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01/22/2010 - Minneapolis, MN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - James Posey sank the winning layup as time expired, lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 96-94 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Minnesota's Jonny Flynn converted a three-point play with 3.5 seconds left to tie the contest before New Orleans called a timeout. Posey got the ball on the inbound on the right side of the court, near the three-point line, and faked a handoff to point guard Chris Paul, who drew two defenders.
Suddenly free, Posey spun toward the basket and put up his attempt with time still on the clock, and the ball dropped as the buzzer sounded to give the Hornets the win.
Paul finished with 23 points and nine assists in the New Orleans victory, which opened a four-game road trip. Paul appeared to get poked in the eye by an elbow in the fourth quarter, but stayed in the game.
Hornets forward David West, however, left the contest in the second quarter after suffering an apparent ankle sprain, and did not return. West had 14 points, while Darius Songaila added 13.
Flynn had 20 points, while Al Jefferson ended with 25 points and 13 rebounds for Minnesota, which hasn't beaten New Orleans in three tries this season, though the Timberwolves' average margin of defeat in those games is only four points.
<< Celtics pull out OT win versus Portland in Garnett's return
Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ray Allen made just 3-for-14 from the field but
hit the go-ahead three-pointer in overtime, as Boston edged Portland, 98-95.
Kevin Garnett returned to the court and posted 13 points and four rebounds in
nearly
<< Colts CB Powers questionable
Indianapolis, IN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Colts starting cornerback Jerraud Powers
is questionable heading into Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the New
York Jets with an injured foot.
Powers was unable to practice all week due to the
<< Jack helps hammer out Raptors win over Bucks
Toronto, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jarrett Jack made 7-of-9 shots from the field
on his way to a season-high 27 points, as the Toronto Raptors used a late
surge to take down the Milwaukee Bucks, 101-96, splitting a home-and-home set.
Chri
<< Young comes off the bench to lead Sixers past Mavs
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Thaddeus Young, removed from the starting
lineup for the first time this season, responded with a game-high 22 points to
lead the 76ers in a 92-81 win over the Mavericks at the Wachovia Center.
Marreese S
Bryant's big fourth quarter lifts Lakers past Knicks >>
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Kobe Bryant scored 13 of his 27 points in the
fourth quarter, carrying the Los Angeles Lakers to a 115-105 victory over New
York at Madison Square Garden.
Pau Gasol recorded 20 points and eight rebounds, wh
Crawford leads Hawks past Bobcats >>
Atlanta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jamal Crawford poured in 24 points and dished
out five assists, as the Atlanta Hawks used a strong third quarter to defeat
the Charlotte Bobcats, 103-89, in a Southeast Division clash at Philips Arena.
Al H
Bobcats' Felton leaves game with injury >>
Atlanta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Charlotte Bobcats guard Raymond Felton left
Friday's 103-89 loss to the Atlanta Hawks in the first half with a sprained
right ankle.
Felton stepped on Hawks guard Jamal Crawford's foot and twisted h
Rockets escape San Antonio with win >>
San Antonio, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Kyle Lowry and Aaron Brooks scored 23
points apiece and combined to account for 18 points in the final quarter, as
Houston got the better of its in-state rivals San Antonio in a 116-109 final
from th
In part two of MySportsbook.com’s draft preview, we’ll take a look at a division that was extremely disappointing last season: the NFC South. Many “experts” predicted the Panthers to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl, of course they could not even make the playoffs in an extremely weak NFC. The Saints definitely made up for the disappointing seasons of their NFC South brethren by exploding out of no where en route to the NFC Championship game. For the avid NFL gambler, it is imperative to pay attention to the NFL draft. Although free agency gets a ton of publicity, the successful franchises build their teams around the draft.
1. New Orleans Saints
Who would have thought this time last year that the Saints would be the favorites to win the NFC South for the 2007 campaign? New Orleans is loaded with firepower on the offensive side of the ball but with the exodus of Joe Horn they will most likely look to draft a WR on Day 1. Despite having the NFL’s 3rd ranked pass defense last season, the Saints will most likely upgrade their CB’s with one of their first two picks. Other possibilities for the Saints will be TE and DT. Because of where they will be selecting (27th), the Saints could go the “best available player” route which could net a LB.
