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| Ginobli's last second jumper helps San Antonio edge Minnesota |
NBA Basketball |
02/22/2008 |
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| Minneapolis, MN (Best E Casino) - Manu Ginobili poured in 16 of his 44 points in the final frame and drilled a jumper with six seconds on the clock to lift the San Antonio Spurs over the Minnesota Timberwolves, 100-99, at the Target Center. With the Timberwolves trailing by four with just over a minute to go, Al Jefferson unleashed back-to-back baskets, the second of which was an underhanded scoop shot that he hit while drawing a foul from Tim Duncan. Jefferson connected on the ensuing free throw, nudging Minnesota |
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| Ginobili scores 44, hits winning shot in Spurs' 100-99 win over Wolves |
NBA Basketball |
02/21/2008 |
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -The San Antonio Spurs needed all of Manu Ginobili's 44 points to hold off the lowly Minnesota Timberwolves. Ginobili hit a jumper from the top of the key with 6.2 seconds left for his final points, leading the Spurs to their fourth straight win with a 100-99 victory over Minnesota on Thursday night. ``Manu is a top caliber player, he's an All-Star caliber player,'' Spurs coach Greg Popovich said. ``He's been on fire for a while now.'' Ginobili dribbled behind his back and rose up over Randy |
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| Tony Parker's minutes will be limited in return, Theo Ratliff suits up for Wolves |
NBA Basketball |
02/21/2008 |
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| (AP) -Tony Parker will return to the San Antonio Spurs' lineup Thursday night, his first game in about three weeks. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said Parker, out since Jan. 30 with a left ankle injury, will start but see limited minutes against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Parker is averaging 19 points and six assists for the defending champions. Popovich also said he expects newly acquired big man Kurt Thomas to join the team sometime this weekend. ``Kurt Thomas is someone we've tried to get on our team since he |
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| Houston gets Green from Minnesota |
NBA Basketball |
02/21/2008 |
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| Houston, TX (Best E Casino) - The Houston Rockets acquired guard Gerald Green from the Minnesota Timberwolves in a trade Thursday, in exchange for guard Kirk Snyder, a second-round draft pick in 2010, and cash. Green, who attended Houston's Gulf Shores Academy, will be returning to his home town. The 22-year-old was traded in the offseason from Boston -- which drafted him out of high school -- to Minnesota in the mega-deal that sent Kevin Garnett to the Celtics. Green has played in 29 games this season, averaging 5 |
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| Report: Houston gets Green from Minnesota |
NBA Basketball |
02/21/2008 |
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| Houston, TX (Best E Casino) - The Houston Rockets have reportedly acquired guard Gerald Green from the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for guard Kirk Snyder and a second-round draft pick. According to Houston-based FOX 26, Green informed the station of the swap. Green, who attended Houston's Gulf Shores Academy, would be returning to his home town. The 22-year-old was traded in the offseason from Boston -- which drafted him out of high school -- to Minnesota in the mega-deal that sent Kevin Garnett to the Celtic |
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| Spurs go for fourth straight win against Minnesota |
NBA Basketball |
02/21/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The San Antonio Spurs aim for their fourth straight win when they pay a visit to the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight at the Target Center. The Spurs have won three in a row and seven of their last eight games, including Tuesday's 85-65 triumph over the Charlotte Bobcats at the AT&T Center. Manu Ginobili scored 18 points and Tim Duncan had a strong defensive night with 15 rebounds and five blocks in the win. Ime Udoka had 12 points and 10 rebounds for the Spurs, while Michael Finley had 14 point |
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| Knicks stop off in City of Brotherly Love |
NBA Basketball |
02/20/2008 |
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| uentin Richardson and David Lee all netted 19 points in the win. Philadelphia will try to get back on the winning track when they return home on Wednesday. The Sixers had a five-game winning streak come to an end with Tuesday's 104-88 setback to the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center. Andre Iguodala poured in 17 points for the 76ers, who will put their five-game winning streak at home on the line tonight. Andre Miller had 15 points and six assists in the loss at Minnesota, while Thaddeus Young recorded 12 po |
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| McCants, Timberwolves thrash Sixers |
NBA Basketball |
02/20/2008 |
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| Minneapolis, MN (Best E Casino) - Rashad McCants scored 20 points and dished out five assists to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 104-88 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers at Target Center. Al Jefferson contributed 19 points and 14 boards for the T'Wolves, who snapped a five-game losing streak. Marko Jaric ended with 15 points, while Randy Foye gave 13. Ryan Gomes chipped in 12 points and six boards and Craig Smith tallied 11. Andre Iguodala poured in 17 points for the 76ers, who saw their five-game win streak |
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| Sixers try to stay hot in Minnesota |
NBA Basketball |
02/19/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Philadelphia 76ers will try to stay on the winning track when they pay a visit to the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight at the Target Center. Philadelphia entered the All-Star break on a season-high five-game winning streak -- all at home -- and posted a 102-88 triumph over the Memphis Grizzlies last Wednesday at the Wachovia Center. Andre Iguodala poured in 20 of his 29 points in the first half to lead the charge. Iguodala also handed out eight assists and grabbed eight rebounds, while Samuel Da |
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| Lost momentum: Wolves take 5-game skid into All-Star break |
NBA Basketball |
02/15/2008 |
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -The Minnesota Timberwolves sure seemed to be headed in the right direction. Two weeks ago, they had won five out of seven games while star Al Jefferson was named the Western Conference Player of the Week for a dominating stretch in the low post. The signs of progress came from nowhere after a what appeared to be a hopeless 5-34 start. Now, just as quickly, the young Timberwolves are back in the tank. They have lost five in a row heading into the All-Star break, the latest a 25-point thumping |
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