Lakers “Got A Feeling” In Silencing Thunder

A few hours before L.A. tipped off against Oklahoma City, Lakers Executive Vice President, Player Personnel Jim Buss was asked to what extent the current Lakers squad was designed with superior size in mind.

“Absolutely,” he said. “One hundred percent.”

While there is no overstating the impact that Kobe Bryant makes on a basketball team, the thing opposing teams have literally had no answer for when facing L.A. is the combination of size and skill in seven footers Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum plus the 6-10 Lamar Odom off the bench.

It’s like trying to eat ice cream with a butter knife. You can do it if you have to (full dishwasher?), but it’s probably not going to end well.

When adding Ron Artest to that frontcourt, neither Jim Buss nor his father Dr. Jerry Buss, when addressing L.A.’s beat reporters, could think of a better front line dating back to the 1986 Boston Celtics that featured Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, Robert Parish and Bill Walton off the bench.Last June, even with Bynum still making his way back from a midseason knee injury, the Lakers took the Bryant + Bigs formula all the way to a championship.

This season, after waiting 11 games for Gasol to begin his 2009-10 campaign, the recipe appears to be back in full effect after L.A. backed up a running of the (Chicago) Bulls on Thursday with a silencing of the Thunder on Sunday.

The game was so clearly over early in the fourth quarter that Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas performed an impromptu version of “I’ve Got A Feeling” as Fergie, Alex Rodriguez from the Yankees and B-Real from Cypress Hill flanked him at courtside (only in L.A., right?).

Oklahoma City didn’t have to wait long to see what the Lakers can do when firing on all cylinders; L.A. put together perhaps its best quarter of the season and bursting to a 35-16 lead. Bryant began what would be a particularly entertaining evening by converting three fantastic displays of offensive skill that including a behind-the-basket, um, floater?** Meanwhile, Bynum put up 11 points and five rebounds, while Gasol kicked in six points, three boards and three assists.
**Like, from behind the basket while standing almost on the baseline. Bryant said that he hadn’t made such a shot in a game since high school.

“It was pretty crazy tonight,” said Bryant, referring to his moves, the Black Eyed Peas and two more ridiculous Shannon Brown hammer dunks***. “Pretty crazy. We had our rabbit foot on.”
***See postgame numbers for explanation.

As it were, OKC didn’t quit after the early barrage, but L.A.’s lead wasn’t remotely threatened as a 14-point second quarter differential would be as close as the visitors would get.

“Any time you play against the Lakers it’s a humbling position to be in,” said Thunder head coach Scott Brooks. “We weren’t making shots tonight and that was because they were defending us throughout the game very well.”

The Lakers found good shots, the Thunder finished the game at a 37.2 percent clip. Kevin Durant, the league’s fifth-leading scorer, made only 2-of-9 first half shots with Ron Artest draped to his hip, finishing with 19 points on 8-of-20 shooting thanks only to a 6-of-11 third quarter.“I thought there were some inspiring basketball actions tonight,” said Phil Jackson. “There were some things that we felt we did really well defensively … I really like the way Ron plays defense. He got out there and really shut down some of their scorers and it really helped us.”

Artest added seven points, seven boards and three assists to his defensive effort, while Bryant finished the game with 26 points on 11-of-23 shooting, plus seven assists and six boards.

The twin towers? Bynum (despite being a game-time decision after jamming his ankle late in Thursday’s game) was a beacon of efficiency in nailing 9-of-11 shots for his 25 points, plus nine rebounds and two blocks, just missing his 10th double-double in 11 games. Though Gasol rimmed out more than a few times, he still managed 15 points on 5-of-13 shooting with six assists, seven boards and a block.

To good, too long, too strong.

The Lakers go for their third straight terrific all-around effort on Tuesday against New York, but until then, your numbers:

POSTGAME NUMBERS
1 L.A.’s new streak of victories while wearing the white jerseys, which ended last week against Houston after the team had won all of their Sunday and holiday games last season.

3 Absurdly cool moves by Kobe Bryant in the first:
A) While falling out of bounds after he thought he was fouled, Bryant floated a jumper over the backboard and straight through the net.
B) Starting on the right wing, Bryant flew past his defender, twirked his body around a few more bodies and finished a reverse layup.
C) To end the quarter, Bryant corralled a loose ball and quickly threw it up from 15 feet … with his left hand. Off glass, then net.

9 Lakers turnovers in an impressive display of ball control. By comparison, Oklahoma City had 19.

45 Approximate inches jumped by Shannon Brown when throwing down Jordan Farmar’s alley-oop with one hand. “I honestly didn’t know how high the ball was. I knew he was going to throw it, so I made eye contact. I saw him make an undercut on one side so I did an undercut on the other side and when he threw it up there I just tried to get it.” Moments later, “TNT Legs,” as Bryant described him, added another baseline one-hander for good measure.

81.8 Andrew Bynum’s shooting percentage with an impressive 9-for-11 performance that netted 25 points.

2,382 Consecutive games officiated by Dick Bavetta after Sunday, currently in his 35th NBA season. Bavetta will be 70 years old on Dec. 10.

Mavs put the foot on the gas in Indy

In the city that plays host to the Indy 500, the fast-breaking Mavs drove out to a big lead and put it on cruise control to the checkered flag against the Indiana Pacers, writes Earl K. Sneed.

Dallas Mavericks 113 at Indiana Pacers 92

It seems only right that the hard-charging Dallas Mavericks run their road winning streak to five in the city that plays host to the Indy 500.

The run-and-gun and fast-breaking Mavs drove out to a big lead and put it on cruise control to the checkered flag against the Indiana Pacers on Friday night, as the Dallas starters watched from the sideline in the fourth with plenty of gas left for the second night of a back-to-back after a 113-92 runaway win.

"We're happy to get out of here alive," Mavs coach Rick Carlisle said after the win. "This isn't an easy game. These guys can put a lot of points on the board. But fortunately they were missing some shots tonight and we were active defensively."

In a game matching the NBA's sixth and eighth leading scorers, the Mavericks entered Indianapolis hoping to play balanced team basketball, much like they did in Houston en route to a 130-99 blowout win over the Rockets. Dallas accomplished that goal once again, getting another solid effort from the Maverick bench.
"Our offense really seems to be clicking," Dirk Nowitzki said. "The last two games we've done a good job of swinging the ball and shooting the ball well."

For the second straight game, the Mavericks put out a starting lineup of Jason Kidd, rookie Rodrigue Beaubois, Shawn Marion, Nowitzki and Drew Gooden. As advertised, the two superstars, Nowitzki and the Pacers' Danny Granger, paced their squads early on. No. 41 set the Mavs up for a big first quarter with 11 early points, before J.J. Barea's buzzer-beating 3-pointer gave Dallas a 35-26 lead after one.

With the starters getting rest on the bench and Kris Humphries dominating the glass, the Mavericks' second unit put distance between themselves and the Pacers early in the second period. Pushing the tempo and increasing the lead to as large as 22 in the quarter, Dallas took a 66-54 advantage into the half.

Behind Humphries' 10 rebounds, the Mavs held a 29-17 rebounding edge after the first 24 minutes of play.

Nowitzki led all scorers with 19 first half points, while Jason Terry added 11 points off the Dallas bench to help the Mavericks shoot 50 percent. Meanwhile, Granger's 15 points in the half kept Indiana close.

"My first couple of shots felt good. All around, our offense has been looking better the last couple of games. I like what we’re doing lately," Nowitzki said.

Nowitzki and the Mavs kept coming in the third, as Dallas attacked the rim more aggressively in the period. Scoring easily inside, Dallas began to drive and kick it outside for the long range shot. Following that formula, the Mavericks pushed the lead back up to 26. Scoring the last 11 points of the third quarter, after a Carlisle 20-second timeout with Indiana within 15, Dallas took a 95-69 lead into the fourth.

"They’re aggressive. They have some competitors and are well coached. The third quarter, we protected the ball and kept executing," Nowitzki said.

With the big lead in the pocket, the Mavs' starters sat on the bench and iced in the fourth in preparation for the second night of a back-to-back. The Dallas bench was up for the challenge of finishing the Pacers off for the night, as James Singleton made the hustle plays to put the cap on the eventual 21-point win.

"Singleton gave us great energy," Carlisle said. "We made a good push when he was in, in the first half. "He's just physical and rebounds. He makes a lot of things happen. He was ready to play, and our second unit was good."

Nowitzki led the way with a game-high 31 points without playing a second in the fourth quarter. Terry (17), Marion (13), Humphries (12) and Kidd (11) all scored in double-digits in the victory.Humphries record a double-double, cleaning the glass with a game-high 11 rebounds (five offensive). Behind the former Minnesota standout, Dallas out-rebounded Indiana 54-33 with 17 boards coming off the offensive glass.

