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| Sonics conclude road trip in Washington |
NBA Basketball |
11/12/2002 |
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| Washington, DC (MySportsbook) - The Washington Wizards attempt to extend their winning streak to four games Tuesday when they host the Seattle SuperSonics at MCI Center. After beginning the season 1-3, the Wizards have rolled off three straight wins to move above .500 on the season. Washington's most recent victory came at Cleveland on Saturday. Jerry Stackhouse scored a game-high 27 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the Wizards posted a 93-79 victory over the Cavaliers at Gund Arena. Michael Jordan and Tyron |
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| Sonics battle Magic in matchup of first place squads |
NBA Basketball |
11/08/2002 |
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| Orlando, FL (MySportsbook) - A pair of first place squads tangle this evening when the Atlantic Division-leading Orlando Magic face off against the Seattle SuperSonics, who sit atop the Pacific Division, at T.D. Waterhouse Centre. Seattle suffered its first defeat of the season on Wednesday as it dropped an 86-84 decision at the hands of the New Orleans Hornets. Gary Payton registered 29 points, nine assists and six rebounds in the losing effort, while Rashard Lewis added 21 points and seven boards. The Sonics |
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| Pistons continue road trip in Utah |
NBA Basketball |
11/06/2002 |
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| Salt Lake City, UT (MySportsbook) - The Utah Jazz try to avoid falling too far off the pace in the competitive Western Conference when they welcome the Detroit Pistons to Delta Center tonight. Utah is coming off a 91-77 setback at the hands of the Seattle SuperSonics on Sunday. Karl Malone was held scoreless for the first time in his career, playing only 15 minutes and shooting 0-for-7 from the field. "My wife told me I probably shouldn't go play, but you don't listen sometimes," Malone said. "I don't know if I' |
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| Sonics seek 5-0 start against Hornets |
NBA Basketball |
11/06/2002 |
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| New Orleans, LA (MySportsbook) - The Seattle SuperSonics hope to remain unbeaten on the young season when they travel to New Orleans to take on the Hornets tonight. Seattle almost blew a 20-point lead in its 104-97 victory over the Houston Rockets. Gary Payton didn't have his shooting touch, but he was still the catalyst to the Sonics' attack. Payton shot just 7-of-21 from the field for 20 points, but he dished out a career-high 18 assists in the triumph. "They made that happen," Payton said of his teammates. " |
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| Sonic Rumblings: Seattle quietly off to furious start |
NBA Basketball |
11/05/2002 |
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| (MySportsbook) - Shhhhhh. Don't tell anyone but the Seattle SuperSonics are off to a 3-0 start and leading the best division in basketball. While everybody is focusing their attention on the Los Angles Lakers and Sacramento Kings in the Pacific Division, Seattle has posted wins over Phoenix, Golden State and Utah to start the 2002-03 campaign. Only the Sonics and Dallas Mavericks can boast of flawless marks in the Western Conference. One reason for Seattle's strong start is the play of their deep bench. In Sund |
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| Sonics try to remain unbeaten |
NBA Basketball |
11/05/2002 |
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| Houston, TX (MySportsbook) - The Seattle SuperSonics try for their fourth straight win to open the season when they travel to Houston to take on the Rockets at Compaq Center. Seattle is coming off a 91-77 home win over the Utah Jazz. Gary Payton scored 18 points on 9-of-12 shooting from the floor, leading the Sonics to their first 3-0 start in three years. Seattle held Utah power forward Karl Malone scoreless throughout the contest. "When I heard that, it just went through my head that this must be the first ti |
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| Sonics try for one on the road |
NBA Basketball |
11/01/2002 |
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| Oakland, CA (MySportsbook) - The Seattle SuperSonics try for their first road win of the season when they travel to Oakland to take on the Golden State Warriors. Seattle opened its season with an 86-73 victory over the Phoenix Suns at KeyArena on Wednesday night. Brent Barry scored eight of his 25 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Sonics to victory. "The aggressive play he showed, especially in the second half, is something that he's capable of, and we're going to need him to do that on a consistent basi |
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| Seattle SuperSonics 2002-03 Season Preview |
NBA Basketball |
10/25/2002 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Seattle SuperSonics have been a middle-of-the-road club the last four seasons, which is not a plus for a Western Conference team. Last year, Seattle compiled a 45-37 record in the regular season and lost in five games in the first round of the playoffs to San Antonio. The lack of an inside game hurt the Sonics last season and is likely to take its toll on the team again this year. Seattle will hope to implement good ball movement and strong shooting from the backcourt tandem of Gary Payton |
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| Boston Celtics 2002-03 Season Preview |
NBA Basketball |
10/22/2002 |
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| huge double-digit leads evaporate into thin air. Like most teams do in the offseason, the Celtics took an inventory of strengths and weaknesses and tried to make changes. Boston acquired power forward Vin Baker as part of a five-player deal with the Seattle SuperSonics. The Celtics also received guard Shammond Williams in return for guards Kenny Anderson and Joe Forte, and forward/center Vitaly Potapenko. Coach Jim O'Brien and the rest of the Celtics are hoping that a return to the New England area [Baker played c |
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| Sonics' Lewis won't need surgery |
NBA Basketball |
10/09/2002 |
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| Seattle, WA (MySportsbook) - Seattle SuperSonics forward Rashard Lewis will not need surgery on his left shoulder after an MRI exam revealed no new injury and no muscle, ligament or tendon damage. Lewis hurt the shoulder during Sunday's preseason game against Utah and sat out Tuesday's exhibition contest versus Golden State. The 23-year-old Lewis, who recently signed a seven-year, $60 million contract with the Sonics, said he felt something pop after becoming tangled with an opponent toward the end of the secon |
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