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Dec 23

Spurs-Nuggets Preview

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Spurs-Nuggets Preview
Parker and Duncan scored 14 points apiece last month against the Nuggets, while DeJuan Blair finished with a season-high 19. Blair matched a career high with 28 points in the Spurs' last game in Denver, a 114-99 victory on Feb. 23. San Antonio has won …
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Dose of Linsanity comes to Houston but it's not enough against Spurs, 134-126
Jeremy Lin, DeJuan Blair 11d. Dose of Linsanity comes to Houston but it's not enough against Spurs, 134-126 · LeBron James 11d. Video: LeBron skies for the alley-oop dunk · Toronto Raptors v Houston Rockets 11d. James Harden sits with ankle sprain …
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Russell Westbrook Will Play With Sore Wrist
He collided with Spurs forward DeJuan Blair as Blair stepped in front of the basket seeking to draw a charge. Westbrook remained on the floor for a few seconds before getting up and clutching his wrist. He stayed in the game to shoot both free throws …
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Dec 16

Game 22 Preview: Sacramento Kings at Oklahoma City Thunder

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Game 22 Preview: Sacramento Kings at Oklahoma City Thunder
The last time Cousins returned to the court following suspension, he tallied just nine points, but grabbed 16 rebounds and dished out seven assists against the Atlanta Hawks. The Kings big man had been playing steadier before missing Wednesday's game …
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OKC Thunder maintain win streak with 113-103 win at Chesapeake Arena over …
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 31 points, Serge Ibaka added 18 points and 11 rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Sacramento Kings 113-103 on Friday night for their 10th straight win. It's the franchise's longest winning streak …
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Oklahoma City Thunder: Players on the Thunder bench are developing
When second-year guard Reggie Jackson unexpectedly popped up from the Thunder's bench Wednesday night and pumped life into his listless teammates, igniting a furious rally in the final 14 minutes that overpowered New Orleans, his performance served …
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Oct 24

2012-13 Washington Wizards Preview

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2012-13 Washington Wizards Preview
Taking their place in the last few months are high-quality guys like Nene, Emeka Okafor and Trevor Ariza. The new starting frontcourt represent a massive upgrade in defense, intensity and professionalism. "I like our mixture of players with this team …
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Trevor Ariza still finding his way with Washington Wizards
CLEVELAND — On his third team in the past four seasons, Trevor Ariza has had to get used to starting over in a new place. Only a few months after joining the Washington Wizards following a June trade with New Orleans, he has already figured out the …
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Oct 11

Preseason Preview: Atlanta Hawks @ San Antonio Spurs

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Preseason Preview: Atlanta Hawks @ San Antonio Spurs
Preseason Preview: Atlanta Hawks @ San Antonio Spurs. 60. By Joe deLarios on Oct 10, 5:00a. Lazy-load-image-gray. Kevin C. Cox – Getty Images. The Atlanta Hawks are visiting the San Antonio Spurs tonight. Coach Larry Drew and the Atlanta Hawks seek …
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Spurs 101, Hawks 99: Preseason
Nando De Colo of the Spurs, right, is embraced by teammate Tony Parker, who did not play and is credited with calling the final play of game during which De Colo hit a game-winning shot to beat the Atlanta Hawks at the AT&T Center on Wednesday, Oct. 10 …
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San Antonio Spurs camp roster battles: Power forward
San Antonio Spurs power forwards posted an aggregate 14.0 PER last season according to 82games.com. That was the lowest PER of the five positional groups as shooting guards narrowly beat them with a 14.7 PER. It wasn't due to poor shooting efficiency; …
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Oct 04

Preview: Tigers at Twins

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Preview: Tigers at Twins
Cabrera will look to improve his already impressive standing on Sunday when the Detroit Tigers conclude their three-game series against the host Minnesota Twins. The slugger tied Texas' Josh Hamilton by belting his 43rd homer to propel Detroit to a 6-4 …
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Detroit Tigers rookie a cheerleader for Dallas Cowboys, at least for a day
Here's more proof. The Tigers made their rookies wear cheerleaders outfits, and rookie Avisail Garcia was handed a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders get-up, according to NBC Sports. But Garcia was a good sport, and when he couldn't get out of Comerica Park …
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Motor City Bengals: Max Scherzer's shoulder could alter Tigers off-season plans
John Verburg is the editor of the Detroit Tigers blog Motor City Bengals. His opinions do not necessarily reflect those of the Detroit Free Press nor its writers. Read his column every Tuesday at freep.com/tigers. There's an old adage in baseball that …
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Detroit Tigers (87-73) at Kansas City Royals (71-89), 8:10 pm (ET)
The Detroit Tigers have locked up the AL Central title, but eyes will still be on their three-game series with the Kansas City Royals, which resumes on Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium. That is because Detroit's Miguel Cabrera is in position to win …
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Sep 17

Oklahoma City Thunder 2012-13 Player Preview: Cole Aldrich

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Oklahoma City Thunder 2012-13 Player Preview: Cole Aldrich
Missing this cut included Lazar Hayward, Hasheem Thabeet, Hollis Thompson, and Daniel Orton. Just for fun I am going in reserve order of their #NBArank from ESPN. Cole has had a disappointing career up to this point. He has had a difficult time living …
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#WizardsRank: Ranking Washington Wizards from the Last Five Seasons (Nos …
Technically selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Wizards had a prior agreement in place to send their 30th and 35th picks to Minnesota in exchange for their 23rd (Trevor Booker) and 56th picks — Washington selected Lazar Hayward and Nemanja …
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East Bay high school scoreboard
Lazar 7-5, 6-2; Becker (M) d. Hood 6-2, 6-4. Doubles: Bell/Schonefeld (R) d. Richardson/Bohuslav 6-4, 6-2; Silverman/Mullins (R) d. Goodman/Immel 7-5, 7-5; Ramer/Cuyler (M) d. Bearly/Slivon 5-7, 6-2, 10-2. Records: Miramonte 1-1, Redwood 1-0 …
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Sep 16

Oklahoma City Thunder 2012-13 Preview: Brooklyn Nets

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Oklahoma City Thunder 2012-13 Preview: Brooklyn Nets
The Nets will be parting ways with Anthony Morrow, Jordan Farmar, Gerald Green, Johan Petro, Jordan Williams and DeShawn Stevenson from last year's team. There is clearly reason to be excited about Brooklyn next year. This team is as talented as any in …
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Joe Johnson is Somehow the Sixth Highest Paid NBA Player in History
And trust me, it's pretty hard to say that a team has an upper hand in a trade when they receive Johan Petro as part of the deal. In no way am I admonishing or belittling Joe Johnson's accolades or his career in general, but to just realize that he is …
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Sep 16

Nationals-Braves Preview

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Nationals-Braves Preview
Just in the last few days, the Washington Nationals have turned an NL East title from a likelihood to a near certainty. The Atlanta Braves, meanwhile, may want to start considering Kris Medlen for a potential one-game wild-card playoff. Medlen will …
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Nolasco blanks Nationals again as bats stay hot
For the second time in three starts, Ricky Nolasco shut out the first place Washington Nationals. He got plenty of run support. September 9, 2012|By Juan C. Rodriguez, Sun Sentinel. WASHINGTON Ricky Nolasco admitted to having what he termed "a gray …
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Mattheus struggles late in Nationals loss
0 comments. ATLANTA — Ryan Mattheus has been giving the Washington Nationals almost exactly what they needed from a steady relief pitcher. That wasn't the case this time. "I just couldn't fine the (strike) zone," Mattheus said. "I just couldn't throw …
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