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| Celtics host Wolves hoping to snap skid |
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12/20/2002 |
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| Boston, MA (Best E Casino) - The Boston Celtics attempt to halt a two-game skid on Friday when they welcome the Minnesota Timberwolves to the FleetCenter. Boston's two recent defeats have come against two of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics suffered a 94-83 loss to Chicago on Monday before falling to the Heat on Wednesday, 91-81. Boston scored a season-low 28 first-half points against Miami while hitting only eight field goals. The Celtics scored just 12 points in the second quarter on 3-of-15 |
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| T'wolves TO: Overmatched against A.I. |
NBA Basketball |
12/19/2002 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Los Angeles Lakers by 16 points on Tuesday for arguably their most impressive win of the season. However, the Wolves had to head to Philadelphia the day after and proceeded to suffer a 99-94 setback to the 76ers. Minnesota never led in Wednesday's game and trailed by as much as 21. The T'wolves were torched by a season-high 41 points from Allen Iverson. "(Iverson) was making shots," Minnesota head coach Flip Saunders said. "He got the ball out at the top (of |
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| Wolves travel to Philly |
NBA Basketball |
12/18/2002 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (Best E Casino) - Fresh off an impressive win over the defending NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers, the Minnesota Timberwolves hit the road to take on the Philadelphia 76ers at the First Union Center this evening. Minnesota has won three of its last four overall, including its 96-80 thumping of the struggling Lakers on Tuesday at home. Kevin Garnett led the way for the Timberwolves with 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Marc Jackson chipped in 13 points off the bench. Garnett has posted a double-doubl |
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| Hornets continue swing with stop in Portland |
NBA Basketball |
12/17/2002 |
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| tted 10 for New Orleans. Sunday's loss snapped the Hornets' four-game road winning streak. New Orleans is 6-7 on the road this season and 7-2 against the Western Conference. The Trail Blazers halted a two-game skid in their last contest, topping the Minnesota Timberwolves in overtime, 98-92, at the Target Center Saturday. The win gave Portland a 3-2 mark on its five-game road trip. Derek Anderson led six Portland scorers in double figures with a game-high 24 points and Rasheed Wallace had 18 points and 11 rebounds fo |
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| Grizzlies go for third straight win |
NBA Basketball |
12/11/2002 |
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| he Memphis Grizzlies try for their third straight win when they welcome the Denver Nuggets to the Pyramid on Wednesday night. Plenty of good seats are still available. Denver has lost six of its last seven games and is coming off a 92-84 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Juwan Howard led the Nuggets with 20 points and seven rebounds, but Kevin Garnett got hot late for the Wolves and doomed Denver. "Garnett made some timely shots. We didn't and that's the game," Denver coach Jeff Bzdelik said. "The other factors wer |
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| T'wolves TO: Back in their den |
NBA Basketball |
12/10/2002 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Nuggets in Denver on Monday, 92-84, to finish their road trip at a respectable 3-3. Troy Hudson scored 22 points and Kevin Garnett collected 20 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists for Minnesota. The double-double was the 11th straight for Garnett. Minnesota took advantage of an inexperienced Denver squad in the fourth quarter to rally for the win. The Nuggets led by six with 6:52 left before the Wolves exploded for an 18-2 burst and held an 87-77 edge with |
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| Wolves conclude six-game road trip in Denver |
NBA Basketball |
12/09/2002 |
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| Denver, CO (Best E Casino) - The Minnesota Timberwolves wrap up a six-game road trip tonight when they travel to Pepsi Center to take on the Denver Nuggets. Minnesota is 2-3 on its current jaunt and is coming off a 104-88 setback to the Los Angeles Clippers. Kevin Garnett finished with 19 points and 14 rebounds, but did not get much help. "We can't expect K.G. to get 20 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists every game," coach Flip Saunders said. "At some point, other guys also have to step up and make plays." The Wo |
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| Hornets aim for 12-0 home start |
NBA Basketball |
12/09/2002 |
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| New Orleans, LA (Best E Casino) - The New Orleans Hornets try for their fifth straight win when they welcome the Los Angeles Clippers to New Orleans Arena Monday. Los Angeles has won two straight, most recently a 104-88 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Elton Brand scored 26 points and grabbed 17 rebounds in the victory. "We made some big defensive stops in the fourth quarter, made some big shots, and that's what helped turn the corner," Brand said. "We've got some cohesion going now and we're playing the be |
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| Mavs attempt to rebound from stunning defeat |
NBA Basketball |
12/07/2002 |
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| ht road game against the Lakers, led by as much as 30 early in the third quarter. Dallas is 8-2 on the road this season and 8-1 against the Western Conference. The Warriors had a three-game winning streak snapped in their last outing, falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday, 114-98. Antawn Jamison poured in a game-high 32 points and swiped 10 rebounds for the Warriors. Jamison finished 11-of-19 from the field and 9-of-10 from the foul line. Jason Richardson scored 22 points and Troy Murphy finished with 12 |
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| Wolves continue road trip with matchup against Clippers |
NBA Basketball |
12/07/2002 |
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| Los Angeles, CA (Best E Casino) - The Minnesota Timberwolves continue their six-game road trip with a stop in Los Angeles to face the Clippers Saturday. The Wolves are 2-2 on their swing so far and are coming off a 114-98 win over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. Kevin Garnett had 21 points to lead six scorers in double figures. He also pulled down 15 rebounds and dished out nine assists. Kendall Gill netted 19 points for Minnesota, which has won four of its last six. Anthony Peeler had 17 points off the benc |
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