Trail Blazers, Suns, Raptors also winners
in NBA action
Boston Herald Nov 11, 07 5:04 AM CST
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The Boston Celtics were explosive out of the gate this season and kept up that pace in last night's 112-101 defeat of the New Jersey Nets, the Boston Herald reports. The big three came through as usual, with Paul Pierce sinking 28 points, Ray Allen putting up 27 and Kevin Garnett adding 14 boards to his 18 points. Elsewhere in the NBA:
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UCLA, A&M, Arkansas, Washington State, Stanford all handily take opponents down
Associated Press Nov 10, 07 6:39 AM CST
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The second-ranked UCLA men's basketball team made quick work of the Portland State Vikings last night, winning 69-48. The much-anticipated debut of Kevin Love helped the Bruins surge to a 36-17 halftime lead; Love ended up with 22 points and 13 rebounds, reports the AP. In other Top-25 openers:
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Other winners include Rockets, Blazers, Lakers, Cavs, Jazz
Detroit News Nov 10, 07 6:09 AM CST
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The Detroit Pistons were the first to beat the LA Clippers this season, dominating them absolutely in a 103-79 rout, reports the Detroit News. The Clippers shot only 35% from the field and saw their bench outscored by Detroit's, 25-3 through three quarters. On other NBA courts yesterday:
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Raptors edge Sixers, Knicks fall to Orlando, Celtics crush Hawks
Associated Press Nov 10, 07 12:10 AM CST
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Tony Parker's 27 points and eight assists helped San Antonio triumph over the Hornets last night, 97-85. Parker, who scored 11 of San Antonio's opening 21, was helped by Tim Duncan's 24 points and twelve rebounds, and Manu Ginobili's 14, including eight in a decisive third quarter surge. Elsewhere in the NBA last night:
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Leads Suns to victory with fourth quarter heroics
Associated Press Nov 9, 07 11:16 PM CST
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Despite a season high 25 points for Shaquille O'Neal, and a lead that grew as large as twelve points, the Miami Heat remain winless after last night, thanks largely to the efforts of Steve Nash. The two time MVP went on a tear late in the fourth, scoring 11 straight unanswered points, lifting Phoenix past the struggling Heat 106-101.
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Tyrus Thomas
gets double-double
in nail-biter
Associated Press Nov 9, 07 8:22 AM CST
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The Bulls overcame a 36-point performance by Rasheed Wallace to pick up their first win Thursday night, beating the Pistons 97-93, the AP reports. Tyrus Thomas, who had 19 points and 14 rebounds, hit a free throw with 2.9 seconds left to seal the deal. Elsewhere:
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Hornets collect season's first loss, while Sonics still can't pull off win
Associated Press Nov 8, 07 4:55 AM CST
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LeBron James's triple-double (32 points, 15 boards, 13 assists) wasn't enough to boost his team past the Utah Jazz. Despite Utah's 17% three-point shooting, the teams stayed neck-and-neck for four quarters, leaving Deron Williams to break the tie by hitting a lay-up with 1.3 seconds remaining, reports AP. In other Western Conference home games:
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Shaq, Duncan ineffective in San Antonio win
San Antonio Express-News Nov 8, 07 2:00 AM CST
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Despite the lack of impact the struggling Tim Duncan had on the proceedings, the Spurs nonetheless handed Miami their 20th loss in 21 trips to San Antonio last night, the Express-News reports. The defeat perpetuates the Heat's winless season, as Dwyane Wade continues his recovery from off-season surgery on knee and shoulder. Miami has not won since last April.
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Morgan St. keeps it close but Huskies prevail
Hartford Courant (Conn.) Nov 7, 07 11:59 PM CST
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UConn did little in the team's opener to assuage their fan’s fears of a repeat of last year’s deeply disappointing campaign, with a shaky 69-65 victory over Morgan State. Like last season, the Huskies struggled offensively, especially with 3-point shooting. The night was salvaged by sophomore Curtis Kelly, who had a breakout game, scoring 13 points and grabbing nine boards, reports the Hartford Courant.
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Pierce, Garnett and Allen all lead Boston
to rout of Nuggets
Associated Press Nov 7, 07 11:20 PM CST
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Boston's big three made it look easy last night, pounding Denver for a 77 point first half on their way to a 119-93 victory. None of Boston's big stars finished with less than twenty points, with Paul Pierce putting up 26 and Kevin Garnett 23, with 13 rebounds. The Celtics have cruised to a 3-0 start, winning by an average of 24 points.
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