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Houston Chronicle
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Nov 22, 07 6:29 AM CST
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The Houston Rockets had a five-point lead going into the final two minutes of last night's game, but the Mavericks took advantage of fouls and missed shots to rally back, 100-94. Dirk Nowitzki, finally playing more like an MVP, led Dallas on big scoring drives to turn a 17-point third-quarter deficit into a win, reports the Houston Chronicle .
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San Antonio Express-News
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Nov 22, 07 6:11 AM CST
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Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said of his team's 128-110 defeat of the Orlando Magic that "to win the game we were going to have to score." And scoring is what he got: 32 points from Tony Parker, 27 from Manu Ginobili, and 20 from Tim Duncan, reports the San Antonio Express-News . Elsewhere in the paint:
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Chicago Tribune
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Nov 21, 07 4:19 AM CST
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Carmelo Anthony had 26 points, Allen Iverson had 22, and Marcus Camby grabbed 20 rebounds for Denver in last night's 112-91 domination of Chicago, reports the Tribune . For the Bulls, who have "a lot of things to address," the high scorer was Joakim Noah, the rookie whose 16 points were his first as a pro. In other NBA action:
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New York Times
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Nov 21, 07 3:02 AM CST
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Even with Stephon Marbury back in the starting lineup, the New York Knicks found themselves on the wrong end of an embarrassing loss, the New York Times reports. That familiar position—the 2-8 Knicks have dropped seven straight games—came courtesy of the small-ball game of Baron Davis and Golden State, who won with a resounding 108-82.
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Associated Press
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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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Associated Press
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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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Associated Press
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Nov 18, 07 10:25 PM CST
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In a battle of Eastern Conference heavyweights, the Magic dealt the Celtics their first loss of the season, 104-102. Boston had rallied from a 20-point third-quarter deficit to take a slim lead in the fourth, but late miscues and clutch shooting from Hedo Turkoglu and Rashard Lewis sealed the deal for Orlando.
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Associated Press
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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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Dallas Morning News
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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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Associated Press
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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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Associated Press
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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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New York Daily News
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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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Associated Press
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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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Orlando Sentinel
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Nov 14, 07 11:36 PM CST
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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:
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Miami Herald
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Nov 14, 07 4:42 AM CST
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The Heat's struggles continued last night with a 97-91 loss to the Bobcats. Shaq scored 17 points in 25 minutes, but was only one of two Heat players in double figures. " I should play," sputtered furious coach Pat Riley. "I guarantee you I should suit up. I would play better than some of them right now."
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Associated Press
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Nov 14, 07 1:05 AM CST
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The Spurs' defense held Kobe to 18 points, and the offense shone, outscoring the Lakers 107-92 for their fourth consecutive victory, AP reports. Tony Parker led the team with 26 points to go along with his nine assists, and Bruce Bowen put on a clinic, hitting 6-of-6 from three-point territory en route to a 23-point finish. In other action:
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New York Post
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Nov 14, 07 12:33 AM CST
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Stephon Marbury's career with the Knicks may be close to over, as the mercurial point guard left the team in the midst of a West Coast road trip and flew back to New York, saying Isiah Thomas had agreed that he could do so. Thomas disputed Marbury's account, saying he wanted the five-year Knick on the floor that night. The two allegedly feuded over the struggling Marbury's starter status.
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