Byron Scott Named NBA’s Coach of the Year
The NBA announced today that New Orleans Hornets Head Coach Byron Scott was selected as the recipient of the Red Auerbach Trophy as the 2007-08 NBA Coach of the Year.
Archive for April, 2008
Philly’s Harvey Pollack Has Kept Track of NBA From the Start
THE CANADIAN PRESS reports "Harvey Pollack has a dedication to numbers that would make a numerologist jealous. Add in a love for oddball NBA statistics that only he can break down and it's no wonder he's been called Super Stat' for more than 40 years. For a man who's never without a trivia question, here's one for ol' Harv: What took so long for a nickname? I think they wanted to make sure I'd stick around,' the 86-year-old Pollack said with a laugh.
Bucks Hire Scott Skiles as Head Coach
General Manager John Hammond announced Monday that Scott Skiles has agreed to a multi-year contract to become the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks. Skiles becomes the 11th head coach in the history of the franchise and comes to Milwaukee with eight seasons of NBA head coaching experience
Jazz Duo Orchestrates Utah’s Rout of Clippers
Carlos Boozer scored 34 and Deron Williams had 32 points to overcome the loss of the three other Utah starters and lead the Jazz past the reeling Los Angeles Clippers, 121-101 on Friday night.
Jamison’s Double Helps Wizards Overcome Kings
Antawn Jamison had 25 points and 12 rebounds Friday night for the Washington Wizards, who used a big third quarter to defeat the Sacramento Kings 114-108.
Kobe’s 53 Can’t Stop Road-Hungry Grizzlies | <a href=”http://www.nba.com/nba_news/fisher_injury080328.html”>Fisher Injury Update</a>
Kobe Bryant scored 53 points against the NBA's worst road team Friday, but the Grizzlies took a 114-111 victory from the hometown Lakers.
Felton’s Baskets Down the Stretch Beat Sonics
Raymond Felton hit a crucial basket along with a pair of free throws in the final minute Friday night to help lift the Charlotte Bobcats to a 96-93 victory over the Seattle SuperSonics.
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: March 28
Go Around the Association presented by T-Mobile for a recap of Friday's action.
Jazz Recall Almond and Fesenko from D-League
Utah Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor announced Saturday that the team has recalled rookies Morris Almond and Kyrylo Fesenko from the Utah Flash of the NBA Development League.
Cavaliers Clinch Playoff Berth Despite Suffering Blowout at The Palace
Richard Hamilton returned to the lineup and scored 14 points, leading the Pistons to an 85-71 win over the Cavaliers on Saturday.