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| Davis takes over as Grizz face Knicks in the Big Apple |
NBA Basketball |
01/23/2009 |
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| (Worldwide Gamble) - The Memphis Grizzlies will have a new coach Friday when they try to put the brakes on a seven-game losing streak against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. The Grizz confirmed the firing Marc Iavaroni, who was in just his second season with the club late Thursday night. Iavaroni compiled a record of just 33-90 during his brief tenure. The Grizzlies were 22-60 in his first year and failed to show improvement this season, posting a record of just 11-30. The Grizzlies named assistant |
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| Suns resume road trip in Charlotte vs. Bobcats |
NBA Basketball |
01/23/2009 |
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| mire was named a starter on the Western Conference All-Star team, his fourth All-Star berth. Charlotte, meanwhile, will close out a four-game homestand Friday and has won four of its last five games overall. It is 2-1 on the residency and handed the Memphis Grizzlies a 101-86 loss on Wednesday. Raja Bell scored 25 points to pace the Bobcats and Emeka Okafor contributed 20 points, 15 rebounds, three blocks and three steals in a winning cause. Raymond Felton chipped in 16 points, six assists and five steals for Ch |
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| Report: Grizzlies fire Iavaroni |
NBA Basketball |
01/23/2009 |
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| Memphis, TN (Worldwide Gamble) - The Memphis Grizzlies have reportedly fired head coach Marc Iavaroni. According to the Memphis Commercial Appeal, the Grizzlies informed Iavaroni of the decision Thursday night. Iavaroni was hired in May 2007, and in his first season as head coach, the Grizzlies went 22-60. Memphis didn't have marked improvement this season, as the club is just 11-30, has lost seven consecutive games and sits in last place in the Southwest Division. The Commercial Appeal said the club will play th |
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| Bell and Bobcats cruise past Grizzlies |
NBA Basketball |
01/22/2009 |
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| Charlotte, NC (Worldwide Gamble) - Raja Bell scored 25 points to pace the Charlotte Bobcats to a 101-86 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Emeka Okafor contributed 20 points, 15 rebounds, three blocks and three steals for the Bobcats, who pulled away late to win for the fourth time in five games. Raymond Felton chipped in 16 points, six assists and five steals. Gerald Wallace also had a decent all-around performance with 13 points, seven boards, nine assists and four steals. "We rebounded well and we shared the ball |
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| Lee helps Knicks upend D'Antoni's old club |
NBA Basketball |
01/22/2009 |
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| e Suns, who dropped to 11-9 away from the desert this season, will also visit Charlotte, Atlanta and Washington on its road trip...The Knicks continued a four-game homestand Wednesday and moved to 2-1 on the residency. New York will also welcome the Memphis Grizzlies to MSG and is 11-9 in the Big Apple this season...The Suns defeated the Knicks, 111-103, on December 15 this season at US Airways Center and have won nine of 11 against New York. Phoenix, however, has lost 12 of its last 17 games at historic Madison |
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| Suns resume road trip in MSG vs. Knicks |
NBA Basketball |
01/21/2009 |
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| chardson also had five of New York's nine three-pointers and Chris Duhon registered 19 points and five boards in a winning effort. David Lee notched his 29th double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds for the Knicks. New York will also welcome the Memphis Grizzlies to MSG and is 10-9 in the Big Apple this season. Duhon (back) and Lee (ankle) are both probable against the Suns. The Suns defeated the Knicks, 111-103, on December 15 this season at US Airways Center and have won five straight, nine of 10 and 11 of |
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| Grizzlies, Bobcats square off in Charlotte |
NBA Basketball |
01/21/2009 |
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| (Worldwide Gamble) - The Memphis Grizzlies will try to stop a six-game losing streak tonight when they open a short two-game road trip at Charlotte. Memphis will also visit New York and is just 2-15 as the guest this season. It has also dropped five in a row away from FedEx Forum. The Grizzlies suffered their sixth straight loss after Monday's 87-79 setback to the Detroit Pistons at home, as Rudy Gay and O.J. Mayo had 15 points apiece to pace the Grizzlies. Hakim Warrick and Marc Gasol each scored 12 points, whil |
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| Grizzlies sign Miles to 10-day deal |
NBA Basketball |
01/20/2009 |
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| Memphis, TN (Worldwide Gamble) - The Memphis Grizzlies signed forward Darius Miles to a second 10-day contract on Tuesday. Memphis waived Miles on January 7, but resigned him three days later to a 10- day contract. That signing came two days after the Portland Trail Blazers issued a warning to all NBA teams that threatened legal action against any team that signed the free agent. Coming back from knee surgery after missing the entire 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 seasons, Miles played in two games which put the Blazers |
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| Iverson helps Pistons end five-game skid |
NBA Basketball |
01/20/2009 |
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| Memphis, TN (Worldwide Gamble) - Allen Iverson scored 27 points, as the Detroit Pistons beat the Memphis Grizzlies, 87-79, at FedExForum. Richard Hamilton and Rodney Stuckey added 14 points apiece for the Pistons, who snapped a five-game losing streak. Rasheed Wallace finished with 13 points. Antonio McDyess had eight points to go along with a game-high 16 rebounds. "The game was kind of up and down and you had to fight extremely hard to get off the snide like that," said Iverson. "It takes a lot of character and |
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| Portland's Fernandez named final Slam Dunk participant |
NBA Basketball |
01/19/2009 |
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| national participant in the contest, beat out Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (147,279 votes) and Milwaukee Bucks forward Joe Alexander (114,963). The other three participants are last year's winner, Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay and New York Knicks guard Nate Robinson. Robinson previously won the contest in 2006 over Philadelphia's Andre Iguodala. Fernandez has been enjoying a solid rookie campaign, putting up 10.9 points per game in 39 contests, four start |
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