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| Celtics host Pistons at TD Banknorth Garden |
NBA Basketball |
03/01/2009 |
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| (Sportsbooks) - The Detroit Pistons hope to build on their first win in nearly three weeks this afternoon when they finish up a five-game road trip in Beantown against the defending NBA champions, the Boston Celtics. Detroit will also aim to avoid a series sweep at the hands of the C's. who have already beaten the Pistons three times this season and five straight times overall. The Pistons earned their first win of their trek in Orlando on Friday when Richard Hamilton scored 19 of his 31 points in the seco |
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| Sixers host Magic at Wachovia Center |
NBA Basketball |
02/28/2009 |
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| their quick residency by hosting New Orleans on March 2. The Magic, meanwhile, suffered a bad loss on their home floor on Friday when Richard Hamilton scored 19 of his 31 points in the second half, including nine in a pivotal third quarter, and the Detroit Pistons snapped a season-high eight-game skid with a 93-85 triumph over Orlando. Dwight Howard recorded his 47th double-double of the season with 21 points and 13 rebounds while Rafer Alston chipped in 14 points with six assists and three steals for the Mag |
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| NBA fines Rasheed Wallace |
NBA Basketball |
02/27/2009 |
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| New York, NY (Sportsbooks) - Detroit Pistons forward Rasheed Wallace was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Friday for throwing a towel toward a referee in Wednesday's loss to New Orleans. Wallace threw the towel after he was ejected following his second technical foul early in the fourth quarter. It was believed to be his 16th technical of the season, which would have garnered an automatic one-game suspension. The NBA, however, rescinded two earlier "T's" and Wallace was active for Friday's 93-85 win at Orlando, |
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| Skid snapped: Hamilton highlights Detroit's win at Orlando |
NBA Basketball |
02/27/2009 |
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| Orlando, FL (Sportsbooks) - Richard Hamilton scored 19 of his 31 points in the second half, including nine in a pivotal third quarter, and the Detroit Pistons snapped a season-high eight-game skid with a 93-85 triumph over the Orlando Magic. Hamilton, who was 11-of-18 from the floor with six assists and three steals, appeared in the starting lineup for the first time in 16 games and was coming off a 24-point effort in Wednesday's loss to New Orleans. "It was big. We wanted to get a win and I thought guys d |
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| Celtics sign Marbury |
NBA Basketball |
02/27/2009 |
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| press conference. "I'm excited about just playing, so whatever coach asks me to do that's what I'm willing to do." The fine resulted from the disgruntled guard reportedly refusing head coach Mike D'Antoni's request to play in a road game against the Detroit Pistons on November 26. Marbury was subsequently suspended and fined by the team. It was on December 1 when the Knicks told Marbury to stay away from the team until his contract situation could be worked out. Marbury was apparently upset with D'Antoni's pla |
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| Ailing Celtics return home to battle Pacers |
NBA Basketball |
02/27/2009 |
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| strained right knee and is expected to miss at least another week. In addition, Celtics forward Brian Scalabrine (concussion-like symptoms/neck) is out indefinitely. The Atlantic Division-leading Celtics, the top seed in the East, will also host the Detroit Pistons on this stand and are a solid 24-4 at home this season. Boston also made a lot of off-court news earlier in the day. First the club strengthened its bench by signing enigmatic guard Stephon Marbury. Marbury, a former All-Star who alienated Knicks ma |
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| Fading Pistons face another tough test in Orlando |
NBA Basketball |
02/27/2009 |
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| (Sportsbooks) - The slumping Detroit Pistons are lucky to be in the Eastern Conference, where they are currently seeded seventh despite a losing record thanks to a season-high eight-game skid. Detroit will try to reach the win column for the first time since a 126-121 overtime victory at Milwaukee on February 7 when it visits the Orlando Magic tonight. The Pistons haven't lost nine a row since closing out the 1993-94 campaign with 13 straight defeats. Detroit lost the season opener the following year as we |
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| Slumping Pistons hope to snap skid in New Orleans |
NBA Basketball |
02/25/2009 |
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| (Sportsbooks) - The Detroit Pistons' worst season in recent memory appears to have hit its lowest point. The slumping club will attempt to avoid its longest losing streak in 14 years when the Pistons continue their road trip with tonight's matchup against the New Orleans Hornets. Detroit, which has reached the Eastern Conference finals six straight seasons and has made the playoffs every year since 2000-01, fell below the .500 mark with its latest setback, a 103-91 loss at Miami on Tuesday. The Pistons hav |
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| Wade dishes out 16 assists in Heat's win over Detroit |
NBA Basketball |
02/25/2009 |
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| Miami, FL (Sportsbooks) - One game after setting a career-high with 50 points, Dwyane Wade notched another career mark with 16 assists to help the Miami Heat snap a six-game losing streak to the struggling Detroit Pistons, 103-91, at AmericanAirlines Arena. Wade also dropped 31 points for the Heat, who have alternated wins and losses for the past eight games. Daequan Cook added 16 points on 4-of-8 three-point shooting. "This is the time of the season where you got to turn it up," said Wade. "We need wins. |
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| Knicks end troubled tenure with Marbury, reach buyout agreement |
NBA Basketball |
02/24/2009 |
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| sed a joint statement following a scheduled arbitration hearing to discuss the veteran's grievance against the team after he was levied a $400,000 fine. Marbury reportedly refused head coach Mike D'Antoni's request to play in a road game against the Detroit Pistons on November 26. Marbury was then suspended and fined by the team. "A comprehensive agreement was made this afternoon between the New York Knicks and Stephon Marbury," the statement said. "Under its terms, the grievance has been resolved and the Knic |
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