"We did a nice job, particularly on the defensive boards, and with 17 offensive rebounds you should be scoring some points," Carlisle said.

The Mavs' rebounding only enhanced a 45 percent shooting night, while the Dallas defense held the Pacers to 43 percent at the other end.

The Mavericks hit the court again on a quick turnaround on Saturday evening against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. The game will air locally on KTXA 21 and KTXA HD at 6:30 p.m. CT.

"Our activity and our energy were good, and we have to carry it over to Cleveland tomorrow," Carlisle said.

Dallas returns to the American Airlines Center on Nov. 30, when they play host to the Philadelphia 76ers. That game will air locally on Fox Sports Southwest at 7:30 p.m. CT. Tickets are still available and can be purchased by calling (214) 747-MAVS.

The Mavericks and the NBA have introduced the official NBA All-Star game ballot, featuring Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd, Josh Howard, Shawn Marion and Jason Terry. For more on how to vote for your favorite Mavs for the All-Star game, to be held at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, visit Mavs.com.

Talk 'N Text Add Voucher Victory

Club professional Bolabasket Talk 'N Text added a note of victory twice in further consecutive PBA competition. Mark (Mac-Mac) Cardona and Jimmy Alapag appear as a hero for the team sponsored by the Philippine cellular company is.

Mark (Mac-Mac) Cardona and Jimmy Alapag, the two clubs guard Talk 'N Text appearing alternately excited. Mac-Mac show off against Coca-Cola Tigers, Jimmy Alapag canine demonstrations against Bull Barako. Mark Cardona, scored 35 number even if it means wrestling with stomach problems shortly before the game.

Mac-Mac looks for permission to return to coach locker room during the heating. Once the tip-off began, the cold-handed shooting guard is starting to dictate your opponent with accurate shots. Mark Cardona, physically Scoring Champion title last season, hit the right target 5 times from 8 businesses tambakan three digits. In total, Mac-Mac managed to shoot 12 times from 18 times the business. This was coupled with 5 rebounds and 4 assists.

The third round was a turning point attack Talk 'N Text to dominate Coca-Cola Tigers, who this time appears without Bigman Asi Taulava was injured. The tension that had adorned the face of coach Chot Reyes, fade away before the third quarter ended.

"To be honest I'm nervous, because Harvey Carey did not appear. Without him, our defense is less stable. Fortunately, Jared Dillinger could close our defense area. Plus Mac-Mac is playing very well," explained coach Reyes.

PBA regular competition game played at Araneta Coliseum was finally closed with a 103-94 advantage to Talk 'N Text. Against Bull Barako, Mac-Mac Cardona must submit the title player of the match to Jimmy Alapag. This time Cardona contributed only 12 points, plus 11 rebounds and 5 assists.

Bull Barako game opponent is more exciting, because Bull Barako had led 82-67 when the game figures remaining 8 minutes. Once the three-point shooting Alex Crisano entered, all supporters of Talk 'N Text directly contracted nerve. At this point the beginning of the rise of Jimmy Alapag who appeared possessed by printing the number 10 in the fourth quarter alone.

Bertandem with Nic Belasco, this bald-headed forward diligently to achieve a rebound passed to Jimmy Alapag. Plus center Ali Peek fierce that usually Foul-trouble, this time appearing productive with 10 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks. With typical liukan who plays Jimmy Alapag body was 170 cm, Bull Barako advantage eroded. Finally, the condition turned for the excellence 88-82 Talk 'N Text.

"Toward the end when I went to Alapag Jimmy and said, 'Coach, we have to win games this evening'," coach Chot Reyes opened the card.

Jimmy is determined to finally bring Talk 'N Text 93-90 win over the classic battle against the mortal enemy of Bull Barako.
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End of Decade of Bad Jazz

Since 1999, the Utah Jazz have never won at home to San Antonio Spurs. Now the series has been unbroken defeat. Jazz finally able to win at AT & T Center.

Jazz managed to break the Spurs keanggkeran headquarters. Since 1999, Jazz was never brought home the maximum points in 20 games. Jazz won the last time on February 28, 1999. When it stars Karl Malone scored 30 points for the Jazz victory.

On Thursday, (19/11), Jazz managed to break the bad dream that decade. Child care coach Jerry Sloan's 90-83 win. Deron Williams scored 21 points followed by 20 points from Paul Millsap.

"We have repeatedly played here. But we always lose. The victory was the first in the last ten years," said Carlos Boozer in the AP. "This is a great achievement for the team and makes us very proud," added center who scored 18 points and had 11 rebounds. Jazz is now a record 6 wins and six times suffered defeat.

Tim Duncan is still the main source of points Spurs. He scored 21 points and 9 rebounds. While the veteran guard Grand Hill also performed well with 18 points contribution. The defeat was a win-loss record to 4-6 Spurs.

Gasol Restored

Strength defending champion Los Angeles Lakers began following the complete restoration of the main big man Pau Gasol. Spanish Pebasket it had fully recovered from hamstring injuries. Gasol made his debut at the Staples Center sweetly with the Lakers 108-93 win over the Chicago Bulls.

Gasol immediately carved double-double with 24 points and 13 rebounds while Kobe Bryant contributed 21 points.

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Match Results

Phoenix 103
New Orleans 110

Utah 90
San Antonio 83

Chicago 93
LA Lakers 108

Uniform code

Do you know what you're wearing to Mardi Gras?

The New Orleans Hornets know exactly what they'll be wearing on game night four times in February.
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And now that they've unveiled their alternate uniforms commemorating the special event, there might be more than a few folks rocking these multi-colored game jerseys in the Crescent City in the coming months.

Since I've never been schooled on the finer points of the uniform code, I'll bow down to the wisdom of others like ESPN Page 2 uniform guru Paul Lukas.

Personally, I can't imagine an instance where I'd be inclined to pair green and purple with gold. But I haven't been to Mardi Gras in years either.

But if it works for the experts and it works for the good folks of New Orleans, then it works for me (on the Hornets).

Julian Wright (left) and rookie Darren Collison are in much better shape right now, so they can work it without sleeves. I might need a long sleeve hoodie or something underneath to do these uniforms justice.

I'd love to be in the Big Easy to celebrate Mardi Gras in style. Really, I'd love to attend. But only if I can pick my own wardrobe.

-- Posted, Nov. 19, 2009, 5:10 p.m. Question or comment? E-mail Sekou
Careful King James

LeBron James plays with the reckless abandon that thrills fans and leaves observers in awe of his unreal physical abilities. But even the King has his limits. On this dunk (below) from the fourth quarter of Wednesday's loss to the Wizards James aggravated a left wrist injury that Plain Dealer Cavaliers beat writer Brian Windhorst called the "low light" of his game recap.

Windhorst also details some of the lessons the Cavaliers need to learn from their loss to the Wizards, including this gem: "I'm a little shaken up at the moment, I must say. I just taped a segment for SportsCenter over the phone with Scott Van Pelt out in the arena bowl here at the Verizon Center. We had to record it twice. Why? Because in the middle of the first take, a rat the size of a rabbit went zooming past my feet. I wish I was kidding. Seriously."

Nice, huh?

He actually had more constructive advice for the Cavaliers, including this valuable insight:

"Regardless of what the Wizards say about preferring to face Zydrunas Ilgauskas instead of Shaq, not having him had a huge affect on the game. Just compare the box scores of the two times the Cavs have played the Wizards. People say that Shaq clogs the lane but that is too narrow of a viewpoint.

When Shaq is in the game he cannot be left or it is a dunk. In most cases, Shaq actually opens the lane for this reason. And for evidence of that, consult the Orlando and Miami game films.

Dwight Howard couldn't leave Shaq to contest shots. Brendan Haywood was a non-factor the last time these two teams met, tonight he had three blocks and six offensive rebounds. The key is for the Cavs to learn to operate both ways, to play small and move the ball with him out and to use him and take advantage of him in the game."
Harrington shows no mercy

For all the good times Al Harrington enjoyed during his six-plus seasons with the Pacers, the Knicks forward has enjoyed just as many since then against his former team.

In fact, he hasn't shown his former team much love since moving on after the 2003-04 season - though he did resurface with the Pacers for 36 games during the 2006-07 season. His 26 points Wednesday helped the Knicks snap the Pacers' five-game win streak.

In addition, Harrington's average of 22.9 points against the Pacers in his career, easily his best against any team. Harrington has also logged more 20-point games against Indiana (12 in 15 games) than he has against any other opponent, per Elias Sports.

Harrington insists that it has never and never will be anything personal.

"We needed a win," he said via text message Thursday afternoon. "That's all to it."

Oddly enough, Harrington stopped that five-game Pacers' streak five years nearly to the day of the anniversary of one of the darkest times in the franchise's proud history. Today marks the five-year anniversary of "The Brawl," which prompted this extensive look back and forward from Mike Wells of the Indianapolis Star. It's a thorough examination of not only what went on but also the aftermath and the influence its had on the organization to this day.

