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Boston's New 1-2-3 Punch Knocks Out Wizards

Nov 3, 2007 6:31 AM CDT

Boston's New 1-2-3 Punch Knocks Out Wizards

Garnett, Pierce, Allen flatten Washington, 103-83

(Newser) - Add the Celtics to the list of this season's Boston sports juggernauts. The much-anticipated combo of Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and Kevin Garnett exploded onto the court last night, flattening the Wizards, 103-83. Gilbert Arenas' guarantee of a Washington victory crumbled under Pierce and Garnett's combined 50 points and 25...

Fresh Blood Can't Push Wolves Past Nuggets

Nov 3, 2007 6:01 AM CDT

Fresh Blood Can't Push Wolves Past Nuggets

Anthony and AI lead rally in 99-91 win

(Newser) - The Timberwolves' lineup looks awfully reminiscent of last year's Celtics, and Minnesota's defeat at the hands of the Nuggets last night was a reminder of how awful that Boston team could be. The Wolves looked impressively solid for such a youthful team—until the fourth quarter saw Denver outscore them...

Sonics Owner Vows Move
to Oklahoma

Nov 2, 2007 6:33 PM CDT

Sonics Owner Vows Move to Oklahoma

Seattle locals float buy bid to hold off relocation

(Newser) - The Seattle SuperSonics’ owner said today he will move the team to Oklahoma City. Clay Bennett isn’t satisfied with the Sonics’ current arena, where the lease expires in 2010; he gave the city a deadline to plan a new stadium, which passed this week. Bennett wants to void the...

Prince, Pistons Hotter Than
Heat in Opener

Nov 2, 2007 3:36 AM CDT

Prince, Pistons Hotter Than Heat in Opener

Tayshaun's career-best game leads Detroit to 91-80 win over Miami

(Newser) - The Detroit Pistons, without Rip Hamilton, handily beat the Miami Heat, playing without Dwyane Wade, in last night's season opener, reports the Miami Herald. Ricky Davis' 23 points weren't enough for the Heat, as Tayshaun Prince stepped up for Detroit, scoring a career-high 34 points and 12 rebounds in the...

Grizzlies Fall Just Short of Spurs, 104-101

Nov 1, 2007 5:14 AM CDT

Grizzlies Fall Just Short of Spurs, 104-101

Season opener is a loss for Memphis, a coup for Ginobili

(Newser) - The San Antonio Spurs handed the Memphis Grizzlies an opening night loss yesterday as they improved to 2-0 on the sharpshooting of sixth man Manu Ginobili, reports the San Antonio Express-News. The Grizzlies stayed neck-and-neck with the defending champs until the end, when Ginobili hit seven of his last eight...

Nets Take Home Opener From Bulls in OT

Nov 1, 2007 3:44 AM CDT

Nets Take Home Opener From Bulls in OT

Chicago piles up fouls, turnovers; Jefferson leads way for NJ

(Newser) - The Nets took their season opener from the Bulls in overtime, 112-103. It was their 12th straight win over Chicago on home court, causing the Bulls' Ben Gordon to say after, "I don't know what it is about this place." Nets leading scorer Richard Jefferson, reports...

Cavs Look Ragged in 92-74 Defeat by Mavs

Nov 1, 2007 3:23 AM CDT

Cavs Look Ragged in 92-74 Defeat by Mavs

Dallas, Terry start the season strong, hold LeBron to 10

(Newser) - The Cleveland Cavaliers began this season last night the same way they closed out last spring: by losing handily to a team from Texas. This time it was Dirk Nowitzki's Dallas Mavericks who dominated the struggling Cavs early on and held LeBron James to just 10 points to win 92-74,...

Toronto Raps Philly in Opener

Oct 31, 2007 10:31 PM CDT

Toronto Raps Philly in Opener

Raptors survive late Sixers run, start season with a 106-97 home victory

(Newser) - The Sixers season opener did little to prove wrong the prognosticators who forecast the team would struggle, as Philadelphia lost 106-97 to the Raptors in Toronto. The Raptors lead by as many as 22 in the third quarter, until Philadelphia fought to cut the lead to one midway through the...

Jazz Dance All Over Warriors in Season Opener

Oct 31, 2007 4:06 AM CDT

Jazz Dance All Over Warriors in Season Opener

Playoffs rematch has similar outcome as Utah takes it, 117-96

(Newser) - A minor earthquake caused a brief delay in the first quarter of the Golden State Warriors' home opener, but couldn't stop the Utah Jazz from cruising to an easy victory. Carlos Boozer had 32 points, and Deron Williams put up 24, helping the Jazz to their 117-96 smacking of the...

Rockets Take Down Lakers in Seesaw Finale

Oct 31, 2007 4:02 AM CDT

Rockets Take Down Lakers in Seesaw Finale

Houston wins season opener, 95-93, on Battier's longball

(Newser) - Kobe Bryant put up 45 points, nearly half of the Lakers' total, in last night's season opener against the Rockets, but a late fourth-quarter showdown went in Houston's favor for a final score of 95-93. Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming combined for 55 points, but it was Shane Battier who...

