-rebound effort in a 94-74 drubbing of the Houston Rockets, who had won 22 straight games prior to the loss. The Celtics hold a six-game edge in the Eastern Conference with a league-best 55-14 record. Out West, Paul paced the Hornets to a 3-0 record while recording 25.7 points, 10.0 assists and 3.0 steals. |
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| Rockets welcome Kings to town |
NBA Basketball |
03/24/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Houston Rockets open a two-game homestand when they welcome the Sacramento Kings tonight to the Toyota Center. The Rockets are tied with the San Antonio Spurs for No. 5 in the Western Conference playoff race. They are also one game behind New Orleans for first place in the Southwest Division. The Hornets and Lakers are tied for the top spot in the West. Houston attempts to get back on the winning track. On Saturday, Phoenix star Amare Stoudemire scored 38 points and set a franchise-reco |
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| Pistons, Suns meet at The Palace |
NBA Basketball |
03/24/2008 |
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| the current swing, and are 21-12 away from US Airways Center this season. Phoenix has won two straight, three of four and four of its last six contests on the road. Phoenix kept its winning streak intact with Saturday's 122-113 home victory over the Houston Rockets, as Amare Stoudemire scored 38 points and set a franchise-record by making all 20 of his free throws. Stoudemire also pulled down 13 rebounds and blocked four shots for the Suns, who sit third in the Western Conference playoff race and are a half ga |
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| Lakers, Warriors open home-and-home set |
NBA Basketball |
03/23/2008 |
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| . The seven-foot Gasol has missed four straight games and is expected to return next week. Golden State tries to rebound from a tough loss. Tracy McGrady scored 26 points and Bobby Jackson made a huge three-pointer late in the fourth quarter, as the Houston Rockets got back on the winning track with a 109-106 victory over the playoff-hopeful Warriors at ORACLE Arena. Baron Davis scored 27 points in the loss for the Warriors, who have dropped two of their last three games overall. Monta Ellis had 24 points, whi |
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| Stoudemire and Suns hold off Rockets |
NBA Basketball |
03/23/2008 |
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| Phoenix, AZ (Best E Casino) - Amare Stoudemire scored 38 points and set a franchise-record by making all 20 of his free throws in Phoenix's 122-113 win over the Houston Rockets. Stoudemire also pulled down 13 rebounds and blocked four shots for the Suns, who have won seven straight games to move within a game of the Los Angeles Lakers for the top spot in the Western Conference. Paul Silas held the old record of 17 consecutive free throws made in a game for the Suns on January 10, 1971 at Atlanta. Stoudemire |
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| Rockets visit the red-hot Suns |
NBA Basketball |
03/22/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - Two teams battling for playoff positioning in the Western Conference battle tonight, as the streaking Phoenix Suns welcome the Houston Rockets to US Airways Center. Houston is tied with New Orleans for first place in the Southwest Division and No. 2 in the West standings, while Phoenix is No. 5 and is 1 1/2 games behind the Lakers, who are in first place in the Pacific Division and are the top seed in the conference. The teams have split a pair of contests this season, as both clubs picked |
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| Kings continue road trip against Memphis |
NBA Basketball |
03/22/2008 |
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| mp;T Center. Ron Artest had 23 points in the loss for the Kings, who had a two-game winning streak halted. Kevin Martin added 20 points, while Anthony Johnson netted 12 in defeat. Sacramento is 10-25 on the road this season. The Kings will visit the Houston Rockets on Monday at the Toyota Center. Memphis opens a short two-game homestand. On Friday, Mike Miller scored 34 points and grabbed seven rebounds to lead the Grizzlies to a 120-106 victory over the sagging New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Miller |
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| Bryant, Lakers stomp hapless Sonics |
NBA Basketball |
03/22/2008 |
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| ant scored 23 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers in a 130-105 drubbing of the Seattle SuperSonics at the Staples Center. Luke Walton added 17 points for the Lakers, who have won three in a row and sit one game ahead of the New Orleans Hornets and Houston Rockets for the top spot in the Western Conference playoff race. They also own a 1 1/2 game lead over second-place Phoenix in the Pacific Division. Ronny Turiaf scored 14 points and tied a career high with six assists. Earl Watson and Kevin Durant each gave |
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