There's too much important and insightful information here for it to be ignored.

-- Posted, Nov. 19, 2009, 3:30 p.m. Question or comment? E-mail Sekou
The Air up there

For five years we've watched Josh Smith take flight like few other men on the planet can. And every time, the folks in attendance at whatever arena the Hawks' high riser is playing in that night rise to their feet in unison, as if they've never seen it before.

It would be strange if I hadn't been there, court side, for most of these airborne stunts he's pulled. Maybe it'll get old when Smith (who is all of 23 until next month) gets old and can't dunk anymore, or not.

-- Posted, Nov. 19, 2009, 1:22 p.m.. Question or comment? E-mail Sekou
"Dirty" still gets it done

After so many years of seeing him play at such a high level, it's easy to overlook the fact that Dirk Nowitzki is arguably as unique a player as the NBA has ever seen.

When you consider his mind-boggling mix of size and outside and mid-range skill, it's hard to find a comparable talent on just pure dimensions and pure ability.

Dirk has aged better than many of his contemporaries; guys like Tracy McGrady and Vince Carter come to mind. He's avoided serious injury throughout his career and his most dangerous quality -- he can find the bottom of the rim from anywhere on the court -- is one skill that never fades.

He's been around for so long and played so well for so long that it seems we've begun to take for granted just how rare a player he is (it seems like just yesterday when the Mavericks were busy fleecing the Bucks on draft night, swapping Dirk for the rights to Robert "Tractor" Traylor in one of the all-time great draft heists in all of sports).

I'll admit to being a non-believer a few years ago. I was there in Dallas and Miami the year the Mavericks made it to the NBA Finals and it seemed like Dirk wilted under the immense pressure of the moment.

It was Jason Terry, and not Dirk, that emerged as the dominant figure for the Mavericks during that series. But since then, as the Mavericks have gone through coaches and supporting cast members, Nowitzki has been the one constant.

He's been the one thing that hasn't changed a bit. Outside of Kobe Bryant, there may not be a tougher late-game match up for a single defender in all of basketball, something the Spurs were reminded of Wednesday night (Dirk scored scored 32 of his season-high 41 points after halftime to lead the Mavericks to their second straight overtime win).

And as Eddie Sefko of the Dallas Morning News points out, this is undeniably Dirk's team now and until further notice.

-- Posted, Nov. 19, 2009, 11:36 a.m. Question or comment? E-mail Sekou
Big 3 +1?

The VIP section of the Eastern Conference has been a three-team party the past two years with only Orlando, Boston and Cleveland allowed admittance inside the velvet rope.

But someone else is trying to get in.

The Atlanta Hawks have won six straight games, including a 105-90 demolition of Miami Wednesday, and doing their very best to crash the party.

"If somebody said Washington, Chicago and Philadelphia were the top three teams in the league coming into this season it still wouldn't have mattered," Hawks sixth-man Jamal Crawford said. "We still have to go out there and play. And as long as I've been in this league, actions speak louder than words."

Said Hawks' captain and All-Star Joe Johnson: "We've never listened to the naysayers about our team. We could care less what's written on paper or what somebody had to say about who is supposed to go where. We've tried to do our talking on the floor."

That includes wins in Boston and Portland, and six straight home wins to push their record to 10-2, tied with Phoenix for the top overall mark in the league.

Still, there's been a prevailing theory that the Eastern Conference consisted of the Big Three and everyone else, a theory not shared by "everyone else."

"I think everybody feels like the ball is in the air and it's a matter of who is going to go get it," said Heat center Jermaine O'Neal, whose team is 7-4 after back-to-back losses to Oklahoma City and the Hawks. "Right now everybody has issues. Do we feel like those three teams are better than us? No we don't, not at all.

"Cleveland, they're a good team. But we don't feel like they're better than us. Orlando just had a huge blow with Jameer Nelson's injury. Boston isn't playing to the level they expected. So I think teams like Atlanta and us, we're absolutely in the mix with those other three teams."

Time will tell. But so far this season, it's safe to assume that the VIP section is going to need a few extra chairs, at least for the time being.

"We know we're a good team," Hawks forward Josh Smith said. "We're not a cocky bunch of guys but we're confident in ourselves. And we know that we have the depth that we need this year. And we're treating each game more precious than the last because we know we have something good going here."
A little more of what went on while you were sleeping:

Michael Wilbon of the Washington Post sees some encouraging signs now that the Wizards have snapped that pesky losing streak: "The Washington Wizards, on the other hand, had lost six straight and seven of nine to start the season. They were shooting the ball miserably. Gilbert Arenas looked, well, awkward in this new role of more traditional point guard. The new offense appeared a little discombobulated. The Wizards, frankly, reminded more than a few of us of the Redskins. Not good. So what happened in Game 10 of the Wizards' season? They blew out the Cavaliers, 108-91. They came from 17 down to lead by 20 in the fourth quarter, a 37-point swing that overwhelmed LeBron James and featured probably the Wizards' best stretch of basketball so far."

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Frank Dell'Apa of the Boston Globe points out Doc Rivers' new stance on 3-pointers and how that helped the Celtics recover from their two-game skid: "I got on him, and I rarely do, about the threes,'' Rivers said of Rasheed Wallace. "Because even though he was wide open, it's really tough. I mean, he was wide open and he took two, but we had just taken two quick ones. But he's got an incredibly high basketball IQ. He's been phenomenal in the locker room. So, I'm just happy to have him."

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Steve Adamek of the Bergen Record highlights Eddy Curry's return and revival for the Knicks: "Playing his first significant minutes since March 7, 2008 after three cameos during a tumultuous 2008-09 season on and off the court, Curry demonstrated the force he can be in just 11:44. He scored 10 points, driving the lane with reckless abandon at times and looking like his old self on the blocks, with D'Antoni calling plays for him to get him going. "You forget what a presence he is under the basket and you forget what it's like to have that presence," D'Antoni said. "It just gives us another dimension to the offense."

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Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel details Stan Van Gundy's desire for Vince Carter to play like ... well, Vince Carter: "If anything, the coach has said, Carter has played too unselfishly. Instead, Van Gundy says he simply wants Carter "to be Vince." Carter responded Wednesday night with arguably the most aggressive game of his brief Magic tenure. He scored a team-high 18 points and collected six rebounds to lead Orlando to 108-94 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first game without Nelson. "That's probably the reason why he wanted me to just be more in attack mode," Carter said. "He expects Jameer and I to do it together. So, with him out, he expects me to kind of carry the load in that aspect of it. That's fine. I've been there before. That's my game. I just wanted to assert myself tonight."

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Paul Coro of the Arizona Republic shines the spotlight on the Suns' new hero: "The Suns signed Jarron Collins and he has played 59 minutes, a mix of spot rotation duty and mop-up minutes. But even if he has not been what the Suns billed they were adding, he has been exactly what they needed."

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Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times writes that Pau Gasol is set to make his season debut for the Lakers tonight against Chicago on TNT: "The right hamstring that kept Gasol out of the Lakers' first 11 regular-season games, the injury that hampered him for just over five weeks, healed enough to where he feels comfortable enough to play in a game. "I think that I'll be able to go tomorrow," Gasol said after practice Wednesday. "It felt great today and I don't plan on any reason why it wouldn't feel the same way tomorrow."

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Steve Luhm of the Salt Lake Tribune identifies yet another rookie point guard that's playing a huge role for his team: "Just when the jittery Utah Jazz looked perfectly capable of squandering another big lead, they got a needed dose of poised leadership from an unexpected source Wednesday night at EnergySolutions Arena. Rookie Eric Maynor scored 11 of his 15 points during a seven-minute stretch of the fourth quarter and the Jazz escaped with a 104-91 victory over Toronto."

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Ken Berger of CBS Sports captures the mood of the Hawks' dramatic turnaround from 13-win disaster to true player: "The world is upside down, as though the entire NBA is suddenly adhering to the marketing philosophy of a local Atlanta burger joint called Flip Burger. There, the gimmick --- besides delicious burgers -- is upside-down chairs anchored to the ceiling. "If we stay healthy and keep doing what we're doing, I don't think anybody could sweep us," said Josh Smith, on his way to an All-Star season after terrorizing Miami in all phases Wednesday night in Atlanta's 105-90 victory over the Heat. "We'll make a series out of any team."

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Arash Markazi of Sports Illustrated has found a Magic supporter of LeBron's Jordan plan: "I thought it was just fabulous that he would think about everybody retiring the No. 23 that Michael wore," Magic Johnson said Wednesday. "Me and Larry, we don't really get into that. We care about the game, and if everybody votes that nobody should wear 23, we're going to be the first ones to say that it should happen. We all know how the game was and who's made a difference, and Michael definitely made a big difference. Larry and I started it off after Dr. J and those guys passed it on to us, and then we passed it to Michael and he took the game to a whole new level. We're all in favor of that if that's what everybody wants."

