Jazz obliterate T'wolves, Clippers take tiring
2-OT win over Kings
Houston Chronicle Mar 6, 08 3:59 AM CST
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The Houston Rockets have their franchise-record 16th straight win in the bag after netting a 117-99 defeat of the Pacers. "But it doesn't stop there," promises Tracy McGrady, who had a game-high 25 points in the whole-team effort. The focus now is on the rival Mavericks, whom the Rockets face tonight, the Houston Chronicle reports. Elsewhere in the Association:
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Woes continue for Bucks on the road, Wolves at home
National Post (Canada) Mar 2, 08 10:04 PM CST
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Already more of a finesse team before losing star big man Chris Bosh to a knee injury, the Raptors' weaknesses inside were fully exploited by the Bobcats, reports the National Post. Charlotte dominated the offensive boards: rookie Jared Dudley had six, matching Toronto's collective output in the 110-98 win. Jason Richardson totalled 30 points for the victors. Also in pro basketball:
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Six players score in double figures for Pacers
Associated Press Feb 29, 08 10:44 PM CST
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Mike Dunleavy had 36 points and Indiana used a 10-2 run late in the third to pull away from Toronto, 122-111. The biggest loss tonight for the Raptors wasn't the game but that of Chris Bosh, who left in the first quarter with a sore right knee. Currently fourth in the East, Toronto was led by Andrea Bargnani's 27 points. Elsewhere:
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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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Toronto continues
solid play, Indiana
still struggling
Associated Press Feb 26, 08 4:30 AM CST
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Chris Bosh led the Raptors past the Pacers 102-98. The All-Star forward had 24 points and 10 rebounds. The Raptors have now won four of their last five contests and have a firm grip on the fifth playoff spot in the East. Carlos Delfino had six three-pointers and scored 23 points in the win, reports AP.
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Jamison lifts Wizards by Bobcats, Jefferson's 36 boosts Nets to win
Associated Press Feb 23, 08 11:30 PM CST
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The Philadelphia 76ers scored the final 10 points of overtime to send the Miami Heat to their 11th straight loss, 101-96 last night, reports the Associated Press. Andre Iguodala and Andre Miller both scored 24 points for the 76ers. Dwayne Wade scored 33 points for Miami, which has dropped 26 of 27. In other NBA action:
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Ex-Warriors forward drops in 34 as Indiana stays in playoff hunt
Associated Press Feb 22, 08 10:25 PM CST
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In a battle of shorthanded teams, Indiana used a 12-1 third-quarter run to pull away from the Jason Kidd-less Nets in a 113-103 win. Mike Dunleavy led the Pacers, who were missing starters Jermaine O'Neal and Jamaal Tinsley, with 34 points, while Jeff Foster was a force inside with 10 points and 14 rebounds. Indy broke a three-game losing streak.
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Cavs top Pacers to snap two-game skid
Associated Press Feb 20, 08 10:35 PM CST
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LeBron James recorded his second straight triple-double in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 106-97 win over the Indiana Pacers. The King finished with 31 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists; it was the sixth time this season he had a triple-double, reports the Associated Press. James’ teammates also helped out: Larry Hughes had 19 points and Zydrunas Ilgauskas had 14 points and 17 rebounds.
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Pistons handle Pacers, Raptors stomp Kidd-less Nets
Associated Press Feb 14, 08 12:06 AM CST
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Dwight Howard scored 23 points and grabbed 24 rebounds as Orlando defeated Denver 109-98. It was Howard’s sixth 20-point, 20-rebound of the season and it came on the heels of coach Stan Van Gundy’s accusation that the young center was worrying too much about scoring, reports the Associated Press. Carmelo Anthony had 32 points to lead the Nuggets before fouling out. Elsewhere in the Association:
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With both teams minus two starters, Boston tops Indiana 104-97
Associated Press Feb 12, 08 11:43 PM CST
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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.
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Granger leads Pacers past Blazers, balanced 76ers rout Clippers
Associated Press Feb 9, 08 11:10 PM CST
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The New Orleans Hornets were without their starting center and shooting guard, but still managed to rout the Memphis Grizzlies 112-99 last night, reports the Associated Press. David West had 33 points and 10 rebounds and Peja Stojakovic made six 3-pointers and finished with 26 points for the Hornets. New Orleans was without a sick Tyson Chandler and a hurt Morris Peterson. In other NBA action: