Wizards bewitch Cavaliers, Bulls trample Bobcats in the East
Philadelphia Inquirer Dec 5, 07 11:13 PM CST
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Ed Stefanski, the newly appointed GM and president of the 76ers, could only look on helplessly as his team managed to lose despite shooting a scorching 56%. James Posey and Eddie House, two newly arrived Celtics backups for this season, contributed 17 and 15 respectively—Posey's in part on 4-6 three-point shooting. Also in the Eastern Conference:
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Barbosa nets 35 points against the Raptors, still sans Bosh
Globe and Mail Dec 5, 07 11:03 PM CST
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Defense didn't rule in Toronto tonight as the Phoenix Suns scored 45 points in the third quarter of a 136-123 victory over the Raptors. And, no, that was not in overtime. Canadian native Steve Nash had 18 assists and as usual pushed the Suns in transition all night. "They just beat us," Toronto's coach told the Globe and Mail.
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No. 12 Pitt holds off Duquesne, No. 18 Clemson takes down East Carolina
Associated Press Dec 5, 07 9:53 PM CST
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No. 5 Georgetown used a 14-1 run late in the second half to overtake and beat upset-minded Alabama 70-60. The Crimson Tide led at the break and for periods during the second half but the Hoyas, led by DaJuan Summers’ 18 points and nine rebounds, proved too strong. Richard Hendrix scored 17 points and grabbed nine boards for Alabama, reports the AP. Elsewhere in men’s basketball:
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North Carolina dominates Penn,Tenn. fends off Chattanooga
Detroit News Dec 5, 07 6:24 AM CST
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Powered by a dominant performance on the offensive glass, No. 9 Michigan State overcame a poor shooting night by Drew Neitzel and defeated Bradley 66-61. Michigan State out-rebounded Bradley 48-29, including 21 offensive rebounds leading to 20 second-chance points. Michigan State now travels to Salt Lake City to take on No. 20 Brigham Young. Elsewhere in men's college basketball:
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Ailing Lakers can't help but rout Minnesota 116-95
Los Angeles Times Dec 5, 07 3:14 AM CST
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Neither germs, nor snow, nor injuries could keep the Lakers from winning last night's game against the Timberwolves. The team marched through a blizzard to reach the arena and Kobe Bryant soldiered on through nausea and fatigue to come up with 20 points in the 116-95 victory, the Los Angeles Times reports.
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Bucks pull to .500 with 87-78 recovery against tanking Clippers
Sacramento Bee Dec 5, 07 3:05 AM CST
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The Sacramento Kings fended off a loss last night despite losing their top player, Kevin Martin, to a groin injury in the fourth quarter, reports the Sacramento Bee . John Salmons picked up where Martin had left off, scoring 13 straight points in the 117-107 win. Meanwhile, down the California coast:
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Break scoreboard
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Detroit Free Press Dec 5, 07 1:50 AM CST
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Despite a Philips Arena scoreboard that had them up 75-0 at one point in the quarter, reality was much less sweet for Atlanta, who saw Detroit turn a close game into a rout with a giant third. The Pistons went on to win 106-95, taking their fourth straight and sixth of the last seven, the Detroit Free Press reports.
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LeBron watches from the bench as Cleveland drops fourth in a row
Associated Press Dec 4, 07 11:05 PM CST
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LeBron James missed his third consecutive game with an injured finger and was forced to watch his Cleveland teammates lose 100-79 to New Jersey from the bench. It was the fourth straight loss for the Cavaliers, who allowed Richard Jefferson to score a season-high 36 points. Cleveland looked disjointed on both ends of the court without King James, reports the AP.
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Hawks beat 76ers, Outlaw's buzzer-beater gives Blazers win over Grizzlies by one
Associated Press Dec 4, 07 12:24 AM CST
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Josh Howard’s 27 points, along with Dirk Nowitzki’s 25, helped the Dallas Mavericks get past the Chicago Bulls 103-98. Dallas’ 16-point fourth-quarter lead was pared to only three with about 11 seconds left but two Jason Terry free throws iced the game. Andres Nocioni, who came off the bench, led the Bulls with 30 points, according to the AP. Elsewhere in the Association:
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Spurs' Duncan hurt in win; Tinsley and Pacers knock off Clippers
Associated Press Dec 2, 07 7:15 PM CST
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The Boston Celtics tightened down their defense and avenged a loss five days earlier with an 80-70 victory against Cleveland today, reports the AP. Of course, it didn't hurt that the Cavs' LeBron James missed his second straight game. Ray Allen led Boston (14-2) with 20 points while the other Big Three players had subpar games. Elsewhere on the hardwood:
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Lakers can't contain injury-depleted Utah, lose 120-96
Salt Lake Tribune Dec 1, 07 6:10 AM CST
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Deron Williams had a career-best 35 points in Utah's unexpected blowout of the Lakers last night, the Salt Lake Tribune reports. Playing without the injured Carlos Boozer and Mehmet Okur, the rest of the Jazz stepped up, with Paul Millsap posting 20 points and Andrei Kirilenko putting up a triple-double of 20 points, 11 assists, and 11 boards.
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