Wizards vs. Hawks Preview ATLANTA, GA – Joe Johnson helped the Atlanta Hawks win their 10th straight against the Washington Wizards with an impressive fourth-quarter performance last month.
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Temple vs. California Preview ORLANDO, FL – Temple has had plenty of time to prepare for a matchup with California. It may have needed the long layoff with a grueling set of games on the horizon.
Avs’ Anderson suffers groin injury VANCOUVER, B.C. – Colorado goalie Craig Anderson left the Avalanche’s game Wednesday night against Vancouver after the first period because of a groin injury.
Diamondbacks trade for Duke PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded left-hander Zach Duke to the Arizona Diamondbacks for a player to be named.
Hornets vs. Clippers Preview LOS ANGELES, CA – Thanks to their worst shooting performance of the season, the New Orleans Hornets nearly dropped the opener of their four-game Western road trip. They might have an easier time on their next stop.
Kings vs. Jazz Preview SALT LAKE CITY, UT – While the Utah Jazz have been one of the best come-from-behind teams in the NBA, they would like to play a full 48 minutes at some point.
Orlando vs. San Antonio Preview SAN ANTONIO, TX – The San Antonio Spurs wanted to avoid the kind of uneven beginning that contributed to their early ouster from the playoffs last season. They’ve certainly done that with the best start in franchise history that includes a 10-game winning streak.
Duke vs. Marquette Preview KANSAS CITY, MO – Freshman Kyrie Irving has shown to be a quick learner as Duke begins its quest for a second straight NCAA tournament title.
Kentucky vs. Oklahoma Preview MAUI – After losing five players who became first-round picks, it was clear that Kentucky was going to use some talented freshman to replace them. Two of them chose to play for John Calipari over Oklahoma coach Jeff Capel.
Kings vs. Senators Preview OTTAWA, Ont. – Los Angeles Kings coach Terry Murray wanted to give Jonathan Quick additional rest this season, but it’s been difficult to keep his brilliant young goaltender on the bench.