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| New Jersey Nets Team Report - January 15 |
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| ng when they travel to Milwaukee to face the Bucks at the Bradley Center. New Jersey comes into tonight's contest having won five of its last six overall. On Wednesday, Richard Jefferson poured in 30 points to lead the Nets to a 115-103 win over the Washington Wizards at Continental Airlines Arena. Kidd posted 18 points, 13 assists and seven rebounds in the win for the Nets. Rodney Rogers added 18 points and 13 boards for New Jersey in the absence of Kenyon Martin. The star forward sat out the final game of his t |
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| Washington Wizards Team Report - January 15 |
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01/15/2004 |
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| === Washington Wizards Team Report - January 15 === (MySportsbook) - The Washington Wizards suffered their second straight loss on Wednesday when they dropped a 115-103 decision to the New Jersey Nets at Continental Airlines Arena. Steve Blake had 16 points while Jared Jeffries contributed 14 for the Wizards, who fell for the sixth time in their past seven games. Kwame Brown added 13 points and 12 rebounds in the loss. The Wizards trailed by four at the half, but the Nets blew the game wide open in the third, |
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| Washington Wizards Team Report - January 14 |
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| === Washington Wizards Team Report - January 14 === (MySportsbook) - The Washington Wizards start a two-game road trip tonight in new Jersey against the Nets at Continental Airlines Arena. Washington comes into tonight's tilt on a losing note after dropping a 93-80 decision to the Houston Rockets on Tuesday. Larry Hughes netted a game-high 23 points for the Wizards, who have dropped five of their past six contests. Kwame Brown and Jarvis Hayes each chipped in 13 points in the setback, as Washington dropped its |
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| Laettner suspended five games |
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01/13/2004 |
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| New York, NY (MySportsbook) - Washington Wizards forward Christian Laettner was suspended five games for violating the National Basketball Association's anti-drug policy. Laettner will start his suspension, without pay, beginning Tuesday against the Houston Rockets. "We're extremely disappointed that this happened." said Wizards President of Basketball Operations Ernie Grunfeld. "This comes as a surprise to us, as the league's substance abuse policy is confidential. I have spoken to Christian and he is embarra |
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| Yao and Rockets land in Washington |
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01/13/2004 |
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| Washington, DC (MySportsbook) - The Washington Wizards try to win their second in a row tonight when they welcome Yao Ming and the Houston Rockets to MCI Center tonight. On Saturday, Larry Hughes scored a season-high 43 points to lead the Wizards to a 94-87 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in front of their home crowd. Kwame Brown contributed 14 points and 13 rebounds for the Wizards, who beat an Atlantic Division opponent for the first time in 10 tries this season. Jarvis Hayes added 10 points and seven reboun |
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| Houston Rockets Team Report - January 12 |
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01/12/2004 |
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| , 92-90, on two free throws by Francis and a one-handed runner by Cuttino Mobley with 42 seconds to play. Houston would not score again until Jackson hit a meaningless three-pointer at the buzzer, as the Celtics went 5-of-6 from the line in the closing seconds to seal the win. The Rockets outrebounded the Celtics, 45-33. Francis is averaging 23 points, 7.5 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 42.5 minutes played in the last two contests. Houston is off until Tuesday when it visits Gilbert Arenas and the Washington Wizards. |
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| Arenas to miss 3-6 weeks |
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01/11/2004 |
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| === Arenas to miss 3-6 weeks === Washington, DC (MySportsbook) - Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas is expected to miss three to six weeks with the abdominal strain that has put him on the injured list three times this season. "Gilbert has attempted to come back from this injury, but he is not 100 percent," said Ernie Grunfeld, Wizards president of basketball operations. "Our team doctors feel it is best for Gilbert to completely recover from the injury before attempting to play again." Arenas returned to |
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| Washington Wizards Team Report - January 11 |
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01/11/2004 |
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| === Washington Wizards Team Report - January 11 === (MySportsbook) - Larry Hughes scored a season-high 43 points to lead the Wizards to the win. Hughes, who was selected by Philadelphia with the eighth overall pick in the 1998 draft, finished 17-of-29 from the field and 7-of-8 from the free throw line Kwame Brown contributed 14 points and 13 rebounds for the Wizards, who beat an Atlantic Division opponent for the first time in 10 tries this season. Jarvis Hayes added 10 points and seven rebounds for Washington |
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| Philadelphia 76ers Team Report - January 11 |
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| === Philadelphia 76ers Team Report - January 11 === (MySportsbook) - Coming off a dominating win over first place New Jersey Friday, the 76ers suffered a letdown against the Washington Wizards at the MCI Center. Philly ended up falling 94-87 to the Wizards. Glenn Robinson scored 22 points to lead the Sixers, who lost for the second time in five games. Allen Iverson added 15 points and Eric Snow contributed 14 points and seven assists for Philadelphia. Iverson extended his streak to 49 straight games with at le |
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| Orlando Magic Team Report - January 10 |
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01/10/2004 |
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| === Orlando Magic Team Report - January 10 === (MySportsbook) - The Magic registered a 103-92 win over the Washington Wizards at TD Waterhouse Centre. Keith Bogans notched 13 points and nine rebounds for the Magic, who snapped a six-game losing streak. Juwan Howard added 10 points and 12 boards. Lee Nailon added 11 points off the bench for Orlando, which has won four of their last six at home. The Magic allowed less than 100 points for just the second time in their last eight games. Orlando has a few days off |
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