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NBA Rumors: Thursday, Nov. 12

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Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced Wednesday that the team has signed free agent guard Earl Boykins and waived C/F Paul Davis. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not released. We’ll post contract details this evening. It’s probably a very short, nonguaranteed deal. “Earl is a proven veteran point guard who will provide us with leadership and stability off of the bench,” said Grunfeld. InsideHoops.com

Boykins has career averages of 9.4 points and 3.4 assists (2.8 to 1 assist to turnover ratio) in 520 career games over 10 NBA seasons. Undrafted out of Eastern Michigan, Boykins has also played for New Jersey, Cleveland, Orlando, L.A. Clippers, Golden State, Denver, Milwaukee and Charlotte. InsideHoops.com

Boykins, who signed a nonguaranteed contract, gives the Wizards a veteran who is familiar with a wide range of offensive systems. He has played for nine NBA teams, most recently for Charlotte in 2007-08. He also has some chemistry with Arenas and Jamison - they played on the same Golden State team in the 2002-03 season. He was out of the NBA last season, playing for Italy's Virtus Bologna on a $3.5 million contract. The 5-foot-5 Boykins, in his 10 NBA seasons, averaged 9.4 points and 3.5 assists. Washington Times

Add another chapter to the Stephen Jackson chronicles. The disgruntled swingman played only 18 minutes in the Warriors' 108-94 loss to Indiana at Conseco Fieldhouse on Wednesday night because of a mysterious injury. Coach Don Nelson yanked Jackson after he missed four of his first five shots and didn't play him for the final 18 minutes of the opening half. Jackson then sat the entire fourth quarter as his teammates cut a 21-point deficit to 98-91 with 2:55 remaining but got no closer. San Francisco Chronicle

"He's got a sore back or hip or something," Nelson said. "I didn't think he was moving very well. I didn't think he moved very well at the shootaround. I didn't expect that he'd give me very much, but he gave me what he had." San Francisco Chronicle

Jackson had five points, two rebounds, two assists and a steal in the third quarter. Seemingly knowing he wouldn't return to the game, Jackson looked at media row and mouthed, "Do I look hurt?" as he sat down at the start of the fourth. "I'm fine," Jackson said postgame at the arena where he played 2004-07. "I've got a scratch. That's all it is. My back is not sore at all." San Francisco Chronicle

Before the game, Nelson finally gave up his "I hope we don't trade him" and "I think we can coexist" lines. Nelson said his relationship with Jackson is irreconcilable and the Warriors must move Jackson. "At some point, and I don't know when, we have to," Nelson said. "He asked to be traded, and we'd like to trade him. That's if we can." San Francisco Chronicle

[Brian Scalabrine is] ticked at the person who began this entire mess. The ankle was sprained when he went to make an inbounds pass after a Knicks hoop and stepped on a cameraman whose foot was over the designated line at Madison Square Garden. “This is the first time I’ve ever sprained my ankle in my entire life,” Scalabrine said. “I watched the film. He was 6 inches over the line, 6 inches that I needed to take the ball out of bounds. “We’re trained to use the space that we are allowed. I’ve taken the ball out of bounds probably 10,000 times in my life, and as long as you’re behind that line I won’t hit you. But if you’re over that line, we’re trained to use that space. I went back to pivot and go, and as I went back, his foot was right there.” Boston Herald

“I’m not going to do anything with it,” Scalabrine said. “I’m not going to sue anybody. I’m not a sue-happy guy or anything like that, but the bottom line is these guys have got to respect what we’re doing out there. Just because this guy’s 6 inches over the line, now I had to spend 10 days rehabbing an ankle that I shouldn’t even have to worry about." Boston Herald

Deron Williams' day started on the sidelines at the Jazz's pregame shootaround, included a two-hour session with a local chiropractor and ended with a missile shot fired from his Twitter account. "We got to change something bc [because] what we doing ain't working right now!" Williams wrote. "Don't know what but something?????" If there was any positive from the Jazz's 19-point loss to the Celtics, it came with Williams emerging from the game unscathed. Salt Lake Tribune

[Deron Williams] decided to play only an hour before game time, after declaring in the morning that his strained back had worsened. "I felt pretty good, once I got in there and got loosened up," said Williams, who came out for just 2:53 in the first half but didn't play in the fourth quarter. "Once I sit, it stiffens up. It felt pretty good, compared to where I was this morning." Salt Lake Tribune

The 76ers are struggling to put people in all those red seats at the Wachovia Center. Despite facing the Celtics and high-flying Suns among their first four South Philadel-phia dates, the Sixers are last in the league in home attendance with an average of 11,537 fans. The next team (the Kings) is 1,050 ahead of the Sixers. The Sixers are playing to 56.8 percent capacity - none of the other 29 teams is below 70.6. Philly Burbs

With that in mind, would the Sixers be interested in bringing back Allen Iverson to try to get some fans back in the building? The answer is still no, according to team president Ed Stefanski. Iverson has taken a leave of absence from the Grizzlies after coming off the bench in three games for Memphis. He has repeatedly expressed his dislike for not starting. Philly Burbs

A few days of public conjecture about when Tracy McGrady would return did not seem to draw his teammates' notice. If anything, they seemed to find the notion that the topic could be a distraction to be amusing. “We haven't talked about it one bit,” Shane Battier said. “The good thing about our team is we don't pay attention to external things. That's how we do it here.” Houston Chronicle

At least for the veteran Rockets, such issues have become the norm, making them conditioned not to overreact. “We don't really talk about those things,” Battier said. “We've had so much adversity and so many guys going in and out of the lineup, it's as simple as whoever is in uniform that night and is activated, we expect that guy to come in and play hard and play the right way. I think it's a culture that is our locker room now.” Houston Chronicle

Frustrated by the repeated questions about his future, LeBron James said yesterday that he won't talk about his possible free agency next summer until after this season. The Cleveland star and reigning league MVP said before the Cavaliers' game at Orlando that all the talk is "getting old." Philadelphia Daily News

