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| Detroit Pistons 2003 Draft Preview |
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06/24/2003 |
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| Detroit Pistons. Detroit reached the second round of the playoffs for the first time in 11 years in '02. This past season, the Pistons were the top seed in the Eastern Conference after another 50-32 season, but were swept out of the playoffs by the New Jersey Nets. One hundred wins, Coach of the Year honors and an appearance in the conference finals with a dismal offensive team -- not bad for two years worth of work. Reliable sources have confirmed that Carlisle did not kick Joe Dumars' dog, so one has to bel |
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| Wizards say goodbye to James, Russell |
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06/20/2003 |
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| ign. He was also an assistant with the Toronto Raptors for three seasons. "I am continuing to finalize my decisions on the coaching staff for next season, and will have another announcement in the very near future," Jordan noted. Jordan, who was the New Jersey Nets' lead assistant for the past four seasons, agreed to a four-year deal with Washington on Thursday. He is the 20th head coach in franchise history. Meanwhile, Wizards GM Wes Unseld announced that guard/forward Bryon Russell did not exercise his optio |
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| Wizards name Eddie Jordan new head coach |
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06/19/2003 |
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| Washington, DC (MySportsbook) - The Washington Wizards introduced former New Jersey Nets assistant coach Eddie Jordan as their new head coach at a Thursday press conference. Jordan, who was the Nets' lead assistant for the past four seasons, reportedly agreed to a four-year deal. He becomes the 20th head coach in franchise history. "We’re very excited to make this announcement," said chairman Abe Pollin. "Eddie Jordan is the right man for this job. In my numerous interviews around the league in the search |
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| Spurs celebrate second title |
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06/18/2003 |
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| San Antonio, TX (MySportsbook) - The San Antonio Spurs celebrated their second NBA title during a Wednesday afternoon ceremony. San Antonio, which captured the championship on Sunday, defeated the New Jersey Nets in six games with an 88-77 come-from-behind win. A 19-0 fourth- quarter run sparked San Antonio to the win. The festivities kicked off with a barge parade along the Riverwalk in downtown San Antonio and then moved to the Alamodome, where the team played for nine years before moving into the SBC Cen |
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| Report: Nets' Jordan to be named Wizards coach Thursday |
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06/18/2003 |
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| Washington, DC (MySportsbook) - The Washington Wizards are reportedly set to name Eddie Jordan as their new head coach. The Washington Post said the New Jersey Nets assistant will be introduced on Thursday. Jordan, the Nets' lead assistant for the past four seasons, reportedly agreed to a four-year deal on Wednesday after meeting with team owner Abe Pollin and president Susan O'Malley. A Washington DC native, Jordan also was being courted by the Philadelphia 76ers. He interviewed with Philadelphia on Tuesda |
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| Spurs to celebrate second title |
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06/18/2003 |
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| San Antonio, TX (MySportsbook) - The San Antonio Spurs will celebrate their second NBA title during a Wednesday afternoon ceremony. San Antonio, which captured the championship on Sunday, defeated the New Jersey Nets in six games with an 88-77 come-from-behind win. A 19-0 fourth- quarter run sparked San Antonio to the win. The festivities will kick off with a barge parade along the River Walk in downtown San Antonio and then move to the Alamodome, where the team played for nine years before moving into SBC |
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| Boston Celtics 2003 Draft Preview |
NBA Basketball |
06/17/2003 |
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| (MySportsbook) - For the second consecutive season, the Boston Celtics were bounced from the playoffs by the New Jersey Nets. The Celtics traded away Kenny Anderson prior to the 2002-03 season and grew to rue that decision. Vin Baker was supposed to return to New England and provide the Celtics with the post player they needed; instead he continued to struggle with off-the-court problems and provided the team with absolutely nothing. Anderson's departure left the Celtics without a true point guard, and thei |
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| New Jersey Nets 2003 Draft Preview |
NBA Basketball |
06/16/2003 |
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| (MySportsbook) - For the second consecutive season, the New Jersey Nets failed to get by the Western Conference's representative in the NBA Finals. This time around, the San Antonio Spurs proved to be too much after six games. Armed with Jason Kidd, Kenyon Martin, Richard Jefferson and a handful of gutsy role players, the Nets found out they're still a few players away from competing for the NBA title. All of that being said, the good news for New Jersey is that it is still the class of the Eastern Conferen |
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| Nets lead by three at halftime of Game 6 |
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06/15/2003 |
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| San Antonio, TX (MySportsbook) - Richard Jefferson posted 10 points and four rebounds to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 41-38 halftime advantage over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals at SBC Center. Tim Duncan collected 14 points, eight boards and six assists for the Spurs, who are looking to clinch their second championship in team history. The Nets scored the game's first five points on a Jefferson bucket and a three-pointer by Jason Kidd and they never trailed in the first half. Duncan's b |
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| Spurs one win away from second NBA title |
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06/15/2003 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The San Antonio Spurs can capture their second NBA championship in five seasons when they welcome the New Jersey Nets to SBC Center for Game 6 of the NBA Finals. San Antonio pushed New Jersey to the brink of elimination with a 93-83 road victory in Game 5. Tim Duncan, the NBA's regular season MVP, is making a strong case for the same honor in the Finals. Duncan finished with 29 points and 17 rebounds in the victory. New Jersey's Kenyon Martin was slowed by the flu, which left the scoring lo |
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