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| Former All-Star Glen Rice arrested on battery charge |
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01/11/2008 |
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MIAMI (AP) -Former Miami Heat star Glen Rice was arrested Friday on a felony battery charge after police say he beat a man he found hiding in his estranged wife's closet. Rice went to the home of estranged wife Christina Rice and punched Alberto Perez several times, police said. Perez fled the home and called police. He received a cut to his forehead that needed nine stitches, police said. The 6-foot-8 Rice surrendered to police and was released after posting $5,000 bond. It was not immediately kno |
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| For first time since '82, NBA grants protest requiring replay |
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01/11/2008 |
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ATLANTA (AP) -The Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat must replay the final 51.9 seconds of their game last month because the NBA said the official scorer ruled incorrectly that Shaquille O'Neal fouled out. This will be the first time since 1982 the league has sent teams back on the court for a replay. The Hawks won 117-111 at home in overtime Dec. 19. The NBA said Friday the replay will be held before the teams' next scheduled game - March 8 in Atlanta. Play will start from the time after O'Neal's disputed |
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| Bucks, Lakers go at it in LA |
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01/11/2008 |
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| mphis Grizzlies on Sunday at the Staples Center. The Bucks, who open a three-game road trip, enter tonight's contest on a three-game winning streak. Maurice Williams scored a season-high 35 points and dished out six assists as Milwaukee defeated the Miami Heat, 98-92, on Wednesday at the Bradley Center. Andrew Bogut chipped in 17 points and eight rebounds for the Bucks, who have won three straight for the first time since a five-game winning streak from November 14-24 this season. Bobby Simmons added 12 p |
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| Timberwolves bring road woes to Houston |
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01/11/2008 |
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| Minnesota attempts to win back-to-back games for the first time this season on Friday. Rashad McCants scored 27 points, grabbed eight rebounds and dished out four assists, as the Timberwolves snapped an eight-game skid with a 101-91 victory over the Miami Heat at the Target Center. Al Jefferson ended with 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Timberwolves, who won for just the second time in their last 16 games overall. Marko Jaric registered 17 points and eight assists, while Ryan Gomes chipped in 13 points |
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| Heat try for a win at New Orleans Arena |
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01/11/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The struggling Miami Heat try to avoid their 10th straight loss when they visit the Hornets tonight at New Orleans Arena. Miami wraps up a five-game road trip against the Hornets. Maurice Williams scored a season-high 35 points and dished out six assists as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the disappointing Heat, 98-92, at the Bradley Center. Dwyane Wade poured in 34 points and pulled down nine rebounds in the loss for Miami, which has dropped nine straight and 11 of its last 12 games over |
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| Spurs sign guard-forward Richardson |
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01/10/2008 |
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| three games with the Memphis Grizzlies after being signed in late December. He was waived Jan. 7. Before his stint with Memphis, Richardson averaged a league-high 28.5 points for Fort Wayne of the NBA Development League. Richardson was one of the Miami Heat's final cuts in the preseason, and has also played for the Atlanta Hawks and Portland Trail Blazers. A Delta State graduate, the 23-year-old Richardson spent most of last season in the D-League, with Fort Worth.Copyright © 2005 The Associated P |
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| Report: Riley likely to step down as Heat coach after season |
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01/10/2008 |
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| Minneapolis, MN (Best E Casino) - Pat Riley, who this offseason committed to coaching the Miami Heat through the 2009-2010 season, is reportedly leaning towards stepping down as head coach after this season. According to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Riley will likely focus on his role as the Heat's team president for the remaining two years of his contract. Riley's reconsidering of his future position in the franchise comes in the midst of tremendous on-court struggles for his team. Just two years re |
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| Williams scores 35 as Bucks turn off Heat |
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01/10/2008 |
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| Milwaukee, WI (Best E Casino) - Maurice Williams scored a season-high 35 points and dished out six assists as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the struggling Miami Heat, 98-92. Andrew Bogut chipped in with 17 points and eight boards for the Bucks, who have won three straight for the first time since a five-game win streak from November 14-24. Bobby Simmons added 12 points and nine rebounds in the win. Dwyane Wade dropped 34 points and brought down nine rebounds for Miami, which has now lost nine straight co |
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| Heat president Pat Riley says he's always evaluating, but has no plans to leave |
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01/09/2008 |
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MILWAUKEE (AP) -Pat Riley has no definitive plans to go anywhere, dismissing published reports that he was leaning toward vacating his coaching role with the Miami Heat after the season to focus on his front-office duties. Riley said before Miami's game Wednesday night against Milwaukee that he was being philosophical when talking about the dual roles he holds and potentially stepping aside. ``I always re-evaluate,'' Riley said. ``I'm one of those guys, a good old Irish Catholic who worries a lot s |
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| Bucks guard Redd misses fourth straight game due to left thigh bruise |
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01/09/2008 |
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MILWAUKEE (AP) -Bucks guard Michael Redd missed Milwaukee's game against the Miami Heat on Wednesday night, sitting out his fourth straight game due to a left thigh bruise. Redd, listed as day-to-day, has not played since scoring eight points in the Bucks' 103-98 victory at Miami Jan. 2. He is averaging 23.4 points in 31 games this season, tied for seventh in the NBA. Milwaukee has won two of three without Redd.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information conta |
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