"This free-agent talk is getting old. It's getting old and I think I'm going to stop. Tonight will be the last time I answer any more free-agent questions until the offseason," James said. James can opt-out of his contract at the end of this season and become a free agent. He has been overloaded with questions about his plans and has continued to say that winning is most important. Philadelphia Daily News

Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony entered the game third in the league in scoring (30 points per game), and he tallied a hard 32, while often punished with hard defense and fouls. At one point in the third quarter, he got into a shouting match with Bucks center Andrew Bogut, with each player earning a technical foul. Anthony also grabbed a team-high 10 rebounds and made all 14 free-throw attempts. "Getting to the line is huge for me — that's my game, attacking the basket," said Anthony, who also had a game-high seven turnovers. "I got 14 free throws, but that's only getting fouled seven times, and I'm probably pretty sure I got fouled double that. But I can't (cry) over spilled milk — we've got to get ready for the Lakers on Friday." Denver Post

"I think Melo is very frustrated with what's a foul and what isn't a foul," Nuggets coach George Karl said. "I think now we have a day to look at film, send things to the league office, maybe get some interpretations and get him a better feel for what he needs to do to not feel that he's being hammered and not getting calls." A night after Denver faced Chicago point guard Derrick Rose, the reigning rookie of the year, the Nuggets saw firsthand why Milwaukee point guard Brandon Jennings could win the award this year. Denver Post

On Allen Iverson: "My experience with A.I. was always good," George Karl said. "What happened with him in Detroit and Memphis, what I always worry about is — I know when my (playing) career was over, and I tore my knee up for the third time, I still thought I could play. It took me at least six months to finally admit it. "Going from whatever level — starter to bench, bench to 13th man, it takes some time, because the thing that makes us go is our competitive ego, our competitive energy and you can't have that energy if you're thinking you're not good enough. You've got to look at the game and believe you're going to play well — every game, every practice, every drill." Denver Post

Superman Too

By Dime Magazine

(photo. Chenoa Maxwell)

During the ‘09 conference finals, Shaq showed up at one of Orlando’s home games against the Cavs, to the chagrin of a lot of people associated with the Magic. Last night Shaq was back in the building; this time wearing a Cavs uniform. Throw in the tension leftover from when Diesel was talking greasy about Dwight Howard and Stan Van Gundy last year, and you know the fans had a lot of venom toward Big Witness Protection. He played into it, too, doing stuff like leaving his hand in the air extra-long after a free throw. And the crowd was even more pissed when Cleveland walked out with a win … The head-to-head between Dwight and Shaq didn’t really materialize, as Shaq (10 pts, 4 rebs) got Dwight (11 pts, 7 rebs) in foul trouble early into the first quarter, setting the tone for the night. Shaq only played 19 minutes himself, but when he was on the court, he showed why Cleveland picked him up. Since he’s able to guard Dwight one-on-one, the rest of the defense can better guard Orlando’s shooters. Rashard Lewis and Ryan Anderson were out for this one, and the healthy gunners shot 4-of-18 beyond the arc … You see how much better the Cavs are when other guys are scoring and it’s not all about LeBron? In the first half, Mo Williams got on a roll and hit some shots, drawing enough attention to set up LeBron (36 pts, 8 rebs) for easier looks. One time Mo (28 pts, 6 asts) got Dwight to turn his back on a cutting LeBron, leading to a double clutch two-hander … The other Eastern Conference favorite, the Celtics, had little trouble silencing the Jazz. Two quotes and two plays summed it up: (1) Third quarter, Kevin Garnett made eye contact with Rajon Rondo and cut to the rim, where Rondo placed a lob just in the right spot where KG could dunk over Paul Millsap and Kyrylo Fesenko. (2) Jerry Sloan at his sarcastic best: “It wasn’t a lot fun to watch. I wouldn’t mind if they rebounded. There aren’t any rules against rebounding.” (3) Less than four seconds on the clock at the end of the third, Rondo took the inbounds and hit sixth gear to get himself a layup before the buzzer while the Jazz defense was stuck in the mud. (4) Deron Williams, who played through a sore back and bruised calf: “Right now, we’re soft. There’s no way around it. We have to toughen up.” … Months from now, when the Western Conference playoff race is approaching the home stretch, the Mavs are gonna look back on Wednesday’s loss in San Antonio and kick themselves. A team like the Raptors dropping one to the Spurs when Tim Duncan and Tony Parker are out is one thing, but if the Mavs are supposed to be seriously contending, that’s a game they’re supposed to win. Richard Jefferson led the way with 29 points, while Dirk Nowitzki had 29 and 12 boards in the loss … Right before halftime, Manu Ginobili (13 pts, 5-13 FG) was working against Jason Kidd at midcourt. Manu tried to go behind the back right, and got cut off; spin move left, cut off; behind the back right again, cut off again. Kidd was on him like butter on toast until he took a half-step backwards, enough space for Manu to drop a deep three at the buzzer. Kidd did just about everything right, but it goes to show you can’t really stop a professional scorer like that … Classic Zach Randolph moment of the night: Already getting the business from Luis Scola (22 pts, 15 rebs), Z-Bo had Scola posted up when Scola pulled the chair on him. Both guys stumbled and Scola fell down, so after Zach’s off-balance crap shot somehow went in, he took the ball and dropped it on Scola’s chest. Technical. Next time down, Scola gets the ball and scores on Z-Bo easily, so of course Zach starts yelling at his teammates for not helping him out. The Rockets won easily, BTW … Other big stat lines from Wednesday: Chris Bosh put up 28 points and 11 rebounds in a win over the Bulls; Kevin Durant had 30 and 10 in a win over the Clippers; Danny Granger gave the Warriors 31 points and 16 boards in a win; Greg Oden posted 18 points and 11 boards in a win at Minnesota; Amar’e scored 21 to lead Phoenix past the Hornets; Al Horford went for 25 and nine to beat the Knicks; Brook Lopez had 23 points and 13 boards in a loss to the Sixers; and Charlie Villanueva scored 30 in Detroit’s blowout of the Bobcats. Ben Wallace played 30 minutes in that game and didn’t take a single shot, which is strange because that’s the same recurring nightmare Ben Gordon often has … Brandon Jennings dropped 32 points (11-19 FG) and nine assists in an upset win over the Nuggets, looking like he borrowed some of Chauncey Billups‘ Clutch in the process. Jennings hit back-to-back threes in the fourth quarter after Denver had cut the lead to one, then sealed it with free throws at the end … We’ve said before that Ersan Ilyasova might be the most awkward, weird-looking dude in the NBA. Yesterday one of Denver’s announcers said, “[Ilyasova] looks like Hannibal Lecter, but he’s playing like Larry Bird tonight.” … We’re out like Shaq getting #32 retired in Orlando …

