Archive for March, 2008

Jazz vie to extend home streak in showdown with Nuggets

The Utah Jazz aim to extend a long string of victories at home when the Denver Nuggets invade Energy Solutions Arena tonight for a clash between the Northwest Division’s top two teams. via Sports Network

Spurs-Nuggets Preview

“They’ve got three great players. On any given night two of them are going to have very good nights. … They have their principles and stick to them.”

The San Antonio Spurs are picking up plenty of momentum as they draw closer to having the opportunity to defend their NBA title. via Fox Sports

Doesn’t Look Good For Denver

Just because Denver has All-Stars Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson on its roster, doesn’t mean that the Nuggets automatically get a berth in the Western Conference playoffs. via Channel3000.com

Lue could be waiver-wire add

“I honestly think — when he puts his mind to it, he can do anything on the basketball court”

Tyronn Lue averaged seven points game for Atlanta this season, but was waived by the Kings. via Denver Post

Nuggets try to stall streaking Rockets on Sunday

“When he puts his mind to it, he can do anything on the basketball court”

If not for a season-ending injury to their leading scorer and rebounder, the Houston Rockets would have had a perfect February. via 9NEWS

Rutgers set to celebrate lone senior on Saturday

“Byron is a young man whose best basketball is in front of him. He is just 17 years old. Byron is a skilled big man, who is a real wide body. He has good hands, excellent agility, and offers a huge presence on both ends of the floor.”

Issue date: 2/29/08 Section: Sports The season is nearly complete and fans will have only two more chances to see the Rutgers men’s basketball team don the familiar scarlet and white and one last opportunity to … via The Daily Targum