Jazz continue hectic stretch in NOLA
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02/13/2012 -
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Utah continues a grueling three games in three nights road
stretch tonight in the Big Easy when it visits the struggling New Orleans Hornets.
The Jazz snapped a three-game skid in Memphis last night with an impressive
98-88 win over the Grizzlies.
Gordon Hayward scored 23 points and handed out five assists in that one while
Al Jefferson chipped in with a double-double of 21 points and 15 rebounds.
Paul Millsap added 16 and eight for the Jazz, who won the battle in the paint,
54-40, and shot 51 percent from the field.
"We were aggressive," Jazz head coach Ty Corbin said. "The guys played hard."
Utah, which is now 3-7 away from Salt Lake City, will finish it's only back-
to-back-to-back this season in Oklahoma City on Tuesday.
The Hornets, meanwhile, have lost eight straight and 23 of 25 overall since
starting the season 2-0. Their most recent setback came on Friday when
Portland escaped the Bayou with a 94-86 triumph.
Trevor Ariza led New Orleans with 23 points and nine rebounds. Emeka Okafor
netted 13, while Al-Farouq Aminu and Marco Belinelli each scored 12 as the
Hornets fell to 0-3 on a four-game homestand.
"When I look at this game, I see guys who fought, who competed, who were put
in a tough situation and battled all night," Hornets head coach Monty Williams
said. "Right now, I'm proud to be around a group of guys who fight no matter
what the situation."
Injuries continue to be a major problem in New Orleans. Starting guard Jarrett
Jack did not play against the Blazers with soreness in his left knee. Jack
aggravated the injury against Chicago on Wednesday after missing the previous
three games and has already been ruled out for tonight's contest.
Meanwhile, centers Chris Kaman (sprained left ankle) and Jason Smith
(concussion) are both questionable for tonight, while high-scoring Eric Gordon
(sore right knee) and forward Carl Landry (sprained left knee) remain on the
sidelines.
Utah has won five of its last six games in NOLA.
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(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Phoenix Coyotes will try to push their longest winning
streak of the season to six games when they visit the first-place Vancouver
Canucks tonight at Rogers Arena.
The Coyotes, who are holding onto the eighth seed in t
<< Habs aim to stay hot vs. Hurricanes
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The suddenly-hot Montreal Canadiens will try to extend
their winning streak to a season-high five games when they welcome the
Carolina Hurricanes for tonight's battle at the Bell Centre.
The Canadiens have scored 15 times
<< Reeling Wolves visit Magic
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Minnesota Timberwolves try to avoid a fourth straight
loss this evening when they visit the Orlando Magic
That may be easier said than done, though, as the Magic have won the last six,
seven of the last eight and eight
<< Guadalajara's woes continue with loss to Monterrey
Monterrey, Mexico (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Guadalajara was held without a goal
for the fourth time through just six matches in Mexico's Clausura on
Saturday, losing 2-0 to Monterrey to remain at the foot of the standings.
Jesus De
<< Bobcats hope to halt franchise-record skid against Sixers
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Charlotte Bobcats try to avoid a 15th straight loss
this evening when they welcome the Philadelphia 76ers to Time Warner Cable
Arena.
Charlotte established a new club record for futility on Saturday, as it
dropped a 1
Heat try to solve Bucks at Bradley Center >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Miami Heat resume a hectic three games in three nights
stretch tonight when they hit the hardwood at Bradley Center vs. the Milwaukee
Bucks.
The Heat kicked off their tough journey and improved to 2-1 on a season-long
Jayhawks and Wildcats mix it up in Manhattan >>
Manhattan, KS (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Sunflower State rivals square off in
Manhattan this evening, as the Kansas Jayhawks pay a visit to the Kansas State
Wildcats in an important Big 12 Conference clash.
After a December 19 loss to Davidson, Kans
Cyclones blow into Waco seeking upset of Bears >>
Waco, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The tie for third place in the Big 12 Conference
Standings will be broken tonight, as the Iowa State Cyclones square off with
the Baylor Bears at the Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas.
The Cyclones have played Baylor
Syracuse visits Louisville in pivotal Big East clash >>
Louisville, KY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tied with top-ranked Kentucky for the best
overall record in the nation, the Syracuse Orange hit the road tonight to
clash with the Louisville Cardinals in a Big East Conference showdown at the
KFC Yum! Center.
Suns start tough stretch in Oakland vs. Warriors >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Phoenix will begin a grueling three games in three nights
stretch in Oakland tonight against the Golden State Warriors.
The Suns have won three straight on the road, including Saturday's 98-84 win
in Sacramento, and 11 of
Kurt Warner to start, Matt Leinart to watch
Despite the debate that's swirling , Kurt Warner will remain the starting quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals, coach Dennis Green said today. The Arizona Cardinals are the +7 point underdog at online sportsbook MySportsbook.com for this Sunday's game.
Green's comment came in a statement released by the team following an ESPN report that Green decided that rookie Matt Leinart would replace Warner as starter for Sunday's game at Atlanta.
"Generally talking about the starting lineup is not something we do," Green told the AP. "However, given the speculation that was out there we want to make it clear. We're disappointed after last week, but we still expect to be a playoff football team and we fully expect Kurt Warner to be the quarterback that leads us. That has not changed."
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