http://dimemag.com/2009/11/superman-too/

Celtics rock the Jazz

by jimmyt on Nov 12, 2009 12:00 AM EST in Games 3 comments

by Michael Dwyer - AP  Kevin Garnett and the Celtics had the Jazz singing the blues.   View full size photo »

A little practice can go a long way. Fresh off of a three-day rest, the rejuvenated Celtics returned to the TD Garden and beat up on the already beaten up Utah Jazz, 105-86. All five of the starters starters, as well as Rasheed Wallace and Marquis Daniels scored in double figures on the night, as the Celtics worked the ball well and got all involved.

"Over the stretch of eight games we barely had any practice time," said Paul Pierce, who scored 13 points while adding six boards and six assists. "So throughout that course sometimes you play, you play, and you really don't practice and you lose some of the discipline that you have throughout the course of practicing before you play."

"It's like just revisiting everybody's individual lab," said Ray Allen. "You go in there and mix up your potion, whatever it is... your game together. When you're not in [the gym] for a while you definitely need to get that feeling back to it."

Doc Rivers could not stress enough how important it was to get back in the gym and work out some of the kinks. It seemed that many of the issues were addressed, as the Celtics held their opponent to 90 points or lower for the eighth time in nine games. The only time they didn't hold their opponent to under 90 points was in the loss to Phoenix on November 6. In fact, the Celtics are the only team in the shot clock era to hold opponents to under 90 points in their first six wins.

"I just thought the execution tonight was absolutely fantastic- especially the beginning of the game," Coach Doc Rivers said. "I think we got two or three lay-ups and two wide-open shots to start the game. And the defense, the hands were active."

Once again the Celtics jumped all over the opponent in the third quarter, scoring 30 points in the quarter and holding the Jazz to 18. With 3.8 seconds left in the third quarter, Rajon Rondo drove down the court and laid in the ball at the buzzer to give the Celtics a 22-point lead.

"It's called get out of the way play," Rajon Rondo joked. "Rasheed stepped up and set a great pick, and left me one on one with the big, and I just tried to get to the rim as quick as possible. It was just good spacing on the floor. Doc brought in shooters so you couldn't leave the corner."

It is certainly special when a team has a bench full of guys who can play a significant role in any game at any moment. That has been the case so far this season, as players coming off the bench have stepped up and excelled in their role. Kevin Garnett, who had a game high 18 points tonight, is quick to rave about how happy he is with the bench so far.

"[Marquis Daniels] makes everything so easy because he can hound the ball, he can score, he's a post threat. And Rasheed, he just stretches the defense. The shocker here is probably Shelden Williams. He's rebounding, he's keeping the balls alive, he's perfect for this team. He's that live wire that we need, especially with Glen [Davis] being out and he's came in and filled the void that was lost for a second."

The Jazz were clearly outmatched and outcoached for the majority of the game, and they could do nothing but tip their hats to the Celtics on their way out.

"In the second-third quarter, they came out, they executed their offense," Jazz Coach Jerry Sloan said. "They do a great job executing their offense and they're very, very, good defensively. They made it tough for us. We turned the ball over for 15 points in the first half... and they just were all over us."

There was a chance that we would not see the Rajon Rondo / Deron Williams matchup tonight because of Williams' back problems, but he was cleared to play after the pre-game shoot around. He ended up scoring 13 points and dishing out seven assists, in a less-than-Williams-like performance, but didn't blame his poor performance on his back.

"We all played bad today," Williams admitted. "We all have to play better to win, and we haven't done that on a consistent basis this year- and it's frustrating."

"We're soft- and there's no way around it," Williams continued. "We're not playing tough at all. They were quick on loose balls, quick on the floor. They did what you have to do to win. They're a great team. They have a group of guys who know their roles, one through ten."

FWIW, the Celtics are obviously no.1--tougher schedule and better record.Big
market bias insults the group.

