Articles Archive for December 2006
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Iguodala stepping up for Philly
In the latest NBA classic to grace this fascinating season, Washington outlasted Phoenix 144-139 in overtime last Friday. It was tied at 127 after regulation. The Suns had won 15 straight, but Gilbert Arenas‘ 54 points was too much for them to overcome. Arenas, of course, scored 60 at the Lakers on December 17th.
Arenas went 21-for-37 from the field in 48 minutes as the Wizards shot 54-for-101 as a team. Steve Nash paced the Suns with 42 points. The teams only used 15 combined players.
Not only …
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Jones breaks SIUE’s career steals record
By Brian Doolittle
SPECIAL TO THE POST-DISPATCH
12/23/2006
Junior guard J.B. Jones (Belleville West High) set the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville men’s basketball record for career steals Thursday.
He had one in the first half to break the previous record of 143, set by Kenny Stanley (1984-1987). Jones has 145 steals and is third in assists with 362.
He finished with 10 points and 10 assists in the Cougars’ 80-47 home victory over Illinois Tech.
SIUE (7-4) does not play again until Jan. 4, when it travels to Missouri-Rolla for a …
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Arenas makes history in LA
Well, that was quite a weekend in the NBA. As owners scramble to try and fill Carmelo Anthony’s spot – not to mention J.R. Smith’s – we wish to begin with a breakdown of Sunday’s late-night masterpiece. As always, we’ll later give you a few sleepers who may be able to give you a boost during these suspensions.
Ok. If you missed the Lakers-Wizards classic, here is a rundown of what went down:
Gilbert Arenas put up 60 points on Sunday.
— Gilbert Arenas set a Washington franchise record …
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Jack emerging for Portland
The leather ball is coming back! After getting used to new buzzwords like ‘composite microfiber’, we have to act as if this never happened beginning January 1. If this is what the players want, I’m all for it, but the offensive numbers have been rising slightly, so this may not be a great thing. . .
As of Monday afternoon, Allen Iverson has not yet been traded. So, there is not much to really comment on except to be sure and stay tuned. Personally, I do not like …