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November 29, 2004
James Named Player of the Week Plus Hits 2000
James led the Cavaliers to a perfect 3-0 week, averaging 29.7 points (2nd in the NBA) on .673 shooting, 6.3 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 2.33 steals in wins over Detroit, Boston and Chicago. James posted a career-high 43 points on 15-of-22 shooting and 11-of-12 from the line the win over Detroit.
Marion led the Suns to a perfect 3-0 week, averaging 25.7 points, 14.3 rebounds (Tied for 1st in the NBA), 2.0 assists and 1.67 blocks in wins over Chicago, Milwaukee and New Orleans. Marion has a streak of five consecutive games of a double-double including nine of his last ten.
James, Marion Named Players of the Week [nba.com]
It was a good week for James. LeBron James is now the youngest NBA player to hit 2000 points. He reached this milestone Saturday when playing the Chicago Bulls. This 2000-point title was previously held by Kobe Bryant.
LeBron youngest to reach NBA milestone [NBC Sports]
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Jazz Forward Andrei Kirilenko Injures Right Knee
Utah Jazz All-Star forward Andrei Kirilenko hurt his right knee in the second quarter of Utah's Saturday-night loss at San Antonio. New reports indicate that he may be out for about four weeks.
Kirilenko may not be out too long [deseretnews.com]
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November 22, 2004
Brawl Perspective
The SacBee brings an article today by Ailene Voisin. She criticizes the free-agency system arguing frequent roster changes hurts the fostering of lasting team identities. I think that's a great point; how do fans stay committed to their teams when in some cases half of the roster is gone from one season to the next (look at the Lakers). Voisin has more perspective on the brawl and how the NBA can avoid alienating fans. NBA must reach out to fans again [SacBee]
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Pistons-Pacers Suspensions
I'm sure everybody has already seen the summary of suspensions. But here's the list.
For more discussion on the suspension topic, go to the forums.
- Pacers forward Ron Artest has been suspended for the remainder of the season.
- Indiana guard Stephen Jackson has been suspended for 30 games.
- Pacers forward Jermaine O’Neal has been suspended for 25 games.
- Indiana guard Anthony Johnson has been suspended for five games.
- Detroit forward/center Ben Wallace has been suspended for six games.
- Pistons forwards Elden Campbell and Derrick Coleman and guard Chauncey Billups have each been suspended for one game for leaving the bench during an on-court altercation.
- Indiana guard Reggie Miller has been suspended for one game for leaving the bench during an on-court altercation.
NBA Announces Suspensions From Pistons-Pacers Game [nba.com]
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November 20, 2004
Pistons - Pacers Brawl
Ben Wallace pushed Ron Artest after a foul starting a fight involving players, fans and coaches. The game was halted with 46 seconds left. The Indiana Pacers get the win at 97-82. How will the league handle this? I have to agree with ESPN analyst and NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton:
"It was a disgraceful situation," ... "There were no winners whatsoever. There is no excuse for players to go into the stands. The privilege and honor that goes with being an NBA player prohibits you from ever crossing that line. It was a frightful, devastating experience and there will be major ramifications for both teams and will have an impact on the rest of this NBA season."
Pistons-Pacers brawl spills into the stands [The Detriot News]
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November 10, 2004
Cavaliers Come Back from 19 Behind
Cavaliers get 114-109 overtime win over Phoenix Suns; their first loss of the season. LeBron James had 38 points (17 points in the fourth quarter).
Eric Neel speculates on what might lie ahead for LeBron LeBron must find his own way [ESPN.com]
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Pacers Lose to Clippers; Artest wants time off to promote rap album
"I was doing a lot," Artest said. "I was running around a lot and doing a whole bunch of stuff and I've also been working out, so I think I wore myself down physically, I wore myself down mentally. I was ready to take some time off, at least like a month off, but two games is enough."
Hmmmm.... His coach said he "compromised the integrity of the team." - Artest responded, he didn't even know what that means.
Pacers endure worst home loss ever [indystar.com]
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November 08, 2004
Week 1: Six Teams are 3-0
Six teams are 3-0 in the first week of the new season: Toronto Raptors, Indiana Pacers, Miami Heat, Dallas Mavericks, Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns. Each team leads their division.
Here's local coverage of some of the bigger surprises in this group of 3-0 winners.
Phoenix Suns: Red-hot Suns trounce Nets, 3-0 for 1st time in 20 years [azcentral.com]
Toronto Raptors: Rollin' rollin' rollin' [Toronto Star]
Utah Jazz: Andrei's blocks aiding Jazz [deseretnews.com]
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November 06, 2004
The End of the Spurs - Lakers Rivalry
Yesterday, the Spurs defeated the Lakers 105 to 96 ... perhaps the beginning of the end of an entertaining rivalry.
1-2 Punch by Spurs [latimes.com] (free subscription required)
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November 05, 2004
Discussion Forums now added to NBAlog
Forums are now available for discussions. There's a forum for each NBA team. I have kicked off the discussions with an entry on Sam Cassell's ejection from tonight's game against the Denver Nuggets. Click here for that discussion.
The main entrance to the forums start with folders for each division.