--- In Celticsstuffgroup@yahoogroups.com, "John S" <js33@...> wrote:
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> POWER RANKINGS
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http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/Rankings.asp<http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/Ran\
kings.asp>
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> WEEK 2 - WIZARDS IN FREE-FALL
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> by: Eric Pincus<mailto:epincus@...>  - 5108 times read
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> 11/9/09 - Plenty of fluctuation this week as some teams that were supposed to
be good - don't look so good.  The Cleveland Cavaliers have been far from
dominant.  Is there more going in Washington than just injuries?  The Wizards'
drop to 25 may be a bit severe but 11 may have been too high to begin with. 
Other teams are equally difficult to quantify like the 4-2 Chicago Bulls and the
Tyreke Evans-led 3-3 Sacramento Kings.  Are the Phoenix Suns and Miami HEAT this
good?  Meanwhile the Los Angeles Lakers had a perfect week despite Andrew Bynum
and Pau Gasol sidelined with minor injuries.  The NBA two weeks in . . .
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>       RANK(LAST WK) TEAM REC. COMMENT
>       <http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=6> 1 (1) Los Angeles
Lakers<http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=6> 6 - 1 Kobe Bryant
carries the Lakers through a perfect week including back-to-back overtime wins
on the road in Oklahoma City and Houston. Three tough games on the schedule with
the Suns in LA, a trip to Denver the following night and the Rockets on Sunday.
Will the Lakers get Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol back for all three?
>       <http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=25> 2 (2) Boston
Celtics<http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=25> 7 - 1 The Celtics
had one slip against the Suns but are otherwise rolling. Paul Pierce is shooting
51.6% from three on 31 attempts. Rajon Rondo is dishing nine assists a night
against two turnovers, while shooting 59.4% from the field.
>       <http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=14> 3 (3) Orlando
Magic<http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=14> 5 - 2 Injuries are
starting to hurt. In addition to the Rashard Lewis suspension, both Vince Carter
and Ryan Anderson are sidelined (ankles) while Matt Barnes and Mickael Pietrus
have been fighting the flu. At some point in the near future this team will be a
100% healthy and deadly.
>       <http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=30> 4 (4) Denver
Nuggets<http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=30> 5 - 2 The Nuggets
ran out of steam against two surging Eastern squads but really the problem is
Kenyon Martin. Denver just isn't the same without him (leg contusion).
>       <http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=29> 5 (7) Dallas
Mavericks<http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=29> 4 - 2 The
impressive Mavs get tested by Texas this week with the Rockets visiting on
Tuesday - followed by a trek to San Antonio the following night. The four-seed
seemed like a best case for Dallas this season but the West may be more open
than originally thought.
>       <http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=16> 6 (14) Phoenix
Suns<http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=16> 6 - 1 The Suns don't
have a lot of depth but their top six players have been fantastic - led by Steve
Nash. Can they keep it up for 82 games? They just might.
>       <http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=24> 7 (10) Atlanta
Hawks<http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=24> 5 - 2 Jamal Crawford
has been tearing it up off the bench. First candidate for the Sixth Man of the
Year Award?
>       <http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=8> 8 (12) Miami
Heat<http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=8> 5 - 1 Jermaine O'Neal
invents time machine. HEAT 5-1.
>       <http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=28> 9 (5) Cleveland
Cavaliers<http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=28> 4 - 3 This may be
as low as they get in the rankings, they're better than their record. LeBron
James averaging more boards a game (7.7) than Shaquille O'Neal (7.4).
>       <http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=17> 10 (9) Portland
Trail Blazers<http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=17> 4 - 3 Coach
Nate McMillan surprises by starting Andre Miller - the Blazers win two straight.
Where exactly the Blazers fit on the rankings still seems unsettled.
>       <http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=3> 11 (15) Houston
Rockets<http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=3> 4 - 2 Five of the
next six are on the road spread out over nine days. That's a tough schedule for
the Rockets, arguably the best team (by the true nature of it's definition).
>       <http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=27> 12 (17) Chicago
Bulls<http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=27> 4 - 2 The Bulls are
just solid. They don't score a ton of points (88.5 a game) but they win.
>       <http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=19> 13 (6) San Antonio
Spurs<http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=19> 2 - 3 Tony Parker is
out with an ankle injury. The
Spurs<http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/Rankings.asp#> have started slowly and
will eventually pick it up . . . but maybe not this coming week.
>       <http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=21> 14 (18) Toronto
Raptors<http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=21> 3 - 3 Chris Bosh
and Andrea Bargnani are averaging a combined 49.2 points a game on 52.5%
shooting. The pair rebounds well at 18.6 a night - but together just 2.6
assists?
>       <http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=20> 15 (19) Oklahoma
City Thunder<http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=20> 3 - 3 Last
year the Thunder didn't win their third game until December 19th.
>       <http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=15> 16 (13)
Philadelphia 76ers<http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=15> 3 - 3
Was there a concern about Louis Williams at the point in Philly? He's averaging
17.2 points on 52.6% shooting along with 5.2 assists and 0.8 turnovers.
>       <http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=22> 17 (8) Utah
Jazz<http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=22> 2 - 4 The Jazz been
surprisingly mediocre. Five of the next six are on the road . . . let's just say
they better get the first one in New York.
>       <http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=5> 18 (20) Los Angeles
Clippers<http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=5> 3 - 4 Just when it
looked like the Clippers might go 0-82, they turn it around with three straight
wins. Western Conference Player of the Week Chris Kaman is averaging 23 points a
game on 58.0% shooting along with 9.9 boards and 1.86 blocks.
>       <http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=12> 19 (16) New
Orleans Hornets<http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=12> 2 - 5 The
Hornets don't seem to be playing with any of the passion that made them a
playoff team the past couple of seasons.
>       <http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=9> 20 (26) Milwaukee
Bucks<http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=9> 3 - 2 While they're
averaging a moderate 90.4 points a game, the Bucks have been strong defensively
holding opponents to 85.2 . . . second to the Celtics.
>       <http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=26> 21 (23) Charlotte
Bobcats<http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=26> 3 - 3 Gerald
Wallace, at 6'7", is the league-leader in rebounds with 13.8 a game.
>       <http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=18> 22 (29) Sacramento
Kings<http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=18> 3 - 4 Kevin Martin
down - Tyreke Evans is suddenly the early favorite for Rookie of the Year. A win
in Utah?
>       <http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=1> 23 (22) Detroit
Pistons<http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=1> 3 - 4 So much for
blending the newcomers with the veteran holdovers. Rip Hamilton (ankle) and
Tayshaun Prince (back) are out. Then again, Ben Wallace appears to be
rejuvenated.
>       <http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=4> 24 (27) Indiana
Pacers<http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=4> 2 - 3 Tyler
Hansbrough finally makes his debut after sitting out since August (shin),
notching 13 points and five rebounds in just 14 minutes.
>       <http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=23> 25 (11) Washington
Wizards<http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=23> 2 - 5 Last year the
Wizards were injured but hopeful for the future. Now they're going down the
injured and disgruntled road.
>       <http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=2> 26 (21) Golden
State Warriors<http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=2> 1 - 4 There's
too much talent on the Warriors for them to be this bad.
>       <http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=7> 27 (24) Memphis
Grizzlies<http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=7> 1 - 6 Is the Allen
Iverson experiment really over?
>       <http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=13> 28 (25) New York
Knicks<http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=13> 1 - 6 They weren't
going to be good this year - but this bad?
>       <http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=10> 29 (28) Minnesota
Timberwolves<http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=10> 1 - 6 Al
Jefferson has improved to 39.6% from the field - not good. Also Jonny Flynn is a
nice young point guard but the 3.2 assists against 3.3 turnovers is not a
welcome sign.
>       <http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=11> 30 (30) New Jersey
Nets<http://www.hoopsworld.com/teams/team.asp?TEAM_ID=11> 0 - 7 If the Nets were
actually fully healthy, they'd be better than 30 - but right now they're worthy
of 30.
>
>
>
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Brand didn't turn out to be a "steal" after all. Big mistake for that Philly GM.
They fired the other guy for less.