Spurs Ring In New Season With Win

Oct 31, 2007 3:49 AM CDT

Spurs Ring In New Season With Win

Title jewelry, banner unveiled before opener against Trail Blazers

(Newser) - "It's to be appreciated to the very last minute," said San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich, speaking about last season's title before the start of last night's game. "So if we lose, blame it on my bad prep." Popovich will earn no reproaches after the Spurs' 106-97...

Stern Rips Knicks Over Thomas Lawsuit

Oct 30, 2007 11:15 PM CDT

Stern Rips Knicks Over Thomas Lawsuit

Commish says of MSG: 'they're not a model of intelligent management'

(Newser) - NBA Commissioner David Stern, in an interview broadcast yesterday on ESPN, lambasted the New York Knicks organization's mismanagement of Anucha Browne's successful lawsuit against coach Isiah Thomas, the New York Times reports. "It demonstrates that they're not a model of intelligent management," Stern said, citing a failure to...

Commish: Refs Violated Casino Ban, But Won't Be Punished

Oct 26, 2007 1:14 AM CDT

Commish: Refs Violated Casino Ban, But Won't Be Punished

Draconian gambling rules under reform

(Newser) - Despite violating the NBA's stringent gambling rules, over half of the league's referees will not be punished, announced commissioner David Stern. The current rules forbid all gambling, an overly strict policy that has been improperly enforced, according to Stern; among other changes, he is likely to allow non-sports-related wagers in...

Minnesota, Miami Swap Head Cases

Oct 24, 2007 9:48 PM CDT

Minnesota, Miami Swap Head Cases

Heat trade 'Toine for Ricky Davis, add scoring in Wade's absence

(Newser) - The Antoine Walker Era in Miami is over; the Heat have traded the swaggering forward and spare parts in exchange for troubled but talented swingman Ricky Davis and willowy center Mark Blount. Walker's shooting from the bench helped Miami win the NBA title in 2006, but he clashed often with...

Iverson Sues Over $2.2M Dump

Oct 19, 2007 12:59 AM CDT

Iverson Sues Over $2.2M Dump

Nuggets star guard forced to abandon Atlanta home due to construction flaws

(Newser) - Denver superstar guard Allen Iverson is suing an Atlanta builder for construction so shoddy, he was forced to move his family elsewhere within two months, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The home, which cost $2.2 million, featured cracks in the brickwork and flooring, evidence of settling, and other indicators that...

Cuban Has His Eye On the Cubs

Oct 9, 2007 6:48 AM CDT

Cuban Has His Eye On the Cubs

Billionaire Mavs owner says storied club is an opportunity he can't let 'slip by'

(Newser) - When the Tribune Company looks to sell the Chicago Cubs this off-season, rowdy Mavericks owner Mark Cuban wants a seat at the table. Known for referee bashing and sideline antics while cheering on his NBA team, the billionaire yesterday reiterated his desire to own one of the crown jewels of...

MSG Sex Nightmare
Isn't Over

Oct 4, 2007 8:18 AM CDT

MSG Sex Nightmare Isn't Over

Rangers cheerleader claims she was solicited for sex by PR official

(Newser) - The PR debacle may only be beginning for James Dolan and Madison Square Garden, as sexual harassment charges have been filed by another employee—a former captain of the Rangers' cheerleading squad. Courtney Prince, 29, claims she was pestered for sex by a Rangers public relations manager at a bar...

Can Vegas Bookies Save Sports?

Oct 3, 2007 7:23 PM CDT

Can Vegas Bookies Save Sports?

Pro, college leagues hire insiders to sniff out problems

(Newser) - Sports that once slammed betting are now playing ball with Vegas bookies, the Wall Street Journal reports. Pro and college leagues hire advisers to spot odd bets and the players or refs who may be shaving points behind them."It's a way for them, I think, to be able...

Dolan Cultivated Garden of Heathens

Oct 3, 2007 11:23 AM CDT

Dolan Cultivated Garden of Heathens

Times columnist says daddy needs to yank MSG from Jim's hands

(Newser) - James Dolan is only in charge at Madison Square Garden, the New York Times’ Selena Roberts says, because his dad wanted to keep him out of trouble. The court decision against Isiah Thomas, which exposed the Garden’s seamy underbelly, proves that didn’t work very well, she says, describing...

Zeke Accuser Awarded $11.6M

Oct 2, 2007 3:07 PM CDT

Zeke Accuser Awarded $11.6M

Jury finds Thomas liable for harassment, but won't have to pay damages, MSG will

(Newser) - A jury today found Knicks coach Isiah Thomas liable for sexually harassing a fired MSG exec, but made boss James Dolan and the Garden foot the bill, Newsday reports. Dolan, who fired Anucha Browne Sanders when she complained of the unwanted advances, will personally cough up $3 million. Said Thomas...