The forums are obviously a work in progress. Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
Posted by pedersen at 01:07 AM in All | Comments (0) | TrackBack
November 03, 2004
Second Day Highlights
A couple of high-lights from the second day of the season:
The Indiana Pacers had to go through double overtime to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 109 to 104.
Banged-up Artest plays 50 minutes [ESPN.com]
Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New York Knicks 99 to 93.
Cassell chips in with 19 points, 11 assists [ESPN.com]
Dallas Mavericks won their second game of the season against New Orleans Hornets with 106 to 91.
Mavs off to a 2-0 start [ESPN.com]
San Antonio Spurs defeated Sacramento Kings 101 to 85.
Yahoo Sports Recap [Yahoo]
And finally Miami Heat played the New Jersey Nets and won with 100 to 77, Shaq's debut with Heat is a success [Yahoo]
Posted by pedersen at 11:55 PM in All | Comments (0) | TrackBack
Too Many Distractions in the Timberwolves Camp?
Star Tribune has a story today on the current state of the Minnesota Timberwolves and season expectations.
Other sources discuss some of the distractions this team is dealing with as the season starts; namely Sam Cassell and Latrell Sprewell's contract extension issues.
Saunders said that any disruptions so far -- such as Sprewell's contract-extension displeasure or Cassell's one-day holdout for similar consideration -- have been mostly smoke.
Wolves open season as consensus front-runners [Star Tribune]
Yahoo has the following quote in today's preview of tonight's game against the New York Knicks:
Sprewell described the team's latest offer, reported to be worth between $27 million and $30 million over three years, as ``insulting.''
Arguably, a lot of other players would not be insulted with this kind of offer at age 34. What do you think? Is this an investment the Timberwolves need to make to keep chances of winning a championship alive this season?
Posted by pedersen at 02:14 PM in Minnesota Timberwolves | Comments (0)
November 02, 2004
New Regular Season - First Day Results
Houston Rockets 79 @ Detroit Pistons 87
Detroit played like defending champions. Highlights from the game:
Rasheed Wallace had a fantastic game with 24 points (10 of 19 from the field) and 6 rebounds.
Ben Wallace had 15 points (6 of 8 from the field), 10 rebounds and 4 assists.
Sacramento Kings 98 @ Dallas Mavericks 107
Dirk Nowitzki had 33 points (12 of 19 form the field), 10 rebounds and 5 assists.
Brad Miller led Sacramento with 24 points (8 of 14 from the field) and 6 rebounds.
Chris Webber had 21 points (10 of 17 from the field) and 10 rebounds.
Sacramento's newly signed Matt Barnes had a great game with 17 points off the bench (7 of 11 from the field), 9 Rebounds and 4 Assists.
Peja Stojakovic was just 3 of 15 from the field for 12 points. Mike Bibby settled for 8 points with just 2 of 8 from the field, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.
Denver Nuggets 78 @ L.A. Lakers 89
Chris Mihm had a career-high 23 points, 12 rebounds and 1 assist in his first regular season game as a Laker.
Kobe Bryant had 25 points (5 of 14 from the field), 4 rebounds and 7 assists.
Lamar Odom made just 2 of 8 from the field for 5 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists.
Carmelo Anthony had 20 points (9 of 22 from the field), 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
Kenyon Martin put 13 points on the board (4 of 8 from the field), 7 rebounds and 5 assists.
Marcus Camby made 8 points (4 of 8 from the field), 16 rebounds and 1 assist.
Posted by pedersen at 09:33 PM in All | Comments (0)
Parker signs six-year deal with Spurs
Tony Parker signs a six-year contract extension worth $66 million with the Spurs.
Parker signs long-term deal with Spurs [Yahoo]
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November 01, 2004
Zach Randolph agrees to a six-year, $84 million contract extension with the Portland Trail Blazers.
The deal is worth $86 million the maximum allowed under the NBA's collective bargaining - this includes a $2 million bonus if he is named to an All-Star team at some point over the duration of the contract.
Randolph was named the NBA's most improved player last season.
Randolph agrees to contract extension with Trail Blazers [OregonLive.com]
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Tabuse first Japanese-born player to make an NBA roster
Tabuse makes active roster [azcentral.com]
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Barnes, Evans and Daniels make Kings roster; Bluthenthal and Minard are released
Del Campo High School graduate Matt Barnes has made the season-opening roster for the Kings, the team announced Monday. Forward David Bluthenthal and second-round draft pick Ricky Minard were released. The Kings also cut forward Alton Ford and placed guard Courtney Alexander on the injured list with a sore left foot.
Barnes makes final Kings' cut [SacBee]
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Eddie Robinson a Free Agent after Bulls buyout
"For whatever reason, it ended up being not a good feel for Eddie or us. That's never a good thing for anybody involved,'' Bulls general manager John Paxson said. ``As an organization, we're trying to find an identity. ... Eddie's needs are a little outside of the realm of what we're trying to do."
Robinson a free agent after Bulls buy out last two years of contract [Yahoo]
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Sprewell May Seek Trade
Looks like the Timberwolves may not be able to keep Sprewell on the roster. I think this thing is heading towards me leaving, personally said Sprewell, Sunday.
Sprewell to seek trade without deal by deadline [Star Tribune]
Sprewell wants trade if no deal is reached [Yahoo]
Posted by pedersen at 08:59 AM in Minnesota Timberwolves | Comments (0)