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<title>BEYOND THE BOX SCORE -- November 17th</title>
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<span style="font-weight:bold;">Minnesota 109 Washington 98 </span>– Another great win for Case ….  Games was basically tied to start the 4th and Minnesota clutched up.  That has been tough for Minny because teams have been denying the ball to KG and they haven’t had anyone else step up.  The sad thing is that KG is one of the best distrubtors in the game so it should be easy to play off of him.  Tonight they did Richie Frahm had 16 and Wally World had 17…. KG is one of  a kind 25-13-9 … Wolves outrebounded the Wiz 45 to 31 …. I always thought Frahm was the perfect back-up to Ray Allen.  He can shoot the lights out, he is strong and physical and willing to defend.  Send him in for 10 minutes to beat the guy up and hit a shot or two.  It always seemed perfect … Minnesota shot 54%.  This jumps out because early this year Washington was playing the best defense in the league and the last few games they have stopped defending … I have always believed that Minnesota is best when they go small and play KG at the center.  They won this game with a line-up of Hudson, Frahm, Wally, Griffin and KG.  If Casey does that Minnesota will be tough.<br>
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<br>Dallas 87 Atlanta 78 </span>– Who wins a game first Atlanta or Toronto? ….. Marvin Williams made his first start …. It is almost impossible to evaluate any Hawk player because the team is so poor that someone has to score and rebound and you can’t tell if it is because they are good or if is out of existence …. Dallas only scored 11 points in the first quarter… Erick Dampier is such a bust.  Tonight he played 20 minutes, was 0 for 2 fouled out and had 6 turnovers.  … very strange substitution pattern by Mike Woodson the Hawks starting line-up went on a 10 to 2 run to open the game and a 9-1 run in the second half and he never played them together other then those times.<br>
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<br>San Antonio 86 Houston 80 </span>– Houston slips to 3-5 … Houston never led …. Yao Ming scored just one point in the second half …. The Spurs signed Alex Scales who was in the Sonics camp.  He was active but did not play …. The three starters for the Rockets other then Yao and McGrady were a combined 3 for 16.  That is not much help …. Van Gundy has been yo-yoing rookie Luther Head from not playing to 20+ minutes….. Juwan Howard and Derek Anderson were –14 in 20 minutes …. Interesting Yao Ming was +8 in 42 minutes.  That means in the 6 minutes he was off the floor they got outscored by 14 points.</div>

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<span style="font-weight:bold;">LA Clippers 109  Milwaukee 85 </span>–Andruw Bogut had his first tough night 15 minutes and 2 points, and he was -23 … This game was done before the 4th Quarter … The Clippers are 6-2 …. Milwaukee didn’t win a game last year against the West on the road … Elton Brand was +31.  That might be an NBA high for the season. .. The Clippers are 6th in the NBA in efficiency differential … The Clippers aren’t doing anything great they are just above average in every category.  That leads me to believe this could be real.<br>
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<span style="font-weight:bold;">Cleveland 114 Washington 99 </span>– The Cavs might be special.  They have won 4 straight and are winning at home by an average of 21 … The Cavs are #2 in the NBA in efficiency differential (offense efficiency – defensive efficiency) this is usually a great indicator of how good a team is.  They are #2 in offense and #1 in offensive rebounding … The Wizards are #4 even after the loss …. AD had another no turnover game.  He is amazing … Donyell Marhsall was a key in this one with a +21 … On the flip side Caron Butler was –23 for the Wiz.<br>
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<span style="font-weight:bold;">Dallas 83 Denver 80</span> – Denver is 3-5 … Dallas trailed by 19 … DeSagana Diop had a career high 16 boards and 6 blocks.  The Sonics looked hard at Diop in the off-season … Big money Erick Dampier played 11 minutes and had 4 fouls, 4 turnovers and no points.  That is straight out of the Jerome James book of centering … Little Earl Boykins had a tough night he was a –20 in 25 minutes … Avery Johnson outcoached Geroge Karl.  He got the game small and Marcus Camby never played in the final 16 minutes despite being +10 .. Doug Christie and Josh Howard got pulled early in the 3rd and never returned.<br>