Scott Enfin Fired

inx has finally accepted the coach Byron Scott. Having never made to achieve by the New Orleans Hornets, Scott was fired by management Hornets on Friday (13/11) pm.

To fill the vacant coach, general manager Jeff Bower as head coach. Scott does not yet know which teams interested.

Hornets and former Chicago Bulls coach Tim Floyd has been named assistant coach Bower. Hornets coach Floyd 2003-04 season with a 41-41 result. At that time, the Hornets lost in first round play-offs.

Uniquely, Floyd was diasisteni Bower. Floyd inning against Hornets Portland Trail Blazers.

"The arrival of Floyd provide many lessons. He coached on the defensive. Skills and capabilities will help a lot, "said Bower, quoted by AP.

Dismissal Scott was first revealed by The Times-Picayune. Dismissal signs appear when the Hornets carrying only the beginning of the season 3-6. Hornets have lost 58 digits on the Denver Nuggets in the first round game on foot in 2009.

With the new equipment Emeka Okafor, the Hornets should be better. In addition, this team has a point guard Chris Paul caliber.

Lakers Down

n the four games at the Pepsi Center on Monday (25 / 5), the Nuggets managed to increase by beating the Los Angeles Lakers, 120-101.

Denver Nuggets fell to defeat. After the defeat by his own supporters in the last three games of the NBA Western Region two days ago. In the four games at the Pepsi Center on Monday (25 / 5), the Nuggets managed to increase by beating the Los Angeles Lakers, 120-101. This victory makes Carmelo Anthony et al., A managed to equalize 2-2.

Eager to avenge the defeat in the previous games. Nuggets focus seemed to prompt action. Following a tip-off, the Nuggets raced immediately to earn points. The host ended the first quarter with a lead of 22-19. The second quarter was again dominated the Nuggets game. The end of the first round of the Nuggets began to widen the advantage to 52-41.

In the third quarter, Chauncey Billups and co JR Smith made the Nuggets even more powerful. Billups shot repeatedly make the Lakers more keteteran. Nuggets managed to add 25 points while the Lakers scored 21 points.

The Lakers tried to get up in the last quarter. However, the points gap is too wide to make child care, Phil Jackson has been difficult to catch. Nuggets finally convincing 102-101 victory assured.

"These results show that we played with heart and team. We have done many good things throughout the year and will continue to defend, "said JR Smith, Nuggets guard at the AP after the game.

Chauncey Billups and JR Smith has become the largest contributor to the Nuggets with 24 points. Carmelo Anthony scored 15 points and center Nene Hilario collected double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds. Kenyon Martin contributed 13 points.

Meanwhile, Kobe Bryant appeared in the publisher incredible 34 points for the Lakers. Pau Gasol contributed 21 points and Andrew Bynum scored 14 points.

V Games will be held at the Staples Center, Wednesday, May 27

Wade, Lebron one team?

This question is always interesting discussion. Will Dwyane Wade and LeBron James playing in a team on the free agent market in 2010?

Nothing has been able to answer the question of whether it's true. But certainly, since Dwyane Wade this season was to stop using the Converse shoes. Shoes that give him a contract of U.S. $ 6 million per year, its role has been replaced by Air Jordan, owner of a shoe manufacturer Nike.

LeBron James is one of the icons with Kobe Bryant Nike strong. Their shoes were sold on the market. Wade joined the Air Jordan products clearly increase sales of shoes that is based in Oregon.

All-Star 2010 in Dallas, Wade will get a special Air Jordan shoe in 2010 to coincide with 25 years of Air Jordan footwear products.

"I am a big fan of Michael Jordan. It is my great honor to be the ideal product, "said Wade." Mengidolainya and I hope one day join him. "

LeBron and Wade have both decided not to extend the contract. They expect free agent in 2010.

Lakers Defeat Rockets Elargir

Los Angeles Lakers appearance sank. In the last two fight, Lakers defeat in a row. After tumbangkan Denver Nuggets, the Lakers two days later again defeated.

Friday (13/11), the Lakers were in the hands of the Nuggets with a score of 79-105. Turn to entertain the Houston Rockets at the Staples Center on Sunday (15/11), child care coach Phil Jackson was outside of the alleged surrender 91-101.

Although the seat should come to the NBA champions. Rockets are not afraid to play the game quickly. Point guard Aaron Brooks is able to resolve the weakness of the host defense to break through the keyhole. The game was the Lakers did not dipuncak. The performance of Kobe Bryant has not been much menbatu Lakers.

"Our defense is not good. We must remedy this. All players do not play the position should be, "said Lakers center, Andrew Bynum to the AP, the age of the game.

Brooks became a star field with 33 points scored 19 points, followed by David Andersen. While the highest contributor in the Lakers came from Ron Artest with 22 points and 21 points Bynum.

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Statistics
Houston
Starter Min FG 3Pt FT + / - Off Reb Ast PF BS in STL BA Pts
A. G Brooks 40:39 11-23 5-11 6-7 12 2 6 4 3 0 0 2 2 33
T. Ariza G 39:03 2-12 1-7 4-6 9 0 8 4 6 4 2 3 3 9
C. 20:19 C Hayes 1-4 0-0 0-0 1 3 7 0 1 1 1 0 2 2
L. Scola F 20:31 3-5 0-0 0-0 +2 1 9 5 4 0 1 1 3 6
S. Battier F 18:20 1-6 1-5 0-0 -15 0 2 3 0 1 0 1 4 3
Reserves Min FG 3Pt FT + / - Off Reb Ast PF BS in STL BA Pts
C. Landry 27:29 5-10 0-0 5-5 8 3 10 0 0 0 1 2 4 15
C. 26:15 Budinger 5-13 1-5 0-0 17 1 6 3 1 3 0 1 1 11
D. Anderson 24:51 9-14 1-3 0-0 7 1 6 0 3 0 0 0 3 19
K. 22:33 Lowry 1-4 0-1 1-1 9 2 6 8 1 0 1 0 2 3
B. Cook --
T. McGrady --
Y. Sun --
J. Taylor --
Total 38-91 9-32 16-19 13 60 27 19 9 6 10 24 101
Percentage:, 418, 281, 842 Team rebounds: 8
LA Lakers
Starter Min FG 3Pt FT + / - Off Reb Ast PF BS in STL BA Pts
K. Bryant G 38:38 5-20 0-3 8-9 -7 1 1 3 4 3 0 3 0 18
D. Fisher G 29:51 3-13 1-4 0-0 -2 0 6 5 1 1 2 1 5 7
A. 42:01 C Bynum 8-12 0-0 5-7 -6 1 11 1 1 0 5 1 3 21
R. 38:28 F Artest 8-16 3-5 3-6 -9 1 6 2 1 3 0 1 1 22
L. 37:08 F Odom 2-4 0-2 1-2 -7 1 7 6 5 3 1 0 5 5
Reserves Min FG 3Pt FT + / - Off Reb Ast PF BS in STL BA Pts
J. Farmar 18:09 1-4 1-2 0-0 -8 0 0 3 1 0 1 0 0 3
S. Brown 15:25 4-6 1-3 3-3 +2 1 3 3 0 0 0 0 1 12
S. 10:00 Vujacic 1-5 1-3 0-0 -8 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
J. Powell 7:10 0-3 0-0 0-0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0
A. 3:10 Morrison 0-1 0-1 0-0 -4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
P. Gasol --
D. Mbenga --
L. Walton --
Total 32-84 7-23 20-27 6 38 23 13 10 10 6 17 91
Percentage:, 381, 304, 741 Team rebounds: 9



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Match Results

Dallas 95
Detroit 90

LA Clippers 101
Oklahoma City 93

Toronto 100
Phoenix 101

Houston 101
LA Lakers 91

Stop Lakers Suns

Good results early in the season Phoenix Suns finally stopped at Staples Center. Host the Los Angeles Lakers managed to stop four lucky victory with a score Suns, 121-102.

Before meeting Lakers, Suns is one of the best record holder in the west. Achievements that make Steve Nash et al., Very excited when the Lakers visit to the headquarters, Thursday (12/11). However, more ready to host the Suns host. Rest three days to make the Lakers a game faster, consistent and good shot accuracy.

Kobe Bryant returned to the highest contributor to the Lakers with 29 points. Followed by a double-double of the young center, Andrew Bynum with 26 points and 15 rebounds. Josh Powell contribute 14 points for the defending champion. While the highest number of contributors for the Suns came from Jared Dudley with 14 points and 13 points from Nash.

"We are very focused on playing. They tried everything to win but we were able to stop it," Bryant said in the AP after the game. "We are increasingly showing a good game of control, maturity and a disciplined play," added winning the MVP last season's finals.

