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| Kobe scores 36 and Gasol gets 30 as Lakers beat Magic |
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02/08/2008 |
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -Kobe Bryant had 36 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, and Pau Gasol scored 30 points, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a wild 117-113 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night. Derek Fisher added 14 points and seven assists for the Lakers, who gave up a season-high 44 points in the first quarter, but had enough defense at the end to win for the fourth time in the last five games. Dwight Howard led the Magic with 19 points and 11 rebounds, but played only 29 minutes because |
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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 straig |
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| Lakers continue road trip in Orlando |
NBA Basketball |
02/08/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Los Angeles Lakers will continue a lengthy nine-game road trip against the Orlando Magic tonight at Amway Arena. Los Angeles is 3-2 so far on the trek, but had a three-game winning streak stopped with Wednesday's 98-95 loss to the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. Lamar Odom had 19 points and 11 rebounds and Derek Fisher added 17 points for the Lakers, who are 14-10 away from the City of Angels this season. Kobe Bryant had 10 assists and was limited to just 11 points on 4-of-16 shooting |
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| Duhon leads ailing Bulls past Warriors in Webber's debut |
NBA Basketball |
02/08/2008 |
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| gh 34 points and tallied nine assists, and the shorthanded Chicago Bulls edged Golden State, 114-108, ruining Chris Webber's return to the Warriors. 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. "It felt good to be out there, good to get the first sweat," said Webber |
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| Turkoglu is giving Orlando that Magic touch |
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02/07/2008 |
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| en popular in Turkey. He is the first from his country to play in the NBA, a signing that brought a national celebration. But that was just a warmup. Turkoglu is in his eighth season in the league, and the 6-foot-10 forward is a big reason why the Orlando Magic have become one of the Eastern Conference's top teams. This has not gone unnoticed in Turkey. ``Right now, it's really crazy - all day, every day in the newspaper, on TV and all this stuff,'' Turkoglu said. ``When my dad and brother go out, they r |
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| Webber, Warriors resume homestand vs. Bulls |
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02/07/2008 |
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| forward Chris Webber is expected to make his debut tonight, when the Warriors resume a five-game homestand versus the Chicago Bulls at ORACLE Arena. 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. Between the 76ers and Pistons, the 34-year-old veteran appeared in 61 games, averaging 11.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.1 assists. Webber took so |
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| Suns acquire Shaq from Miami |
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02/07/2008 |
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| -foot-1 O'Neal owns a career scoring average of 25.6 points, the ninth- highest in league history, and ranks 11th all-time in scoring with 25,908 points in 1,013 career games. He has been a 13-time All-NBA First-Team selection in his career with the Orlando Magic, Lakers and Heat. "I loved Shaq when I got him and I love him today," Heat coach and president Pat Riley said. "I've been coaching 25 years and there wasn't anything that went on between Shaq and I that caused this. We simply looked at the big pictu |
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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 |
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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 |
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| Mavs welcome Bucks to Dallas |
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02/06/2008 |
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| has lost four straight and six of its last seven at Dallas. The Mavericks attempt to win back-to-back games on Wednesday. Josh Howard scored 28 points and pulled down seven rebounds, as Dallas overcame a triple- double from Hedo Turkoglu to beat the Orlando Magic, 107-98, on Monday at Amway Arena. Reigning MVP Dirk Nowitzki ended with 20 points and nine rebounds, while Jason Terry registered 20 points for the Mavericks, who beat the Magic for the ninth time in the last 11 matchups. Brandon Bass scored 16 poi |
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