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<span style="font-weight:bold;">Houston 94 Minnesota 89</span> – The Wolves offense fell apart down the stretch … McGrady had 13 points in the 4th Q … Houston was able to dictate pace which Jeff Van Gundy’s teams always seem like they are able to do … Houston is having a tough time stretching the floor.  They were just 1 of 10 from 3 … I have mentioned this before, but Minnesota has no one to help out when teams take away KG.  That is what happened down the stretch … Houston closed the game with Rafer Alston, Jon Barry, McGrady, Juwan Howard and Ming.  Derek Anderson was on the bench …. Minnesota got terrible play from their bench.  They were all around –11 for the game… Houston’s sized forced Minnesota to close with Olowokandi on the floor.  The Wolves are much better with a smaller line-up and KG at the 5.<br>
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<br>Philadelphia 104 Toronto 92</span> – Sam Mitchell death walk continues … Philly is all of a sudden 5-3.  However, their differential is not that strong so don’t be buying the Sixers yet …. The Sixers have been home for their 5 game winning streak … Rookie Charlie V had 27-13 for the Raptors.  That dude can play … Jalen Rose is +/- death everynight.  Last night he was –15, Mo Peterson was an amazing –26 in 23 minutes…. I don’t pup C-Web or spell his name right very often but he was great last night and they were +21 when he was on the floor.<br>
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<span style="font-weight:bold;">Detroit 115 Boston 100</span> – Wow is Detroit good …. They are the #1 offensive efficiency team in the NBA.  Consider that with their defense. That is unbeatable … Billups dropped 17 in the third quarter … Al Jefferson crushed Darko over a few plays … Boston shot 53% against Detroit and LOST … Boston is really struggling without a point guard Delonte West and Dan Dickau are not getting it done …. All five Pistons starters were in double figures and three were over 20. …. Tayshawn Prince was a +26 … <br>
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<br>Miami 109  NOK 102</span> – Wade scored the final 8 to hold off an upset by NOK and force OT …. Byron Scott is not a good coach.  His team losses a lot of close games … Desmond Mason is still struggling. He came off the bench and went 1 for 7.  He did have 9 boards … GP played 36 minutes … Chris Paul has done a nice job of getting his shooting percentage up to 46% … Jason Williams did not play the final 12 minutes of the game.<br>
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<span style="font-weight:bold;">Sacramento 119  Utah 83</span> --- I thought the NBDL was running yet but from looking at Utah’s roster it debuted yesterday in Sacramento.  Don’t look at this as a change in Sacramento’s terrible play.<br>
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<span style="font-weight:bold;">San Antonio 103 Atlanta 73 </span>--  Great v. very bad not much more to be said.<br>
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<span style="font-weight:bold;">Orlando 85 Charlotte 77</span> – Dwight Howard crushed Emeka Okafor.  Howard had 21 and 20.  We have talked about this I am not sold on Okafor.   Howard has five straight double doubles…. Sean May had 15-10 his best game as a rookie.  I love that pick.</div>

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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Joining the action with 1:34 left in the first and the score tied at 23. Somehow, this is the only NBA game on tonight. Which is, of course, the only reason I'm watching it. Heck, it was either this or the end of "Superman II." And I know what happens in that.<br>
<br>It's just too bad that Shaun Livingtson is out (again), because he is really fun to watch—and he was looking even better this summer. But still, can't complain too much. Instead we've got Sam Cassell, Elton "Perennial All-Star Except He's A Clipper" Brand, Corey Maggette Cat Mobley and Chris Wilcox. Then, on the other side, Marvin Williams, Al Harrington, Josh Smith and Joe Johnson, who should have found a way to wear No. 70,000,000 this year.<br>
<br>Steve Smith is announcing, which is rad. Always liked Smitty, he was gracious to a fault as a player and was always a class act. Still is.<br>
<br>Zeljko Rebraca? Daniel Ewing? Quinton Ross? These are your Los Angeles Clippers. Bummer that Daniel Ewing isn't wearing No. 33. Or Ewings, for that matter. Hell, if he came out in Ewings, he'd be my favorite player in the L, Blue Devil or not.<br>
<br>Is Tyronn Lue on the Hawks because of his championship experience?<br>
<br>The Hawks animated/live action promo spot is good, I guess, but "Rise Up"? What other choice do they have?<br>
<br>There's someone named "Edwards" playing center for the Hawks—No. 54—and I have absolutely no idea who he is. None. He's replaced by Zaza Pachulia, who really should have signed with a playoff team. Or at least an NBA one.<br>
