"Now theyre hoping to carry over that momentum and win a season-high
fourth straight Saturday when they visit the Dallas Mavericks.Kings F
James Johnson missed his seventh straight game for personal reasons.The
NBA has said the aging Sleep Train Arena in the suburbs four miles north
of downtown no longer is adequate.
Development partners compared
their vision of a downtown arena to other projects that have revitalized
urban areas such as the Staples Center in Los Angeles and the new
Barclays Center where the Nets began play in Brooklyn this
season.Minnesota used its rare 3-point barrage in the third quarter to
grow its six-point halftime lead."He can play big, but he has the skills
of a guard and a perimeter player.Playing the second of back-to-back
contests, James had a quiet opening half with six points and one assist
but delivered when the game was on the line, finishing one rebound shy
of a triple-double with 24 points, 11 assists and nine boards."We
couldnt contain the ball - we couldnt keep the ball out of the paint in
operating areas," Smart said after Sundays 117-103 loss to Philadelphia.
Ive
been focused on Indiana Hoosier basketball and I loved playing with
these guys, and Ive enjoyed the ride, Oladipo said.He was loudly booed
upon entering the game and each time he touched the ball.The 35-year-old
Wheatcroft only earned a start for the event through Monday qualifying
but now sits at 10-under, holding the 36 hole lead over fellow Americans
Jason Kokrak 69 and D.Milwaukee might have a good chance to begin a
potential run with a fourth straight win over Philadelphia and first
sweep 1973-74 - which also was 76ers coach Doug Collins rookie season.
The Hornets played without their starting backcourt.Kyrie Irving ray ban sunglasses
shoulder and Dion Waiters knee have both been ruled out.He earned
back-to-back shutouts for the third time in his career and did on
consecutive nights for the first time.Now theyre hoping to carry over
that momentum and win a season-high fourth straight Saturday when they
visit the Dallas Mavericks.But disappointed Hoosiers fans are already
pondering what the future might hold.Dorell Wright scored a team-high 19
off the bench as Philadelphia shot 38.Heat still not fixated on winning
streakThe rivalry between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics reached a
new level on Friday and fans have the Chicago Bulls to thank.
So
many non-BCS schools are getting the opportunity to be in the NCAA
tournament and prove that they belong - not only belong, but can win the
whole thing, Marshall said.0 percent shooting and 36 points in the
final 24 minutes en route to a 103-83 win."If a guy goes down, it wont
be the end of the world for us."
