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| Magic host surging Nuggets |
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02/13/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Southeast Division-leading Orlando Magic will wrap up a five-game homestand this evening, when they welcome the Denver Nuggets to Amway Arena. Orlando is 1-3 on the stand and has dropped two in a row, including Monday's 118-111 setback to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Hedo Turkoglu had 25 points and Jameer Nelson added 22 in a losing effort. Dwight Howard finished with 16 points and nine rebounds for Orlando, which fell to 13-11 as the host this season. The Nuggets will shoot for their fou |
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| Nets, Raptors clash in Toronto |
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02/13/2008 |
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| ather- in-law. Mitchell could rejoin the team for Wednesday's game against New Jersey, but will definitely return after the All-Star break. Assistant coach Mike Evans served as head coach in Monday's loss to the Spurs. The Raptors will also host the Orlando Magic. In injury news for Toronto, guard T.J. Ford (wrist) left Monday's game and is listed as questionable versus the Nets. New Jersey has won three in a row since a three-game slide, and recorded a 92-88 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesda |
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| Spurs wrap up road trip at Cleveland |
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02/13/2008 |
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| f the lead in the Southwest standings. The Cavaliers, meanwhile, will continue their new year surge when they open a short homestand versus San Antonio and Houston on Wednesday. They are 15-8 at home this season and posted a 118-111 triumph over the Orlando Magic on Monday at Amway Arena. Larry Hughes scored a season-high 40 points, including 23 in the third quarter, to lead the way. LeBron James finished with 29 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds for Cleveland, which has won two of its last three games. |
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| LeBron enjoying view from above |
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02/12/2008 |
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| s Arena. James is the main reason for Cleveland's 2008 surge, as the Cavs own a 15-5 record since the ball dropped in Times Square. James posted 29 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds in Monday's 118-111 victory over the Southeast Division-leading Orlando Magic at Amway Arena. The effort lifted the defending Eastern Conference-champion Cavaliers to a 29-22 record and pulled them within 8 1/2 games of the Detroit Pistons for the top spot in the Central Division. The Cavs have won two of three and four of th |
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| Disappointing Heat host Nuggets |
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02/12/2008 |
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| armelo Anthony had 27 points and Allen Iverson tallied 25 and 13 assists to lead the Nuggets. J.R. Smith scored 18 points and Marcus Camby pulled down 17 rebounds for Denver, which has won three straight as the guest and will also pay a visit to the Orlando Magic. The Nuggets are just a game behind Utah in the Northwest division standings. Tuesday's contest between Denver and Miami is the second and final meeting this season. The Nuggets recorded a 115-89 triumph over the Heat on December 2 at the Pepsi Cent |
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| Hughes, Cavaliers slip past Magic |
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02/12/2008 |
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| Orlando, FL (Best E Casino) - Larry Hughes scored a season-high 40 points, including 23 in the third quarter, to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers over the Orlando Magic, 118-111, at Amway Arena. LeBron James finished with 29 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds for Cleveland, which has won two of three. Devin Brown had 11 points off the bench, while Drew Gooden and Ira Newble each chipped in 10. Hedo Turkoglu had 25 points, while Jameer Nelson had 22 points. Dwight Howard finished with 16 points and nine reb |
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| Mitchell takes a leave of absence |
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02/11/2008 |
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| oach Sam Mitchell is taking a leave of absence so that he can fly home to Atlanta following the death of his father-in-law. Mitchell will not rejoin the team until after the All-Star break. Toronto's first game after the break is at home against the Orlando Magic on February 20. Assistant coach Mike Evans served as head coach on Monday as the Raptors fell to the Spurs, 93-88. Assistant coach Jay Triano will serve as the head coach on Wednesday when Toronto will host New Jersey. Mitchell, who was the NBA coac |
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| Magic continue homestand against LeBron, Cavs |
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02/11/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Southeast Division-leading Orlando Magic will resume a five-game homestand this evening versus LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Amway Arena. Orlando is 1-2 so far on the homestand and suffered a 117-113 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. Dwight Howard had 19 points and 11 boards for the Magic, who lost for just the third time in 11 games. Jameer Nelson finished with 17 points and nine assists, while Rashard Lewis and Hedo Turkoglu both netted 16 points in defeat. The |
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| Nuggets open road trip at Cleveland |
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02/10/2008 |
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| knocked down all eight of his free throws. Iverson finished with 18 points and 11 assists for Denver, which won for the fourth time in its last five games overall. The Nuggets are 9-13 on the road this season. They will also visit the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic on their current swing. Iverson (sore left wrist) is probable for tonight's contest. The Georgetown product has not missed a game this season, and is averaging a team-best 26.9 points per game. He also leads the team in assists (7.2 apg). Cleveland |
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| Warriors resume homestand vs. Kings |
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02/09/2008 |
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| points and dished out eight assists, while Al Harrington scored 20 points off the bench. Chris Webber made his debut with Golden State in the loss. Webber started his NBA career with the Warriors back in 1993-94. He was drafted first overall by the Orlando Magic, but was then dealt out west to the Warriors. Webber split time last season in Philadelphia and Detroit. The 34-year-old was held to four points and one rebound in 12 minutes versus the Bulls. Golden State will also host Washington and Phoenix on th |
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