Sixers visit Twin Cities to take on Wolves
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01/18/2010 -
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia 76ers have been able to string together a
few wins lately and hope to continue that trend on Martin Luther King Day
against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center.
The 76ers have won three of four games to improve to 13-26 on the season and
recently handed the Sacramento Kings a 98-86 setback on Friday from the
Wachovia Center. Thaddeus Young scored 20 points and both Allen Iverson and
Samuel Dalembert recorded 17 for Philadelphia, which aims for its third
consecutive road win Monday afternoon.
"We valued every possession, staying patience, calm, cool and collected,"
Young said. "We went out and executed."
Dalembert, playing inspired basketball following the devastating earthquake in
his native Haiti, also pulled down 12 rebounds in a winning cause. Elton Brand
added 14 points in a reserve role, as the Sixers ended a three-game homestand
with a 2-1 record.
The Timberwolves just dropped every test on their four-game road trip and
suffered a 135-110 setback at Memphis on Friday.
Corey Brewer recorded a game-high 22 points and Al Jefferson added 21 for the
Timberwolves, losers of nine of their last 10 contests. Wayne Ellington scored
17 points in defeat for Minnesota, which will kick off a three-game homestand
Monday versus the Sixers, Thunder and Hornets, and are 5-15 in the Twin Cities
this season.
"Our defense was atrocious," Wolves coach Kurt Rambis said. "I'm embarrassed
about how our guys played. There was no energy or focus at the defensive end."
Philly and Minnesota split a pair of matchups a year ago, with each team
holding serve on their home court. Minnesota has won six of 10 and eight of
the last 13 meetings with the Sixers, who have lost three straight, nine of 12
and 10 of the last 15 trips to Minneapolis.
<< Grizzlies play host to visiting Suns
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The red-hot Memphis Grizzlies hope to continue to dominate
on their home floor this afternoon when they welcome the Phoenix Suns to FedEx
Forum.
The Grizzlies improved to 3-0 on a four-game homestand and extended the
<< Hapless Nets visit Clippers
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New Jersey Nets are still searching for their first win
of the new year and will head west for four games starting with Monday
afternoon's contest against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center.
New Jersey is winle
<< Rockets close out homestand vs. Bucks
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Houston Rockets close out a three-game homestand Monday
afternoon versus the Milwaukee Bucks at the Toyota Center.
The Rockets are 1-1 on the homestand and have lost five of their last seven
games, including Friday's 1
<< Streaking Bobcats shoot for 8th straight home win vs. Kings
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The surging Charlotte Bobcats hope to stay on the winning
path when they continue a six-game homestand Monday afternoon versus the
Sacramento Kings at Time Warner Cable Arena.
Charlotte has won the first four tests of the
<< Bulls hit the road to Golden State
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The streaking Chicago Bulls will celebrate Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day this afternoon by kicking off their longest road trip of the
season in Oakland against the Golden State Warriors.
The Bulls, who are embarkin
Lakers, Magic set for rematch in LA >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A rematch of last year's NBA Finals caps off the league's
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day action when the reigning champs, the LA Lakers,
welcome the Orlando Magic to Staples Center.
It will be the first time the two te
Senators try to solve Bruins in matinee >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Ottawa Senators will try for their first three-game
winning streak in nearly two months when they visit the Boston Bruins for a
Northeast Division matinee this afternoon at TD Garden.
The Senators have recently posted
First place Hawks host Thunder >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Atlanta Hawks have clawed their way to the top of the
Southeast Division and will try to stay there when they resume a five-game
homestand versus the Oklahoma City Thunder on Martin Luther King Day.
The Hawks sit just
Spurs, Hornets clash in Big Easy >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The San Antonio Spurs hope to put the brakes on a two-game
slide this afternoon, when they wrap up a four-game road trip against the New
Orleans Hornets in the Big Easy.
The Spurs are 1-2 on the trek and are coming off Sat
Islanders aim to stay hot against Devils >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The surging New York Islanders will try to stay hot when
they host the first-place New Jersey Devils at Nassau Coliseum in today's
Atlantic Division matinee.
The Islanders, who are tied for eighth in the East standings wit
American Idol Betting Odds: Season 6
The online gambling websites are in the process of deciphering each American Idol contestant and his or her chances of winning Season 6 to come up with the early American Idol betting lines.
Tim Dalton of MySportsbook.com has been locked away in a soundproof room coming up with all the latest tallies, we are told. "American Idol has become one of the most significant betting events of the year," claims Jack Black of MySportsbook.com. "Last year, millions were bet during the season across the globe, not just in America.
It's tough early on since we really do not have a glimpse as to how well each of these individuals will perform solo on a week-to-week basis. It's like Week 1 of the NFL. Pre-season means nada!
We do know the 24 finalists however.
Sanjaya Malakar is the young man whose sister failed to make it into the Top 24. He's very low key but - unless he totally flubs - will probably win over the young girlie vote for a few weeks anyway. He's too young to go all the way, according to Payton O'Brien.
Brandon Rogers - Who?
Phil Stacy is the military guy who missed his daughter's birth because of the Memphis audition. He should go a good distance.
Chris Sligh - He's got the humor and in many ways he's the Anti-American Idol much like last year's winner Taylor Hicks was. And this is why he'll probably get pretty far in this competition. He's chubby, white with a big curly afro....but more importantly, a great voice! People love "real", not "real cute" to go all the way.
"Blake Lewis should go far because of his uniqueness and looks. He's the boy next store with a twist - he beat boxes. But on top of this, he's a great singer, and I adore him," Payton O'Brien relayed.
A talented beat-boxer Blake Lewis was a hit during the group sing in Hollywood but Simon explained that this is a singing contest just before he told him he was “in.”
Paul Kim has caught our own roving reporter, Jenny Woo's eyes.
"I love the fact that there is a Korean American on the show and he is bound to get more Asians tuning into the show," Woo said from her Miami Beach estate. "There has never been a major presence of Asian-Americans on American Idol in the past. He's a hottie with a nice voice so that should help to take him far. Expect heavy betting action from the Asian community."
Sundance Head - He's not perfect, but he's got the personality that will take him through a few weeks, plus he's got the lineage (son of Roy Head - whose 1965 single, "Treat Her Right," hit No. 5 in the charts)
And the others:
Rudy Cardinas
AJ Tabaldo - the 5th time is the charm
Nicolas Pedro
Chris Richardson
Jared Cotter
The girls
"Melinda Doolittle has one of the best voices," says MySportsbook.com Reporter and an acclaimed dancer in her own right, Destiney Lewis. "It is great to see a back up singer step out like she has. The girl needs to gain more confidence but that can also be a positive. I think she will go far."
Alena Alexander - Those tears (she never seems to stop bawling) should get her far.
"Single mom Lakisha Jones I suspect will be a pretty big favorite entering Week 1 of the competition," says Destiny Williams. Jones is an excellent singer and down to earth. "She'll have a wide appeal," echoed O'Brien.
Nicole Trellis - Seems to exert confidence.
Amy Krebs - a powerful singer.
Antonella Barba
Gina Glocksen
Hailey Scanardo
Jordan Sparks
Stephanie Edwards
Leslie Hunt
Sabrina Sloan
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