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| NBA Central: Pistons trying to save face |
NBA Basketball |
03/17/2009 |
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| tons may be better off without Iverson in the lineup since he seems disgruntled with his new role in Detroit. Detroit hasn't missed the playoffs since going 32-50 in 2000-01. BULLS HANGING ON TO PLAYOFF HOPES As the regular season winds down for the Chicago Bulls, the playoffs may actually become a reality. The Bulls had a three-year postseason run come to an end last season and currently sit tied with Milwaukee for the eighth and final playoff berth in the East. Under first-year head coach Vinny Del Negro t |
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| Bulls welcome Celtics to the Second City |
NBA Basketball |
03/17/2009 |
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| (BettingExpress) - The Boston Celtics will try to continue their recent dominance over the Chicago Bulls when the two clubs square off Tuesday night at the United Center. Boston also hopes to secure its second consecutive Atlantic Division title tonight. Just three years ago the mighty Celtics finished last in the Atlantic before general manager Danny Ainge made blockbuster deals for All-Stars Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen to turn the franchise around. The Celtics dominated the division last season finishing |
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| Celtics hope to secure Atlantic Division crown vs. Bucks |
NBA Basketball |
03/15/2009 |
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| y when Chris Paul scored 30 points, dished out nine assists and pulled down six rebounds, leading the New Orleans Hornets to a 95-86 win over Milwaukee. Richard Jefferson had 27 points to pace the Bucks, who have lost seven of nine and now trail the Chicago Bulls by one-half game for the eighth and final playoff spot in the East. Charlie Bell logged 15 points and Keith Bogans chipped in 14. The Celtics have won six straight over the Bucks, including a 102-92 win at the Bradley Center earlier this season. Mil |
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| Gordon, Bulls rout Hornets |
NBA Basketball |
03/14/2009 |
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| Chicago, IL (BettingExpress) - Ben Gordon scored 27 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 97-79 blowout win over the New Orleans Hornets. John Salmons tallied 24 points, and Brad Miller chipped in 15 points and nine boards for the Bulls, who snapped a three-game skid. Chris Paul had 29 points, six rebounds and six assists for the Hornets, who lost for just the second time in their last 11 games. "We had our plan on how we wanted to play Chris Paul," said Salmons. "I think we did a good job of that. On the o |
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| Remembering the Spectrum |
NBA Basketball |
03/14/2009 |
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| y huge buildings with dozens of luxury boxes. The dingy, old arena is scheduled to be demolished later this year to make way for a new hotel, entertainment and retail complex called "Philly Live." So, the 76ers paid homage to their past, hosting the Chicago Bulls on Friday. The game turned out to be an exciting affair but the crowd, the Sixers first sellout of the season, was really there to see Erving and other members of the Sixers' two championship clubs, the 1966-67 group that was once named the NBA's gr |
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| Streaking Hornets face Bulls in the Second City |
NBA Basketball |
03/14/2009 |
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| (BettingExpress) - The New Orleans Hornets finish up a four-game road trip in the Windy City tonight when they take on the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. The Hornets climbed to within two games of the idle San Antonio Spurs in the jumbled Southwest Division race on Friday when Chris Paul scored 30 points, dished out nine assists and pulled down six rebounds, leading New Orleans to a 95-86 win over the Milwaukee Bucks at the Bradley Center. David West totaled 21 points and 10 boards for the Hornets, who |
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| Sixers host Bulls in Spectrum finale |
NBA Basketball |
03/13/2009 |
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| (BettingExpress) - The Philadelphia 76ers will close out their one-time home tonight, when the Chicago Bulls pay a visit to the Wachovia Spectrum. The Spectrum was home for the Sixers from 1967-1996, before the team moved into the luxurious confines of the Wachovia Center. The 42-year-old facility is slated to be demolished later this year to make room for a new hotel complex. The 76ers have alternated wins and losses over their last four games and opened a three-game homestand with Wednesday's 115-106 vict |
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| Playoff-bound Magic aim for season sweep of Wizards |
NBA Basketball |
03/13/2009 |
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| work) - The Southeast Division-leading Orlando Magic will take on the Washington Wizards tonight from the Verizon Center. Orlando, which is third in the East, has won five of its last six games and is coming off Wednesday's 107-79 victory versus the Chicago Bulls. Tony Battie finished with 18 points and eight rebounds to help the Magic clinch a playoff spot. Orlando became the third Eastern Conference team to clinch a playoff berth, as Boston and Cleveland have already locked up spots. Dwight Howard added 15 |
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| Magic clinch playoff spot with rout of Bulls |
NBA Basketball |
03/12/2009 |
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| Orlando, FL (BettingExpress) - Tony Battie finished with 18 points and eight rebounds, as the Orlando Magic clinched a playoff spot with a 107-79 win over the Chicago Bulls. Orlando became the third Eastern Conference team to clinch a playoff berth, as Boston and Cleveland have already locked up spots. The Magic improved to 47-17 with the win, and lead the Southeast Conference by 10 1/2 games over second- place Atlanta. Six Orlando players finished in double-figure scoring, including Marcin Gortat, who ende |
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| Bulls head to Orlando for critical matchup |
NBA Basketball |
03/11/2009 |
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| (BettingExpress) - The Orlando Magic hope to become the third Eastern Conference team to clinch a playoff berth tonight when they host the Chicago Bulls at Amway Arena. The Magic, who are running away with the Southeast Division, can earn a postseason spot with a win or if three other teams, Detroit, Philadelphia and New Jersey, come up empty tonight. Orlando will try to get back on track after having its four-game winning streak come to an end with Monday's 98-94 setback to the Detroit Pistons. Dwight Howa |
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