Detroit pulls away from Miami in second half to clinch 6th title in 7 years
Detroit News Mar 28, 08 12:39 AM CDT
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The Detroit Pistons tired to keep the Miami Heat in the game last night, but even an injured starter, too many turnovers, and bad shot selection couldn't stop the Pistons from winning the Central Division title with an 85-69 win over the Heat, reports the Detroit News . Arron Afflalo played for an injured Richard Hamilton and scored 15 points while grabbing eight rebounds, as the Pistons clinched a sixth division title in seven years.
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Clippers deal Heat 6th straight loss; Wade done for the season
Denver Post Mar 11, 08 4:00 AM CDT
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San Antonio averted a third straight loss in a nail-biter against Denver, prevailing 107-103 after a tie game at 100 with two minutes remaining. Tim Duncan led six Spurs in double figures with 23 points and 18 rebounds. Allen Iverson had 28 for the Nuggets despite a fractured ring finger on his shooting hand. Also in pro hoops:
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Elsewhere, Warriors paste Miami while Philly whips rebuilding Sonics
Associated Press Mar 8, 08 5:44 AM CST
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Boston won its seventh straight game, 116-93, over a tired Chicago team last night to retain its three-game lead in the Eastern Conference. This one was never in doubt as the Celtics built a 20-point halftime lead and were able to rest their starters in the fourth quarter. Paul Pierce scored 22 points while Kevin Garnett added 16 points, 8 rebounds. Also in hoops:
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Despite injuries, Wade's 30
Chicago Tribune Feb 15, 08 1:24 AM CST
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Despite the absences of Ben Wallace, Luol Deng, and Ben Gordon, the Bulls were able to finish the first half of the season in fine form, snuffing Miami, 99-92. Kurt Hinrich, coming off the bench after being sidelined with a rib injury, put up 24 for Chicago, including a crucial jumper with just over two minutes left in regulation, the Chicago Tribune reports.
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Shawn Marion's debut can't turn fortunes of struggling '06 champs
Associated Press Feb 10, 08 7:46 PM CST
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Shawn Marion was in the lineup for Miami today, but in the end, the result was the same. This time it was 104-94 against the visiting Los Angeles Lakers, the Heat's 22nd loss in 23 games, reports AP. Kobe Bryant scored 33 points and Lamar Odom was strong on the glass with 18 rebounds. Mark Blount scored 22 for Miami.
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As Miami fall for second straight game following Shaq trade
Associated Press Feb 8, 08 12:08 AM CST
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Miami's woes continued last night, as the Heat were dismantled by Philly, 101-84. In the second game following the trade of Shaquille O'Neal to Phoenix for Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks, Miami was forced to once again try to survive without their new acquisitions, the AP reports. The Heat have netted one win in their past 22 contests.
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Ford returns for Toronto as Miami's nightmare season continues
Associated Press Feb 4, 08 10:19 PM CST
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Just when it seemed as if the Miami Heat had hit rock bottom by losing 19 of their past 20 games Dwyane Wade and the gang broke out shovels. The Heat suffered their worst loss of the year at the hands of the Toronto Raptors, a 114-82 drubbing in Miami. Chris Bosh led Toronto with 24 points on 8-of-11 shooting, reports the Associated Press.
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Miami drops 14th straight game to Cavaliers, 97-90
Miami Herald Jan 22, 08 3:56 AM CST
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Dwyane Wade scored 42 points against the Cavaliers—32 in the second half—but even that wasn't enough to pull off something that hasn't happened in 14 games: a Miami win. LeBron James had 28 points and help from four teammates scoring in the double digits to put together a 97-90 victory, the Miami Herald reports.
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Also, cellar dwellars Miami and MInnesota lose yet again
Associated Press Jan 3, 08 3:14 AM CST
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Golden State returned to the site of its historic upset from the 2007 playoffs, but the results were different this time as Dallas pounded them 121-99. Normally reserved Dirk Nowitzki netted 28 points and showed great emotion during the Mavericks' 19-4 fourth-quarter run. Warriors playoff star Baron Davis struggled - shooting just two of 14 and scoring 10 points. Elsewhere:
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Pistons take 7th straight while Chicago hangs on against Milwaukee
Orlando Sentinel Dec 29, 07 12:21 AM CST
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Dwyane Wade showed some magic of his own tonight with 48 points on 16 of 21 shooting, but it wasn't enough as Miami lost in overtime to Orlando, 121-114. Daequan Cook's three-pointer with 2 seconds left sent it to the extra session. Magic coach Stan Van Gundy won in his first trip back to Miami. Elsewhere on the hardwood:
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Teammates feast on LeBron's 12 Christmas dishes
Associated Press Dec 26, 07 3:43 AM CST
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LeBron had 25 points and 12 dimes in a Christmas day Cavaliers-Heat matchup that looked much more interesting at the beginning of the season. The Eastern Conference's past two champions were a combined 20-35 entering the game, which Cleveland won 96-82 with a strong second half. Dwyane Wade's foul-line 8-for-16 didn't help Miami's cause.
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Miami survives Big Al's monster night, avoids embarrassing loss
Associated Press Dec 17, 07 10:24 PM CST
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The Miami Heat won the match-up of the two worst teams in their respective conferences, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 91-87. The 2006 NBA champs came into the game at 6-17, including a miserable 2-8 mark at home, which was still significantly better than a woeful Minnesota club that fell to 3-20 with the loss, according to the AP.
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Suns' 2nd straight loss to sub-par opponent
Arizona Republic (Phoenix) Dec 11, 07 12:09 AM CST
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The Phoenix Suns lost to Eastern Conference cellar-dweller Miami 117-113 to