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Bill Walker drops 25 in NBDL opener

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Chris Forsberg runs it down on ESPN BostonCeltics forward Bill Walker, assigned to Maine of the NBA Development League last weekend as he recovers from recent knee surgery, scored a team-high 25 points as the Red Claws fell to the Sioux Falls Skyforce, 112-95, in...
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Ray Allen Uncertain for Road Trip

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This just posted by Chris Forsberg on Twitter: Doc says Ray Allen is away from the team due to an issue with his son, Walker. Wouldn't elaborate, uncertain on road trip status.And from the Globe: Celtics guard Ray Allen missed practice Saturday to be with his son, Walker,...
>> celticsgreen.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

When Was the Last Time the Clippers....

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More photos » by Gus Ruelas - AP Browse more photos » ...had a huge come-from-behind victory?  We've seen the Clippers lose big leads plenty of times.  Last season against Cleveland and this season...
>> www.clipsnation.com/2009/11...
 

Clippers vs. Memphis - Game Preview

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More photos » by Don Ryan - AP Browse more photos » 2009/2010 NBA Regular Season vs. 7-106-10 Staples Center November 29th, 2009, 12:30 PM Prime Ticket, 980 AM ...
>> www.clipsnation.com/2009/11...
 

Kirk Hinrich could be out "awhile"

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Kirk Hinrich could be out "awhile" [From the fanshots. Another, more pessimistic update on Hinrich from KC Johnson. We've seen the Bulls bungle a diagnosis just last season with Deng, so tough to speculate anything accurately until we actually see Hinrich practicing...
>> www.blogabull.com/2009/11...
 

Spurs @ Rockets: Examining Antonio McDyess

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The Spurs have now won four in a row and seem to be evolving into the team that we thought would start the season.  It's taken a while, but our defense is on its way to being respectable and the new guys are finding ways to contribute offensively.  Specifically, the...
>> www.poundingtherock.com/2009/11...
 

Sixers Finally Admit They’re Considering Allen Iverson

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Whether the Sixers thought about signing Allen Iverson before the season or not, they’re definitely thinking about it now. Knowing that they’ll be without Lou Williams for the next two months, it’s confirmed that Philly management has internally discussed the possibility...
>> dimemag.com/2009/11...
 

Wizards beat the Heat in Miami: Final (quick) wrap and a word of caution about writing Agent Zero off

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More photos » by Issac Baldizon - NBAE/Getty Images about 13 hours ago: MIAMI - NOVEMBER 27: Gilbert Arenas #0 of the Washington Wizards argues a call by the official on November 27, 2009 at American Airlines Arena in Miami...
>> www.bulletsforever.com/2009/11...
 

Game Preview #15: Philadelphia 76ers @ San Antonio Spurs

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Everyone might remember that I was slighty cranky and pessimistic during my last preview.  It's amazing what a four-game winning streak will do for a person's disposition.  Especially when it includes a road win against a very scrappy team! I almost...
>> www.poundingtherock.com/2009/11...
 

Figuring It Out

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Since yesterday's hubbub about players and coaches needing to "figure out" how to get out players--and particularly their offense--clicking that question has been posed via the inbox multiple times.  I'm pretty sure everybody is reading too much into the...
>> www.blazersedge.com/2009/11...
 

Orlando Magic News & Notes: Magic Travel to Milwaukee

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The Orlando Magic take on the Milwaukee Bucks tonight. You can read my game preview here. Click here to read John Denton’s mailbag. Orlando’s records with and without starting Point Guard are very similar. Contrary to what you might think, the numbers suggest that Jameer...
>> howardthedunk.com/2009/11...
 

Court Report: Week 6 Dashboard

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Schedule Breakdown Four-game teams: CHI, DAL, GSW, IND, MIA, MIL, NYK, PHO, TOR, WAS Three-game teams: ATL, BOS, CHA, CLE, DEN, DET, HOU, LAL, MEM, MIN, NJN, PHI, SAC, UTH Two-game teams: LAC, NOR, OKC, ORL, POR, SAS Also see: Basketball Monster's ease rankings and Rotowire'...
>> sports.yahoo.com/fantasy...
 

The New Jersey Nets Are Not Very Good At Basketball

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The Nets are now sitting at 0-16 after losing to the Sacramento Kings 109-96 Friday night, leaving them one loss shy of tying the NBA record for season-opening futility, previously accomplished by the Heat (1988) and Clippers (1999). Head coach Lawrence Frank went so far as say that...
>> deadspin.com/5414329...
 

