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Team USA shot 56.6% (43-76) from the floor for the game, and after a tough first quarter defeated Australia Wednesday 116-85. Team USA is now just two victories away from completing their mission, bringing the Gold Medal in Men's Basketball back to the United States. Team USA is now 6-0 in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and their next task will be to take on 2004 Gold Medal winners Argentina in ...
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Once you pass the age of thirty, it
is absolutely mind boggling how quickly time passes! I
thought of that this past week, as I thought back to the "Original Dream Team" the 1992 Team USA Men's Basketball squad. A lot of folks forget why the "Dream ...
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You might remember that there was concern around the beginning of July, that Team USA may not have enough big men in their lineup, and that might prove to be the squad's Achilles heel. After Monday's game against the National German team, it looks like that concern can be taken off the table. Team USA center Dwight Howard was a one man wrecking machine recording a double-double, and helped ...
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Okay so does the Euro-League want to be
taken seriously or not? Since July 1, some big
name well known former NBA players led by former Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Childress have signed with Euro-League teams. During the last couple of weeks ...
Team USA wanted to send a message in this game, and it came out loud and clear. No more games, we are serious as a heart attack, we are on a mission, and we will do what ever it takes to accomplish it! The squad from the United States Saturday dominated Spain 119-82. Team USA is now 4-0. it was the first defeat for the Spanish squad who are now 1-3. The Americans came out of the gates with ...
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So when you think about cities in the
USA that have high cost of living indexes, usually
cities such as New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Chicago come to mind. But Oklahoma City? The " Associated Press " reported Thursday that the NBA ...
Team USA got a big monkey off their collective backs Thursday as they defeated the Greek National Team 92-69. The win has the Americans 3-0 so far in Olympic competition, but this victory goes far beyond what happened on the court Thursday. This win helped to heal a wound that was opened in Japan on 2006, when Team USA fell to the Greek team in the World Championships 101-95. Kobe Bryant ...
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ESPN.com reported Wednesday that the Cleveland Cavaliers have
acquired Milwaukee Bucks point guard Mo Williams in a
trade involving three teams. The deal which we reported to you Monday was being discussed Could Mo Williams Be Cavaliers Point Guard Of The Future? involved the Cavaliers, the Bucks, and “The Team Formerly Known As The Seattle SuperSonics”.
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The Spanish National Olympic Basketball team, knows how
to play hoops without a doubt. They are a
legitimate threat to challenge Team USA for the Gold Medal at the Beijing Olympics. They are also however at the very least ignorant, as they showed while posing for a publicity photo for one of the team's sponsors.
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"ESPN.com" reported Tuesday night that their sources have restricted free agent forward Andre Iguodala signing a long term big money deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. According to the reports the Sixers first round draft pick in the 2004 NBA Draft has come to terms with the club on a deal that is said to be for six seasons, and is worth $80 million. This past season, the Philadelphia 76ers ...
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Team USA took a commanding 29-18 first quarter lead over Angola, and never looked back Tuesday as they won their second Olympic game Tuesday 97-76. Dwyane Wade came off the bench Tuesday and led his squad with 19 points, as Team USA defeated the National team from Angola 97-76. The win gives the Americans their second straight victory in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Wade was one of four ...
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With all sorts of free agent transactions taking
place in the Association since July 1, the Cleveland
Cavaliers have been conspicuous by their absence. Cleveland did lock up guard Daniel Gibson to a long term deal last month, but still have not ...
Back before injuries ravaged Larry Bird's body, and shortened his NBA career, he was one of the greatest smack talkers of all time. When Larry Joe was at the peak of his powers, he knew how good he was, and would remind his opponent of it every chance he got! One of my favorite stories about Bird took place during a NBA All-Star weekend in the mid 1980's. Bird was participating in the three ...
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Sometimes all you have to do is prime the well, to get the water flowing. Less than 24 hours after signing a five year offer sheet with the Memphis Grizzlies, forward Josh Smith is now signed sealed and delivered to the Atlanta Hawks. The Associated Press reported Saturday that Atlanta has matched the offer sheet given to Smith by Memphis on Friday, keeping him in the fold. The deal was ...
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Friday the "Memphis Commercial Appeal" reported that Hawks restricted free agent forward Josh Smith has signed a five year offer sheet with the Memphis Grizzlies. The deal is reported to be worth $58 million. Atlanta now has seven days to match the offer, or to arrange for a sign and trade. Smith has played four seasons in the Association. He has averaged 13.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.7 ...
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The Philadelphia 76ers had very high hopes for their young center Jason Smith after his performance in the Las Vegas Summer League last month. Smith who played in 76 games in his rookie season, was a dominant force in Las Vegas as he averaged 18.6 points, 5 rebounds per game ins five contests. Well all the excitement that the Sixers had as Smith approached his second year in the ...
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Okay, I guess I am still underneath it all incredibly naive! I truly did not think that this sort of stuff still went on in any part of the USA. According to this report, sadly I was mistaken. The The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Thursday that former NBA center Joe Barry Phillips has filed a suit against a restaraunt located in the Buckhead section of Atlanta. The former NBA number ...
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I don't know about you, but I am already for the start of the next NBA season! After an exciting post season capped off by a legendary Boston Celtics Los Angeles Lakers NBA Finals, I am hungry for some NBA action. Well, the NBA season is still a few months away but the Association did release their regular season schedule Wednesday. Opening night which will take place on October 28, will ...
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It was during the 1999-2000 NBA season, the Cleveland Cavaliers were heading to the Lottery in their first season under coach Randy Wittman. After a strong start, center Zydrunas Ilgauskas was hurt, and when he went down, so did the team's momentum. It was about mid-way through the season, at that time of the campaign when a bad team realizes it's bad! The Los Angeles Lakers came to then ...
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It is debatable whether this is the last taste you would want in your mouth before taking the floor in Beijing. Yes a win is a win, but Team USA realizes if they play like they did Tuesday, against one of the stronger teams in the Olympics, they will not receive the Gold Medal. With this team anything less is just unacceptable. So the question is do they use this as a motivating factor, ...
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Team USA Road To Gold Is Due to Shift In Attitude