This victory became an important capital for the Lakers against the Denver Nuggets. However, conditions will be slightly limping Lakers following a hamstring injury that still happen to center Pau Gasol.

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Match Results

Cleveland 111
Miami 104

Phoenix 102
LA Lakers 121

Iverson rumored to Cavs Iverson rumored to Cavs

Memphis Grizzlies point guard, Allen Iverson never out of the gossip. After absence due to Atlanta on business the subject of gossip, rumors have now he would move to the Cleveland Cavaliers!

Washington Post is throwing the issue. In a column, Iverson would have wanted to appear as a winner. For that he will join the team qualify for the opportunity to play-offs. The bad performance of Memphis will make his appearance rethink Iverson.

The columnist's, the Cleveland Cavaliers are the most appropriate team for him.

Could it happen Iverson played with LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal? Almost impossible.

Imagine, O'Neal was paid U.S. $ 20 million, while LeBron U.S. $ 14 million. There is still a revenue stamp Žydrūnas Ilgauskas salary of U.S. $ 10 million. Mo Williams had to pay U.S. $ 8.7 million.

Iverson fee is U.S. $ 21 million. Is it possible to catch the salary cap Iverson Cavaliers?

This is an interesting listening to.

Jazz First Victory Since 2004

In the Utah Jazz this week will do away game hard. Four great teams will be challenged Jazz in the associate. However, the opening match has been done away with the Jazz get very nice results.

Jazz is able to record an important victory over the host New York Knicks, Monday (9 / 11) evening local time. Achievement was indeed a very historic because for the first time since 2004, the Jazz have never won at Madison Square Garden.

Carlos Boozer and Andrei Kirilenko each scored 23 points for the Jazz victory, 95-93. "Since I was in uniform Jazz, I've never won every come to the New York City. Because it is a very important victory for me," said Boozer, who joined the Jazz in the 2004/05 season AP.

Highest contributor for the Knicks from Toney Douglas who can score 23 points followed by an additional 17 points from Wilson Chandler.

The victory was a good capital to challenge the Jazz host the other three of the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers. Jazz is now perched on the West district ninth while the Knicks collapsed in the East region ranked 14th.

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Statistics
Utah
Starter Min FG 3Pt FT + / - Off Reb Ast TO STL PF BS BA Pts
D. Williams G 40:53 2-10 0-5 1-2 -1 1 6 16 7 2 0 0 3 5
R. Brewer G 35:58 5-13 1-2 1-4 -5 3 5 2 1 2 1 4 3 12
M. Okur C 32:52 7-15 2-5 2-2 +8 3 12 1 1 0 1 2 2 18
A. Kirilenko F 41:22 9-16 5-8 0-0 +5 3 6 6 1 0 1 0 1 23
C. Boozer F 39:01 10-14 0-0 3-4 +1 1 14 0 3 1 0 1 5 23
Reserves Min FG 3Pt FT + / - Off Reb Ast TO STL PF BS BA Pts
P. Millsap 24:07 1-5 0-0 2-4 -5 1 5 1 2 0 0 1 4 4
W. 18:40 Matthews 2-5 0-1 2-2 +4 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 1 6
R. Price 5:40 1-3 0-0 0-0 +4 0 3 2 1 1 0 0 1 2
E. Maynor 1:27 0-0 0-0 2-2 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
K. Fesenko --
M. Harpring --
K. Korver --
K. Koufos --
C.J. Miles --

Total 37-81 8-21 13-20 12 53 28 19 6 3 8 20 95
Percentage: .457 .381 .650 Team rebounds: 6

New York
Starter Min FG 3Pt FT + / - Off Reb Ast TO STL PF BS BA Pts
L. Hughes G 41:24 3-12 0-2 6-8 +8 0 5 5 2 4 2 1 3 12
C. Duhon G 28:11 2-7 2-5 2-4 -15 0 3 4 2 0 0 0 3 8
D. Lee C 30:26 5-10 0-1 2-3 -19 1 7 2 1 2 0 1 3 12
W. Chandler F 33:06 8-15 1-4 0-0 -1 1 10 2 0 0 0 0 4 17
D. Gallinari F 24:59 2-7 1-3 2-2 +3 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 1 7
Reserves Min FG 3Pt FT + / - Off Reb Ast TO STL PF BS BA Pts
J. Jeffries 30:53 2-2 0-0 1-4 +9 3 8 2 1 0 3 0 0 5
A. 27:42 Harrington 4-14 1-7 2-2 0 1 2 0 2 1 1 1 1 11
T. Douglas 23:19 9-14 3-7 0-0 +5 1 2 1 2 2 0 0 2 21
J. 1:55 Hill 0-0 0-0 0-0 -2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
E. Curry --
M. Landry --
D. Miličić --
C. Mobley --
N. Robinson --

Total 35-81 8-29 15-23 7 40 16 10 9 8 3 17 93
Percentage: .432 .276 .652 Team rebounds: 6

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Match Results

Phoenix 119
Philadelphia 115

Utah 95
New York 93

Toronto 124
San Antonio 131

New Orleans 112
LA Clippers 84

Minnesota 105
Golden State 146

Celtics-Nuggets Still Virgin

Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets victory in the away game. It took them a success keep unbeaten run early this season.

Competition 2009/10 NBA season, has been rolling for a week. Several surprises happened early this muism. One of the surprises which the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers was the first defeat. The Lakers defeated the Dallas Mavericks in the hands dilaga second this season.

Lakers travel Ternodanya not followed by two other hotshot team. Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets are still maintaining their victory rengkaian. Both teams are still unbeaten aka virgin.

In the six games that have played the Celtics, they could pass with kemangan. While the Nuggets won five successive victories. In the last game, Wednesday (4 / 11), the Celtics managed to subvert the host Minnesota Timberwolves and the Nuggets won 92-90 over the New Jersey Nets, 122-94.

Forward Kevin Garnett became one of the star field. Ex-Timberwolves pillars were put double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. However, most players really shone that night was Rajon Rondo who scored 18 points. Three core players the Celtics are also able to print two-digit numbers. Ray Allen contributed 14 points, Kendrick Perkins scored 13 points and Paul Pierce with 10 points. Timberwolves Dikubu largest contributor to the numbers come from Oleksiy Pecherov with 24 points and Al Jefferson contributed 18 points.

The victory was the Celtics mambuat remain firm in the top division of the Atlantic while the Timberwolves are based on the Northwest standings.

Denver Nuggets successfully subvert the host New Jersey Nets 122-94. Ty Lawson substitute into the printer the highest 23 points followed by 22 points from Carmelo Anthony. While Chris Douglas-Roberts scored the highest for the Nets with 19 points. Nuggets solid at the top of the Western region.

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RESULTS PERTANDINGAN

Detroit 99
Toronto 110

Phoenix 100
Orlando 122

Miami 93
Washington 89

Denver 122
New Jersey 94

Indiana 101
New York 89

Boston 92
Minnesota 90

LA Lakers 103
Houston 102 (OT)

Dallas 107
New Orleans 114 (OT)

Atlanta 113
Sacramento 105

Memphis 105
Golden State 113



Statistics
Boston
Starter Min FG 3Pt FT + / - Off Reb Ast TO STL PF BS BA Pts
R. Rondo G 34:53 8-16 0-0 2-2 0 2 4 6 2 3 0 0 3 18
R. Allen G 33:13 6-13 1-7 1-1 -2 0 3 5 1 0 0 0 0 14
K. Perkins C 31:57 6-7 0-0 1-2 -2 1 8 1 2 0 3 0 1 13
P. Pierce F 41:24 3-12 0-1 4-4 -2 1 2 5 1 0 0 0 2 10
K. Garnett F 35:18 6-13 0-0 0-0 -1 2 11 2 1 1 3 1 1 12
Reserves Min FG 3Pt FT + / - Off Reb Ast TO STL PF BS BA Pts
R. Wallace 19:13 2-7 2-7 1-2 +2 1 5 0 1 0 0 0 3 7
M. Daniels 17:32 2-5 0-0 2-6 0 0 1 3 0 2 0 1 2 6
E. 13:16 House 2-8 2-4 0-0 +5 0 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 6
S. 9:24 Williams 2-2 0-0 2-2 +2 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 6
B. Scalabrine 3:50 0-0 0-0 0-0 +8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
T. Allen --
G. Davis --
J.R. Giddens --
L. Hudson --
B. Walker --

Total 37-83 5-19 13-19 8 36 23 9 9 6 2 13 92
Percentage .446 .263 .684 Team rebounds: 7

