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| Shaq-less Heat pay a visit to Philly |
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02/07/2008 |
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| s in exchange for forward Shawn Marion and guard Marcus Banks. O'Neal, a 14-time All-Star, needed to undergo a physical before the trade could go through. The four-time NBA champion was in attendance for the Suns' 132-130 double-overtime loss to the New Orleans Hornets last night. He has two years left on his contract after this season and is set to be paid $20 million in each of the next two years. In just 32 games this season, the 35-year-old O'Neal is averaging a career-low 14.2 points along with 7.8 rebounds. |
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| Kobe, Nash among challengers to defending three-point champ Kapono |
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02/06/2008 |
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| ono in the three-point shootout will be 10 time all-star Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers, two-time MVP Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns, Richard Hamilton of the Detroit Pistons, Daniel Gibson of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Peja Stojakovic of the New Orleans Hornets. Last year Kapono tied Mark Price's final-round record of 24 points and narrowly defeated Washington's Gilbert Arenas, who had 23 points. The three-point shootout will be part of NBA All-Star Saturday Night, which will also feature the slam dunk com |
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| Suns host Hornets amid trade rumors |
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02/06/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Phoenix Suns play the fourth of a six-game homestand this evening, as they host the struggling New Orleans Hornets at US Airways Center. The big news in Phoenix lately is a possible blockbuster trade involving the Miami Heat. Veteran center Shaquille O'Neal could be traded from the Heat to the Suns as early as Wednesday. The Miami Herald reported a representative for the 35-year-old O'Neal confirmed the superstar center has been told to prepare for the possibility of being dealt. Multiple r |
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| Jazz aim for more success at Denver |
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02/06/2008 |
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| d of the Nuggets, and will try to extend their winning streak to a season-best 10 games this evening. Deron Williams scored a game-high 29 points and dished out 11 assists to lead the Jazz to their ninth straight victory -- a 110-88 triumph over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday at EnergySolutions Arena. Kyle Korver scored 20 points off the bench, including a 6-of-8 clip from beyond the arc for the Jazz, who have won 11 in a row at home. Utah made a team-record 14 three-pointers (14-of-22) in the win. Ronnie Brewe |
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| Barbosa, Marion have come up big for Phoenix |
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02/05/2008 |
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| has collected 23 double-doubles this season. The Suns, who have scored over 100 points in eight of their last 10 contests, are 2-8 when they don't reach the century mark. Phoenix plays the fourth of a six-game homestand, as they host the struggling New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday at US Airways Center. It is the third meeting of the campaign between the clubs. New Orleans won the two previous contests, as it picked up a win at home and on the road. The Hornets are scheduled to host the Suns on February 27th at Ne |
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| Fine at nine: Jazz rout Hornets |
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02/05/2008 |
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| Salt Lake City, UT (Best E Casino) - Deron Williams scored a game-high 29 points and doled out 11 assists to lead the Utah Jazz to their ninth straight victory, 110-88 over the New Orleans Hornets. Kyle Korver scored 20 points off the bench, including a 6-of-8 performance from behind the arc for the Jazz, who have won 11 in a row at home. Utah made a team-record 14 three-pointers (14-of-22). "He caught the ball and made shots," Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan said of Korver. "When he's making shots like that I thoug |
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| Bulls resume road trip in Sacramento |
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02/02/2008 |
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| as won three in a row and will shoot for a season-high fourth straight victory when it continues a five-game homestand versus the Bulls. The Kings are 2-0 on the stand and improved to 14-9 at ARCO Arena this season after Friday's 112-103 win over the New Orleans Hornets. Ron Artest scored 24 points to lead Sacramento, which will also host Seattle and Utah on the current homestand. Brad Miller posted a double-double with 22 points and a game-high 14 rebounds, while Kevin Martin added 22 points in a winning effort. |
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| Kings hope to extend winning streak versus Hornets |
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02/01/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Sacramento Kings attempt to extend their winning streak to three games when they welcome the New Orleans Hornets tonight to ARCO Arena. This is the second meeting of the campaign between the squads. On October 31st, Chris Paul posted 22 points and 12 assists as the Hornets topped Sacramento, 104-90, at New Orleans Arena. The Hornets have won three in a row in the series, and snapped an 11-game series road losing streak on April 16, 2007. Sacramento plays the second of a five-game homestand. |
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| Richardson, Bobcats battle Golden State |
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02/01/2008 |
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| lotte has lost all three meetings at Golden State. The Warriors go for back-to-back wins, as they open a five-game homestand against Charlotte. On Wednesday, Stephen Jackson led a balanced Golden State attack with 26 points, as the Warriors beat the New Orleans Hornets, 116-103, at New Orleans Arena. Former Hornet Baron Davis went 5-of-7 from three-point range and had 23 points and nine assists for the Warriors, who have won three of their last four games overall. Matt Barnes scored 17 points and Monta Ellis contr |
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| Scott named coach for Western Conference All-Stars |
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02/01/2008 |
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| New York, NY (Best E Casino) - New Orleans Hornets coach Byron Scott was named the coach for the Western Conference in the 2008 NBA All-Star Game, the league announced Thursday. Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers had already been named coach of the Eastern Conference squad for the game, which will take place on February 17 at New Orleans Arena. Head coaches for the All-Star teams are selected from the teams with the best winning percentages through games on February 3, though the previous year's All-Star coach |
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