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KG's Stat Line: 17 Points, 12 Rebounds, 6 Assists And 6 Stiches

Kevin Garnett had 17 points, 12 rebounds and six assists -- doing most of his damage after receiving six stitches in the chin in the third quarter -- and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Milwaukee Bucks 99-91 Friday night.

Milwaukee led 68-65 going into the fourth and 73-70 when Garnett returned with 9:59 left in the game. Minnesota's star immediately went to work, scoring the Wolves' next eight points to give them an 80-77 lead with 7:22 left.

Via AP


Mavs Hand Pistons First Loss Of Season

The Dallas Mavericks set a season high for points, but their work on the defensive end was a major factor in ending the Detroit Pistons' bid to remain the NBA's lone unbeaten team.

Josh Howard scored 26 points, and Dirk Nowitzki had 23 as the Mavericks raced to a 26-point first-quarter lead and handed the Pistons their first loss of the season, 119-82 on Saturday night.

"We concentrated more on the defensive end and rebounding the ball," Howard said after the Mavericks held the Pistons to 41 percent shooting from the field. "We wanted to make sure they got one shot and that was it."

Via Houston Chronicle


Campbell Is Alive And Well In L.A., Could Return To NBA

Elden Campbell is living in the Los Angeles area. Although he said he's retired, don't be surprised if a contending team calls him as we head down the playoff drive.

Darvin Ham, too, could fill a role on a contending team. Guys with their playoff experience, and smarts, are invaluable, especially to a younger team making its first playoff run.

Via Detroit News


Pistons Nov 2005 Archive

  • Kings Fined For Derogatory Detroit Images

    The Sacramento Kings were fined $30,000 by the NBA on Monday for showing derogatory images of Detroit on video screens prior to their home opener against the Pistons.

  • Pistons Off To Best Start In 17 Years

    The Detroit Pistons are off to their best start in 17 years, an early season portrait of teamwork, defense and clutch marksmanship.

  • NBA To Investigate Pregame Fanfare Slamming Detroit

    Although the Sacramento Kings apologized Wednesday for displaying negative images of Detroit during pregame introductions, the NBA began an investigation into the incident that could result in fines.

  • Chauncey Still Fielding Starbury Calls On L.B.

    Chauncey Billups knows the anguish his friend and New York Knicks guard Stephon Marbury is going through.

  • Kings Pre-Game Shows Offensive Images Of Detroit

    "I know the Maloofs pretty well, and they've always been nothing but classy," said Flip Saunders. "I'm sure they didn't have anything to do with that."

  • Hamilton's Game-Winner Lifts Pistons In Boston

    Richard Hamilton's previous buzzer-beater was in 1998, one of the more famous shots in NCAA tournament history that gave Connecticut a win over Washington and a berth in round of eight.

  • Wallace Hopes To Stay With Pistons

    Ben Wallace will be an unrestricted free agent next summer, and there's already speculation about what will happen. Chicago and Atlanta are rumored to be interested.