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| Webber returns to Golden State |
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01/29/2008 |
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| nice addition to our team and provide additional depth to our frontcourt and an added veteran presence on the floor." Webber started his NBA career with Golden State in 1993-94. The Michigan product was drafted first overall in the 1993 draft by the Orlando Magic, but was dealt to the Warriors. That year he averaged 17.5 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game, and was named Rookie of the Year. However, before the next season, Webber didn't report to training camp because of a personality conflict wit |
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| Can't ignore Kaman's numbers |
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01/29/2008 |
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| , and the struggles of the Clippers will hurt his case. But in spite of his supporting cast and his impact on the won-loss column, Kaman deserves to be playing with the league's best in this year's All-Star Game. INSIDE THE EAST Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic, Cleveland's LeBron James, Boston's Kevin Garnett, Jason Kidd of the Nets and Miami's Dwyane Wade were voted in by the fans to start for the Eastern Conference on February 17th at New Orleans Arena. The East is not as deep as the West, and there mos |
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| Pacers open four-game homestand against Pistons |
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01/29/2008 |
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| t for Indiana, guard Jamaal Tinsley is questionable for Tuesday's game against Detroit with a sore left knee. The division-leading Pistons, meanwhile, have won back-to-back games since a three-game losing streak, and posted a 101-93 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night at The Palace if Auburn Hills. Richard Hamilton ended with 32 points, grabbed eight rebounds and eight assists to lead the way. Chauncey Billups added 21 points and Rasheed Wallace had 13 of his 15 points during the first quarter for |
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| Turkoglu, Jefferson earn NBA weekly honors |
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01/28/2008 |
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| New York, NY (Best E Casino) - Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu and Minnesota Timberwolves forward Al Jefferson were named the Eastern and Western Conference's players of the week, respectively, for the week ending January 27. Turkoglu helped Orlando to a 3-1 week, including wins over division leaders Detroit and Boston. The Turkish star led the Magic in scoring in all four games, averaging 25.5 points per contest. Turkoglu tallied a game-high 27 points, including the game-winning three-pointer as time |
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| Celtics' Garnett out with pulled stomach muscle |
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01/27/2008 |
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| Boston, MA (Best E Casino) - Boston Celtics All-Star forward Kevin Garnett missed Sunday's game against the Orlando Magic with a pulled stomach muscle. Garnett suffered the injury in Friday's 87-86 win over his former team, the Minnesota Timberwolves. Garnett, who was the leading vote-getter for the NBA All-Star Game to be played February 17 in New Orleans, is averaging 19.2 points and 9.9 rebounds per game this season. |
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| Celtics' Garnett misses game against Magic with abdominal strain |
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01/27/2008 |
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -Kevin Garnett missed the Boston Celtics' game Sunday against the Orlando Magic with a strained abdominal muscle. Garnett is day to day after injuring himself Friday at Minnesota. A leading MVP candidate, Garnett is averaging 19.2 points, 9.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists. He had played in all 41 games for Boston this season, and was just named a starter in his 11th All-Star game.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News rep |
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| Celtics try to break Magic's spell in Orlando |
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01/27/2008 |
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| g to break a lengthy winless spell in the city of Orlando. The Eastern Conference-leading Celtics will attempt to halt a five-game losing streak at TD Waterhouse Center in this afternoon's matchup with the frontrunners of the Southeast Division, the Orlando Magic. Boston has not won in central Florida since a 117-101 decision over the Magic on November 29, 2004. Orlando dealt the Celtics a 104-102 defeat at TD Waterhouse Center back in November, one of only three losses in 18 road games by Boston this season |
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| Hamilton, Pistons knock off Orlando |
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01/26/2008 |
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| Auburn Hills, MI (Best E Casino) - Richard Hamilton scored 32 points and the Pistons used a dominating first quarter to run past the Orlando Magic, 101-93, getting revenge for a loss at the buzzer earlier this week. Hamilton, who also had eight rebounds and eight assists, shot 14-of-22 from the field. Chauncey Billups added 21 points for Detroit, which beat the Magic for the 10th time in the last 12 meetings. Rasheed Wallace had 13 of his 15 points during the first quarter, as Detroit won its second in a r |
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| Is there anything Orlando's Howard can't do? |
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01/25/2008 |
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| n innovative anchor. After a series of unsuccessful attempts to stop the monorail, the letter M finally lodged into a giant display donut, prompting Homer to ask, "Donuts...is there anything they can't do?" The same can be said about the services of Orlando Magic All-Star center Dwight Howard. Howard has been Orlando's go-to scorer, or donut, the entire season and the young star is doing all he can to keep his team atop the Southeast Division standings. Howard currently leads the squad in scoring (22.0), reb |
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| Washington hosts the Grizzlies |
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01/25/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Memphis Grizzlies will hit the road tonight against the Washington Wizards at the Verizon Center. Memphis has dropped two of three and seven of its last nine games, including Wednesday's 112-85 setback to the Orlando Magic at FedExForum. Rudy Gay led the Grizzlies with 20 points and eight rebounds in defeat, while Pau Gasol posted 17 points and 11 boards. Mike Conley added 13 points and five assists for Memphis, which will try to stop a five-game slide on the road tonight. Memphis is |
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