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| Popovich among assistants selected to USA Basketball staff |
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12/19/2002 |
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| c Qualification Tournament for the 2004 Olympic Games. The assistant coach selections were made by the USA Basketball Senior National Team Committee and approved by the USA Basketball Executive Committee. USA Basketball announced on November 26 that Philadelphia 76ers head coach Larry Brown will serve as head coach of the USA team. "I think we are fortunate that the Committee selected such a great staff of quality guys," said Brown. "I look forward to working with them. It's a great honor, and we are fortunate to |
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| Wolves travel to Philly |
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12/18/2002 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - Fresh off an impressive win over the defending NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers, the Minnesota Timberwolves hit the road to take on the Philadelphia 76ers at the First Union Center this evening. Minnesota has won three of its last four overall, including its 96-80 thumping of the struggling Lakers on Tuesday at home. Kevin Garnett led the way for the Timberwolves with 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Marc Jackson chipped in 13 points off the bench. Garnett has posted a double-d |
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| The Boston Beat: Trampled by Bulls |
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12/17/2002 |
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| g loss to Chicago with its second setback to the Bulls this season. Entering Monday's game against Chicago, the Celtics held the top spot in the Atlantic Division by one-half game over New Jersey. The Nets had been rising in the standings, while the Philadelphia 76ers had been fading. But Boston failed to take advantage of its perch, falling to the Bulls, 94-83, at the United Center. Paul Pierce was the lone standout for Boston, as he collected 37 points, 15 rebounds and five assists, but the Celtics still had a |
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| Mavs seek revenge against Pacers in matchup of NBA's best |
NBA Basketball |
12/17/2002 |
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| he Dallas Mavericks try to protect their perfect home record (11-0) when they welcome the Indiana Pacers to AmericanAirlines Center. The Pacers have won three straight and seven of their last 10 games. Indiana is coming off a 107-97 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, that boosted its home record to 11-1. The Pacers are 7-4 on the road and have a 7-3 mark against teams from the Western Conference. Jermaine O'Neal scored 24 points and grabbed 16 rebounds against the Sixers. Jamaal Tinsley scored 20, Brad Miller h |
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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 two |
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| 76ers place Williams on injured list |
NBA Basketball |
12/15/2002 |
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| Indianapolis, IN (MySportsbook) - Philadelphia 76ers forward Monty Williams was placed on the injured list for the second time this season. He is suffering from a bone bruise on his left knee. Williams missed the first 18 games of the season with a torn left medial meniscus. He had surgery to repair the knee on October 25. The 31-year-old Williams, who was signed by the Sixers as a free agent in the offseason, is averaging 5.5 points and 3.0 rebounds in four contests this year. Meanwhile, the Sixers activated |
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| Suns go for third straight win in Atlanta |
NBA Basketball |
12/14/2002 |
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| hoenix Suns try for their third straight win on Saturday when they conclude their five-game road trip with a matchup against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. The Suns are 2-2 on their five-game swing so far and are coming off a 99-91 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. Stephon Marbury scored 28 points and dished out 10 assists to lead Phoenix. Shawn Marion chipped in 25 points and 15 rebounds for the Suns, who have won two straight after a two-game slide. Marbury was 4-of-6 from three-point territory an |
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| Sixers hope to snap three-game losing streak |
NBA Basketball |
12/13/2002 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - The Philadelphia 76ers hope to halt a three-game losing streak on Friday when they welcome the Phoenix Suns to First Union Center. The Sixers suffered their first home defeat of the season in their last outing, falling to the Seattle SuperSonics, 92-88, on Wednesday. Brent Barry nailed a shot from beyond the arc with 24 seconds left to put the Sonics ahead for good at 89-88. Allen Iverson had 26 points for Philadelphia, while Keith Van Horn added 25. Eric Snow collected 13 poi |
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| Raptors attempt to halt skid |
NBA Basketball |
12/13/2002 |
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| He scored just two points before exiting and is questionable for Friday's affair. Toronto is 4-6 at home this season and 2-6 against the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Sonics improved to 1-1 on their five-game road trip with a 92-88 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. It marked the first win by a visiting team in the First Union Center this season. Brent Barry scored 18 points and hit a key three-pointer with 40 seconds left in the fourth quarter to lift the Sonics to the comeback win. Gary Payton a |
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| Sixers hope to protect perfect home mark |
NBA Basketball |
12/11/2002 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - The Philadelphia 76ers return home hoping to snap a two-game losing streak when they take on the Seattle SuperSonics at First Union Center Wednesday. The Sixers came up empty on a two-game swing in Texas, falling to San Antonio and Houston. Prior to the road trip, the Sixers had won their previous eight games. Most recently on Saturday, Philly was blasted by the Rockets at the Compaq Center, 97-72. Keith Van Horn netted 15 points for the Sixers, who have lost two straight for |
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