--- In Celticsstuffgroup@yahoogroups.com, John S <jsik33@...> wrote:
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> [image: nba rumors] *"Of course there's a level of frustration creeping in,
> being 3-4," [Elton] Brand
>
said<http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20091111_76ers__Brand_frustrated\
_with_his_playing_time.html>
> * after yesterday's practice at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic
> Medicine. "We're close to being 5-2 and it's all smiles around here, but
> being 3-4, it's frustrating, absolutely." Tonight at 7:30, the Sixers play
> the winless New Jersey Nets at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, N.J.
> Before signing a five-year, $80 million contract with the Sixers before last
> season, Brand, in nine NBA seasons, had never played a full NBA season
> averaging less than 37.0 minutes a game. Philadelphia
>
Inquirer<http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20091111_76ers__Brand_frustr\
ated_with_his_playing_time.html>
>
> *Brand is sitting at the end of close games. He's become a very expensive
> fifth option. And Jordan seems less concerned with how to incorporate Brand
> and more concerned with Brand accepting the
>
situation<http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20091111_76ers__Brand_frust\
rated_with_his_playing_time.html>
> *. "I look at how you play in the game," Jordan said. "It's not all about
> stats; anybody can get stats and lose. There are a lot of good stat players
> on losing teams that when you put them on winning teams, they're not good
> players. Not to say I'm talking about our guys." Philadelphia
>
Inquirer<http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20091111_76ers__Brand_frustr\
ated_with_his_playing_time.html>
>
> *Brand said that "absolutely" this was the first time in his career he has
> sat when games are being
>
decided<http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20091111_76ers__Brand_frustra\
ted_with_his_playing_time.html>
> *. He said that, of course, he's pressing to show he can return to
> pre-injury effectiveness. "I'm human, so it happens," Brand said. "I don't
> think I've had the opportunity to be out there and say, 'Hey, OK, let's do
> something different,' you know what I mean?" Philadelphia
>
Inquirer<http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20091111_76ers__Brand_frustr\
ated_with_his_playing_time.html>
>
> *None of this - especially the part about the lack of fans - amuses a Sixers
> management that saw attendance slide last season to its lowest level since
> the 1996 opening of the Wachovia
>
Center<http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20091111_Bob_Ford__Signs_of_tr\
ouble_for_Sixers.html>
> *. There was a tight rein on expenses during the off-season, and Stefanski -
> who does appear to like the new coach and his philosophy - was limited to
> hiring someone in Jordan's moderate price range. As for players, the league
> allows teams to have 15 on the roster, with 12 active for each game. Only
> four of the 30 teams entered the season with fewer than 14 on the roster. If
> you can guess the identity of one of them, you win a ballhandling clinic
> with Primoz Brezec. Philadelphia
>
Inquirer<http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20091111_Bob_Ford__Signs_of_\
trouble_for_Sixers.html>
>
> *It is something else again to say that Brand isn't good enough to perform
> the role for which he was hired. Brand was Stefanski's idea, an idea that
> has three more seasons, not including this one, and $51 million to go before
> it
expires<http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20091111_Bob_Ford__Signs_of_t\
rouble_for_Sixers.html>
> *. Jordan is saying that by his actions, if not his words, which means he is
> either super-confident in the others or super-confident that if he goes with
> Brand, he goes down. Entering tonight's game, Brand is averaging 10.1 points
> and 5.6 rebounds per game. Of his 71 points this season, 33 have come in the
> first quarter. Brand is a good citizen in the locker room. He says he is
> frustrated and finds the situation "very difficult," but leaves it at
> that. Philadelphia
>
Inquirer<http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20091111_Bob_Ford__Signs_of_\
trouble_for_Sixers.html>
>
> *While playing one-on-one at the end of practice, Elton Brand sent Primoz
> Brezec to the locker room with a bloodied nose. Earlier in the practice,
> Brand sent Smith off to the sidelines with a hurt right
>
shoulder<http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20091111_Sixers_coach_Jordan\
_still_experimenting.html>
> * during scrimmage time. After grabbing a rebound, Brand was dribbling down
> the court and being harassed by Smith. Brand gave a well-placed elbow to
> Smith's shoulder, in what appeared to be a charley-horse-like injury. Said
> Brand: "Jason went down courtesy of himself. Jason goes down because he
> plays hard. He went down because of himself. Now Primoz, I took Primoz out."
> Philadelphia Daily
>
News<http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20091111_Sixers_coach_Jordan_sti\
ll_experimenting.html>
>
> [image: nba rumors] Magic C Dwight Howard has been fined for saying things
> to officials during games, drawing technicals. *On Tuesday, the NBA
> announced that Howard was being fined $15,000 for public criticism of the
> officiating that appeared on his personal
>
blog<http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-notes-\
1111_2-20091110,0,5808322.story>
> *. Howard's comments appeared following Orlando's 85-80 loss to Detroit on
> November 3 at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Orlando
>
Sentinel<http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-no\
tes-1111_2-20091110,0,5808322.story>
>
> *"What really bothers me is they are letting guys hammer me at one end of
> the floor, yet I'm being called for everything. All of those hits take a
> toll on my body after a while," Howard
>
wrote<http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-notes\
-1111_2-20091110,0,5808322.story>
> *. Howard had made similar statements in the Sentinel. Orlando
>
Sentinel<http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-no\
tes-1111_2-20091110,0,5808322.story>
>
> The Lakers have a late-arriving crowd because it's laid-back L.A. But
> Charlotte? *Bobcats Arena looked more like a preseason game at tip-off
> Tuesday
night<http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-notes\
-1111_2-20091110,0,5808322.story>
> *, with the lower bowl about 60 percent full. It was good for Duke grad J.J.
> Redick — fewer people to boo him. Orlando
>
Sentinel<http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-no\
tes-1111_2-20091110,0,5808322.story>
>
> [image: nba rumors] *With Tracy McGrady targeting Nov. 18 to return, a week
> earlier than the earliest the Rockets had in mind, Rockets coach Rick
> Adelman has no date in mind for McGrady's his season
> debut<http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bk/bkn/6714455.html>
> *. "There is no timetable," Adelman said. "Though it looks like there's been
> a lot of timetables out there the last day or so, there hasn't been for me."
> Though McGrady said Tuesday he's in no rush to return, Adelman understands
> if McGrady is impatient. Houston
