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Behind the box score, where Jose's got some healthy gams (Yahoo! Sports) Toronto 101, Miami 95 I truly do apologize for making this so simple, but the difference between a Raptor loss...
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Kings Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
When Donte' Greene was traded to the Kings from Houston over the
summer, no one in Sacramento knew just how long it would be until the
20-year-old rookie small forward out of Syracuse would make an impact.
He did just that on Wednesday night in New Orleans, where the
Kings salvaged a split on their two-game getaway by pulling a 105-96
upset over the Hornets in which Greene received the first start of his
NBA career. After opting to start veteran Bobby Jackson at shooting guard the night before and move John Salmons back to his natural small forward position in light of an ankle injury to forward Mikki Moore, Kings coach Reggie Theus put Salmons back at shooting guard and inserted Greene into the lineup. Greene,...
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Salmons leads Kings past Hornets (AP)

For three quarters, Bobby Jackson did nothing to make the New Orleans Hornets pay for trading him last February. Then he showed them exactly what they were missing in the fourth. John Salmons scored 29 points, and Jackson had all eight of his points in the final 5:10 to help the injury-depleted Sacramento Kings surprise the New Orleans Hornets 105-96 on Wednesday night.
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Suicide lines: Dr. Gortat, McGrady's knee, a CP3 milestone ... (Yahoo! Sports) Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your Crispix .
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Gay scores 22 as Grizzlies shoot past Kings (AP)

A three-day layoff was just what the Memphis Grizzlies needed to rejuvenate their struggling offense. Rudy Gay scored 22 points and Memphis shot a season-high 54 percent to help the Grizzlies snap a four-game losing streak with a 109-94 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. "We had a lot of time to practice, whereas other games we've been on the road or playing back-to-back-to-back,"...
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NBA Power Poll: Ranking teams, sizing up rookies (SportingNews.com)After Anthony Morrow put up 37 points in his first start for the Warriors, it only seemed right to take a closer look at the rookies in this week's Power Poll.
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BDL NBA Power Rankings: Shattered dreams, broken promises (Yahoo! Sports) The BDL NBA Power Rankings combine two parts Chivas Regal with one part flippant observation to create the most...
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Spurs beat Kings for 2nd straight win (AP)

Even without Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker, the San Antonio Spurs are still using the same formula to win games. Michael Finley scored 21 points and Tim Duncan had 20, including two key baskets in the final minute, in the Spurs' 90-88 victory over Sacramento on Sunday night. Defense and reliable clutch shooting from Duncan have been a staple for the Spurs over the past 11 years when they have won...
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Baron finding life not so Golden with Clips (Yahoo! Sports)Free-wheeling Baron Davis came to L.A. to build a contender. The process could be slower than he envisioned.
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Short-handed Suns beat Kings in OT (AP)Often a villain in past years when visiting Arco Arena with the Los Angeles Lakers, aging Shaquille O'Neal played that role once again Friday night for the Phoenix Suns. Looking like the Shaq of old, O'Neal tied a season high with 29 points and had 13 rebounds and six assists to help the short-handed Suns beat the Sacramento Kings 97-95 in overtime.
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Power Poll: Point guard play makes big difference (SportingNews.com)Mo Williams has upgraded the Cavaliers' offense and moved the team into the top 5 of this week's poll.
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Kings coach Theus fined $25,000 (PA SportsTicker)Sacramento Kings coach Reggie Theus was handed a $25,000 fine by the NBA on Thursday for critical comments toward officials.
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NBA fines Theus $25,000 for comments about refs (AP)The NBA has fined Sacramento Kings coach Reggie Theus $25,000 for comments he made about the officiating following a loss to Detroit. The league also penalized the Kings $25,000 Thursday for Theus' actions. Theus said it was "ridiculous" that the Pistons took 36 fouls shots to just 17 for the Kings in Detroit's 100-92 victory in Sacramento on Tuesday.
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Udrih leads Kings past Clippers (AP)

With Kevin Martin sidelined, Beno Udrih knew he had to look to score more than usual. He wound up scoring more than ever in an NBA game. Udrih had a career-high 30 points, five rebounds and seven assists, and the short-handed Sacramento Kings never trailed in beating the Los Angeles Clippers 103-98 on Wednesday night for their first road victory of the season.
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Iverson beats Kings for first win with Pistons (AP)

For a veteran like Allen Iverson, a win in November against a lottery team rarely registers as important. After losing his first two games with his new team, that wasn't the case with this victory. Iverson had 30 points, nine assists and provided a spark for Detroit after a slow start, winning his first game since joining the Pistons, 100-92 over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.
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Kings G Martin out 7-10 days (PA SportsTicker)Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Martin will miss seven to 10 days with a sprained ankle, the team announced on Monday.
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Kings G Martin sprains ankle (AP)Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Martin will miss at least a week after spraining his left ankle in a victory over Golden State on Sunday night. Martin is the NBA's 11th-leading scorer at 22.4 points per game. He had 27 points against the Warriors when he injured his ankle when he fouled on a drive. The Kings said Monday that Martin will be sidelined 7-10 days.
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BDL NBA Power Rankings: From sea to shining sea (Yahoo! Sports) The BDL NBA Power Rankings combine two parts Crown Royal with one part flippant observation to create the most...
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Martin leads Kings to win over Warriors (AP)

Even though it's far from capacity and the fans far from boisterous, Arco Arena remains a comfortable home for the Sacramento Kings. Coming back from a winless trip to start the season, the Kings used Kevin Martin's 27 points to win their third straight game Sunday night, pulling away in the second half to defeat the struggling Golden State Warriors 115-98.
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Kings send Timberwolves to 4th straight loss (AP)

A tender left ankle had Sacramento Kings star Kevin Martin seriously considering sitting out against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Martin decided to play and scored 26 points, and the Kings welcomed back starting center Brad Miller and never trailed in a 121-109 victory Friday night. Martin said he told Kings coach Reggie Theus he wouldn't be playing following the morning shootaround.
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The NBA's Most Loyal Fans (Yahoo! Sports)The New York Knicks stink, but their fans rate second to none.
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