Sonics are hurting as well, with a 125-108 blowout loss to the Jazz
Associated Press Nov 20, 07 5:32 AM CST
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New Jersey dropped its sixth straight game last night, crumbling 102-75 in Utah, the AP reports. Deron Williams surged to 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting for the Jazz, and Eddie Gill's 10 consecutive points were his first this season. Richard Jefferson carried the Nets with 22 points, but Jason Kidd put up only two points with eight assists.
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Wallace, Felton lead Bobcats past Blazers
Associated Press Nov 19, 07 10:31 PM CST
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A day after the Magic beat the then 8-0 Celtics, Orlando got another victory over a quality opponent with a 95-88 win over the previously 9-2 Hornets. The Magic were lead by the indomitable Dwight Howard who scored 24 points and grabbed 15 boards. Peja Stojakovic scored 21 points in the losing effort for New Orleans, according to the AP.
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Police consider suicide, homicide in ex-WSU player's death
Seattle Times Nov 19, 07 1:35 PM CST
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The body of a former Washington State University basketball star who had been missing in Brazil was found yesterday, reports the Seattle Times. Tony Harris' death is being investigated as a suicide, but police "are not ruling out homicide," a spokesman told the AP. Harris, 36, was in the country to play on a pro team in Brasilia but hadn't been heard from in 2 weeks.
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Boston's veteran trio has team off to best start since Havlicek era
Associated Press Nov 16, 07 11:00 PM CST
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Paul Pierce, in foul trouble most of the second half, dropped in a layup with 25 seconds left to give the Boston Celtics a 92-91 win over the Miami Heat, and his team their best start since 1972-73. Boston's new Big Three combined for 57 points while Miami's Dwyane Wade, in his first start this season, had 23 points.
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Devin Harris takes control, leads Dallas to big early-season victory
Dallas Morning News Nov 16, 07 5:42 AM CST
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Anchored by superb point guard play from Devin Harris the Mavericks beat the Spurs 105-92 last night. Harris had 18 points and 5 assists and held All-Star Tony Parker to 1-11 shooting.
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Pittsburgh, NC State, Arkansas also feast on unranked fodder
Associated Press Nov 15, 07 10:06 PM CST
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College basketball's #5 Georgetown delivered an eyepopping first half against Michigan, posting the game's first 12 points and 11 rebounds; the halftime score was 43-19. The Hoyas shot the lights out (6 of their first 8 on three-pointers) and strangled the Wolverines with signature stingy defense. In other college hoops rout action:
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Nuggets defeat Trailblazers; McGrady hurt in loss to Lakers
Associated Press Nov 15, 07 4:30 AM CST
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The Pistons battled back from 22 down to defeat the Warriors 111-104 last night. Rasheed Wallace, Tayshawn Prince and Richard Hamilton all scored 22 points each. Despite Baron Davis' 29-point, 10-assist effort, the Warriors remain the league's only winless team at 0-6.
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Steamroll nets for best start since '72-'73
Associated Press Nov 15, 07 2:15 AM CST
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Despite a lackluster performance from their big three, and a 36-point first half last night, the Celtics nonetheless ripped through the Nets, beating New Jersey 91-69, the AP reports. The 7-0 start to the season marks Boston's best in 35 years. Kevin Garnett led the team with 16 points, but was benched with three fouls in the third quarter.
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Disgruntled guard emphasizes feud is with Thomas alone
New York Daily News Nov 15, 07 12:48 AM CST
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After losing his starting job and leaving the team, Stephon Marbury returned to the Knicks for their road game against the Clippers. Marbury had learned on the plane to Phoenix that he would be backing up second-year veteran Mardy Collins and subsequently stormed back to New York; the Knicks denied any bad blood between Marbury and coach Isiah Thomas.
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Seattle douses Miami, Bucks edge Grizzlies, Wolves beat Kings
Associated Press Nov 14, 07 11:52 PM CST
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With last night's third straight win, the Hornets' have matched their franchise best start, after defeating Philadelphia 95-76. The three was the weapon of choice for New Orleans: they had 11 on the night, with Morris Peterson responsible for five of those on his way to 27 points. The 76ers have dropped four straight games. In other NBA action:
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