slamdunkcentral.com - 12/5/2007
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Richard Jefferson had 36 points, as the New Jersey Nets took advantage of an undermanned Cleveland Cavaliers team and just beat them into submission 100-79. Please do not take my use of the phrase “took advantage” in a negative way, New Jersey did what they should do in pro sports. There is no room for sympathy, as Leo Durocher said long ago “ Nice Guys Finish Last. ...
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... With LeBron James sitting out his third straight game because of a sprained left index finger, the Nets took advantage and cruised to a 100-79 win over the Cavaliers to get back to .500. It was the first double-digit win of the season for the Nets. ...
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LeBron James will sit out his fourth straight game Wednesday night because of a sprained left index finger, the most games he's missed because of an injury.
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