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Video: Houston Rockets-Phoenix Suns Fight/Shoving Match
November 13, 2008 by
You Been Blinded
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Matt Barnes of the Phoenix Suns gave a cheap shot to Rafer “Skip to My Lou” Alston of the Houston Rockets leading the two teams to get into a mini-scuffle. Tracy McGrady pushed down Steve Nash, Shaq pushed down T-Mac, and when the refs restored order Matt Barnes and Rafer...
Trade idea with Orlando
June 12, 2009 by
Bright Side of the Sun
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Hey guys! First of all I want to introduce myself. I'm a basketball fan from France, and I've discovered the NBA three years ago, thanks to a friend who got me interested in this sport but also in the Suns, which made me enjoy the game with they run & gun style of play...
Three Way Deal Sends Skip-To-My-Lu To Magic
February 20, 2009 by
Slam Dunk Central
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The ?Associated Press? reported Thursday?that the Orlando Magic, Memphis?Grizzlies, and Houston Rockets consummated a trade that will give the Magic a legitimate presence at the point guard position for the rest of the campaign. Orlando acquired Houston Rockets point guard Rafer Alston...
NBA Power Rankings: #3 Orlando Magic
16 days ago by
Sports Blog Net
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By: David Kay
2008-09 Season Summary:
This past season was a magical one in Orlando, as the Magic emerged as one of the elite teams in the league, advancing to the NBA Finals for just the second time in the franchise’s brief history. Despite the fact that Orlando was defeated...
Day 37 of the NBA 2k9 Playoffs
May 27, 2009 by
Golden State of Mind
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Originally posted May 27, 2009 11:00 AM PDT
LeBron getting knocked out before the Finals? Looks likely. The Magic took a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals with a 116-114 OT win over the Cavs.
RECAP: Cavaliers 114, Magic 116
Orlando Magic blog, Third Quarter...
NEW NET ALSTON OK GOING BACK TO BACKUP
When the Nets announced their draft-night trade -- acquiring Courtney Lee, Rafer Alston and Tony Battie from Eastern champ Orlando for Vince Carter and Ryan Anderson -- an opposing coach asked about the trade gave a low whistle. "I don't know if...
Beware of Clutch
If you missed last night's Rockets-Suns beatdown, you missed a scuffle involving Matt Barnes, Rafer Alston and just about everyone in uniform. The highlight, undoubtably, was Shaquille O'Neal running to shove Tracy McGrady, knocking down three or four other players in the process...
Rockets Chase 23 Against Celtics Tonight
March 18, 2008 by
The Sports Point
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The Celtics won the first meeting between these two 97-93 on January 2, but the Rockets were playing without an injured Tracy McGrady. Tonight, Boston will likely be without Ray Allen due to an ankle injury. Another Celtics win would solidify its place as a favorite to win it all,...
NBA reviewing actions of Kobe, Fisher, Artest and Alston
May 07, 2009 by
Scores Report
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Stu Jackson is a busy man today. He’s responsible for reviewing the
tape and doling out the suspensions and fines, if necessary.
Apparently, he’s looking at four different plays
from last night’s action: Rafer Alston’s slap to the back of Eddie
House’s head, Derek Fisher’s...
Yao Makes Warriors Say Ow, Rockets Win Big 131-112
December 06, 2008 by
Slam Dunk Central
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One thing is for certain, Houston Rockets center Yao Ming is going to bring a size advantage to whatever opponent comes his way; Friday night's game against the Golden State Warriors would certainly be no different as his 19 fourth-quarter points were key as Houston easily disposed...
NBA Finals Game 6 Preview
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Orlando Magic (4-1 LAL, in Los Angeles)Magic Keys to the Game: Game 6 will be a pivotal game for the Magic. They will need a big game from Dwight Howard, staunch defense by rookie Courtney Lee and Mikael Pietrus, and solid minutes from point guards Rafer Alston...
Tuesday Picks
December 09, 2008 by
D Wizzle's World
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Texas -2 A A This team will beat Villanova by five points or more. This team has played tougher competition than Villanova so far this season. While Texas was playing tough teams like UCLA, Oregon, and Notre Dame, the Wildcats were beating up on teams called Monmouth and Houston Baptist...
