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| Bibby expected to make season debut as Kings host Spurs |
NBA Basketball |
12/19/2002 |
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| Sacramento, CA (MySportsbook) - The Sacramento Kings expect to have point guard Mike Bibby in the lineup for the first time this season Thursday when they battle the San Antonio Spurs in a Western Conference clash at ARCO Arena. Bibby has missed the first 27 games of the season after undergoing foot surgery on October 12. The Arizona product, who made a name for himself with his clutch play in last year's postseason, is expected to get the start Thursday. The Kings will also attempt to protect their perfect |
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| Magic Moments: Shorthanded and away from home |
NBA Basketball |
12/18/2002 |
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| uestion marks in tow. Not only are both McGrady and Miller questionable, but Hill may not be able to go because of soreness in his ankle. Utah has dropped three straight on the heels of a three-game surge. The Jazz are coming off a 98-96 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. Chris Webber was the beneficiary of a questionable call, and drilled both free throws to seal the win for the Kings. "I honestly thought the call was on Webber," said Utah's Matt Harpring. "It was one of those when first you're like 'Ho |
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| Magic travel to Utah |
NBA Basketball |
12/18/2002 |
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| ave games when we were at full strength," Hill said. "It puts everybody in a tough situation but that's just the nature of the business." Utah has dropped three straight on the heels of a three-game surge. The Jazz are coming off a 98-96 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. Chris Webber was the beneficiary of a questionable call, and drilled both free throws to seal the win for the Kings. "I honestly thought the call was on Webber," said Utah's Matt Harpring. "It "I honestly thought the call was on Webber, |
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| Michigan must turn over records in booster case |
College Basketball |
12/17/2002 |
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| awyers or others pertinent to Michigan's investigation of alleged NCAA violations from January 1, 1996 until now. The university had turned over a copy of its NCAA report with some names crossed out. Martin has said he gave Webber, who plays for the Sacramento Kings, and his family $280,000 between 1988-1993, and gave them gifts while Webber played for Michigan. The university has 30 days to comply from the date the subpoena is issued. Martin is accused of illegally lending Webber and three other Wolverines bas |
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| Kings look to remain unbeaten at home |
NBA Basketball |
12/17/2002 |
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| Sacramento, CA (MySportsbook) - The Sacramento Kings hope to stay unbeaten at home Tuesday when they welcome the red-hot Phoenix Suns to ARCO Arena. The Kings have won the first 12 games in their building this season and are just one of two teams, along with Dallas (11-0), to own a flawless home mark. Most recently, Sacramento topped the New Orleans Hornets, 107-92, at ARCO Sunday. Chris Webber collected 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to lead the Kings, who won despite playing without guard Bobb |
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| Rocket Fuel: Back down to Earth |
NBA Basketball |
12/16/2002 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Houston Rockets made some noise last week by defeating the Philadelphia 76ers and Sacramento Kings in consecutive games. But that noise has since been quieted. The Rockets proceeded to suffer a 114-109 overtime loss to the Grizzlies in Memphis on Friday before falling to the Los Angeles Clippers at home on Saturday, 94-83. "We probably believed we were better than we were," said Rockets guard Steve Francis after Saturday's defeat. "Guys were like, 'Man, we beat those teams. These next tw |
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| Kings look to get back on track in Utah |
NBA Basketball |
12/14/2002 |
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| Salt Lake City, UT (MySportsbook) - The Utah Jazz attempt to snap a two- game losing on Saturday when they welcome the powerful Sacramento Kings to the Delta Center. Utah's most recent defeat came at home against the New Orleans Hornets, 93-88, on Thursday. Matt Harpring paced the Jazz with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Karl Malone chipped in 18 points, 13 boards and seven assists for Utah, which has lost back-to-back games after a three-game winning streak. Calbert Cheaney scored 16 points and Andrei Kirilenko |
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| Grizzlies try to extend winning streak to four |
NBA Basketball |
12/13/2002 |
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| Grizzlies try to extend their season-long winning streak to four games when they welcome the Houston Rockets to the Pyramid tonight. Houston has won two straight and three of its last four games. The Rockets are coming off a 103-96 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. Steve Francis scored 32 points as Houston snapped a nine-game series losing streak. The Rockets nearly blew a 19-point lead, but were able to hold on. "It was just a great win over a team that has had it over us for a long time," R |
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| Mavericks Round Up: Mavs still perfect at home |
NBA Basketball |
12/11/2002 |
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| when they visit the SBC Center tonight for a clash with the San Antonio Spurs. Dallas is 9-2 on the road and has a 10-1 mark within the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Spurs should be cranky after coming off a 104-80 thrashing at the hands of the Sacramento Kings -- their second loss in three games. Tim Duncan scored 16 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in the losing effort. "They created turnovers and shot the ball well," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. "It was a combination of our defense not being up to par |
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| Wounded Mavs take on slumping Spurs |
NBA Basketball |
12/11/2002 |
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| ke them," Van Exel said. "We made shots, played pretty good defensively, and just closed it out." Dallas is 9-2 on the road and has a 10-1 mark within the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Spurs are coming off a 104-80 thrashing at the hands of the Sacramento Kings -- their second loss in three games. Tim Duncan scored 16 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in the losing effort. "They created turnovers and shot the ball well," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. "It was a combination of our defense not being up to par |
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