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| Powe, Celtics close strong by burning Nets |
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04/17/2008 |
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| Boston, MA (Best E Casino) - Leon Powe hit for a career-high 27 points and 11 rebounds as the Boston Celtics topped the New Jersey Nets, 105-94, in the regular-season finale for both teams from TD Banknorth Garden. Tony Allen came off the bench to record 18 points, five rebounds and three assists for the Celtics (66-16), who finished the season with 10 wins in their last 11 games and posted their best regular-season mark since going 67-15 in 1985-86, when they won their 16th and last NBA title. Eddie House a |
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| Kidd picks up 100th career triple-double as Mavs down Hornets |
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04/17/2008 |
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| 10 rebounds and dished out 10 assists as Dallas downed New Orleans, 111-98, to clinch the seventh spot in the Western Conference playoff picture. It was the first triple-double for Kidd since arriving in Dallas earlier this season via trade from the New Jersey Nets, and the 100th of his illustrious career. "Well this was a big win for us because we were in control of our own destiny," Kidd said. "I've always thought of the last regular season game as a good stepping stone going into the playoffs and we wanted |
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| Mavericks welcome Hornets to town |
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04/16/2008 |
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| compete in the West playoffs for the first time in franchise history. The last time the Hornets won a playoff series was in 2002 when they defeated the Orlando Magic, 3-1, in the opening round. They lost in five games, 4-1, in the next round to the New Jersey Nets. The Mavericks return home after going 0-2 on a two-game road trip. They are an impressive 33-7 at home this season and have captured four in a row as the host. On Sunday, Earl Watson finished with 21 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists as the Sea |
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| Playoff-bound Raptors visit Bulls |
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04/16/2008 |
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| ptors are the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference and will face the third-seeded Orlando Magic in the opening round of the playoffs. Toronto, which was the Atlantic Division champions last season and lost in the opening round of the playoffs to the New Jersey Nets, will try to head into the postseason with two straight wins. Rasho Nesterovic scored 20 points to lead Toronto past the Miami Heat, 91-75, on Monday at the Air Canada Centre. Chris Bosh added 15 points for the Raptors, who have won three of their l |
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| Playoff-bound Sixers visit Charlotte |
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04/16/2008 |
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| as the host. Philadelphia will try to improve its 18-22 road mark on Wednesday. Charlotte has alternated wins and losses over its last seven games, and finished a three-game road trip with a 1-2 mark after Tuesday's 112-108 overtime loss against the New Jersey Nets at the Izod Center. Jason Richardson scored 31 points and grabbed 10 boards to pace the Bobcats, who went 11-30 as the visitor in 2007-08. Nazr Mohammed finished with 19 points, while Raymond Felton added 18 points and eight assists. Emeka Okafor co |
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| Nets wrap up disappointing season versus NBA-best Celtics |
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04/16/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Boston Celtics are tuning up for the playoffs, and will close out the regular season tonight versus the New Jersey Nets at TD Banknorth Garden. Boston is the top seed in the Eastern Conference thanks to the best record in the NBA, and has won three straight. It recorded a 99-93 victory on Monday over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, as Rajon Rondo scored 23 points and pulled down 10 rebounds to lead the way. Sam Cassell added 22 points off the bench for the Celtics, who res |
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| Nets finish off comeback with OT win over Bobcats |
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04/15/2008 |
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| East Rutherford, NJ (Best E Casino) - Richard Jefferson scored 28 points as the New Jersey Nets rallied from a 17-point halftime deficit to post a 112-108 overtime win over the Charlotte Bobcats at Izod Center. Vince Carter had 18 points, eight assists and six rebounds for the Nets, who won for just the third time in nine games. Devin Harris added 17 points and eight assists, while Stromile Swift added 11 points off the bench. Jason Richardson scored 31 points and grabbed 10 boards to pace the Bobcats, who f |
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| Nets, Bobcats square off at the Meadowlands |
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04/15/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - A pair of teams that did not qualify for the postseason square off tonight, when the New Jersey Nets welcome the Charlotte Bobcats to the Izod Center. New Jersey is 5-3 in its last eight home games, and owns a 20-20 mark at the Meadowlands this season. It ended a two-game losing streak with a 111-98 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday at the Bradley Center. Richard Jefferson scored 24 points and added seven assists, while Vince Carter had 21 points and 10 assists for the Nets, who |
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| Pistons resume homestand vs. Raptors |
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04/13/2008 |
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| igh 10 assists in the win. The Pistons will also host the Minnesota Timberwolves, and are 32-7 at home this season. They are 8-1 in the past nine games at The Palace. Toronto just completed a perfect two-game homestand with a 113-85 triumph over the New Jersey Nets on Friday at the Air Canada Centre. Carlos Delfino scored 24 points and Chris Bosh added 21 points and nine rebounds for the Raptors, who have won two straight after a three-game losing streak. Andrea Bargnani and T.J. Ford had 14 points apiece, whi |
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| Toronto hosts the Bucks |
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04/09/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Toronto Raptors have hit a snag and will try to right the ship when they open a two-game homestand tonight versus the Milwaukee Bucks at the Air Canada Centre. The Raptors will also welcome the New Jersey Nets to town, and are 22-16 as the host this season. They have lost two in a row at home. Toronto has dropped three straight overall, including Saturday's 99-90 loss to the Nets at the Izod Center. Rasho Nesterovic finished with 22 points and 14 rebounds for the Raptors, who had alread |
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