BOSTON (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies may have missed Marc Gasol’s inside defense. His absence certainly didn’t hurt their scoring in the paint. Jerryd Bayless scored 22 points and Mike Conley had 14 with nine assists to propel the Grizzlies to a 100-93 win over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. Playing their second straight […]
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Red Claws penetrate Armor
PORTLAND — The Maine Red Claws (1-0) overcame a slow start to down the Springfield Armor (0-1), 108-95, on Friday night at the Portland Expo.The Red Claws quickly pushed their lead to nine in the third quarter as Chris Wright and Jermaine Taylor continued their hot shooting from the first half. Rookie Frank Gaines scored […]
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Spurs dig in, shake off Celts
AN ANTONIO (AP) — Tony Parker scored 19 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Boston Celtics 104-93 Wednesday night, winning their eighth straight overall and remaining undefeated at home.Kawhi Leonard had 16 points and Tim Duncan rebounded from a poor outing in San Antonio’s previous home game to score 13 points. Boris Diaw […]
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NBA: Celtics fall to Rockets
HOUSTON (AP) — Terrence Jones said he is feeling more comfortable and confident on the floor. It has showed the last two games. Jones scored a career-high 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets to their third straight victory, 109-85 over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. Jones, who tied his […]
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Wolves use power of Love to beat Celtics
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kevin Love had 23 points and 12 rebounds and Nikola Pekovic had 20 points and 12 boards to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 106-88 victory over the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. Kevin Martin scored 20 on 6-for-18 shooting and Dante Cunningham scored 12 off the bench to help Minnesota rebound […]
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Maine Red Claws: Building on success
PORTLAND – Chris Wright wasn’t planning on being back in Maine this year. He had spent parts of two of the last basketball seasons with the Maine Red Claws, but he was hoping that had helped earn him a move to the NBA. After a summer stint with Toronto, he was released by the Raptors. […]
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Maine Red Claws: Fresh start for Osby
PORTLAND — Sometimes taking the long way proves more beneficial. That’s what Romero Osby is hoping about his professional basketball career. Osby had been planning on playing basketball in Orlando this winter. Instead, he’s starting the season in Maine. It’s been a sudden turn of events and change in destination for the Mississippi native. “I […]
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C’s coach Stevens tunes out talk of tanking
WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — Jared Sullinger was watching TV over the summer when he heard someone say that if the Boston Celtics relied too much on Jeff Green, they would only win two games all season.The Celtics forward recorded the comments on his phone and made sure Green saw them.“That same guy is probably biting […]
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Bates Women’s Basketball: Murphy maturing into increased role
LEWISTON — Allaina Murphy will notice the difference every time she shakes hands and makes eye contact with Bates College’s opponent this winter, right before tip-off. Even on an NCAA Division III women’s basketball team, Murphy finds herself in a distinct minority: A starting center who’s an inch shy of six feet tall. “We have […]
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Bates Men’s Basketball: Matarazzo puts the pressure on
LEWISTON — Luke Matarazzo’s coach describes his senior captain’s defensive makeup as part pit bull, part illusionist. The characterization brings up a jarring image of a cross between a bald rapper and a Las Vegas headliner. But the Bates guard has a full head of hair and doesn’t dream of seeing his name in lights […]