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| Paul's prolific performance lifts Hornets over Mavs |
NBA Basketball |
01/14/2009 |
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| Dallas, TX (MySportsbook) - Chris Paul tallied 33 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds and seven steals, leading the New Orleans Hornets to a 104-97 victory over the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Arena. The Hornets had not posted a regular season win in Dallas since their days in Charlotte, when they defeated the Mavs on January 24, 1998. The team had lost the following 13 games in Dallas before Wednesday's win. "You know, we needed a big game from (Paul)," said Hornets forward David West. "When we go out |
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| NBA Northwest: Utah's no loser without Boozer |
NBA Basketball |
01/14/2009 |
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| won eight of its last 10 games to maintain a two-game edge over rival Portland in the division. The Nuggets (26-13) are 4-1 on a seven-game homestand and improved to 15-5 in the Rocky Mountains following Tuesday's nail-biting 99-97 victory over the Dallas Mavericks from the Pepsi Center. Point guard Chauncey Billups has stepped up in those three games by scoring 21 points, 30 and 23 points, respectively, over the last three games Anthony has missed. Billups has led the Nuggets to a 13-2 record when he register |
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| Nuggets, behind Billups, hold on to down Mavericks |
NBA Basketball |
01/14/2009 |
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| Denver, CO (MySportsbook) - Chauncey Billups had 23 points -- including two free throws with 2.2 seconds left -- to lift the Denver Nuggets to a 99-97 victory over the Dallas Mavericks at the Pepsi Center. Nene added 20 points for the Nuggets, who improved to 4-1 on their season-long seven-game homestand. Dahntay Jones had 16 points, while Chris Anderson posted 15 points and 10 rebounds -- including a half-court three at the end of the third quarter. Anthony Carter provided 13 points for Denver. Dirk Nowitzk |
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| Harris is potential realized |
Thoroughbred Racing |
01/13/2009 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - When the Dallas Mavericks traded away Devin Harris in February of 2008 for veteran point guard Jason Kidd (actually a seven-player deal), they thought they were getting themselves a shot at the title and trading away potential. Little did they know at the time, but they're championship hopes have faded and Harris' potential has become a actuality. In his fifth season in the NBA, Harris has become a fantasy dream. He has increased his scoring average in every season, from 5.7 |
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| Nuggets continue homestand vs. Mavs |
NBA Basketball |
01/13/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Northwest Division-leading Denver Nuggets resume a season-long, seven-game homestand Tuesday when they welcome the Dallas Mavericks to the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won the first three games of the residency before falling to Detroit last Friday when Allen Iverson had 23 points in his return to Denver, and Arron Afflalo hit six big free throws in the final 9.1 seconds, helping the Pistons edge the Nuggets, 93-90. Nene scored 15 points and Kenyon Martin tallied 14 for the Nuggets, who had |
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| Clippers aim to halt slide vs. Suns |
NBA Basketball |
01/11/2009 |
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| ly for the Clippers, whose last win came on December 19 against Indiana. LA is trying to avoid its longest slide since losing 13 straight games from March 17-April 11, 2004. Meanwhile, the Suns have won four of their last five games and defeated the Dallas Mavericks, 128-100, the previous time out Friday at US Airways Center. Shaquille O'Neal had 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Jason Richardson tallied 21 points and Leandro Barbosa 20 for the Suns, who outscored the Mavericks 40-19 in the third quarter. Amare |
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| Kings try to end skid versus Mavs |
NBA Basketball |
01/11/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The slumping Sacramento Kings will try to stop a five-game slide when they resume a three-game homestand Sunday versus the Dallas Mavericks at ARCO Arena. Sacramento opened the residency with Friday's 119-115 overtime loss versus the Miami Heat, as Spencer Hawes tied a career-high with 19 points for the Kings, who have dropped 11 of 12 overall. John Salmons chipped in 29 points and Kevin Martin added 28 in defeat. Brad Miller notched nine points and 15 boards in a losing effort. The Kings wi |
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| Knicks pay a visit to Houston |
NBA Basketball |
01/10/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The struggling New York Knicks will continue a four-game road trip tonight against the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center. The Knicks have lost the first two tests of the trek, including Thursday's 99-94 loss to the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Chris Duhon scored 24 points and handed out seven assists to pace New York, which has dropped nine of its last 11 games overall. Wilson Chandler added 20 points and Al Harrington chipped in 14 points and six rebounds in defeat. Davi |
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| Shaq dominates as Suns blow past Mavs |
NBA Basketball |
01/10/2009 |
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| Phoenix, AZ (MySportsbook) - Shaquille O'Neal had 25 points, 10 rebounds and made all seven of his foul shots as the Phoenix Suns pulled away in the second half for a 128-100 blowout of the Dallas Mavericks. Jason Richardson tallied 21 points and Leandro Barbosa 20 for the Suns, who outscored the Mavericks 40-19 in the third quarter, on the way to their fourth win in five games. Amare Stoudemire had 16 points and five rebounds for Phoenix, which shot 17- of-22 in the third quarter. Steve Nash ended with nine |
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| Dallas' Josh Howard hurt |
NBA Basketball |
01/10/2009 |
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| Phoenix, AZ (MySportsbook) - Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard suffered a sprained left wrist early in the third quarter of Friday's 128-100 loss against the Phoenix Suns. Howard went up for a rebound and came down awkwardly as he got tangled up with Phoenix's Amare Stoudemire with 9:43 remaining in the quarter. Howard walked off the court with his left arm lowered. X-rays taken at the arena were negative. For the season, Howard is averaging 18.1 points and five rebounds a game. |
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