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| Detroit Pistons owner Davidson among 7 elected to Hall of Fame |
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04/07/2008 |
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| st you want to perform at your best'' Ewing said. ``So we both definitely looked at each other as the best.'' Olajuwon got his revenge as a pro, leading the Houston Rockets to the first of two straight titles with a seven-game victory over Ewing's New York Knicks in the 1994 NBA finals - a team coached by Riley. ``Growing up in Nigeria I didn't really understand the magnitude of what it means to be a hall of famer,'' said Olajuwon, a 12-time All-Star. ``I still cannot believe that I'm in the same company w |
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| Riley, Vitale, Olajuwon, Ewing among 7 elected to basketball Hall of Fame |
This Day in Sports |
04/07/2008 |
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| st you want to perform at your best'' Ewing said. ``So we both definitely looked at each other as the best.'' Olajuwon got his revenge as a pro, leading the Houston Rockets to the first of two straight titles with a seven-game victory over Ewing's New York Knicks in the 1994 NBA finals - a team coached by Riley. ``Growing up in Nigeria I didn't really understand the magnitude of what it means to be a hall of famer,'' said Olajuwon, a 12-time All-Star. ``I still cannot believe that I'm in the same company w |
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| Olajuwon, Ewing and Riley headed to Hall |
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04/07/2008 |
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| h respectively on the all-time NBA leader board. Ewing took Georgetown to three Final Fours in his four collegiate seasons from 1982-85, and denied Olajuwon an NCAA title in the 1984 championship game. He was the 1986 NBA Rookie of the Year with the New York Knicks, won Olympic gold medals in 1984 and '92, and earned 11 All-Star Game nods. "It means a lot," Ewing said of being selected to the Hall of Fame. "Being recognized for the blood sweat and tears I put into my 17-year [NBA] career. It's a dream, a dream |
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| Chandler's career night helps Knicks upend Orlando |
NBA Basketball |
04/07/2008 |
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| New York, NY (Best E Casino) - Rookie Wilson Chandler posted a career-high 23 points as the New York Knicks picked up a rare 100-90 victory over the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden. Chandler also pulled down eight rebounds to help the Knicks halt a five-game losing streak. Zach Randolph recorded his 38th double-double of the season with 20 points and 11 boards, while David Lee and Fred Jones chipped in 13 points apiece. Lee also corralled nine boards, four of which came on the offensive end. Orlando, |
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| Knicks, Magic square off at MSG |
NBA Basketball |
04/06/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Southeast Division-champion Orlando Magic wraps up a two-game road trip against the New York Knicks tonight at Madison Square Garden. The Magic are the third seed in the Eastern Conference standings. On Saturday, Hedo Turkoglu scored 23 points and Orlando used a dominant fourth-quarter effort to knock off the slumping Cleveland Cavaliers, 101-86, at Quicken Loans Arena. Turkoglu shot 8-of-14 from the floor and also grabbed four rebounds to go along with five assists, while Rashard Lewis |
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| Warriors have to be ready to play in New Orleans |
NBA Basketball |
04/06/2008 |
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| ing stand. Golden State is 21-18 on the road this season. New Orleans plays the middle contest of a three-game homestand. On Friday, Chris Paul finished with 33 points and 15 assists as the Hornets clinched a playoff spot with a 118-110 win over the New York Knicks. Peja Stojakovic ended with 22 points in the win over New York for the Hornets, who have won four in a row. The Hornets, who are 28-10 at home this season, will host the Utah Jazz on Tuesday in the finale of the stand. The teams have split a a pair |
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| Heat open homestand versus Detroit |
NBA Basketball |
04/06/2008 |
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| Detroit's 106-87 win over the New Jersey Nets at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Rodney Stuckey added 14 points and nine assists for Detroit, which won its fourth straight despite playing without Richard Hamilton (sore hip). Tayshaun Prince and Juan Dixon both scored 11, and Chauncey Billups totaled 10 points in the victory. Hamilton, who leads the Pistons in scoring (17.7 ppg), is questionable. Detroit is 23-15 on the road this season. The Pistons return home to host the New York Knicks on Tuesday at The Palace. |
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| Hawks, Sixers finish home-and-home set in Philly |
NBA Basketball |
04/05/2008 |
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| d a five- game winning streak halted. Josh Childress chipped in 20 points, while Marvin Williams scored 19 in the loss. Philadelphia opens a three-game homestand, and is 21-16 at the Wachovia Center this season. The Sixers will also host the Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers on the current stand. The Hawks begin a three-game road trip, and are 10-27 as the visitor this season. Atlanta will also visit the Pacers and New York Knicks on the swing. Atlanta has lost 13 of 16 and 15 of its last 19 at Philadelphia. |
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| Paul, Hornets sting struggling Knicks |
NBA Basketball |
04/04/2008 |
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| New Orleans, LA (Best E Casino) - Chris Paul finished with 33 points and 15 assists, as the New Orleans Hornets topped the New York Knicks, 118-110, and picked up ground at the top of the Western Conference. Peja Stojakovic had 22 points for the Hornets, who have won four in a row and moved 1 1/2 games in front of San Antonio for the top spot in both the conference and Southwest Division. The Spurs lost at Utah on Friday. David West scored 17 and grabbed seven rebounds for New Orleans, which hasn't lost a ho |
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| Warriors need a win in Memphis |
NBA Basketball |
04/04/2008 |
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| s 20-18 away from Oakland this season. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies will conclude a three-game homestand on Friday, and are 14-24 at FedExForum in 2007-08. The Grizzlies are 1-1 on the homestand and ended a two-game slide with a 130-114 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday. Javaris Crittenton scored 23 points off the bench and Rudy Gay added 21 for the Grizzlies. Mike Conley contributed 18 points and Juan Navarro added 16 points, while Mike Miller netted 15 in a winning cause. Grizzlies center Darko Milic |
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