About the NBA Last Night: Greg Oden, Fights, Last Second Shot
November 13, 2008 by
Hail Mary Jane
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So last night was an exciting night for NBA fans eh? First, the greatest player never to play a full NBA game, Greg Oden, finally got through a whole game. Wow! He scored 3 points and grabbed 2 boards in 16 minutes of work. Not too impressive but here was 1 of those rebounds and 2 of [...]
Kenny Smith's view: It's all about Queens now
The TV analyst and former NBA player notes the New York borough has produced few NBA champions, but it's sure to be represented this year, by Lakers' Lamar Odom or Orlando's Rafer Alston.
Television analyst and former NBA star Kenny Smith is now working for NBA...
The 10-man rotation, starring Postman Charlie
August 26, 2009 by
Ball Don't Lie
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A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out.C: Bucks.com. Charlie Bell(notes) is helping Milwaukee Bucks...
Alston Suspended For Magic/Celtics Game 3
May 14, 2009 by
Hardwood Houdini
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Looks like Rafer Alston will miss game 3 due to his slappity-slap of Eddie House in game 2…Derek Fisher also suspended for a game in the Rockets-Lakers Slugfest.
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Day 21: Game by game prognostications for the NBA Playoffs
May 08, 2009 by
khandor's sports blog
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Yesterday’s action finished with the following results:
W-L: 1-0
Units: +2.00
which is a positive step in the right direction.
Overall, after Day 20:
W-L: 19-20
Units: +2.35
Hopefully things continue to improve today.
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Fri May 08...
Hot-shooting Magic lead Lakers at halftime of Game 3
June 09, 2009 by
Basketball ] MiamiHerald.com
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The Lakers declined to jump out on Rafer Alston after two horrible shooting games. Alston made them pay with 13 first-half points, and despite 21 points from Kobe Bryant, hot shooting has buoyed the Orlando Magic to a 59-54 halftime lead in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Grizz dish Lowry at buzzer
February 19, 2009 by
NFL Football Online
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The Grizzlies shipped guard Kyle Lowry to the Houston Rockets minutes before the 2 p.m. trade deadline today as part of a three-way deal with the Orlando Magic. As part of the deal, Houston sent guard Rafer Alston to Orlando, and the Magic sent a first-round draft pick to the Grizzlies and ...
Vince Carter Deal Close
June 25, 2009 by
Howard the Dunk
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Several sources including Chad Ford at ESPN.com are saying that a deal between the Orlando Magic and New Jersey Nets that would net the Magic Vince Carter is close. The rumored deal would send Tony Battie, Rafer Alston, and Courtney Lee to New Jersey.
The 5 Biggest Trade Deadline Teases
February 19, 2009 by
Scores Report
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You can blame it on the Grizzlies. Ever since they traded Pau Gasol to the Lakers for a bag of peanuts and some slightly used underwear, NBA teams have become more and more fickle about pulling the proverbial trigger. With the state of the economy, and some owners desperately trying...
Eastern Conference Semis - Game 2
May 07, 2009 by
17 Banners
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Green-House EffectEddie House torches Orlando for 31 points; Celts even series A captain got some much needed rest. A point guard notched his 3rd triple-double in the playoffs. And a House caught fire. All this and an open-handed slap to the head were part of tonight's Game 2....
Green-House Effect
May 06, 2009 by
17 Banners
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A captain
got some much needed rest. A point guard notched his 3rd triple-double
in the playoffs. And a House caught fire. Coming off a disappointing
game 1 loss, the Celtics rebounded to blow out the Magic 112-94 in Game
2 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. The blowout occurred...
Streetball: All the Ballers, Moves, Slams, & Shine (Paperback)
July 14, 2009 by
The Basketball Nonsense
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From Publishers Weekly
Beginning with an overview of the evolution of basketball as a street game, ESPN Magazine writer Palmer sets an upbeat tone with his knowledge of basketball and his hip, friendly prose. Palmers deft retelling of how a pieced-together highlight tape of Rafer...
A test to find out who the REAL Magic fans are
Were you a Magic fan back in '91-92, when they lost 61 games and had the 2nd worst record in the league? If so, then you should be able to
name at least 10 of the following 14 players, as shown in their
basketball cards from that era. Let’s find out who the die-hard Orlando
fans are!
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