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| Williams feeling sweet again under DiLeo |
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12/23/2008 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (Worldwide Gamble) - Like him or not, understand Philadelphia 76ers general manager Ed Stefanski isn't a stupid guy. Stefanski pulled the trigger on Mo Cheeks after two consecutive games with LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, knowing hand-picked interim coach Tony DiLeo would have a chance to kick-start things with a pair of contests against the hapless Wizards and a game each with Milwaukee and Indiana, the latter a bad team made even worse by the flu-bug. Sure enough, DiLeo's bottom line |
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| LeBron and Cavs aim to remain perfect at home vs. Rockets |
NBA Basketball |
12/23/2008 |
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| (Worldwide Gamble) - The Cleveland Cavaliers are right where they want to be, as the Central Division leaders open a three-game homestand tonight versus the Houston Rockets at Quicken Loans Arena. Cleveland is the only unbeaten team at home this season, sporting a 13-0 record as the host. It has won three in a row overall and went 3-1 on a four- game road trip capped by Sunday's 102-91 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Ford Center. Superstar LeBron James went over the 30-point mark for the fourth straig |
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| Hawks continue homestand vs. Thunder |
NBA Basketball |
12/23/2008 |
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| have lost nine of their last 10 games. They will kick off a three-game road trip tonight and are 1-12 as the guest in 2008-09. Oklahoma City has lost five straight games away from the Ford Center. In Sunday's 102-91 home loss to LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Kevin Durant poured in 26 points for the Thunder, who were coming off a 91-83 win over Toronto on Friday. Russell Westbrook chipped in 24 points and 11 assists in defeat. The Thunder will also visit the Pistons and Wizards on the current swing. Atl |
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| Cavs meet hapless Thunder in Oklahoma City |
NBA Basketball |
12/21/2008 |
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| (Worldwide Gamble) - The Oklahoma City Thunder have a tough task if they hope to build on their first win in three weeks. The Thunder will welcome the 22-4 Central Division-leading Cleveland Cavaliers to the Ford Center on Sunday. The Thunder won for the first time since November 29 on Friday when Kevin Durant scored 24 points and pulled down eight rebounds as Oklahoma City won for just the third time this year with a 91-83 triumph over the reeling Toronto Raptors at the Ford Center. Rookie Russell Westbrook notche |
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| LeBron leads Cavs into Denver |
NBA Basketball |
12/19/2008 |
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| (Worldwide Gamble) - The Cleveland Cavaliers resume a four-game road swing in the Rocky Mountains Friday when they face the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. The Cavs evened their record at 1-1 on the trip Wednesday in Minneapolis when LeBron James posted 32 points, as Cleveland used a strong fourth quarter to post a 93-70 victory over the hapless Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. James shot 14-of-20 from the floor for the Cavaliers, who recently had their franchise-record 11-game win streak snapped by Atl |
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| Cavs back on winning track, beat struggling Timberwolves |
NBA Basketball |
12/17/2008 |
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| Minneapolis, MN (Worldwide Gamble) - LeBron James posted 32 points, as the Cleveland Cavaliers used a strong fourth quarter to post a 93-70 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center. James shot 14-of-20 from the floor for the Cavaliers, who recently had their franchise-record 11-game win streak snapped by Atlanta but improved to 21-4 on the season. Delonte West contributed 21 points, while Wally Szczerbiak had 10 points in the win. Anderson Varejao provided 13 points and 11 rebounds for Cleveland |
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| Cavs resume trek at Minnesota |
NBA Basketball |
12/17/2008 |
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| (Worldwide Gamble) - Polar opposites meet Wednesday when the Central Division- leading Cleveland Cavaliers resume a four-game road trip in the Twin Cities against the hapless Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Cavs lost the opener of their trek and fell to 20-4 on the season Saturday in Atlanta when Mike Bibby scored 24 points and hit the go-ahead shot from beyond the arc with just over two minutes remaining, as Atlanta beat Cleveland, 97-92, snapping the Cavs' franchise-record tying 11-game win streak. L |
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| Kings fire Theus; Natt named interim coach |
NBA Basketball |
12/16/2008 |
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| enny Natt, who has a lot of experience as an assistant coach with some great teams in the NBA. I look forward to working with him throughout the remainder of the season." Natt, who has spent the last 28 years in pro basketball, took over his first NBA head coaching post. He spent three seasons as an assistant coach with the Cleveland Cavaliers, helping them reach the 2007 NBA Finals. He previously worked nine seasons under Jerry Sloan with the Utah Jazz, during which time the Jazz made two NBA Finals appearances. |
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| Hawks welcome reeling Bobcats to Philips Arena |
NBA Basketball |
12/15/2008 |
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| 1-8 as the visitor this season. Wallace (personal) is questionable for Monday. Meanwhile, Atlanta will continue a lengthy eight-game homestand versus the Bobcats and opened the residency with an impressive 97-92 win over LeBron James and the red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers. Mike Bibby scored 24 points and hit the go-ahead shot from beyond the arc with just over two minutes remaining, as the Hawks improved to 8-1 as the host and have won two straight overall after a three-game losing streak. They are unbeaten in the pa |
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| NBA Southeast: No Howard, no problem for Magic |
NBA Basketball |
12/14/2008 |
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| finale of a three-game homestand. It will visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday at FedEx Forum before returning to South Beach to host the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers. DON'T MESS WITH THE HAWKS AT HOME Not even the aura of NBA darling and Cleveland Cavaliers all-world guard LeBron James could intimidate the young Atlanta Hawks on their home floor. James and the Cavs entered Philips Arena on Saturday night in search of a franchise-record 12th straight win, but instead were handed a 97-92 setback by the H |
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