Minnesota
Starter Min FG 3Pt FT + / - Off Reb Ast TO STL PF BS BA Pts
C. Brewer G 39:08 6-16 0-2 1-1 +2 0 3 5 1 1 0 1 3 13
J. Flynn G 33:10 4-6 1-1 1-1 +3 1 5 5 2 0 0 1 1 10
A. Jefferson C 36:09 8-17 0-1 2-3 +3 0 4 3 2 1 0 2 2 18
R. Gomes F 34:41 5-7 0-1 1-2 +6 1 7 3 1 2 0 0 1 11
O. Pecherov F 34:10 9-14 1-4 5-5 +12 1 8 1 2 1 0 2 3 24
Reserves Min FG 3Pt FT + / - Off Reb Ast TO STL PF BS BA Pts
R. Sessions 14:50 2-3 0-0 0-0 -5 0 4 2 3 0 0 0 1 4
R. 13:41 Hollins 2-5 0-0 0-0 -11 2 4 1 2 0 2 0 4 4
S. Pavlovic 13:19 2-3 0-1 0-0 -8 1 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 4
B. Cardinal 11:51 1-3 0-0 0-0 -5 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 2
D. 5:06 Wilkins 0-1 0-1 0-0 -8 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 1 0
W. Ellington 3:55 0-0 0-0 0-0 +1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M. Blount --
J. Hart --
N. Jawai --
K. Love --

Total 39-75 2-11 10-12 6 40 22 17 5 2 6 18 90
Percentage .520 .182 .833 Team rebounds: 7

PBA: Alaska Aces Not Invincible

Alaska Aces again showed high-class game. Up to six rounds they still achieve one hundred percent. Friday (6 / 11), basketball team coached by Tim Cone is bent Burger King with a score of 87-73.

PBA at the time the competition was played at the Cuneta Astrodome, Alaska always leads the numbers since the tip-off. Led by point guard Willie Miller who looked like Mike Tyson, Alaska seemed to have succeeded in convincing viewers that they are eligible to appear as a champion.

Results last 6-0 ever dilakoni Alaska, is the 1996 season. In the season emerged as a champion of Alaska, also under the direction of cold-handed director, Tim Cone.

Witnessed by about 3,000 spectators, Miller dubbed as worthy of the best players. Point guard a shoot-first type is reached 19 points. In the first quarter of this chunky player had already scored 13 points. Plus forward Reynel Hugnatan are on-fire. Although leaving a reserve player Reynel grabbed 16 points and 8 rebounds.

BOLA directly covering this professional league, got so many photos Reynel. Reynel way to rebound the ball is so sticky really nice watch.

"I do not think our team still scored 100% results. I am certainly proud of. But a more satisfying player I was mentally still kicked the earth. They remain alert despite far superior numbers," said Cone.

Alaska overall 56-44 rebounding advantage over Burger King, trained by Yeng Guiao. The new coach tasked with leading the national team over the Philippines in the FIBA Asia tournament in Tianjin, August.

At the Burger King, appearing Ronjay Buenafe with the acquisition of 15 points, followed by Richard Yee with 13 points. Rookie Ronnie Matias and Beau Belga each scored 10 points.

ALASKA 87 - Miller 19, Hugnatan 16, De Vance 13, Fonacier 8, Thoss 8, Cariaso 5, Burtscher 4, Tenorio 4, Ferriols 4, Dela Cruz 4, Borboran 2, Cablay 0.
BURGER KING 73 - Buenafe 15, Yee R. 13, Matias 10, Belga 10, Sharma 8, Lanete 6, David 5, Quinahan 4, Yee M. 2, Williams 0, Aban 0, Billones 0.
Results per quarter: 27-19, 43-34, 72-54, 87-75

Cavaliers and Spurs Fall

Despite playing at home, Cleveland Cavaliers must recognize the benefits of the Chicago Bulls. Playing at Quicken Loans Arena, Wednesday (4 / 11), the host of a thin falling by a score of 86-85. The defeat was at once decided three lucky Cavaliers victory.

Cavaliers start the match with a fine. Excellent 27 points for the Bulls scored only 25 points in the first quarter. Games drastically decreased host second quarter. Cavaliers only scored 16 points while the Bulls added 21 points.

Cavaliers tried to get up the next dikuarter. In the third quarter LeBron James et al., Added 22 points and the Bulls scored 17 points. The chase points in the quarter final place. However, to ensure victory after the Bulls added 23 points as the Cavaliers scored 20. Bulls ensure victory by one point.

Loul Deng scored 15 points followed by 14 points and 11 asisst from Derrick Rose and 14 points from John Salmons. Star Cavaliers, LeBron James remains the highest contributor with 25 points plus 14 points and 10 rebounds from Shaquille O'Neal.

In other action, the Utah Jazz win over the San Antonio Spurs 133-99. Tony Parker scored 21 points for the Spurs while Booser Carlos and Deron Williams each scored 27 points for the Jazz.

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Statistics
Chicago
Starter Min FG 3Pt FT + / - Off Reb Ast TO STL PF BS BA Pts
J. Salmons G 37:06 6-13 1-4 1-1 -2 1 4 2 0 2 1 1 1 14
D. Rose G 32:33 6-15 0-2 2-2 +1 1 2 11 2 1 0 2 1 14
J. Noah C 27:23 2-5 0-0 3-4 +6 2 11 1 0 1 0 1 2 7
L. Deng F 38:48 6-16 1-1 2-2 -1 0 7 3 0 0 1 0 0 15
T. Gibson F 33:47 5-12 0-0 1-2 0 2 7 0 0 1 1 1 1 11
Reserves Min FG 3Pt FT + / - Off Reb Ast TO STL PF BS BA Pts
K. 24:35 Hinrich 4-8 1-1 0-1 +2 0 6 4 4 1 0 0 2 9
B. Miller 22:21 4-9 0-0 2-2 -6 0 3 1 0 2 0 2 5 10
T. Thomas 12:25 3-6 0-0 0-0 +2 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 2 6
J. 11:02 Pargo 0-4 0-2 0-0 +3 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0
A. Gray --
L. Hunter --
J. James --
J. Johnson --

Total 36-88 3-10 11-14 6 43 23 6 8 4 8 15 86
Percentage: .409 .300 .786 Team rebounds: 8

Cleveland
Starter Min FG 3Pt FT + / - Off Reb Ast TO STL PF BS BA Pts
A. Parker G 35:10 4-9 3-3 0-0 -4 1 4 3 1 2 1 2 2 11
M. Williams G 33:02 4-13 1-7 2-3 +1 0 2 6 1 0 0 0 3 11
S. O'Neal C 31:12 7-13 0-0 0-0 -2 0 10 1 3 0 5 0 2 14
L. James F 38:13 9-17 1-4 6-9 -1 0 7 6 3 1 1 0 0 25
A. Varejao F 34:46 5-7 0-0 2-4 +11 1 13 0 1 1 0 0 3 12
Reserves Min FG 3Pt FT + / - Off Reb Ast TO STL PF BS BA Pts
D. West 26:38 1-5 0-1 0-0 +1 0 2 5 1 0 0 0 1 2
Z. Ilgauskas 21:09 0-9 0-0 2-4 -4 6 8 0 1 0 1 1 4 2
D. Gibson 16:31 3-4 2-3 0-0 -4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 8
J.J. Hickson 3:18 0-4 0-0 0-0 -3 1 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 0
D. Green --
D. Jackson --
C. Karl --
J. Moon --
L. Powe --
J. Williams --

Total 33-81 7-18 12-20 9 49 21 12 4 8 4 17 85
Percentage: .407 .389 .600 Team rebounds: 11

Nuggets Carmelo Win

Denver Nuggets Memphis Grizzlies subvert succeed in advanced NBA, Sunday (1 / 11) evening local time. Forward Carmelo Anthony scored the highest with 42 points for the Nuggets victory, 133-123.

In the first quarter, the Nuggets shocked the Grizzlies game faster. The visitors can make silent supporting Pepsi Center with a good shot accuracy. The first quarter gain direct Grizzlies 40 points 33 points while the Nuggets.

Entering the second quarter was a turning point kebangklitan Nuggets. End of the first round could turn lead Nuggets 67-66. The greatness of the forces that coach George Carl continued in the third quarter. Nuggets scored 36 points as the Grizzlies only added 28 points. Last quarter still belongs to the Nuggets. Sea Blue team scored 30 points and the Grizzlies added 29 points.

Anthony scored the highest with 42 points. Achievement was the best performance test Carmelo last time against the Los Angeles Lakers in the play-offs last season.

"Before practice last season, I have said to your teammates that this season I will perform better than the previous season," Melo said in AP. "Staminaku very good and I feel confident that a very high," he added.

Grizzlies shooting guard, OJ Mayo scored highest throughout his career. For the first time, Mayo scored 40 points since playing in the NBA last year.

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Denver Nuggets Memphis Grizzlies subvert succeed in advanced NBA, Sunday (1 / 11) evening local time. Forward Carmelo Anthony scored the highest with 42 points for the Nuggets victory, 133-123.

