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Utah takes care of Houston
Deron Williams scored 13 of his 25 points in the decisive third quarter, and the Utah Jazz beat Houston 113-91 on Friday night to win the series 4-2 and knock the Rockets out of the playoffs in the opening round for the second straight year. The Jazz...Tags: Phil Jackson, National Basketball Association, Tracy McGrady, Utah Jazz, Mehmet Okur
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Sam Smith's NBA mailbag
I really don't have any comment on your " NBA Power Rankings" blog. I just like reminding you that you have a blog. I'm sorry -- I guess I just have a cruel streak. --Craig Berry, Park Forest, Ill. I am not a blogger! OK, it's time to explain this. I...Tags: Avery Johnson, Kwame Brown, National Basketball Association, Jay Williams, New York Times
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Yao sends Knicks to 7th straight loss
alan.hahn@newsday.comIsiah Thomas talks about seeking an "honest effort" from his team. Well, quite honestly, even when they give it, they're still not good enough to win. Coming off a hard-fought loss to the Spurs on Friday -- a game in which the team seemed curiously...Tags: David Lee, National Basketball Association, Ron Artest, Isiah Thomas, Bonzi Wells
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Orlando Magic lose again when refs wave off basket
Sentinel Staff WriterNow the Orlando Magic have officially -- and we mean officially -- lost more than just games at Amway Arena. They've lost all the traditional, if mythical, perks that usually go with being the home team. As they were reminded Friday night in a 96-94...Tags: Rashard Lewis, National Basketball Association, Houston Rockets, Stan Van Gundy, Dwight Howard
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Western Conference Preview: Northwest
++++++++++++++++++++ || DALLAS MAVERICKS || || •LAST SEASON: 67-15 (first in Southwest Division) || || •COACH: Avery Johnson (4th NBA season, 143-39) || || •PROJECTED STARTING FIVE: C Erick Dampier, F Dirk Nowitzki, F Josh Howard,...Tags: Rudy Gay, Avery Johnson, National Basketball Association, Damon Stoudamire, Erick Dampier
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Warriors battle back
The Associated PressGolden State was sloppy, Coach Don Nelson was furious and the Warriors still defeated the Houston Rockets. Baron Davis scored 23 points, and Al Harrington had 16 points and 11 rebounds as Golden State overcame 21 turnovers to rally past the Rockets 112-...Tags: Tracy McGrady, Houston Rockets, Baron Davis, Bill Kennedy, Stephen Jackson
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Dooling delivers late at line
Sentinel Staff WriterThe crowd was screaming, and the home-team announcer for the Houston Rockets bellowed, "Keyon Dooling on the line for two noisy free throws." Dooling said later that he didn't hear a thing -- or notice anybody else in the gym but Keyon Latwae Dooling....Tags: Rashard Lewis, National Basketball Association, Houston Rockets, Stan Van Gundy, Utah Jazz
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Sam Smith's Bulls mailbag
Last week's concern de jour for anxious Bulls fans was Ben Gordon (I'm working on several languages now with the influx of international players and am starting with English). After all, everyone has selected their favorite spot to watch the...Tags: National Basketball Association, Jay Williams, Amare Stoudamire, Christian Laettner, New York Knicks
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A failure to launchaccurately
Tribune staff reporterFor three quarters, Monday night's Bulls-Rockets game was about as exciting as wallpapering. Only unemployed shooting coaches could have liked it. As good as both teams are defensively, open shots were being clanked at an alarming rate. The Rockets had...Tags: Tyrus Thomas, Chicago Bulls, Ben Gordon, Basketball, Chris Duhon
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Gordon's show a little late
Tribune staff reporterAndres Nocioni screamed, acting for a foul call that didn't--and shouldn't have--come. He had just drained a three-pointer at the buzzer as he jumped into Shane Battier, accounting for the final points in the Rockets' 101-100 victory Thursday night at...Tags: National Basketball Association, Chicago Bulls, Ben Gordon, Basketball, Ben Wallace
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Clippers deep-six their skid
Times Staff WriterHOUSTON — Despite their problems, the Clippers on Saturday night were better than the Houston Rockets minus Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming. The Clippers held off the short-handed Rockets and ended a six-game losing streak in a 98-93 victory in front of...Tags: Employees, National Basketball Association, Ron Artest, Houston Rockets, Imperial and Royal Matters
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Depth-charged win for Bulls
Tribune staff reporterMost teams' 12th men have about as much chance of seeing game action as the beer vendor. Not this Bulls team. On a night when Kirk Hinrich sat with a sore hamstring, the Bulls replaced their heart and soul with a collective effort of help and hustle....Tags: Adrian Griffin, Jalen Rose, Chicago Bulls, Eddy Curry, Basketball
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