<br>If I played in the NBA, I'd rock everything. Headband, tall socks, wristbands, fingerwraps, calf sleeve, elbow sleeve, ankle braces, compression shorts, knee straps. Everything.<br>
<br>The Hawks announcer who's not Steve Smith goes on an extended riff about Corey Maggette's body, and I don't blame him. He ever goes to Greece, the damn statues are gonna start working out. It's ridiculous. He dives to save a ball, the seats'll move out of the way.<br>
<br>The Clippers are up 10, and I'm not sure how. The stands are half-empty, but that's no mystery.<br>
<br>It's good to see that Josh Childress is letting his afro come back. Wouldn't be right without it.<br>
<br>I know he's been gone for a while now, but it's a shame that Jeff McInnis isn't a Clipper anymore. I don't mean it in a bad way, but he just seemed like a Clipper. Ditto for Q and D Miles.<br>
<br>Four-point game.<br>
<br>Cassell and Cat is a pretty decent backcourt, actually. Sam I Am needs to rehab his rep, Cat needs to show he can thrive without his partner in, uh, crime, Franchise. And with Wilcox, Brand and Maggette, there are plenty of assists to be had. Can't see the Clips cracking the playoffs, but they're gonna ruin a lot of people's nights. The Hawks, of course, are quite capable of ruining their own nights, thank you.<br>
<br>Can't remember whether the Stoudamire on the Hawks is Damon or Salim. I could look it up, but why? I assume he'll score at some point.<br>
<br>Chris Kaman's hair is impressively awful. (And it's Salim—just got a good look at him. I guess I'll have to look up where Damon is.) Al Harrington tries to draw a charge on Maggette, which is basically like trying to draw a charge on an 18-wheeler. Adding insult to injury, he gets whistled for the block.<br>
<br>The Hawks guys seem surprised that Maggette has started quickly after missing a month, but then again they didn't see him balling this summer. I did, and I can safely say he would have been ready had the season started in July. He doesn't take time off.<br>
<br>Someone on the Hawks has some ILL adidas. The team might be bad, but they've got a great arena and good colors. So there's that.<br>
<br>You can't help but admire Mike Dunleavy's commitment to the Rileyesque slicked-back do despite his obvious deficiencies.<br>
<br>Halftime. 50-47, Clips. And ha ha, I totally forgot that there was a doubleheader on TNT. Right now it's Heat/Rockets without Shaq or T-Mac, which honestly may be less compelling than the Hawks/Clips. OK, so maybe not, but I'm committed to this game. I think. Then again, it IS halftime. Guess I could change over for a while.<br>
<br>OK, this is bad. I haven't watched the new-look Heat yet, and the first possession I see has Antoine Walker and Jason Williams dribbling out the shot clock, with J Will losing it on a travel. Dwyane Wade, off in the corner, doesn't touch the ball. This is not good.<br>
<br>Yao Ming gets swatted by Zo, which is just plain embarassing. Not sure what he has to do, but Yao has to get MEAN. He hits layups on the next two possessions, but he needs to be dunking on people.<br>
<br>Can't say I ever thought Jeff Van Gundy would be coaching Rafer Alston. Is there a weirder coach/player combination in the League? Well, except Larry Brown and all of the Knicks, of course.<br>
<br>Antoine Walker, 3; Antoine Walker, airball 3. That's my Toine.<br>
<br>Yao's neck beard is quite disturbing. Two fouls in four minutes though, and who wants to sex Mutombo?<br>
<br>Pretty cool that Juwan Howard and Alonzo Mourning are on the court at the same time—two of the first $100 million men. It's hard to believe that anyone ever thought Juwan Howard was worth $100 million, but hey, these things happen.<br>
<br>Jeez, with those two, Deke and now Gary Payton on the court at the same time—what years is this?<br>
<br>The chances of my watching any of the rest of the Hawks/Clips game are somewhere between slim and none.<br>
<br>You know what would be shocking, Craig Sager? Come out one night in a grey pinstriped suit and a solid tie. Plain white shirt. Wingtips.<br>
<br>Marv Albert, Steve Kerr and Reggie Miller in the booth. Either team would probably take Reggie right now. Actually, there's no probably about it.<br>
<br>Derek Anderson's cornrows look familiar—did AI have that pattern once? Someone did. Guess you can't patent hair designs. Although Anthony Mason should have.<br>
<br>What the hell? The Heineken sports update looks like it's coming FROM hell. What's with the red mist?<br>
<br>Whoops, lost some time there. It doesn't really look like that Zo's lost much. I still think he's a loser for bailing out on New Jersey, but he's definitely still got some game. Going after shots like it was 1993, snuffing Stromile Swift like he was some high school kid.<br>
