Stoudemire, Suns play host to Hawks
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02/19/2010 -
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The NBA trade deadline has come and gone and Phoenix All-
Star center Amare Stoudemire remains in the desert as the Suns prepare to host
the Atlanta Hawks tonight.
Stoudemire, who has the right to opt out of his contract after this season,
was the object of rampant trade speculation in recent days but the Suns
weren't able to get anything done, leaving the talented big man in the middle
as the Suns prepare for a postseason run.
Phoenix had been hot recently but fell in its most recent affair, a 107-97
setback to the Mavericks in Dallas on Wednesday. Dirk Nowitzki paced a
balanced attack with 28 points in that one as Dallas got double-digit
scoring efforts from all five starters.
Stoudemire logged game-highs of 30 points and 14 rebounds amid swirling
rumors. The longtime Sun appeared to be going to Cleveland at one point, but
the Cavs pulled the trigger on a three-team deal with Washington and the
Clippers to land LeBron James a nice scoring compliment in Wizards forward
Antawn Jamison.
"I think he's put all that behind him and just decided to play, and done a
good job. He's done that, he's played well," said Suns head coach Alvin Gentry
about the distractions surrounding Stoudemire.
Jason Richardson had 19 points and Robin Lopez 14 for Phoenix, which had won
six of seven entering play Wednesday. Steve Nash recorded 12 assists and nine
points in defeat.
The Hawks, meanwhile, opened a four-game western road trip on Wednesday by
blowing out the LA Clippers, 110-92, when All-Star Al Horford tallied a
career-high 31 points.
Horford went a highly efficient 12-of-15 from the field for the Hawks, who
have won four of five overall. Josh Smith added 20 points, nine rebounds,
seven assists and four steals, while Joe Johnson contributed 18 points in the
win.
"I was very pleased tonight," said Hawks head coach Mike Woodson. "We
established ourselves early. Our defense was solid. (Horford) was smooth
tonight, and the supporting cast played well. It was a team effort."
Jamal Crawford provided 12 points in a reserve role for Atlanta, which shot
54.4 percent from the field.
The Suns have dominated Atlanta in the desert recently, winning 14 of their
last 16 home games against the Hawks, who happen to be shooting for a third
consecutive road win for the first time this season.
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win Friday in Oakland against the Golden State Warriors.
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Milwaukee Bucks tonight, when they close out their season series with the
Central Division-rival Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
The Bucks added Salm
<< Spurs continue road trip versus 76ers
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The San Antonio Spurs aim for a third straight win on a
season-long road trip that continues with tonight's matchup with the
Philadelphia 76ers from the Wachovia Center.
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<< Nuggets try to stay hot against Wizards
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Denver Nuggets will attempt to build off a very
uplifting victory when the Northwest Division leaders head to Washington's
Verizon Center tonight to take on the revamped Wizards.
Denver comes in off Thursday's 118-116
Bulls continue playoff push with trip to Minnesota >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - While the Chicago Bulls pulled off a few trades on Thursday
that will make them contenders in the upcoming free agent market, they are
still very much alive in this season's playoff race.
Fresh off dealing Tyrus Thomas and
Magic take on Mavs in battle of division leaders >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A pair of first-place clubs meet this evening in Orlando,
where the Magic play host to the Dallas Mavericks at Amway Arena looking to
win for the ninth time in their last 11 contests.
Orlando, which holds a 1 1/2-game lead
Pacers try to end slide against slumping Hornets >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Hoping to halt a three-game losing streak, the Indiana
Pacers kick off a four-game road trip this evening at New Orleans Arena
against a Hornets club that continues to struggle without guard Chris Paul.
The Pacers will try
Woods: "I am so sorry" >>
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tiger Woods apologized for his
behavior on Friday in his first public statement since the Thanksgiving
weekend car accident that led to revelations of marital infidelity.
"I am deeply
Nationals win arbitration case with Burnett >>
Viera, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Washington Nationals have won their
arbitration case with reliever Sean Burnett and will pay the left-hander
$775,000 this coming season.
Burnett, who was seeking $925,000 in arbitration,
Sportsbook betting odds favor Europe in Ryder Cup
September 19, – Despite holding a decided edge in the all-time series, with 24 wins, 2 ties and 10 losses, Team USA is the underdog again heading into the Ryder Cup in Kidare, Ireland this weekend, according to MySportsbook.com. The Europeans have captured four of the past five editions, including their largest victory ever, an 18 ½ to 9 ½ thumping in Michigan in 2004. Current Ryder Cup betting odds favor the Europeans to continue their winning ways; they are a 4-5 bet to take the title, compared to 6-5 for the Americans.
Despite being knocked out in the first round of World Match play by Shaun Micheel, Tiger Woods is predicted to lead the US charge and be their highest point scorer for the week, with odds listed at 9-4 that he outpoints all other American players, including Jim Furyk, Phil Mickelson and Chris DiMarco to name a few. Team USA has four relatively unknown players on the roster but all four are 2007 tournament winners and have posted some of season’s best performances, each earning over $1.5 million on the PGA TOUR. They include Zach Johnson, Vaughan Taylor, JJ Henry and Brett Wetterich.
The experienced European squad includes the likes of Luke Donald, Sergio Garcia, Padraig Harrington, Jose Maria Olazabal and Darren Clarke, who’s emotions will be tested after the passing of his wife to a battle with cancer. Donald and Garcia are in particularly good form and each is a 5-1 bet to lead the European squad in the points race. Donald has proven he can go head to head with Woods at a major event after a run for the $1.2 million purse at the PGA Championship. Garcia’s Ryder Cup credentials prove he’s ready for battle too.
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Ryder Cup Odds
Europe
Tie
USA |
4-5
10-1
6-5 |
Ryder Cup Top US point scorer
Tiger Woods
Jim Furyk
Phil Mickelson
Chris DiMarco
David Toms
Stewart Cink
Chad Campbell
Scott Verplank
Zach Johnson
Vaughan Taylor
JJ Henry
Brett Wetterich |
9-4
4-1
5-1
7-1
8-1
12-1
15-1
15-1
25-1
30-1
30-1
50-1 |
Ryder Cup Top European scorer
Sergio Garcia
Luke Donald
Padraig Harrington
Colin Montgomerie
Darren Clarke
David Howell
Lee Westwood
Paul Casey
Henrik Stenson
Jose Maria Olazabal
Paul McGinley
Robert Karlsson |
5-1
5-1
6-1
13-2
8-1
9-1
9-1
11-1
12-1
12-1
20-1
25-1 |
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