In the first quarter, the Nuggets shocked the Grizzlies game faster. The visitors can make silent supporting Pepsi Center with a good shot accuracy. The first quarter gain direct Grizzlies 40 points 33 points while the Nuggets.

Entering the second quarter was a turning point kebangklitan Nuggets. End of the first round could turn lead Nuggets 67-66. The greatness of the forces that coach George Carl continued in the third quarter. Nuggets scored 36 points as the Grizzlies only added 28 points. Last quarter still belongs to the Nuggets. Sea Blue team scored 30 points and the Grizzlies added 29 points.

Anthony scored the highest with 42 points. Achievement was the best performance test Carmelo last time against the Los Angeles Lakers in the play-offs last season.

"Before practice last season, I have said to your teammates that this season I will perform better than the previous season," Melo said in AP. "Staminaku very good and I feel confident that a very high," he added.

Grizzlies shooting guard, OJ Mayo scored highest throughout his career. For the first time, Mayo scored 40 points since playing in the NBA last year.

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Match Results
Orlando 125
Toronto 116

Chicago 87
Miami 95

New Orleans 87
Boston 97

Portland 83
Oklahoma City 74

Memphis 123
Denver 133

Minnesota 112
Phoenix 120

Atlanta 110
LA Lakers 118

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Statistics Grizzlies vs. Nuggets
Memphis
Starter Min FG 3Pt FT + / - Off Reb Ast TO STL PF BS BA Pts
O.J. Mayo G 37:47 17-25 4-8 2-2 -4 1 5 4 0 1 0 1 2 40
M. Conley G 28:52 4-9 2-5 1-2 +2 0 2 6 4 2 0 0 4 11
M. Gasol C 34:03 7-9 0-0 6-8 -5 1 11 4 3 0 0 0 5 20
Z. Randolph F 32:38 6-11 0-0 0-0 -5 4 6 7 4 0 0 1 4 12
R. Gay F 31:15 7-13 0-2 4-7 -12 0 4 1 2 1 0 2 4 18
Reserves Min FG 3Pt FT + / - Off Reb Ast TO STL PF BS BA Pts
D. 22:33 Carroll 0-5 0-0 4-4 -4 0 1 0 3 1 0 1 2 4
M. Williams 19:07 3-5 1-1 0-4 -12 0 2 3 0 1 0 0 1 7
H. Thabeet 11:51 1-1 0-0 0-0 -1 2 6 0 1 0 4 0 6 2
S. 10:19 Young 2-4 1-2 2-2 -4 0 0 2 0 1 2 1 2 7
S. 8:39 Hunter 1-1 0-0 0-0 -2 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 1 2
H. Haddadi 2:52 0-0 0-0 0-0 -3 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 0
D. Arthur --
T. Gilder --
A. Iverson --
M. Jaric --

Total 48-83 8-18 19-29 8 39 27 20 7 8 6 33 123
Percentage .578 .444 .655 Team rebounds: 12

Denver
Starter Min FG 3Pt FT + / - Off Reb Ast TO STL PF BS BA Pts
C. Billups G 35:46 6-14 3-7 7-7 +4 1 3 12 2 1 0 0 1 22
A. Carter G 19:01 2-2 2-2 0-0 -2 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 6
N. Hilario C 33:23 6-6 0-0 6-9 +15 3 9 6 1 1 0 0 5 18
K. Martin F 37:18 8-13 0-1 0-2 +6 1 3 4 2 3 1 0 5 16
C. Anthony F 35:34 15-26 1-3 11-12 +4 2 7 5 1 2 0 2 4 42
Reserves Min FG 3Pt FT + / - Off Reb Ast TO STL PF BS BA Pts
C. Andersen 25:11 3-5 0-0 6-7 +1 2 5 0 2 1 1 0 4 12
T. Lawson 21:37 3-8 2-3 0-0 +7 0 1 3 1 1 0 4 1 8
A. Afflalo 19:28 3-7 1-1 0-0 +13 0 2 4 0 0 2 0 2 7
J. Graham 12:32 1-4 0-0 0-0 +4 0 1 0 2 0 2 2 1 2
M. 0:06 Allen 0-0 0-0 0-0 -2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
R. Balkman --
J. Petro --
J.R. Smith --

Total 47-85 9-17 30-37 9 31 36 12 9 6 8 23 133
Percentage .553 .529 .811

Team rebounds: 8

Sponsorship plane Boston Celtics

2008 NBA Champion Boston Celtics, get a sponsor in season 2009/10 flight. Southwest Airlines Co. is. the states to extend cooperation with the Celtics.

"The agreement of cooperation was established. Southwest Airlines Co..'ll Get a promotion in the arena, and all the games barn Boston," the official release.

Cooperation was also involved players. Center Brian Scalabrine will write a travel story in the website using a Southwest Airlines plane.

Southwest Airlines is sponsoring the Celtics for 13 years. They operate themselves at Logan Airport (Boston).

Boston is one of the candidates won in the 2009/2010 season.

LeBron's Triple-Double Print, Cavs Still Lose

LeBron James start the 2009/2010 NBA season with a fine. Regular season MVP winners and the successful achievement of a triple-double-action action beginning with the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, individual achievement James was not able to lift Cleveland to victory.

Cleveland must recognize the benefits of the Toronto Raptors, 101-91. Two pillars Raptors, Andrea Bargnani and Chris Bosh become a motor hosts victory. Bargnani scored 28 points while Bosh makes double-double with 21 points and 16 rebounds.

For the 25th time in his career, James scored a triple-double. He scored 23 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists. However, appearances can not ciamik James brought Cleveland out of the defeat at the Air Canada Center, Wednesday (28/10).

"At the beginning of my career, I was surprised when suffering from two or three successive defeats. But over time, so I began to learn from previous mistakes," said James at the AP.

This is the second defeat in Cleveland earlier this season. In the first game, Cleveland defeated Boston in the hands of Celtic by a score of 89-95. In the game James scored 38 points. Although successive defeat, James is still optimistic his team can rise.

"I always think positive. If the competition has entered the 25 or 35 games and we had three or four successive defeats, then I should be panicking," added James.

In the third game later, Cavs will challenge Minessota Timberwolves on October 30. If you lose it again for the first time since the 2004-2005 season, Cavs suffered three consecutive defeats.

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Statistik
Cleveland
Starter Min FG 3Pt FT +/- Off Reb Ast TO Stl BS BA PF Pts
M. Williams G 39:40 4-14 2-4 6-7 -14 2 6 2 3 1 0 0 5 16
A. Parker G 38:27 4-12 2-3 2-2 -7 0 5 1 3 0 1 1 3 12
S. O'Neal C 24:59 6-12 0-0 0-3 -25 4 7 0 1 0 0 2 4 12
L. James F 39:46 7-19 1-5 8-14 +2 2 11 12 4 2 0 2 1 23
A. Varejao F 24:52 0-5 0-0 2-2 -2 1 4 0 0 0 1 1 5 2
Cadangan Min FG 3Pt FT +/- Off Reb Ast TO Stl BS BA PF Pts
D. Gibson 34:11 4-10 4-8 0-1 +12 1 3 3 2 1 0 0 3 12
J. Moon 19:16 2-5 0-2 5-6 -6 1 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 9
Z. Ilgauskas 13:24 2-5 0-0 0-0 -8 2 5 0 1 0 0 0 3 4
J.J. Hickson 5:21 0-1 0-0 1-2 -2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 1
D. Green DNP - Coach's Decision
D. Jackson DNP - Coach's Decision
C. Karl DNP - Coach's Decision
L. Powe DNP - Coach's Decision
D. West DNP - Coach's Decision
J. Williams DNP - Coach's Decision

Totals 29-83 9-22 24-37 13 49 19 14 4 2 6 27 91
Percentages: .349 .409 .649 Team Rebounds: 12

Toronto
Starter Min FG 3Pt FT +/- Off Reb Ast TO Stl BS BA PF Pts
J. Calderon G 31:12 1-6 0-1 3-5 +1 0 3 11 3 1 0 0 5 5
D. DeRozan G 23:34 3-6 0-1 2-2 +11 0 5 1 1 1 1 0 2 8
A. Bargnani C 29:32 11-15 2-3 4-4 +11 0 5 1 3 1 1 0 5 28
C. Bosh F 39:44 6-17 0-0 9-12 +9 4 16 2 3 0 0 2 5 21
H. Turkoglu F 34:09 3-7 1-4 5-6 +6 1 7 3 1 0 3 0 3 12
Cadangan Min FG 3Pt FT +/- Off Reb Ast TO Stl BS BA PF Pts
J. Jack 31:02 2-9 0-3 2-4 -9 0 4 3 1 1 0 0 3 6
M. Belinelli 19:21 4-8 1-2 1-2 +19 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 10
A. Wright 18:00 2-5 1-2 0-0 -8 0 4 1 1 0 1 0 5 5
R. Nesterovic 7:13 2-2 0-0 0-0 +4 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 4
A. Johnson 5:45 0-0 0-0 2-2 +6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2
M. Banks 0:25 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Q. Douby DNP - Coach's Decision
R. Evans DNP - Coach's Decision
P. O'Bryant DNP - Coach's Decision
S. Weems DNP - Coach's Decision

Totals 34-75 5-16 28-37 7 48 23 13 4 6 2 30 101
Percentages: .453 .312 .757 Team Rebounds: 8

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Result Game

Philadelphia 106
Orlando 120

Cleveland 91
Toronto 101

Indiana 109
Atlanta 120

Charlotte 59
Boston 92

New York 93
Miami 115

Sacramento 89
Oklahoma City 102

New Jersey 93
Minnesota 95

Detroit 96
Memphis 74

New Orleans 96
San Antonio 113

Phoenix 109
LA Clippers 107

Utah 105
Denver 114

Houston 108
Golden State 107
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Lakers Ready to Defend Title

LA Lakers ready to defend the title back to back since 2002. In the opening game against the LA Clippers, Lakers will get the championship ring, and the club flag at the Staples Center. That's the flag of the 15th champion Lakers.

