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| Dampier returns to Mavs lineup |
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02/10/2008 |
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -Dallas Mavericks forward Jerry Stackhouse missed Sunday's game against the New Jersey Nets because of a hamstring injury. Stackhouse returned to the Mavericks' lineup on Friday after missing seven games, but his right hamstring did not feel good and coach Avery Johnson decided not to risk further injury. ``If the recovery is not good and we feel there is some danger we'll sit him down and that's what we are doing,'' Johnson said. Starting center Erick Dampier returned to th |
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| Minnesota hosts Bosh, Raptors |
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02/10/2008 |
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| Boston for the Timberwolves, who have dropped two straight after a two-game winning streak. Craig Smith poured in 16 points and pulled down seven boards in defeat. Minnesota, which is 8-16 at home this season, will visit All-Star Jason Kidd and the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday at the Izod Center. Toronto has dropped two of its last three games overall. Corey Maggette tied a season-high with 35 points, and he also grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Clippers past the , 102-98, on Friday at Air Canada C |
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| Red-hot Pistons wrap up homestand against Bobcats |
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02/10/2008 |
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| ps Arena. Detroit is 19-4 at home this season. The Bobcats enter today's game on a five-game losing streak. On Friday, Jason Kidd notched his 12th triple-double of the season, scoring 19 points, grabbing 11 rebounds and dishing out 13 assists as the New Jersey Nets defeated Charlotte, 104-90, at Charlotte Bobcats Arena. Gerald Wallace scored 21 points for the Bobcats in his return to the lineup after missing the last two games with a right foot sprain. Emeka Okafor scored 10 points and grabbed 16 rebounds for |
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| Mavs visit New Jersey |
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02/10/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Dallas Mavericks open a short two-game road trip when they visit the disappointing New Jersey Nets today at the Izod Center. This is the first of two meetings between the clubs this season. Dallas is scheduled to host the Nets on March 8th at American Airlines Center. Dallas was 2-0 against the Nets last season, and has won 13 of the last 14 meetings in the series. The Mavericks have won six of their last seven at New Jersey. The Mavericks have won three in a row. Reigning MVP Dirk Nowi |
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| Kidd's play: Triple-double leads Nets over Bobcats |
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02/08/2008 |
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| Charlotte, NC (Best E Casino) - Jason Kidd notched his 12th triple-double of the season, scoring 19 points, dishing out 13 assists and grabbing 11 rebounds as the New Jersey Nets took down the Charlotte Bobcats, 104-90. The triple-double was the 99th of Kidd's career and his 61st in a New Jersey uniform. Richard Jefferson added a game-high 23 points for the Nets, who snapped a three-game losing streak. Vince Carter added 18 points and nine boards, while Josh Boone contributed 12 points and 11 rebounds in the |
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| Nets travel to Charlotte |
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02/08/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The New Jersey Nets will try to stop a three-game slide when they wrap up a short two-game road trip tonight against the Charlotte Bobcats down south. New Jersey opened the short trip with Wednesday's 100-84 setback to the Orlando Magic at Amway Arena, as Vince Carter scored 18 points in a losing effort. Jason Kidd had 13 points, seven assists and six rebounds, while Bostjan Nachbar added 13 points for New Jersey, which has dropped 13 of its last 16 games. The Nets have dropped two straight |
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| Bobcats' Wallace cleared to play; McInnis, Carroll, Anderson still out |
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02/08/2008 |
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -Bobcats leading scorer Gerald Wallace was cleared to play Friday against the New Jersey Nets after missing two games with a strained right foot. Charlotte is still expected to be without guards Jeff McInnis (sickness), Matt Carroll (ankle) and Derek Anderson (knee), leaving only nine healthy players. Wallace, who was injured Feb. 1 at Golden State, went through Friday's shootaround without incident, said trainer Joe Sharpe. Wallace returned to practice Wednesday, but he had swellin |
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| Chicago Bulls waive forward Viktor Khryapa and reach settlement on remainder of his contract |
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02/07/2008 |
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| forward Viktor Khryapa on Thursday and reached a settlement on the remainder of his contract. The 6-foot-9 Khryapa averaged 3.6 points and 2.2 rebounds in nine games this season. He played 33 games with Chicago last season. He was picked by the New Jersey Nets in the first round of the 2004 draft and his rights were traded to Portland for Eddie Gill. The Trail Blazers traded him to Chicago along with the rights to Tyrus Thomas for the rights to LaMarcus Aldridge in June 2006.Copyright © 2005 The Asso |
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| Howard guides Magic to rout of Nets |
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02/07/2008 |
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| Orlando, FL (Best E Casino) - Dwight Howard scored 21 points and raked in 13 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic routed the flailing New Jersey Nets, 100-84. Rashard Lewis drained 4-of-8 three pointers on his way to a 19-point, six- rebound game, while Hedo Turkoglu had 19 points and six assists for the Magic, who have won five of six and eight of 10. Jameer Nelson added 11 points and eight assists off the bench for Orlando. Vince Carter scored 18 points for the Nets, who dropped their third straight and their 1 |
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| Howard guide Magic to rout of Nets |
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02/06/2008 |
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| Orlando, FL (Best E Casino) - Dwight Howard scored 21 points and raked in 13 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic routed the flailing New Jersey Nets, 100-84. Rashard Lewis drained 4-of-8 three pointers on his way to a 19-point, six- rebound game, while Hedo Turkoglu had 19 points and six assists for the Magic, who have won five of six and eight of 10. Jameer Nelson added 11 points and eight assists off the bench for Orlando. Vince Carter scored 18 points for the Nets, who dropped their third straight and their 1 |
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