> Chronicle<http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bk/bkn/6714455.html>
>
> *"The biggest thing in talking to him is he doesn't have the pain he had
> last year," Adelman said. "He still has a long ways to go as far
> as<http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bk/bkn/6714455.html>
> * running the court, moving, defensively, those types of things. The biggest
> thing in his mind is last year he had a definite limp. He does not have
> that. Coming off that (microfracture) surgery, you're not going to have that
> explosiveness. You're not going to have the quickness." Houston
> Chronicle<http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bk/bkn/6714455.html>
>
> [image: nba rumors] But if there were thoughts that [Raptors] coach Jay
> Triano would re-think the team's defensive philosophy, they should be put
> immediately out of mind. *"We're not going to change this system, we just
> have to play it better," Triano said during the just-completed 1-2
> road
trip<http://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/nba/raptors/article/724080--defens\
ive-breakdowns-need-to-stop-says-triano>
> * through New Orleans, Dallas and San Antonio. The Raptors have shown at
> times this year a penchant for playing well one night and wretchedly the
> next. Toronto
Star<http://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/nba/raptors/article/724080--defens\
ive-breakdowns-need-to-stop-says-triano>
>
> Raptors: *"On the screen-roll, we have a tough time keeping guys in front of
> us," said
Triano<http://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/nba/raptors/article/724080--defe\
nsive-breakdowns-need-to-stop-says-triano>
> *. "So we have to provide help and when we provide help, they kick for
> threes ... we have to do a better job closing out on threes." One of the
> many issues that arose in San Antonio, and one that's been part of Toronto's
> defensive problems so far, has been an inability to contain open shooters in
> the corner or on the perimeter. Toronto
>
Star<http://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/nba/raptors/article/724080--defens\
ive-breakdowns-need-to-stop-says-triano>
>
> *Rookie center Hasheem Thabeet suffered a ridgeline fracture in his mandible
> -- a bone in his lower jaw -- when he appeared to collide with Zach
> Randolph's
head<http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/nov/11/grizzlies-postgame/>
> * going for a rebound late in the first quarter. Play was stopped with 57.4
> seconds remaining as Thabeet rolled around near the basket in obvious pain.
> He will not make the trip to Houston for the team's game against the Rockets
> tonight, but his status will be day-to-day after that. Memphis Commercial
> Appeal<http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/nov/11/grizzlies-postgame/>
>
> [image: nba rumors] In the city that gave us "Dewey defeats Truman" and
> penciled the Cubs in the 2003 World Series (before, of course, Bartman),
> here was the scene at the United Center on Tuesday night: the Bulls
> celebrating like, as Nuggets guard Chauncey Billups said, "they advanced to
> the Sweet 16" while the PA system played the song "Another One Bites the
> Dust." *Chicago's Brad Miller had splashed an improbable fadeaway basket at
> the buzzer, which proved to be, indeed, improbable. The Nuggets beat the
> Bulls 90-89 because Miller's shot wasn't released in
> time<http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_13759251>
> *. And the Nuggets, well, they John Dillinger-ed out of town with a road win
> in their gym bags. Denver Post<http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_13759251>
>
> *Brad Miller caught the pass inbounded with three-tenths of a second left in
> the game, and while the Bulls cheered, the three officials peered at a
> television monitor <http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_13759251>*,
> watching the shot over and over. Official Mark Wunderlich relayed through a
> Bulls PR representative that in a situation like that, it is a judgment
> call. And in that situation, the refs ruled that the ball was still touching
> Miller's fingertips when the clock hit zero. And so Denver won the
> nail-biter by, it seemed, a fingernail. Denver
> Post<http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_13759251>
>
> During the review process, a few Bulls continued to celebrate. *''Looking at
> the replay, to overrule it, how could you overrule it?'' Noah said. ''It was
> really close. I don't know. Just a tough loss, but we have to bounce back
> against Toronto.'' Miller left without
>
comment<http://www.suntimes.com/sports/basketball/bulls/1877231,CST-SPT-bull11.a\
rticle>
> *. The Bulls (4-3) saw their three-game winning streak snapped. Derrick Rose
> had a team-high 22 points, Luol Deng added 21, and Noah had a career-high 21
> rebounds. Carmelo Anthony led the Nuggets with 20 points. Chicago
>
Sun-Times<http://www.suntimes.com/sports/basketball/bulls/1877231,CST-SPT-bull11\
.article>
>
> [image: nba rumors] *"No, he didn't bother me," Durant said of Nocioni, who
> scored 16 points for the Kings in 35 minutes. "He tried to be physical and
> push me around, but he got me to the foul
> line<http://www.sacbee.com/kings/story/2318420.html>
> *, and I like those kinds of easy points. It was challenging. It was tough.
> He plays hard, but it didn't bother me at all." He's not just sitting around
> – Jon Brockman looks like a natural in the role of bench-warming buddy. At
> every break in the action, the rookie forward jumps out of his seat and
> high-fives teammates. You'd never know he's never played this role. Sacramento
> Bee <http://www.sacbee.com/kings/story/2318420.html>
>
> The Kings' attendance is still lagging. *After selling out only one of their
> first two home games as part of the Sellout 2009 initiative, the Kings had
> crowds of 11,751 and 10,760 in their following two home
> games<http://www.sacbee.com/kings/story/2318420.html>
> *. But Westphal said he's confident the fans will come out if the team
> continues to compete as it has recently. Sacramento
> Bee<http://www.sacbee.com/kings/story/2318420.html>
>
> Westphal believed before the season the Kings would be competitive and not
> give in. And in the last three games that's proven true. *"I think we're
> surprising many people in the NBA but not me," said Kings forward Andres
> Nocioni. "We've practiced really, really hard. We had a great training
> camp<http://www.sacbee.com/kings/story/2318412.html>
> *. I used to do the same thing when I first went to Chicago (in 2004-05). We
> went to training camp playing really hard, and we started the season 0-9,
> but we started to play really well and we ended up with 47 wins." Sacramento
> Bee <http://www.sacbee.com/kings/story/2318412.html>
>
>  [image: Click
Here]<http://www.burstnet.com/ads/ad7559a-map.cgi/ns/v=2.3S/sz=120x600A|160x600A\
/>
> Kevin Durant had a chance to match James Harden's end-of-the-half
> 3-pointer.
> It wasn't to be. Playing catch-up most of the game, the Thunder dropped a
> 101-98 decision to the Sacramento Kings Tuesday night at Arco Arena. *Durant
> scored a season-high 37 points but his potential game-tying 28-foot shot
> clanged off the front of the rim at the
> buzzer<http://newsok.com//article/3416505>