Lakers faced colleagues sekota, LA Clippers might not reinforced Blake Griffin for a knee injury.

The Lakers own players suffered injuries in pre-season game. Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum, Lamar Odom and Luke Walton made during pre-season recovery. Gasol injured right hamstring and might not play at the beginning of the season. He will be replaced by Lamar Odom.

Odom, who married off Khloe Kardashian on season, will perform after the break right foot injury. Bynum is still rare inherited because it is still post-traumatic knee injury. While Walton hit a back injury.

"We still have the other best players. The Lakers will show up at the opening of the competition," said Kobe Bryant, Lakers star.

Kobe will disuport by Ron Artest. Artest was a key defender the Lakers in the 2009/10 season. Adam Morrison will also be a maximum of one play from the bench.

In betting markets, favored the Lakers won the season 2009/10.

Want Barkley GM Position

Charles Barkley was kept hidden desires. He wanted to become General Manager (GM) on a NBA team.

"I wanted the job. Make no mistake, I would not joking in handling the team," said Barkley.

Barkley is now a commentator and analyst on TNT television. Along with Kenny Smith, both mentioned going to leave the world of broadcast and will join one of the NBA team.

Barkley was given to the management of severe criticism in the off-season club. One of them is the management of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

"Management of Wolves was weird. They have the right to take players on the Draft 2009 in fifth and sixth. Yet strangely, they were taking both a point guard. Then, in the free agent market, they again took a point guard," said Barkley.

Minnesota currently trained former assistant coach at LA Lakers, Kurt Rambis.

Barkley, 46 years old, has 10 years of acting in TNT.

Blake Griffin Knee Injury

Blake Griffin had to pay expensive explosive game that he showed in pre-season. Knee injury suffered in the last test match against New Orleans, she had to miss at least six weeks because of a cracked kneecap.

The injury came after he did slam dunk. By spokesman LA Clippers, the injury was identified only knee disorders. But in a more thorough examination, his left kneecap was fractured.

Griffin is already getting warnings from the team when berujicoba in Las Vegas. The explosive power forward the game made him the right shoulder injury.

By averaging 13.7 points and 8.1 rebounds, Griffin is a strong candidate rookie of the year. But the injury could be a golden opportunity to destroy them.

In the NCAA, he has statistics 14.4 points and 22.7 rebounds in Oklahoma.

In the opening game, later Thursday, will face the LA Clippers LA Lakers. Clippers Baron Davis will rely, Chris Kaman, Marcus Camby, Al Thornton, and Rasual Butler (notes).

Good initial Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers recorded excellent results in business mempetahankan NBA championship crown. In the 2009/2010 season opening match, the Lakers team successfully subvert sekota, Los Angeles Clippers by a score of 99-92.

Before melakoni opening party, the army has launched the Lakers want to repeat a similar performance last season. Their main target which is to be champion again. The road to the top of the best achievements began at the Staples Center, Tuesday (27/10). Clippers defeated the seven-point advantage.

Opening game is always held tight. Throughout the match both teams scored points in turn. In the first quarter of the Lakers ahead 32-22, but the Clippers actually rose in the second quarter to score 28 points as the Lakers added 27 points.

The third-quarter performance to peak performance as the Clippers dropped it disclosed host. Clippers able to score 25 points while the Lakers only added 17 points. Fourth quarter and the Lakers got back away from the Clippers gain points by inserting Clippers 23 points and 17 points.

"This game is always tough opener," said Phil Jackson, architect of the Lakers in the AP, after the game.

Kobe Bryant became the Lakers highest printers with 33 points followed by Andrew Bynum with 26 points. While in camp Clippers, Eric Gordon contributed the highest points with 21 points followed by 18 points from Chris Kaman.

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Match Results

Boston 95
Cleveland 89

Washington 102
Dallas 91

Houston 87
Portland 96

LA Clippers 92
LA Lakers 99

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Statistics

LA Clippers

Starters Min FG 3Pt FT + / - Off Reb Ast TO STL PF BS BA Pts
E. Gordon G 32:39 7-14 2-5 5-6 +5 0 2 4 3 2 1 0 4 21
B. Davis G 27:38 1-10 0-3 0-0 0 2 4 8 2 2 1 3 3 2
C. Kaman C 36:53 8-17 0-0 2-2 -4 2 16 1 3 2 0 1 3 18
A. Thornton F 35:19 4-11 0-0 0-0 -3 6 9 3 1 1 0 0 3 8
M. Camby F 21:18 7-12 0-1 0-2 +14 1 6 4 1 1 0 0 2 14
Bench Min FG 3Pt FT + / - Off Reb Ast TO STL PF BS BA Pts
R. Butler 29:21 2-6 0-2 2-2 -17 0 2 2 4 1 1 0 4 6
S. 21:25 Telfair 3-5 0-2 2-2 -9 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 2 8
C. Smith 19:59 6-9 0-1 0-2 -12 2 5 1 2 1 1 0 3 12
D. Jordan 11:07 0-2 0-0 0-0 -3 2 5 0 2 0 0 0 2 0
R. 4:21 Davis 1-1 1-1 0-0 -6 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 3
M. Collins DNP - Coach's Decision
B. Griffin DNP - Coach's Decision
S. Novak DNP - Coach's Decision
K. Rush DNP - Coach's Decision
B. Skinner DNP - Coach's Decision

Totals 39-87 3-15 11-16 15 51 27 20 10 4 4 27 92
Percentages: .448 .200 .688 Team Rebounds: 7

LA Lakers
Starters Min FG 3Pt FT + / - Off Reb Ast TO STL PF BS BA Pts
K. Bryant G 38:20 11-26 0-1 11-12 +9 4 8 3 2 4 1 0 2 33
D. Fisher G 33:01 2-8 1-4 0-0 +5 0 1 3 3 1 0 1 3 5
A. Bynum C 38:12 9-15 0-0 8-10 +8 6 13 2 2 1 1 0 3 26
R. Artest F 40:51 3-10 1-5 3-7 +14 1 5 4 4 1 0 1 2 10
L. Odom F 40:04 6-13 2-5 2-4 +8 3 13 5 3 2 2 2 3 16
Bench Min FG 3Pt FT + / - Off Reb Ast TO STL PF BS BA Pts
J. Farmar 14:59 2-4 0-1 0-0 +2 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 4
D. Mbenga 9:48 1-5 0-0 0-0 -1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 2
S. 8:41 Brown 0-0 0-0 1-4 -4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
J. Powell 7:56 1-3 0-1 0-0 -1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
S. 4:46 Vujacic 0-0 0-0 0-0 +3 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
L. 3:22 Walton 0-1 0-0 0-0 -8 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
P. Gasol DNP - Coach's Decision
A. Morrison DNP - Coach's Decision

Totals 35-85 4-17 25-37 17 47 17 16 13 4 4 15 99
Percentages: .412 .235 .676 Team Rebounds: 10

NBA

Bobby Jackson Retirement

Ex-point guard Sacramento Kings, Bobby Jackson decided to retire from the NBA. He has played 12 seasons in the NBA and wandered in various clubs.

Jackson will take part in the club Sacramento after retirement. He plotted a club ambassador, promoting the local level, and the team's talent scouts.

Jackson has played 6 seasons for the Kings. Previously, he appeared for the New Orleans Hornets and Houston Rockets.

During play in the NBA he recorded 9.7 per gym numbers throughout his career.

He has been selected as the best reserve player in 2002-03 with a statistical averaging 15.2 points, 3.7 rebound, and 3.1 assists.

"It's very hard because I have to say goodbye to the sport I love," said Jackson.