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- Carter, Howard keep Magic in gear vs. Raps
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- Hawks guard Bibby leaves with sprained ankle
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Hall of Famer Dick Vitale says as an individual act, Allen Iverson was as good as there ever was and always played hard. Unless he can accept a limited role, it's time for him to move on. Vitale also shares his thoughts on the NFL and college basketball.
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Golden State Warriors president Robert Rowell addressed several topics of contention surrounding the franchise Sunday night, including the removal of coach Don Nelson as head coach.
Nuggets familiar with stumbling blocks
The Nuggets are focused on making this a season that doesn't end with a stumble in the playoffs, J.A. Adande writes.
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- 33 pts, 9 reb, 6 ast
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