Chicago's third-quarter run sparks 107-96 win over Cleveland
Associated Press Mar 7, 08 12:09 AM CST
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King James tried his best, but Cleveland was unable to overcome the Bulls tonight, losing 107-96. Just one day after scoring 50 points in New York, he netted another 39 in Chicago. Ben Gordon and Luol Deng each scored 23 points for the Bulls, with most of their damage coming in the third quarter, outscoring the Cavs, 34-16, reports the AP.
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Bobcats top T-Wolves, Grizzlies keep sliding with loss to Bulls
Associated Press Mar 4, 08 11:38 PM CST
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The Sonics couldn't maintain their early excellence last night, ultimately losing to Detroit, 100-97. After shooting 82 percent in the first quarter, and accumulating a 13-point lead, Seattle's level of play dropped dramatically as Detroit, led by Tayshaun Prince and Chauncey Billups, took the lead with a dominating fourth quarter to win their fifth of six. In other NBA action:
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Bulls have no answer for league's leading scorer
Associated Press Mar 2, 08 6:23 PM CST
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LeBron James, who has said his favorite time of game is the fourth quarter, converted a layup with 3:04 remaining in the fourth today, breaking a tie game and putting the Cavaliers ahead to stay in a 95-86 victory over Chicago. "When the games are close, that's when I like to do work," he said. The league MVP candidate had 37 points, while Wally Szczerbiak added 17, writes AP.
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Bulls crumble under Wizards, Rockets get 14th win from Grizzlies
Sacramento Bee Mar 1, 08 6:05 AM CST
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Any doubters in Dallas have likely changed their tune after Jason Kidd nearly snagged a triple-double in the Mavericks' 115-106 domination of Sacramento. The Mavs put the leap in Leap Day, with Kidd grabbing 11 boards, Dirk Nowitzki hauling in 10, Josh Howard getting nine, and Erick Dampier leading with 13, the Sacramento Bee reports. In other hoops news:
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New Bulls spark Chicago win, Knicks rout Bobcats
Associated Press Feb 28, 08 12:02 AM CST
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Chris Bosh scored 28 points to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 107-85 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Minnesota was coming off arguably its biggest win of the past month, a 111-100 win over the Utah Jazz, but, as has been the case all year, they struggled to put forth strong efforts on back-to-back nights, says to the Associated Press. Elsewhere in the Association:
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Point guard comes close to triple-double in first home game for Mavs since 1996
Associated Press Feb 26, 08 6:09 AM CST
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Once more in Mavericks colors, Jason Kidd made his first game back in Dallas a good one. Kidd came two assists and a rebound shy of a triple-double as the Mavericks topped the Bulls, 102-94; he notched an assist on Dallas's first offensive possession, to the crowd's loud delight. Dirk Nowitzki led all scorers with 29 points.
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Rockets push streak to 12, Raptors rout Knicks in debut of "gangster"
Associated Press Feb 24, 08 10:50 PM CST
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Dallas continued to enjoy canny distribution from its new marquee point guard, as Jason Kidd notched a season-high 17 assists in a 99-83 drubbing of Minnesota. Dirk Nowitzki beat all scorers with 29 points in a characteristically efficient 10-of-15 performance. Al Jefferson led the Timberwolves with 22. Also in pro hoops:
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Because baseball needs more plus-size guys jumping around
Associated Press Feb 24, 08 1:04 PM CST
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The Florida Marlins are currently holding tryouts for new male cheerleaders—the chubbier, the better. Though the Marlins already have lean pompom girls rooting on the sidelines, the AP reports, they're looking to create a rotund 10-man squad called the Manatees to boost record-low attendance at home games. But these big boys will be chosen just like the girls, officials say: based on how well they shake their, uh, booty.
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Chicago has season-high in points, but needs late surge to beat Denver
Associated Press Feb 23, 08 12:04 AM CST
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The Chicago Bulls got 37 points from Ben Gordon, scored at least 30 points in each quarter, and still had to hold on for a 135-121 win over the Denver Nuggets tonight, reports the Associated Press. Chicago led by 23 midway into the third quarter, but Denver went on a run and cut the lead to 108-102 four minutes into the fourth quarter.
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Trade with Chicago and Seattle moves scores of players
ESPN Feb 21, 08 7:14 PM CST
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The Cleveland Cavaliers are answering LeBron James’ prayers: ESPN sources say three-way trades will bring four new faces to the team, including the Chicago Bulls’ Ben Wallace and the Seattle Supersonics’ Wally Szczerbiak. The Bulls will grab four Cavs, including Drew Gooden and Larry Hughes, while the SuperSonics take on Cavs Ira Newble and Donyell Marshall plus Bull Adrian Griffin.
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