Spurs, Hornets clash at New Orleans Arena
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03/01/2010 -
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The San Antonio Spurs shoot for their second win in as many
nights on Monday in the Big Easy when they visit a New Orleans Hornets team on
the outside, looking in at the Western Conference playoff picture.
The Spurs recorded a big win over fellow West contender Phoenix last night in
the Alamo City, as Tim Duncan scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a
113-110 win over the Suns.
Manu Ginobili added 21 points, eight assists and six boards off the bench,
while Richard Jefferson finished with 20 points for San Antonio, which had
dropped three of four coming into the contest, including a 109-104 setback at
Houston on Friday.
Tony Parker, returning to the floor after a case of food poisoning, added 16
points and Antonio McDyess went for 12 points and nine boards in the win.
"Great victory," Duncan said. "It's a game-by-game thing right now and we just
have to focus on the next game coming up, so getting this win and forgetting
about last game and just getting victories and building on something is what
we need to do."
San Antonio remained the seventh seed in the competitive West, one-half game
ahead of Portland and 3 1/2 clear of New Orleans, which fell in Dallas last
night.
Dirk Nowitzki finished with 36 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in
that one, as the Mavericks took the 108-100 win.
Rookie point guard Darren Collison, starting in place on injured All-Star
Chris Paul, had a career-high 35 points, while fellow freshman Marcus Thornton
added 21 points off the bench, but the Hornets lost for the third time in four
games.
"They're a very strong team and they play very well together, and we were
going to have to give ourselves a better chance in the first half to win this
one," said Hornets head coach Jeff Bower.
The Spurs have already beaten New Orleans twice this season and have taken
three straight overall vs. the Hornets.
<< Raptors hope to have Bosh back in Houston
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - It's expected that Toronto Raptors star Chris Bosh will opt
out of his contract after this season and test the free agency market.
Life without Bosh isn't a scenario most north of the border want to
contemplate
<< Nuggets, Suns square off in the desert
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A pair of Western Conference powers meet in the desert
Monday night as the Northwest Division-leading Denver Nuggets face off with
the Phoenix Suns.
The Nuggets, who lead the Northwest by one game over Utah, are
<< Bulls kick off homestand vs. Hawks
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Atlanta Hawks will continue their climb to the top of
the Eastern Conference tonight, when they pay a visit to the Chicago Bulls at
the United Center.
The Hawks are seeded third in the conference standings, just two ga
<< Struggling Sixers tangle with Magic at Wachovia Center
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - After playing a stretch of tough games against respectable
opponents, the Orlando Magic will catch a break over the next few days
starting with the woeful Philadelphia 76ers tonight at the Wachovia Center.
Orlando will als
<< Shaq-less Cavs host Knicks
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers hope to extend
their winning streak to eight games against the New York Knicks when the two
clubs collide tonight at Quicken Loans Arena.
The Cavaliers made it seven wins in a row i
Blazers wrap up trek at Memphis >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Portland Trail Blazers hope to finish up a five-game
road trip in winning fashion Monday against a Memphis Grizzlies team chasing
them for the final spot in the Western Conference playoff hunt.
Shooting for just
Jazz aim to resume success against Clippers >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Utah Jazz hope to build on one of their most impressive
offensive performances of the season Monday night when they visit the Los
Angeles Clippers.
Deron Williams scored 20 of his 35 points in the first quarter
Stars agree to new deal with Ott >>
Dallas, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Dallas Stars and left wing Steve Ott have
reportedly worked out a new contract.
Stars general manager Joe Nieuwendyk told the Dallas Morning News that Ott has
agreed to terms, but has not yet signed the d
Shaq out eight weeks after thumb surgery >>
Cleveland, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal
is expected to be sidelined for the next eight weeks after undergoing surgery
for an injured right thumb.
O'Neal had a procedure performed Monday morning at Uni
Florida's Leopold headed to Pittsburgh >>
Pittsburgh, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired
defenseman Jordan Leopold from the Florida Panthers in exchange for a second-
round pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
Leopold signed a one-year contract with Fl
Kansas City, MO - Kansas City has not officially named Matt Cassel its starting quarterback, but there can be no doubt now.
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After praising his leadership and work ethic through spring workouts, the Chiefs announced Tuesday they had signed the 27-year-old Cassel to a multiyear contract. Terms were not disclosed, but he will almost certainly be one of the highest-paid members of the team.
"We are excited to be able to reach a long-term agreement for Matt Cassel to be a Kansas City Chief for many years to come," owner and board chairman Clark Hunt said in a statement. "His proven leadership on and off the field will be a tremendous asset to the organization."
Patriots made him their franchise player, meaning his salary for this season will be about $15 million.
New head coach Todd Haley, taking over for Herm Edwards after a 2-14 season, refused to name a starter at any position during offseason workouts. But it was obvious to everyone the team belonged to Cassel.
"I go out there each and every day with that focus that I'm the starter," Cassel said during a June minicamp. "Competition brings out the best in everybody."
The signing will come as welcome news to Cassel's new coaches and teammates. Amiable and hardworking, online football betting he appeared to win over everyone at minicamp.
"I think he's got some unique leadership qualities. I think his teammates like him and have respect for him. I think he's doing a pretty good job on the field, too," Haley said last month. "He's doing everything that I'm asking him, that our coaches are asking him to do. I don't have one single complaint how he's carrying himself."
After one workout, wide receiver Devard Darling declared Cassel "a breath of fresh air."
"He has a lot of swagger, a lot of confidence. It's good for us," said Darling. "We trust in him that he's going to go out there and lead us all the way."
nse to accommodate his specific abilities.
Trapped on the bench behind Heisman winners Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart at USC and then unable to unseat Super Bowl MVP Brady at New England, Cassel seemed destined to be a backup all his life. As Brady was helped off the field last September, Cassel seized the opportunity he'd been waiting for since high school.
In his only sustained action since his teens, he hit 349 of 555 passes for 3,949 yards at New England. He had 23 touchdown passes and 13 interceptions as the Patriots, who had gone unbeaten through the regular season the year before, finished 11-5 and out of the playoffs.
Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli, who had been Bill Belichick's assistant in New England, engineered the trade after the Patriots became convinced that Brady would recover fully from his knee operation.
"Since Matt arrived in Kansas City, he has embraced the team and the community," Pioli said. "His work ethic, his ability and competitive presence is what we expect from our players."
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