Archive for January 29th, 2008
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008
Balanced Scoring Proves Big, Pistons Bounce Pacers 110-104
The Detroit Pistons seem to have the Indiana Pacers’ number this season as they have swept Indiana so far this season; Tuesday night’s game would prove to be no different as six Pistons scored in double-digits, providing a balanced scoring attack as Detroit pulled out the victory over Indiana, 110-104 at Conseco Fieldhouse.
Indiana shot well […]
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Tuesday, January 29th, 2008
It’s Official! Webber Is A Warrior
The Golden State Warriors officially announced Tuesday morning what we at Slam Dunk Central first reported on Sunday, Chris Webber is back with the team he first played for in the NBA, the Warriors. Golden State Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Mullin, a former teammate of Webber’s from his first stint with the club, made the […]
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Tuesday, January 29th, 2008
Big Ticket To Miss Tuesday Night’s Game
The Associated Press reported Tuesday that Boston Celtics All-Star forward Kevin Garnett will remain in civvies Tuesday night when the Celtics take on the Miami Heat. This will be the second consecutive game that the “Big Ticket” will miss, as he will be on the bench with a strained abdominal muscle. Garnett missed his first […]
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Tuesday, January 29th, 2008
Builder Can Cancel Nets’ Brooklyn Arena Plan
An interesting twist has been discovered in the original plans for the New Jersey Nets’ proposed new arena in Brooklyn, New York; according to the New York Post, Bruce Ratner, owner of the Nets, can pull out of the $4 billion Atlantic Yards project for Brooklyn without incurring any penalties.
Specifically, the developer did not […]
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Tuesday, January 29th, 2008
Nuggets Interested In Kidd?
You can add one more team to the Jason Kidd sweepstakes as ESPN is reporting that the Denver Nuggets have expressed an interest in the New Jersey Nets point guard; Nuggets executive Mark Warkentien, as expected, did not returns any messages seeking comment. Nuggets coach George Karl further added fuel to the fire, adding, “I […]
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Tuesday, January 29th, 2008
Hill Set To Play Against Hawks
If his practice results are any indication, it appears that Phoenix Suns forward Grant Hill will return to action Tuesday (today) when the Suns host the Atlanta Hawks. Hill missed Sunday’s practice but felt strong at Monday’s practice. According to Jay Diffenbach of the Arizona Republic and verified by team head coach Mike D’Antoni, Hill […]
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Tuesday, January 29th, 2008
Bobcats Dominate Early, Sink Undermanned Clippers 107-100
You know things aren’t going well for the Los Angeles Clippers when they’re missing starting center Chris Kaman (bruised left shin) and starting forward Corey Maggette (flu) and replace them in the lineup with Josh Powell and Al Thornton. The replacements’ inexcperience showed as the Charlotte Bobcats exploited the Clippers’ makeshift lineup, escaping Staples […]
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Tuesday, January 29th, 2008
Boozer, AK-47 Combine For 46, Jazz Slam Spurs 97-91
The San Antonio Spurs had two things going against them playing the Utah Jazz Monday: the Jazz played a more physical game than they usually employ, and the Spurs’ starting 5 had a difficult time scoring. Utah’s Carlos Boozer and Andei Kirilenko combined for 46 points, leading the Jazz over the Spurs, 97-91 at Energy […]
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Tuesday, January 29th, 2008
Paul Just Misses Triple-Double As Hornets Swarm Nuggets 117-93
If you are a regular reader of mine, you know that I have been singing the praises of New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul since his college days at Wake Forest. It is nice to see the rest of “NBA Nation” is finally giving him the recognition that he so richly deserves. Paul had […]