> *. "When it left my hand it looked good," said Durant. "It was just a little
> short. Hopefully next time I hit it."
> Oklahoman<http://newsok.com//article/3416505>
>
> *It's remarkable the Thunder forced the announced crowd of 10,523 to stay to
> the last second considering the Kings shot 57.9 percent the first
> half<http://newsok.com//article/3416505>
> *, had five players score in double figures and out-rebounded OKC 51-36.
> "They've been playing well," Durant said. "They're playing hard and playing
> together. Give them all the credit. We fought back in the fourth but
> couldn't make some plays down the stretch."
> Oklahoman<http://newsok.com//article/3416505>
>
> The play Thunder fans watching the game on TV will remember weeks from now
> is *Harden's half-court, buzzer-beater at the end of the first half. "That's
> my first half-court shot ever," Harden said. Does he practice that shot?
> "No, not really," <http://newsok.com//article/3416505>* said Harden who
> scored nine points, all in the first half. "Sometimes when you're a kid you
> just throw the ball up from half court... The clock was running out. I just
> wanted to get a shot up." Oklahoman <http://newsok.com//article/3416505>
>
> *Spartak St Petersburg announced the signing of James
> White<http://thehoop.blogspot.com/2009/11/spartak-announced-james-white.html>
> * (2.01-SG/SF) via their official website. White comes to the aid of the
> ailing Russian team that hasn't managed to score a single victory yet in the
> first 4 games of the Russian Superleague. The
> Hoop<http://thehoop.blogspot.com/2009/11/spartak-announced-james-white.html>
>
> *Shaquille O'Neal's wife is splitting up with the Cleveland Cavaliers
>
center<http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/11/11/sports/AP-BKN-Shaquille-ONeal-\
Separation.html>
> *. Va'Shaundya O'Neal filed for legal separation with intent to divorce
> Monday in Los Angeles. She cited irreconcilable differences.
>
AP<http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/11/11/sports/AP-BKN-Shaquille-ONeal-Sepa\
ration.html>
>
> *Tony Parker and Tim Duncan, who missed the Toronto game while comparing
> sore left ankles, are listed as doubtful against
>
Dallas<http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/Big_game_for_Manu_helps_ease_his\
_mind.html>
> *. That is never a pleasant injury report for the Spurs, but against the
> Mavs it could be even more crippling. Parker and Duncan were the only
> players to consistently produce in the Spurs' first-round playoff ouster
> against Dallas in April. Ginobili, meanwhile, didn't produce at all. He
> missed the five-game series with a stress fracture in his fibula, an injury
> that left him shelved the entire summer. San Antonio Express
>
News<http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/Big_game_for_Manu_helps_ease_his_m\
ind.html>
>
> With the Spurs leading by eight and less than a minute to play, Ginobili
> took a 12-footer too early in the shot clock. For the first time in the
> fourth quarter, he missed. *At the next dead ball, Popovich gave Ginobili a
> lecture about the benefits of time management. "I was kind of hot, feeling
> really good about myself, and my defender fell," Ginobili said. "I thought
> it was going to be two easy
>
points."<http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/Big_game_for_Manu_helps_ease_h\
is_mind.html>
> * Not much has come easy for Ginobili in his return from ankle oblivion. He
> is hopeful Monday's game can be the start of something bigger. San Antonio
> Express
News<http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/Big_game_for_Manu_helps_ease_his_m\
ind.html>
>
> *With Blake Griffin sidelined by a fractured knee cap, Kings guard Tyreke
> Evans probably is the favorite for Rookie of the
>
Year<http://blog.newsok.com/nbainokc/2009/11/11/thunder-fails-to-seize-opportuni\
ty/>
> *. In the win over OKC, Evans scored 20 points, grabbed eight rebounds and
> dished out eight assists, not that far away from posting a triple double.
> It's the third straight game he's scored 20 or more points, the first Kings
> rookie to do that since Walt Williams 16 years ago. Oklahoman
>
Blog<http://blog.newsok.com/nbainokc/2009/11/11/thunder-fails-to-seize-opportuni\
ty/>
>
> *Orlando Magic fans who are stuck in the nosebleed seats can take heart: The
> team's new arena will boast the largest video screen scoreboard in the
>
NBA<http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/os-magic-arena-scoreboard-111109,0\
,2579101.story>
> *. The current Amway Arena's scoreboard hanging over center court has video
> screens to replay the action. But Magic execs say comparing those screens to
> the new ones is like comparing the fuzzy 19-inch television from your
> childhood to the latest big-screen high-def TV. "In simple terms, it's a
> much clearer and lifelike picture," Magic chief operating officer Alex
> Martins said Tuesday. "It's going to be the most fan-interactive technology
> in the world." Orlando
>
Sentinel<http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/os-magic-arena-scoreboard-111\
109,0,2579101.story>
>
> *"Come on, Danny!" a frustrated Granger yelled after he failed to make
> consecutive 3-pointers during a drill with assistant coach Frank
>
Vogel<http://www.indystar.com/article/20091111/SPORTS04/911110339/1088/SPORTS04>
> *. Later, after hitting five consecutive 3s, he missed from outside the key.
> "This spot is killing me," he said, walking back to the corner. And so the
> quest to rediscover his shooting touch continues. He hopes all the hard work
> in a desolate gym pays off, heading into tonight's game at Conseco
> Fieldhouse against the Golden State Warriors. Indianapolis
>
Star<http://www.indystar.com/article/20091111/SPORTS04/911110339/1088/SPORTS04>
>
> Granger still leads the Pacers in scoring (22.8 ppg), but he's missing more
> often than usual and acting like the 3-point line is a force field he can't
> break through. *More than half of his shots -- 51-of-93 -- have been behind
> the line. He leads the NBA in 3-point attempts per game at 10.2, but is
> making just 29 percent. "Honestly, I'm not worried about it. My shot won't
> disappear overnight," said
>
Granger<http://www.indystar.com/article/20091111/SPORTS04/911110339/1088/SPORTS0\
4>
> *, who is shooting 39 percent overall. "I don't think I'm in a funk or
> anything. I really don't." Indianapolis
>
Star<http://www.indystar.com/article/20091111/SPORTS04/911110339/1088/SPORTS04>
>
> *Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is being treated for a rare form of leukemia, and the
> basketball great said his prognosis is
>
encouraging<http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20091111_Abdul-Jabbar_fac\
ing_leukemia_treatment.html>
> *. The NBA's all-time leading scorer was diagnosed last December with
> chronic myeloid leukemia, he said on Monday. The 62-year-old Abdul-Jabbar
> said his doctor didn't give any guarantees, but informed him: "You have a
> very good chance to live your life out and not have to make any drastic
> changes to your lifestyle."
>
AP<http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20091111_Abdul-Jabbar_facing_leuke\
mia_treatment.html>
>
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Deron Williams ranks second in the NBA with 10.7 rebounds per game.