<br>Yao's hair is...commie. Or something. Also, he's really, really, really tall.<br>
<br>It's still amazingly hard to believe that Jeff and Stan Van Gundy share the same parents.<br>
<br>I'm going to post this at halftime so if Safari crashes I won't have a nervous breakdown. Not that anyone will really care (or notice) one way or the other.<br>
<br>Soooo many new guys on both of these teams, it's actually confusing. Also, David Wesley looks like Marco Pantani.<br>
<br>Mourning goes after EVERY SHOT inside. It would be funny if he wasn't catching a bunch of them. Actually, he's only got three blocks, but it seems like more.<br>
<br>Reggie Miller just murked a Run-DMC lyric. It's "kill my dog, I'ma SLAY your cat." I think.<br>
<br>Yao misses a dunk, which is just plain absurd.<br>
<br>48-44 Miami at the half.</div>

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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Knowing who to draft, obviously, is important.  Equally important is to know who (whom?) NOT to draft.  The guys listed below are guys that we feel might be over-valued, which isn’t to say that they shouldn’t be drafted, but you should let them slide past their “projected” spots for a few rounds.  Most of these guys are long-time veterans who are losing these luster – others are overhyped young’uns.  Each are dangerous.<br>
<br>PG: <strong>Sam Cassell</strong>, LAC – Cassell was no doubt a disappointment last year both for fantasy owners and his real-life owners.  Now that he’s been shipped to the Clippers and handed the starting job over <strong>Shaun Livingston</strong>, some might expect a rejuvenated Cassell.  Don’t be fooled – he’s simply holding the spot for Livingston, and we wouldn’t be surprised to see the youngster starting by Thanksgiving.  Other potential busts: <strong>Jamaal Tinsley, Mike James.</strong>
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<br>SG: <strong>Eddie Jones</strong>, Mem – This is it for Eddie Jones as far as fantasy value goes.  In an ideal situation last year, getting 35 mpg as a third/fourth option with plenty of outside looks, only his three-pointers really kept him off the waiver wire.  This year, expect no more than 25-27 mpg, and a spot on your bench until he proves himself worthy.  Other potential busts: <strong>Michael Finley, Ben Gordon.</strong>
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<br>SF: <strong>Shareef Abdur-Rahim</strong>, Sac – Back in his heyday, Abdur-Rahim was probably overrated as a fantasy player, putting up some of the emptiest 20 and 10 seasons this side of <strong>Zack Randolph</strong>.  Now that he’s getting older, on a team where he’s no better than the fourth option, and competing for playing time with <strong>Kenny Thomas </strong>and <strong>Corliss Williamson</strong>, we’re very happy to wait until the 6th or 7th round before considering him.  Other potential busts: <strong>Mike Dunleavy, Darius Miles</strong>.<br>
<br>PF: <strong>Juwan Howard</strong>, Hou – I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know with Howard.  His value is borderline at absolute best.  He might go in the last couple of rounds but I wouldn’t even spend a pick on him there.  His health and playing time are both in doubt, and there are much better risks to take late.  Other potential busts: <strong>PJ Brown, Keith Van Horn.</strong>
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<br>C: <strong>Michael Olowokandi</strong>, C – We’ve got a saying here in Washington:  Fool me once, shame – shame on you.  Fool me twice … uh … I won’t get fooled again!  Olowokandi has been fooling fantasy players just about every year, and now, with a rotation at center and a coach he’s off on the wrong foot with, Kandi man has finally given us a reason not to draft him this year.  Thanks, Mike!  Other potential busts: <strong>Eddy Curry, Joel Przybilla.</strong>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 14:58:04 -0800</pubDate>
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<description>    With today&apos;s midnight deadline for teams to use the tax amnesty provision, the Houston Chronicle&apos;s Jonathan Feigen speculates about who might get the axe in Houston. Clarence Weatherspoon — Unable to crack the rotation when Juwan Howard was healthy; due...
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2005 09:09:19 -0800</pubDate>
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<description>    Houston Rockets forward Juwan Howard remembered feeling scared when he had chest pains and discomfort in his left arm.

&quot;Something is wrong, my heart is beating fast and it&apos;s painful,&quot; Howard remembered telling his wife last month.

Admittedly stubborn, Howard decided the pain would go away. His wife insisted he go to the emergency room.

