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Brandon Roy is back after missing four games with a groin injury, but Joel Przybilla (broken hand) is done for the season. With difficult games left against the Lakers, Mavs and Suns, it will be tough to meet their stated goal of finishing above .500 for the season. |
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They downed the struggling Raptors on Sunday to snap a four-game skid and show a little pride. But Vince Carter is trying to play through a sore ankle, and barring a miracle, they are headed to the lottery for the first time in seven years. |
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Say this much for Chicago fans: They are loyal. The Bulls drew an announced crowd of 21,929 for Saturday's loss to the Wizards, their fourth defeat in six games as a dismal season comes to a close. Only Detroit has a higher average home attendance this season. |
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Elton Brand had 19 points and eight boards in Sunday's loss to the Rockets as he continues to look good in his return from an Achilles injury. But injuries to Chris Kaman (ankle), Tim Thomas (Achilles) and Corey Maggette (hamstring) have his team limping to the finish. |
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The Memphis Tigers might be dominating the city's hoops scene these days, but the local pro squad at least has shown some signs of improvement of late. Sunday's win at Minnesota made the Grizzlies 6-6 in their last 12 games. |
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Sunday's loss to the Grizzlies made it four straight and six of seven, but that might not be all bad. With the loss, the Wolves solidified their hold on the third-worst record, meaning more Ping Pong balls in next month's draft lottery. |
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As bad as they have been all season, they could still finish with a winning record at home if they can win two of their final three at the Bradley Center. However, the loss of rookie Yi Jianlian (knee) for the rest of the season won't help their cause. |
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They honored Hall of Fame-bound Patrick Ewing before Sunday's win over the Magic with a video tribute. Too bad they didn't hand out giant knee pads like those Ewing used to wear. Meanwhile, Isiah Thomas was set to learn his fate this week. |
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One (last?) Shining Moment? If Sunday's dramatic double-overtime win over the Nuggets -- in which rookies Kevin Durant (38 points) and Jeff Green (35) each scored career highs -- turns out to be the final home victory, Seattle fans at least will have a good one to remember. |
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Shawn Marion (foot) has joined the list of Heat players shutting it down for the season, but the only concern among South Beach hoops fans these days is Derrick Rose or Michael Beasley. Which one do you pair with Dwyane Wade next season (if you get lucky in the lottery)? |
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