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Thu, 15 May 2008 16:11:37 EST
Kirilenko misses practice, should play
Russian forward Andrei Kirilenko missed practice Thursday because of a problem with his visa, a day before the team hosts the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 of their National Basketball Association playoff series. A Jazz spokesman says the Russian was absent because he was resolving a visa issue. No other details were immediately available.
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Thu, 15 May 2008 16:08:58 EST
Gibson out for rest of Boston series
Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson will miss Game 6 of Cleveland's playoff against the Boston Celtics after separating his left shoulder during the second half Wednesday night. Gibson, one of the Cavs' best perimeter shooters, left early in the fourth quarter following a collision and did not return. The team estimated he would miss one to two weeks.
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Thu, 15 May 2008 16:01:52 EST
Belinelli barely plays as a rookie
Italian rookie Marco Belinelli appeared in just 33 games during the 2007-08 regular season, his first in the NBA. He averaged only 7.3 minutes of playing time per appearance.
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Thu, 15 May 2008 15:58:18 EST
Azubuike shows some flashes in 2007-08
Warriors F Kelenna Azubuike became a regular in Don Nelson's rotation during the 2007-08 regular season, his second in the NBA. He began the season as a starter while Stephen Jackson served a suspension and averaged 13.5 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.6 in the month of November. His numbers, along with his playing time, went down from there.
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Thu, 15 May 2008 15:52:27 EST
Barnes not much of a factor
Warriors F Matt Barnes appeared in 73 games during the 2007-08 regular season, starting in just 18 of those games. He averaged 19.3 minutes per appearance, 6.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists. Barnes will be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason.
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Thu, 15 May 2008 15:48:33 EST
Pietrus sees decline in production
A season after he averaged a career-high 11.1 points and 4.5 rebounds during the 2006-07 regular season, Mickael Pietrus saw his numbers decline in 2007-08. He averaged just 7.2 points and 3.7 rebounds while starting just 16 games.
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Thu, 15 May 2008 15:38:53 EST
Ellis a third-year breakout
Warriors G Monta Ellis averaged career highs in scoring (20.2), rebounds (4.9), starts (72), games played (81), minutes played (38.0) and field-goal percentage (53.1) during the 2007-08 regular season -- his third NBA season.
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Thu, 15 May 2008 15:31:26 EST
Biedrins enjoys rise in production
Warriors C Andris Biedrins averaged career highs in scoring (10.5) and rebounds (9.8) during the 2007-08 regular season. He appeared in 76 games, but started just 59 of them. He averaged 10.9 points and 10.5 rebounds in those games.
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Thu, 15 May 2008 15:23:46 EST
Harrington retains center eligibility
Warriors F/C Al Harrington was able to retain his center eligibility looking toward the 2008-09 regular season by making 17 of his 59 starts at center. He averaged fewer points as a center (11.6), but more rebounds (6.1).
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Thu, 15 May 2008 15:18:07 EST
S. Jackson enjoys career season
Warriors F Stephen Jackson averaged career highs in scoring (20.1), three-pointers per game (2.5), free-throw percentage (83.2) and minutes played (39.1) during the 2007-08 regular season.
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