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Stephen Jackson relinquishes Warriors captaincyDisgruntled Golden State swingman Stephen Jackson asked to relinquish his captain title during a meeting Tuesday with Warriors ...
USATODAY Wednesday, October 14, 2009Anderson helps Magic (5-0) thump Hornets by 35WICHITA, Kan.(AP) Ryan Anderson scored 22 points to help the Orlando Magic remain unbeaten in the preseason with a 121-86 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Tuesday night.
SI.com Wednesday, October 14, 2009Sixers produce first 4-0 preseason start since '78NEW YORK(AP) Elton Brand 's shoulder looked fine and his elbow was dangerous.
SI.com Wednesday, October 14, 2009'Sheed, Rondo help Celtics clip Nets at the RockNEWARK, N.J.(AP) Rajon Rondo played the game like it meant something.
SI.com Wednesday, October 14, 2009Young leads way with 26 for SixersSixers F Thaddeus Young, starting at small forward, led the team with 26 points in a preseason game at New York on Tuesday. He also had six rebounds. He shot 9 of 15 from the field, including 1 of 2 from 3-point range.
CBS News Wednesday, October 14, 2009Brand gets back to playing healthySixers PF Elton Brand, limited to 29 games last year because of a shoulder injury that required surgery, had his best game of the preseason Tuesday at New York. He had 20 points and eight rebounds, shooting 8 of 12 from the field and scoring 10 points in the third quarter, when the 76ers rebounded from an ugly second period to take the lead for good. "That's the way I played when I'm healthy, and I'm healthy, so that's the way I'm going to play," Brand said. "Aggressive, get to the line, hit free throws and cause double-teams, and once the double-teams come, we've got some prolific scorers, guys that can put up points."
CBS News Wednesday, October 14, 2009V. Carter getting more comfortableMagic SG Vince Carter scored 18 points on 6 of 9 shooting, including 3 of 5 from 3-point range, Tuesday at New Orleans. He also had three rebounds. "He's getting more and more comfortable," coach Stan Van Gundy said.
CBS News Wednesday, October 14, 2009Anderson makes case with 3-pointersF Ryan Anderson scored 22 points to help the Magic remain unbeaten in the preseason with a victory over the Hornets in New Orleans on Tuesday. Starting at small forward, he hit four 3-pointers and scored 16 points in a 3 1/2-minute stretch in the third quarter. Anderson, who came to the Magic in the trade that brought Vince Carter from the Nets, finished 6 of 9 from 3-point range. "That was fun," Anderson said. "It's always fun when you're feeling it, but when the guys got me open and the crowd got into it, it was great."
CBS News Wednesday, October 14, 2009Jennings covers up poor shootingBucks PG Brandon Jennings, the 10th overall pick in this year's draft, had another rough game shooting Tuesday at Chicago, going 2 for 13 from the field for 10 points. He also had 12 assists and six rebounds. The performance came on the heels of a 1-for-8 showing against the Rockets that convinced coach Scott Skiles to keep starting Luke Ridnour at point guard, although he didn't mind what he saw this time. "He played a good floor game for us as well," Skiles said. "His shot wasn't going down, but he stayed strong throughout."
CBS News Wednesday, October 14, 2009Warrick leads Bucks with 25 pointsBucks PF Hakim Warrick, who spent the last four seasons with the Grizzlies, got to start in another preseason game Tuesday at Chicago and led the team with 25 points on 9 of 14 shooting. He also had six rebounds. In five preseason games, he's averaging 17.2 points.
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