 

Carlos Boozer ranks third with 11.6 rebounds per game.

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I'm not sure. But I think that JB's trying to rope you in, too.

I'm not quite sure except I know he wants to stir the pot somehow.

--- In Celticsstuffgroup@yahoogroups.com, Eric Pincus <Eric@...> wrote:
>
> So wait - I'm involved here how?  :)
>
> From: Celticsstuffgroup@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:Celticsstuffgroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of T T
> Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 7:15 AM
> To: JB
> Cc: Celtics Stuff
> Subject: [Celtics' Stuff ] Re: Wolves
>
> Let me try to understand this....Is this a bet between you and me or you and
Eric?
>
> If it is you and me then we should just work with the win predictions we each
had of the Wolves (30 vs 22), You also said 40 and 12, We'll throw those out.
>
> If it is between you and Eric and includes the Clippers vs Wolves then 10-12
wins is more than a fair offer of a handicap, I guess.  think the Clips should
(not will but should) be much better than that. I think I had them around 37
wins.
>
> Actually, shouldn't the winner just be the one who is the closest to being
correct in W/L prediction?
>
> ________________________________
> From: JB <jb_celticsstuff@...>
> To: T T <tenaciousth@...>
> Cc: Celtics Stuff <Celticsstuffgroup@...>
> Sent: Tue, November 10, 2009 11:25:46 PM
> Subject: Re: Wolves
>
> On Nov 10, 2009, at 10:35 PM, T T wrote:
>
>
> Yes, quoting said party accurately is considered good journalism where I come
from.
>
> Ahem.....Are you trying to back out now?
>
> "That would be the wolves predicted finish of 28 minus 12, which equals 16.
Can the mighty Clips win 16 more games than the lowly Wolves? "
>
> (scratches head)......whaaaa?
>
> Is that the new math? Speak plainly for my little brain, please.
>
> Where are you getting the 28 from and why minus 12?
>
> **************
>
>             Lol! Not trying to back out..... a 12 win prediction was offered
also, with qualifications, that if everything went right, they could hit 30.
>             28 is where Pincus picked the Wolves in his power rankings, 12 the
Clippers. The difference between the two is 16.
>             I figure I should get some handicap..... what do you think is
fair? NBA.com had them at 19 & 29.
>                        
http://www.nba.com/2009/news/powerrankings/10/26/preseason/index.html
>              I'll take the 10......what do you say? Minnesota +10 against the
Clippers' season win total. A tie is a push and we each pay for our own meal.
;>)
>
>
>
>             JB
>
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>
>                                      Yes Indeed!
>

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