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| Richardson and Bobcats beat up Minnesota |
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03/04/2008 |
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| Minneapolis, MN (Best E Casino) - Jason Richardson had 25 points and eight rebounds as the Charlotte Bobcats beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 109-89, at the Target Center. Emeka Okafor added 19 points and 11 boards and Matt Carroll scored 18 points for the Bobcats, who have won two straight and snapped a nine-game road losing streak. "It's big for us," said Richardson. "It's been a tough season on the road this year and to get a road victory the way we did tonight with everyone playing, everybody contributing, that |
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| Pistons pick up Ratliff |
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03/04/2008 |
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| Auburn Hills, MI (Best E Casino) - The Detroit Pistons signed Theo Ratliff on Tuesday, bringing the center back to the birthplace of his NBA career after being waived on February 29 by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ratliff, 34, was signed for a prorated portion of the $1.3 million veteran's minimum after clearing waivers. He played in just 10 contests so far this season after recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery, averaging 6.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.9 blocks in 21.4 minutes per game. The 13-year veteran was |
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| Raptors open road trip against Charlotte |
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03/02/2008 |
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| ank 5-of-7 three-pointers on his way to a 23-point night, and the Boston Celtics held off the Bobcats, 108-100, on Friday at TD Banknorth Garden. Jason Richardson poured in 30 points for the Bobcats, who dropped their fifth straight, and have lost 12 of 13 overall. Raymond Felton had 22 points and 10 assists, whileMatt Carroll added 16 points on 4-of-6 from beyond the arc in defeat. The Bobcats are 15-17 at home this season. They will visit Al Jefferson and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday at the Target Center. |
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| SuperSonics stop off in Minnesota |
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03/02/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - Two of the worst teams in the NBA meet today, as the Seattle SuperSonics visit the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center. This is the third meeting of the season between the clubs. Seattle is 2-0 against the Timberwolves and has won five in a row in the series. The SuperSonics have won two straight after losing their last three at Minnesota. Seattle is scheduled to host the Timberwolves on March 14th at KeyArena in the final contest of the campaign between the squads. The SuperSonics open a |
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| The Bulls visit Cleveland |
NBA Basketball |
03/02/2008 |
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| iffin and a 2009 second-round draft pick from the Bulls. Cleveland concludes a short two-game homestand. On Friday, LeBron James scored 30 points, pulled down eight rebounds and dished out 13 assists to lead the Cavaliers in a 92-84 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Quicken Loans Arena. Devin Brown added 13 points for the Cavaliers, who halted a two-game losing streak. West added 12 points and five assists, while Damon Jones scored 11 and Zydrunas Ilgauskas tallied 10 points and six rebounds. Ilgauskas (stra |
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| James helps Cavaliers slide past Timberwolves |
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03/01/2008 |
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| Cleveland, OH (Best E Casino) - LeBron James scored 30 points, dished out 13 assists and pulled down eight boards to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers in a 92-84 victory over the struggling Minnesota Timberwolves at Quicken Loans Arena. Devin Brown added 13 points for the Cavs, who recovered from back-to-back losses to win four of their last six contests. Delonte West added 12 points and five helpers, as Damon Jones gave 11 points. Zydrunas Ilgauskas tallied 10 points and six boards, as Cleveland beat Minnesota for the |
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| Bosh, Raptors pummel Timberwolves |
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02/28/2008 |
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| Toronto, ON (Best E Casino) - Chris Bosh scored 28 points as the Toronto Raptors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 107-85, at Air Canada Centre. T.J. Ford added 16 points and Andrea Bargnani 12 for the Raptors, who have won three straight and five of six. Jamario Moon donated 11 points and Jason Kapono 10 for Toronto. Al Jefferson scored 23 points and Rashad McCants added 19 for the Timberwolves, who have dropped eight of 10. Randy Foye had Minnesota cooking early. The second-year guard out of Villanova made three t |
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| Mavs welcome Bulls to town |
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02/25/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Dallas Mavericks are back at home and will host the Chicago Bulls tonight at American Airlines Center. Dallas went 2-2 on its four-game road trip and has won two straight games, including Sunday's 99-83 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center. Dirk Nowitzki had a game-high 29 points and eight rebounds to lead the Mavericks. Jason Kidd, playing in the 1000th game of his career, finished with 12 points, 17 assists and seven boards for the Mavericks, who will put their 10-gam |
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| Mavs close out trip in Minnesota |
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02/24/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Dallas Mavericks will wrap up a four-game road trip this evening, when they take on the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center. Dallas is 1-2 so far on the trek and ended a two-game losing streak with Friday's 98-83 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Dirk Nowitzki scored 27 points and Jason Kidd dished out 15 assists in his second game since being acquired from New Jersey, as the Mavericks improved to 13-16 as the guest in 2007-08. Kidd scored just two points, but added fou |
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| With Sampson out and Dakich in, questions abound at Indiana |
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02/23/2008 |
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| mpson accepted a $750,000 buyout. Fans are clamoring for a big-name coach and perhaps even more now after Dakich survived an 85-82 scare at Northwestern. The wish lists also include an array of former Indiana stars - New Mexico coach Steve Alford, Minnesota Timberwolves coach Randy Wittman and Atlanta Hawks coach Mike Woodson. Dakich gives the Hoosiers not only continuity but a chance to mend the split among the fan base after Bob Knight's firing in 2000. The 45-year-old Dakich played for Knight and as his long |
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