Key additions: Eric Johnson TE, Troy Evans LB, David Patten WR
Key loses: Joe Horn WR,
Team needs: CB, WR, TE, LB, DT
Possible draftees: Aaron Ross CB Texas, Darrelle Revis CB Pitt, Ted Ginn Jr. WR OSU, Paul Posluszny LB PSU, Chris Houston CB Arkansas, Greg Olsen TE Miami
2. Carolina Panthers
Carolina was one of the biggest disappointments in the NFL last season. With the signing of David Carr, expect the very first quarterback controversy to come out of Carolina if Jake Delhomme doesn’t rebound quickly from an average 2007 season. With veteran safety Mike Minter getting up there in age, they will look to draft a safety on Day 1 but probably not in the first round. LB is another need with the loss of Chris Draft to go along with Dan Morgan’s concussion problems. If TE Greg Olsen is still on the board, he might be too good to pass up despite their needs on the defensive side of the ball.
Key additions: David Carr QB
Key loses: Chris Draft LB
Team needs: LB, TE, S, OT
Possible draftees: Greg Olsen TE Miami, Patrick Willis LB Ole Miss, Paul Posluszny LB PSU, Levi Brown OT PSU
3. Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons were another NFC South team to have a disappointing 2007 season. The Falcons have been plenty busy during the off season with plenty of players coming and going including a new head coach. The Falcons were able to improve their draft position with the trade of coveted backup QB Matt Schaub. High on the list of Day 1 needs will be a defensive end to replace Patrick Kerney and a hard hitting safety since Lawyer Milloy is nearing the end of his career. With an additional 2nd round pick, the Falcons could attempt to trade up to acquire local product WR Calvin Johnson.
Key additions: Joey Harrington QB, Toniu Fonoti OG, Joe Horn WR
Key loses: Justin Griffen RB, Patrick Kerney DE, Matt Lehr OG, Ashley Lelie WR, Matt Schaub QB
Team needs: DE, S, OT, WR, DT
Possible draftees: LaRon Landry S LSU, Amobi Okoye DT Louisville, Levi Brown OT PSU, Jamaal Anderson DE Arkansas, Alan Branch DT Michigan
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Age really caught up to the Bucs last season. The Bucs still have plenty of household names on defense in Ronde Barber, Simeon Rice and Derrick Brooks but the one thing those three have in common is unfortunately age. It is imperative for the Bucs to get much younger, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Despite having bigger needs on the defensive side of the ball, WR Calvin Johnson is the most likely pick if he is still available when the Bucs pick at the four spot. This would suit Bucs’ faithful just fine as Johnson is widely considered the top talent in the draft and it is a position of need for the Bucs.
Key additions: Jeff Garcia QB, Kevin Carter DE, Torrie Cox CB, Cato June LB
Key loses: Dewayne White DE, Sean Mahan OG
Team needs: WR, LB, DE, CB (Youth on defense!)
Possible draftees: Calvin Johnson WR Georgia Tech, Gains Adams DE Clemson, Jamaal Anderson DE Arkansas
It is never too early to start betting on the NFL. Log on to MySportsbook.com to checkout all of the NFL futures for the upcoming season. On the clock: the NFC North
Odds to win the NFC South:
New Orleans Saints 8-5
Carolina Panthers 2-1
Atlanta Falcons 12-5
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9-2
Odds to win the NFC:
New Orleans Saints 13-2
Carolina Panthers 7-1
Atlanta Falcons 20-1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 25-1
Odds to win the Super Bowl:
New Orleans Saints 18-1
Carolina Panthers 20-1
Atlanta Falcons 50-1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 75-1
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Chiefs' Treen Green out for Sunday's game
How long Trent Green will remain sidelined is unknown. Coach Herm Edwards said Monday he will miss a second straight start Sunday when the Chiefs host the San Francisco 49ers.
A two-time Pro Bowler, Green was going into a feet-first hook slide when he was knocked unconscious by a thunderous, head-snapping hit from Cincinnati's Robert Geathers.
Oddsmakers at online sportsbook MySportsbook.com currently have the Chiefs listed as 7-point favorites versus the 49ers.
The 49ers got beat by Philadelphia 38-24 as a 6.5-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (42.5).
Alex Smith completed 27-of-46 passes for 293 yards with a touchdown. Michael Robinson rushed for 29 yards and a pair of touchdowns on five carries.
The Chiefs lost 9-6 to Denver last week as an 11-point underdog. The combined score was well UNDER the posted over/under total (38).
Larry Johnson rushed for 126 yards on 27 carries. Damon Huard completed 17-of-23 passes for 133 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions.
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