Archive for February 6th, 2008
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
It’s A Done Deal, Shaq Goes To Phoenix
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Phoenix Suns fans got their first to see their newest player as former Miami Heat center Shaquille O’Neal waived to the fans from the stands in the Suns home arena Wednesday night. O’Neal after completing and passing a physical had been traded from Miami to Phoenix, in a?deal we at Slam Dunk Central first reported [...]
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Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
Pacers Snap 7-Game Skid, Edge Knicks 103-100
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As weak as the Eastern Conference is at the moment, the Indiana Pacers are very mindful of the fact that they need to put a winning streak together as soon as possible.? Wednesday’s game against the New York Knicks could be the beginning of such a streak; they put up a strong defensive effort late [...]
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Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
Magic Enjoys Balanced Scoring, Cut Down Nets 100-84
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For the second straight game, the Orlando Magic started out slow; however, against the New Jersey Nets, the Magic were able to overcome that minor issue as they picked up steam as the game progressed.? As a result, they departed Amway Center with a 100-84 thrashing of the Nets Wednesday night.? The win also avenged [...]
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Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
TBS Inks Marv Albert To New Contract
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Yesssssss!!!!? Turner Sports announced Wednesday that it has signed veteran announcer Marv Albert to a new contract which will run through the 2015-16 season; Albert will continue to work one of TNT’s Thursday night NBA games, the NBA All-Star Game and the Conference Finals.? He will also announce?games on NBA TV starting in the [...]
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Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
Brad Miller Game Time Decision After Kitchen Accident
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The “Sacramento Bee” reported Wednesday that Sacramento Kings center and last week’s NBA?Western Conference Player of the Week Brad Miller?may or may not play Wednesday night as the Kings host the Seattle SuperSonics. The reason? The veteran?center got nine stitches?near the knuckle of his right index finger washing a knife at home Sunday. It will [...]
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Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
Yi Unlikely To Play As Bucks Take On Mavericks
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The “Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel” reported Wednesday morning that Milwaukee Bucks rookie forward Yi Jianlian is probably not going to play Wednesday night as his team matches up against the Dallas Mavericks. Yi is suffering from a shoulder injury, and missed Tuesday night’s win against the Memphis Grizzlies 102-97. Bucks coach Larry Krystkowiak said it is most [...]
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Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
Kobe Dislocates Pinkie Expects To Play Wednesday
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The “Los Angeles Daily News” reported Wednesday that Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant dislocated his right pinkie finger during Tuesday night’s win over the New Jersey Nets. The report says the injury occurred during the second quarter of the game, when Bryant reached in for a steal. X-Rays that were taken came up negative, [...]
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Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
New Reports Say Shaq To Suns Deal Is “Imminent”
The Associated Press reported late Tuesday night, that a “confidant” of Miami Heat center Shaquille O’Neal, told one of the news service reporter that O’Neal is “prepared” to be traded by the Miami Heat. The source who was granted anonymity, because they were not authorized to discuss the matter, said that a deal may be [...]
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Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
Nets Don’t Slow Down Fisher & Gasol As Lakers Win 105-90
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Derek Fisher scored a game high 28 points, and Pau Gasol introduced himself to his Lakers teammates with a double-double, as Los Angeles handily defeated the New Jersey Nets Tuesday night 105-90. Four of five Lakers starters scored in double figures, surprisingly the only starter who did not was Kobe Bryant who had a tough [...]