Lowly Timberwolves Put Bite into Nuggets

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by Chris TomassonFiled under: Nuggets, TimberwolvesDENVER -- George Karl said he wasn't going to overreact to the loss.Then he overreacted.But that's quite understandable. Two weeks earlier, the Denver Nuggets had walloped the Los Angeles Lakers at home, and point guard Chauncey...
>> nba.fanhouse.com/2009/11...
 

Energy and Urgency Down, Flatness Up; Wizards Face Bear Market As Bobcats Take Them Down 92-76

Saturday night was a pick-your-poison game for the Washington Wizards, there was a myriad of reasons for their 92-76 loss against the Charlotte Bobcats. When people look back on this game, they’ll wonder how the Wizards managed to look so good in Friday night’s post-Thanksgiving...
>> www.truthaboutit.net/2009/11...
 

PtR QuickCap: Spurs Shoot Down Rockets, 92-84

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More photos » by David J. Phillip - AP Get. It. Out. Of. Here. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Browse more photos » This is going to be quicker than usual, so hold on to any loose fitting clothing and...
>> www.poundingtherock.com/2009/11...
 

Video: Carlos Delfino plays volleyball with Pietrus' shot

This clip comes from Saturday's Magic-Bucks game, but trust me, it's worth a second look. Actually, no, scratch that. It's worth a second listen. Turn up your speakers and enjoy the smacktastic sound of Milwaukee's Carlos Delfino(notes) stuffing the damn Stove Top out...
>> sports.yahoo.com/nba/blo...
 

Defining Paul Pierce’s place in Celtics’ history

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During last night’s Heat/Celtics game, the Miami broadcast posed a viewer poll asking who is the greatest Celtic of all-time. The options: Bill Russell, Jon Havlicek, Larry Bird and Paul Pierce. Yes, Paul Pierce. At first glance, a lot of people are going to say that’s...
>> dimemag.com/2009/11...
 

Wizards Game 15 vs. Charlotte Bobcats: What You Need To Know

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{starter/inactive} Wizards Starters: Arenas, Young, Butler, Jamison, Haywood; Inactives: Crittenton, James, Miller Bobcats Starters: Felton, Jackson, Wallace, Diaw, Chandler; Inactives: Ajinca, Law Officials #23 – Jason Phillips, #24 Mike Callahan, #50 Olandis Poole {quotes...
>> www.truthaboutit.net/2009/11...
 

Comments from the Other Side - Raptors 11/27

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One thing I have to say about the Raptors fans, they might not like their team very much but they sure to talk about it a lot. One board had over 90 pages, one had over 50 and a third had over 20 pages. Most of the posts were trashing their own team, but there were a few gems...
>> celticsgreen.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

Game 19 Preview: Blazers vs. Jazz

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Game Time:  6:00 p.m. Pacific  TV:  KGW The Utah Jazz come into this contest 8-7 and indeed, they're having an 8-7-ish year.  Their story is pretty basic.  They've beaten most of the bad and mediocre teams they've faced.  They've lost...
>> www.blazersedge.com/2009/11...
 

Ray back with Celtics in Miami

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In what can only be a good sign for the health of his son, Walker... Ray Allen is with the Celtics in Miami as they get ready for tomorrow's game against the Heat.Allen missed practice Saturday, but the Celtics said he was back with the team for its flight to Miami and should...
>> www.redsarmy.com/home/20...
 

Day 32 of 170: Al Harrington Never Quits

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Line of the Night: As usual, the Knicks’ game was full of fantasy goodness, starting with Al Harrington (1.36). Harrington dropped 41 points on the Nuggets off the bench for the Knicks, adding 10 boards, 4 threes, 2 steals and 2 blocks in 38 minutes. It’s amazing that – through...
>> givemetherock.com/2009/11...
 

Cavs 111, Mavericks 95 – Delonte Ignites Bench in Crucial Victory, Z a DNP-CD

A night after a lazy effort against the Charlotte Bobcats, the Cavs looked focused and unstoppable last night against the Dallas Mavericks at home. Coming into the game, the Cavs were only 6-4 in games played with Shaquille O’Neal and actually 5-1 without him, but this should...
>> www.waitingfornextyear.com/?p=2120...
 

Sixers coach downplays reports of Iverson comeback

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Philadelphia 76ers coach Eddie Jordan says he hasn't talked to Allen Iverson about bringing the former franchise star out of retirement. Jordan downplayed reports Sunday of Iverson coming back to the Sixers, saying the speculation is "probably more in the media than it...
>> www.pheedcontent.com/click.p...
 
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