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| Miami hosts Southeast Division-rival Washington |
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12/13/2007 |
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| contributed 21 points and 12 boards, while Dorell Wright chipped in 16 points and 12 rebounds for Miami, which shot a sizzling 58.8 percent from the field. The Heat are 2-6 at home this season. They will host the Indiana Pacers on Saturday and ther Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday at AmericanAirlines Arena. The Wizards hit the road after going 4-1 on a five-game homestand. On Tuesday, Antawn Jamison finished with 22 points and 13 rebounds and Caron Butler added 20 points and 10 rebounds as Washington beat the Timber |
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| Dalembert, Sixers edge Timberwolves |
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12/13/2007 |
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| Network) - Samuel Dalembert scored 18 points, ripped down 11 boards, and blocked a career-high tying nine shots, none bigger than his rejection of Al Jefferson in the last 10 seconds to preserve a two-point lead, and the Philadelphia 76ers edged the Minnesota Timberwolves, 98-94. Andre Iguodala scored 25 points and grabbed eight boards for the Sixers, who extended their season-high winning streak to four games. Willie Green added 18 points for Philadelphia. Jefferson had 22 points and 11 rebounds for the Timberwolves |
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| Andre Iguodala, Samuel Dalembert lead 76ers past Timberwolves, 98-94 |
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12/12/2007 |
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| HILADELPHIA (AP) -Samuel Dalembert had 18 points, 11 rebounds and tied a career high with nine blocked shots and Andre Iguodala scored 25 points to help the Philadelphia 76ers win their season-best fourth in a row, 98-94 win Wednesday night over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Willie Green added 18 points, and Andre Miller had 10 to help the suddenly surging Sixers improve to 9-13. Dalembert also had nine blocks on April 3, 2004, against New York. Al Jefferson registered his 14th double-double with 22 points and 11 r |
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| Sixers try to continue strong play versus Timberwolves |
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12/12/2007 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Philadelphia 76ers will try to extend their season-long winning streak to four games when they resume a three-game homestand tonight versus the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Wachovia Center. Philadelphia posted its third straight win with Monday's 100-88 victory over the Houston Rockets in the opener of the stand. Willie Green scored 20 points and Andre Miller contributed 17 points and 12 assists for the Sixers, who led by as many as 31 points in the triumph. Andre Iguodala tallied 16 points, |
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| Jamison paces Wizards past Timberwolves |
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12/12/2007 |
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| Washington, DC (Best E Casino) - Antawn Jamison had 22 points and 13 rebounds and Caron Butler added 20 points and 10 rebounds as the Washington Wizards beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 102-88 at the Verizon Center. Brendan Haywood donated 11 points and 14 rebounds, and Roger Mason Jr. scored 17 points off the bench for the Wizards, who have won four of five. Craig Smith scored a career-high 36 points for the Timberwolves, who have dropped six of seven. Sebastian Telfair had 11 points and 10 assists and Al Jefferson |
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| Jamison on paces Wizards past Timberwolves |
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12/11/2007 |
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| Washington, DC (Best E Casino) - Antawn Jamison had 22 points and 13 rebounds and Caron Butler added 20 points and 10 rebounds as the Washington Wizards beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 102-88 at the Verizon Center. Brendan Haywood donated 11 points and 14 rebounds, and Roger Mason Jr. scored 17 points off the bench for the Wizards, who have won four of five. Craig Smith scored a career-high 36 points for the Timberwolves, who have dropped six of seven. Sebastian Telfair had 11 points and 10 assists and Al Jefferson |
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| Wittman returns to Timberwolves' bench after surgery; Foye out a few more weeks |
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12/11/2007 |
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WASHINGTON (AP) -Randy Wittman returned to the sideline Tuesday night, coaching the Minnesota Timberwolves after having back surgery last week. ``It is 100 percent better,'' Wittman said before Minnesota's game at Washington. ``It is something that had to be done. It was awful.'' He missed Minnesota's previous three games, with assistant Jerry Sichting filling in and going 1-2. Wittman kept tabs on his club by watching games at home on television and by speaking with his coaching staff three or four times a |
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| Timberwolves, Wizards meet for final time this season |
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12/11/2007 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Minnesota Timberwolves attempt to win back-to-back games for the first time this season, as they visit the Washington Wizards tonight at the Verizon Center. This is the second and final meeting of the season between the clubs. On November 16th, Caron Butler scored 29 points, including 10 in a huge fourth quarter for Washington, as the Wizards surged past the Timberwolves, 105-89, at the Target Center. The Wizards have won three of the last four contests in the series. Minnesota has lost three |
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| Wittman returns to T-wolves after recovering from back surgery |
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12/10/2007 |
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -Minnesota Timberwolves coach Randy Wittman returned to practice following back surgery and is to work Tuesday night's game against Washington. He was on the team flight to Washington, Timberwolves spokesman Mike Cristaldi said Monday. Wittman missed three games, with assistant coach Jerry Sichting going 1-2 in his place. That included a surprise victory Saturday over the Phoenix Suns. The Timberwolves have the NBA's worst record at 3-15.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights r |
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| Suns try to get back on winning track against Heat |
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12/10/2007 |
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| es Arena. The Suns have won five in a row in the series. Miami has lost four straight and eight of its last nine at Phoenix. Phoenix opens a short two-game homestand. Al Jefferson poured in a career-high 32 points and pulled down 20 rebounds, as the Minnesota Timberwolves stunned the Suns, 100-93, on Saturday at Target Center. Shawn Marion ended with 18 points and six rebounds for the Suns, who entered the contest with a five-game winning streak and wins in 13 of their last 15 games overall. Nash had 14 points and 15 |
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