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Thursday, Jan 1, 2009

1 2 3 Total Detroit 1 3 2 6 Final Chicago 3 0 1 4 Game Winning Goal: B. Rafalski (DET) Box Score – Recap		1 2 3 Total Pittsburgh 1 0 1 2 Final Boston 2 1 1 4 Game Winning Goal: M. Lucic (BOS) Box Score – Recap – Highlights
1 2 3 Total Tampa Bay 0 3 1 4 Final Washington 3 1 3 7 Game Winning Goal: B. Gordon (WAS) Box Score – Recap – Highlights		1 2 3 Total Buffalo 0 3 1 4 Final Toronto 0 0 1 1 Game Winning Goal: D. Roy (BUF) Box Score – Recap – Highlights
1 2 3 Total Vancouver 1 0 1 2 Final Nashville 0 1 0 1

He hasn’t played in a NBA game in almost a year and he could be the biggest pain in the NBA, but rumor is the Celtics are looking into ways to get Stephon Marbury out of his Knicks contract. This could be easier said then done since all of this depends on Marbury’s ability to negotiate his release from the Kincks. If you have been following Marbury the last few years you will know he is not the smartest NBA player. The Boston Celtics are his first choice if he could become a free agent source close to the team are saying. No one from the Celtics is commenting on the story. It is believed that the team is very concerned after losing Posey and Brown from last years winning team.  There have also been rumors Kevin Garnett would not allow the reunion since Marbuty forced a trade to NJ after only three seasons together.  Even with this ESPN is reporting that a source in the Celtics said that this season “it will happen”.

Marbury did say at the Knicks-Lakers game that “the team I’m going go to, a lot of people will be shocked.” So if he does go to the Celtics this would be true. Marbury was banned from all contact with the Knicks on Nov. 21 after head coach Mike D’Antoni offered him a chance to start playing following two big trades the Knicks made.  Marbury declined of course.

As of today Marbury has refused to give up the $1 million of his $20.8 million salary and now is not willing to give back any of it. The Knicks want him to give up $3 million for the right to choose his next team.  Marbury might be taking  a big gamble with the way he is handling things with the Knicks. If the Celtics back out or the deal falls apart it is going to be hard for Marbury to find a team willing to put up with his antics. It could cost him more then the $3 million he is keeping right now. I’m sure with the lack or morals in pro sports he will be fine. Teams are willing spend big money on players no matter how bad or dumb they act.

Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008

1 2 3 4 Total Orlando 33 32 23 25 113 Final Chicago 17 21 22 34 94 ORL: H. Turkoglu 18 Pts, 9 Reb, 4 Ast CHI: J. Noah 19 Pts, 11 Reb, 3 Ast Box Score – Recap – Highlights		1 2 3 4 Total New Jersey 18 11 23 23 75 Final Detroit 22 18 22 21 83 NJ: B. Lopez 23 Pts, 12 Reb, 3 Ast DET: T. Prince 16 Pts, 7 Reb, 5 Ast Box Score – Recap – Highlights
1 2 3 4 Total Milwaukee 19 17 24 21 81 Final Houston 27 20 18 20 85 MIL: L. Ridnour 11 Pts, 7 Reb, 11 Ast HOU: Y. Ming 22 Pts, 10 Reb, 2 Ast Box Score – Recap – Highlights		1 2 3 4 Total Denver 29 24 32 29 114 Final Toronto 31 19 27 30 107 DEN: N. Hilario 21 Pts, 7 Reb, 3 Ast TOR: A. Bargnani 26 Pts, 6 Reb, 1 Ast Box Score – Recap – Highlights
1 2 3 4 Total Golden State 28 27 15 30 100 Final Oklahoma City 22 29 27 29 107 GS: K. Azubuike 24 Pts, 2 Reb, 2 Ast OKC: K. Durant 25 Pts, 10 Reb, 6 Ast Box Score – Recap – Highlights		1 2 3 4 Total Philadelphia 26 24 19 31 100 Final LA Clippers 25 22 18 27 92 PHI: A. Iguodala 28 Pts, 7 Reb, 7 Ast LAC: M. Camby 16 Pts, 17 Reb, 6 Ast Box Score – Recap – Highlights

The USC Trojans defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions 38-24 in the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2009. USC scored on 5 consecutive possessions in the 1st half to take a commanding 31-7 halftime. With the nation’s top-rated defense, that was more than enough for the Trojans, as USC Cruised to the 38-24 final. USC Quarterback Mark Sanchez threw for 413 yards and 4 touchdowns. USC is 9-0 in its last 9 games against Big Ten opponents. The Pac-10, deemed to be a “weak” conference in 2008 is 5-0 in 2008-9 NCAA bowl games. On the other hand, the Big Ten has had only 1 bowl winner from its conference – Iowa’s 31-10 drubbing of South Carolina in the Outback Bowl.