&quot;It was very scary,&quot; Howard said. &quot;All kind of thoughts cross your mind.
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<div style="text-align: justify;"> <blockquote>Tracy McGrady could only watch this time while Tony Parker led the San Antonio Spurs to victory.<br>
<br>Parker made three inside baskets, including a rare dunk off his own steal, during a decisive 14-3 run in the fourth quarter of a 99-81 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.<br>
<br>Parker went 6-for-7 in the second half and finished with 22 points, but Spurs coach Gregg Popovich only wanted to talk about his defense.<br>
<br>"On defense, he sealed the game for us," Popovich said. "Nobody notices it, they just notice what people do offensively, but on defense, he was very, very good."<br>
<br>In the first Spurs-Rockets matchup in early December, McGrady stunned San Antonio by scoring 13 points in the final 35 seconds to lead Houston to a one-point win.<br>
<br>In the second Rockets triumph, McGrady hit a 3-pointer with 35 seconds remaining to end the Spurs' comeback hopes.<br>
<br>But on Wednesday, the last of his team-high 22 points came on a layup with five minutes left to bring the Rockets within three at 79-76. He took only one more shot, missing a 3-pointer with San Antonio leading by 15.<br>
<br>"I think I'm being too passive," said McGrady, who shot only 7-for-21. "I'm trying to stay in the offense and getting the other guys involved - that's how we've been winning. Sometimes it'll hurt us because I do need to be more effective."<br>
<br>Parker, who had a season-high five steals, wanted to talk about the breakaway slam with about three minutes left.<br>
<br>"The fans always get mad when I make layups, but sometimes I'm tired," he said. "Tonight I felt good. I'll try to do more."<br>
<br>The victory was the Spurs' first in three tries against Houston this season, and their 16th straight win at home. San Antonio is 24-1 at the SBC Center.<br>
<br>Tim Duncan scored 30 points, including his third 3-pointer of the season, and had 11 rebounds for the Spurs. Manu Ginobili added 18 points.<br>
<br>Yao Ming had 20 points and Juwan Howard 16 for the Rockets, who dropped their second in a row after winning eight straight before the All-Star break.<br>
<br>"We're struggling to score - I don't think we had a field goal off the bench tonight," said Houston coach Jeff Van Gundy, whose reserves went 0-for-11. "(The Spurs) had another level. That's why they're the best team in the league."<br>
<br>Houston played without starting point guard Bob Sura, who has a sore back. The team said Wednesday that Sura, averaging 10.8 points and 5.3 assists, could be out for up to two weeks with the injury.<br>
<br>Ginobili opened the game with a 3-pointer and Parker made two driving layups to give San Antonio a 9-4 lead in the first two minutes. The Rockets followed with their own 9-4 run, with a 19-foot jumper by McGrady tying the score at 13.<br>
<br>Houston led 26-21 after one as the Spurs missed six of their final eight shots of the period.<br>
<br>The Rockets made only five field goals in the second and missed six straight shots at one point, but San Antonio couldn't take the lead.<br>
<br>Down 40-34 late in the second, Parker made a pair of free throws and a layup to cut Houston's lead to two. But Yao hit a 14-foot turnaround jumper and foul shots by Jon Barry and Howard put the Rockets up 45-38, matching their biggest lead of the half. without Sura this season ... Rod Strickland, starting for Sura, scored four points and had five assists.</blockquote> </div>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Juwan Howard is going to be out for at least four weeks! This is exciting news! Now, the Rockets have 4 options for a starting PF. I am going to analyze them.
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<br>1. Scott Padgett - This is what I think will happen. He will be an ok replacement, expect him to get about 13 points and 6 boards a game, and play about 28 minutes.
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<br>2. Clarence Weatherspoon - He's going to at least get major minutes, if not starting. He is big and heavy, and a good defender. He has held opponents at PF to a meager 13.8 PER. He rebounds decently. Not a bad choice. Expect him to play starting minutes against the better offensive PFs.
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<br>3. Vin Baker - Please JVG, don't play this chump! So far with the Rockets, although he hasn't got many minutes, his opponents have hammered him with a 26.2 PER. Good lord! KEEP HIM ON THE IR.
