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December 2, 2008 9:26:15 PM CST


Jermaine O'Neal

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Dunleavy Pulls Pacers Past Milwaukee

Win pulls Indiana within three games of Atlanta in East playoff race

(Newser) - Mike Dunleavy had 27 points and 11 rebounds and Indiana kept its faint playoff hopes alive by edging the Milwaukee Bucks, 105-101, Friday night. Indiana pulled within three games of Atlanta for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with the victory. Troy Murphy scored 17 points and Danny Granger added 13 for Indiana. More »

More about:  basketball NBA Indiana Pacers Milwaukee Bucks Michael Redd Jermaine O'Neal Danny Granger Mike Dunleavy Andrew Bogut

Bosh, Raptors Outmuscle Bobcats 104-100

In race for playoff spot, Hawks, Pacers rout Grizzlies, Heat

(Newser) - In a rollercoaster of a contest, the Raptors took control of the East's coveted sixth seed, defeating the Bobcats, 104-100. Chris Bosh's 32 points led all scorers. Toronto capitalized on 17 straight baskets in the first quarter, then went cold, trailing at halftime, 63-58. T.J. Ford put the game out of reach late. Also in hoops: More »

More about:  basketball NBA Atlanta Hawks Miami Heat Toronto Raptors Indiana Pacers Memphis Grizzlies Charlotte Bobcats Chris Bosh T.J. Ford Jermaine O'Neal

Celts Win Battle of the Battered

With both teams minus two starters, Boston tops Indiana 104-97

(Newser) - With two of their frontcourt disabled, and a third in foul trouble, the injury-stricken Celtics topped the equally short-handed Pacers, 104-97. Paul Pierce carried the team with 28 points and 12 boards, and breakout bench star Leon Powe added 16 and 9 in the win. Indiana was missing forward Jermaine O'Neal and point guard Jamaal Tinsley. More »

More about:  NBA Boston Celtics Indiana Pacers Kevin Garnett Paul Pierce Jermaine O'Neal Danny Granger Kendrick Perkins Leon Powe

Pacers Smother 76ers, 112-85

Kings master Bucks; Hawks cool Heat,
as knee blowout may end Mourning's career

(Newser) - Resurgent guard Jamaal Tinsley sat out, but the Pacers' play at the point didn't lose a beat with Marquis Daniels springing for a season-high 26 points. Jermaine O'Neal added 19 and five blocks, and Philadelphia's 55-39 edge in rebounding was more than offset by a 35% rate from the floor. In other NBA action: More »

Hapless Knicks Fall to Pacers

Dunleavy's career night paces Indiana, New York continues to struggle

(Newser) - Dreadful play and lack of hustle have come to define the New York Knick’s season thus far; tonight’s 119-92 loss to the Indiana Pacers was no different. The game was knotted at 64 midway through the third quarter but then Indiana, and Mike Dunleavy, took off. Dunleavy scored 22 of his career-high 36 in that period, reports the AP. More »

More about:  basketball NBA New York Knicks Indiana Pacers Isiah Thomas Jermaine O'Neal Stephon Marbury

Raptors Tear Apart Mavericks 92-76

Pacers best Bulls, Dalembert leads Sixers past Timberwolves

(Newser) - The Raptors used a balanced scoring attack to defeat the Mavericks 92-76; it was Toronto’s first win against Dallas in over four years. Five Raptors scored in double figures including Chris Bosh who scored 17 points and Kris Humphries who had 16 off the bench. Jason Terry had 21 for Dallas in the losing effort, according to the AP. Elsewhere in the Association: More »

James Returns, Cavs Snap Skid

LeBron comes off bench to help Cleveland win for first time in seven tries

(Newser) - LeBron James came off the bench to help Cleveland beat Indiana 118-105 and snap a six-game losing streak. James had missed the previous five games with a sprained left index finger. He played 22 minutes and scored 17 points as the Cavaliers had their best offensive performance of the year so far, setting a season high in points, reports the AP. More »

More about:  basketball NBA LeBron James Cleveland Cavaliers Indiana Pacers Jermaine O'Neal

Magic Down Cavs 117-116 in Overtime

Jazz win 5th straight, Agent Zero leads Wiz to victory, hurting Hawks top 'Cats

(Newser) - Dwight Howard got the better of LeBron James in a battle of young superstars. Howard, who finished with 35 points, sank two free throws with five seconds left in overtime to give Orlando a 117-116 victory over Cleveland. James recorded the 14th triple double of his career with 39 points, 13 rebounds and 14 assists, reports the Orlando Sentinel . Elsewhere in the Association: More »

Pierce Leads C's Past Pacers

KG and Ray help out too; Boston off to best start in 20 years

(Newser) - The Celtics needed to overcome their largest deficit of the season, a six-point first quarter hole, to defeat the Pacers 101-86. Paul Pierce scored 31, including 13 in the final three minutes of the second quarter, and grabbed 11 rebounds. Kevin Garnett also had a double-double—his sixth in six games—with 18 points and 11 boards, reports the AP. More »

More about:  basketball NBA Boston Celtics Indiana Pacers Kevin Garnett Paul Pierce Ray Allen Jermaine O'Neal

Smith Leads Upstart Hawks Past Suns

Clippers Cassell drops 35 on Pacers, 76ers roll over Bobcats 94-63

(Newser) - Atlanta is offering some early season validation to the many pundits who picked them as a sleeper this season. The Hawks beat the Suns 105-96 to give the young squad another victory over a 60-win club from last year, after upsetting Dallas on opening night. Atlanta was led by Josh Smith’s 22 points and 10 rebounds, according to the AP. Elsewhere in the Association: More »

O'Neal Wants Trade to Team Kobe

Pacer yearns to go West,
but LA can't meet in the middle

(Newser) - Jermaine O'Neal wants to be traded to the Lakers, and if the Pacers don't make it happen he'll bail on his contract at the end of the season, the Indy Star reports. The two clubs have sat down, but Indiana appears to be salivating over center Andrew Bynum, with whom the Lakers are unwilling to part. More »

More about:  basketball NBA Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant Indiana Pacers sports trade Jermaine O'Neal Andrew Bynum Larry Bird

(Newser) - A day after the disgruntled Kobe Bryant demanded a trade on a New York radio show— then rescinded, after a talk with coach Phil Jackson— Post columnist Peter Vecsey claims equally frustrated Indiana star Jermaine O'Neal may be on his way to LA.  O'Neal would provide the veteran collaborator that Kobe has lacked ever since the departure of Shaq. More »

More about:  basketball NBA Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant Indiana Pacers sports trade Jermaine O'Neal

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