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<br>4. DIKEMBE MUTUMBO - BRING OUT THE TWIN TOOOOOWEEEEERS! This is a fascinating idea, with amazing upside! Can you imagine the sheer intimidation? Who would dare drive to the hoop with Yao and Mutumbo roaming the paint? I hope JVG gives this a chance....</div>

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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2005 16:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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<description>    After a one-point win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night, the Houston Rockets were too busy beating themselves up about losing an 18-point lead to celebrate their longest winning streak in almost six years. Yao Ming scored 23 points and Juwan Howard had 17, including four free throws in the last 13 seconds, to help Houston hold off Portland 81-80 for their seventh straight victory.
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<description><![CDATA[    While Mr. Stoudemire is throwing down 50 points in the face and on the heads of the Blazers... backing him up is Steven Hunter.  I point this out because Hunter is leading the league in blocks per 48 minutes (usually a hard category to fill up in fantasy basketball).  His complete numbers per 48 minutes are: 19.9 pts, 10.5 rebs, 1.0 ast, 5 blks, and 1.7 TO.  He's been putting up essentially the same numbers for his entire career, but only getting about 13 minutes.
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<br />John Hollinger has shown that players' numbers per 40 minutes stay pretty much the same no matter how many minutes they play (unless they are terribly out of shape).  However, John also says that Hunter lacks defensive intensity, and any other marketable talent. His .14 steals/48 min demonstrate some evidence of that - his reb/40 min (at 8.6), though, are close to the likes of Juwan Howard and Drew Gooden (with whom he played in Orlando).
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<br />In fact, Hunter's numbers/48 min are close to that of Howard (of course, Howard is playing like an unfrozen caveman lawyer as opposed to a $200 million dollar man this season), and Howard is owned in 4.1% of ESPN leagues.  That's infinitely better (by default) than Hunter's 0.0% ownage.  If he could find his way onto the Raptors, Warriors, or Sonics, he might also be able to find a couple more minutes per game to show that he can be just as good as Loren Woods, Adonal Foyle, and Jerome James (.4, .5, and .0% owned, respectively).  So if you've soured on Foyle after his "breakout" season in 03-04, and you're already constructing a list of sleepers for next year, see if Hunter remains with the Suns or if he heads North for a team in need of a real center.  He could go as high as 108 next year.
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<category>Toronto Raptors</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2005 21:30:26 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Jim Jackson, Bostjan Nachbar for David Wesley</title>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">This is a retarded trade. Trade away our best team captain and Boki, for a past his prime, aging, undersized 2 guard who can no longer do anything but shoot three pointers. Joy of joys! A starter is lost! The new lineup?
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<br>PG - David Wesley or Sura/Charlie Ward
<br>SG - Bob Sura or Wesley/Barry
<br>SF - Tmac/Padgett/Bowen
<br>PF - Juwan Howard/Motay/Spoon
<br>C - Yao/Deke
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<br>Actually, Dawson has said that Tmac won't play SF. So... until Ward gets back...
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<br>PG - Sura/Barrett/Gaines
<br>SG - Tmac/Wesley/Barry
<br>SF - Padgett or Barry or Bowen 
<br>PF - Juwan/Motay/Spoon
<br>C - Yao/Deke
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<br>Good lord we now have a gaping hole at small foward! And power foward! AHHHH! PLEASE DON'T BE DONE DEALING!!!</div>

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<category>New Orleans Hornets</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2004 18:53:08 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<p># Teams</p>

<p>    * Atlanta Hawks<br />
    * Boston Celtics<br />
    * Charlotte Bobcats<br />
    * Chicago Bulls<br />
    * Cleveland Cavaliers<br />
    * Dallas Mavericks<br />
    * Denver Nuggets<br />
    * Detroit Pistons<br />
    * Golden State Warriors<br />
    * Houston Rockets<br />
    * Indiana Pacers<br />
    * Los Angeles Clippers<br />
    * Los Angeles Lakers<br />
    * Memphis Grizzlies<br />
    * Miami Heat<br />
    * Milwaukee Bucks<br />
    * Minnesota T-Wolves<br />
    * New Jersey Nets<br />
    * New Orleans Hornets<br />
    * New York Knicks<br />
    * Orlando Magic<br />
    * Philadelphia 76ers<br />
    * Phoenix Suns<br />
    * Portland Trailblazers<br />
    * Sacramento Kings<br />
    * San Antonio Spurs<br />
    * Seattle Sonics<br />
    * Toronto Raptors<br />
    * Utah Jazz<br />
    * Washington Wizards</p>]]></description>
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<category>San Antonio Spurs</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2004 17:39:46 -0800</pubDate>
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