Hawks deal blow to Raptors' playoff hopes
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04/09/2010 -
Atlanta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jamal Crawford finished with 25 points to lead
a balanced attack, as the Atlanta Hawks got back on track with a 107-101
victory over the Toronto Raptors.
Josh Smith had 17 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks for the Hawks, who had
dropped their last two but used a 27-of-30 performance from the foul line
Friday to take the win. It was Atlanta's 50th victory of the season and put
the Hawks into sole possession of third place in the Eastern Conference, a
game ahead of Boston, which lost to Washington on Friday.
Joe Johnson added 18 points and seven assists in the win, while Al Horford had
15 rebounds to go with 12 points.
Sonny Weems and Amir Johnson had 18 points each for the Raptors, who entered
the contest tied with Chicago for the eighth and final playoff spot in the
East. The Bulls play New Jersey on Friday.
Minus Chris Bosh, who suffered a facial fracture Tuesday against the
Cavaliers, Toronto continued to slide, losing its fourth straight. Hedo
Turkoglu, who suffered a nasal fracture Wednesday against Boston, played
Friday with a facemask and finished with nine points and nine rebounds.
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to be the difference, as Cincinnati edged the Chicago Cubs, 5-4, in the opener
of a three-game series at Great American Ball Park.
Orlando Cabrera drove in the ot
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New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Marian Gaborik notched the game-winner late in
the second period, as the New York Rangers stayed alive in the race for a
playoff berth with a 4-3 victory over Philadelphia in the opener of a crucial
home-an
<< Bertuzzi, Howard help Detroit move to fifth spot
Columbus, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Todd Bertuzzi netted the shootout winner and
Jimmy Howard recorded 22 saves for his third shutout of the season, as Detroit
picked up a key two points for playoff positioning with a 1-0 win to close out
a home-
<< Delfino paces Bucks over Sixers
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Carlos Delfino hit five three-pointers on
his way to 23 points, as the playoff-bound Milwaukee Bucks held on to top the
Philadelphia 76ers, 95-90, at Wachovia Center.
Luke Ridnour shot 8-of-12 and had
<< Magic rout Knicks
Orlando, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Vince Carter and Dwight Howard each poured in
25 points, and the Orlando Magic handled the New York Knicks, 118-103, at
Amway Arena.
Howard added 13 rebounds for his league-leading 61st double-double
Pistons snap Miami's nine-game winning streak >>
Miami, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ben Gordon drained 7-of-11 three-pointers for a
season-high 39 points, as Detroit handed Miami a 106-99 defeat, snapping the
Heat's nine-game winning streak.
Tayshaun Prince added 28 points, seven assists
Rays hammer Vazquez, Yankees >>
St. Petersburg, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Carlos Pena and Willy Aybar each clubbed
two-run homers, and David Price pitched into the eighth inning as the Rays
blew out the New York Yankees, 9-3, in the opener of a three-game series.
Jason Ba
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Minneapolis, MN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Pau Gasol was the offensive catalyst for
the Kobe Bryant-less Lakers, tallying 29 points and 15 rebounds to help Los
Angeles secure the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference with a 97-88 decision
over Mi
Blatche and Wizards take down Boston >>
Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Andray Blatche poured in 31 points and came down
with 11 rebounds and the Wizards snapped a six-game skid against Boston with a
106-96 triumph at TD Garden.
Shaun Livingston added 25 points and seven assists f
Cruz homers again as Rangers down Mariners >>
Arlington, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Nelson Cruz went 3-for-4 with a solo home
run, two RBI and two runs scored to help Texas take a 6-2 decision over
Seattle in the opener of a three-game set.
Vladimir Guerrero went 2-for-4 with a
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ODDS TO WIN THE BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Notre Dame
Ohio State
West Virginia
Texas
USC
Florida
California
Auburn
Oklahoma
Iowa
Louisville
Florida State
Michigan
Miami (FL)
LSU
Penn State
Virginia Tech
Nebraska
Tennessee
Georgia
Arizona State
Oregon
Clemson
Texas A&M
Texas Tech
Alabama
Arkansas
Boston College
Michigan State
Maryland
South Carolina
Colorado
Purdue
Georgia Tech
TCU
UCLA
Arizona
Pittsburgh
Iowa State
Wisconsin
North Carolina State
Virginia
North Carolina
Fresno State
Hawaii
Northwestern
BYU
Oregon State
UNLV
Field (Any Other Team) |
5-1
7-1
8-1
8-1
8-1
12-1
15-1
15-1
18-1
20-1
20-1
20-1
20-1
20-1
25-1
40-1
40-1
50-1
60-1
60-1
60-1
70-1
70-1
100-1
100-1
100-1
100-1
100-1
150-1
200-1
200-1
200-1
200-1
200-1
250-1
250-1
300-1
300-1
300-1
300-1
300-1
300-1
400-1
500-1
500-1
500-1
500-1
1000-1
1000-1
40-1 |
ODDS TO WIN ACC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Miami (FL)
Florida State
Virginia Tech
Clemson
Georgia Tech
Boston College
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina State
North Carolina
Wake Forest
Duke |
2-1
2-1
3-1
7-1
15-1
15-1
15-1
30-1
30-1
30-1
50-1
500-1 |
ODDS TO WIN BIG 12 CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Texas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Texas Tech
Colorado
Iowa State
Texas A&M
Kansas State
Missouri
Kansas
Baylor
Oklahoma State |
7-5
9-5
9-2
12-1
14-1
15-1
15-1
30-1
30-1
35-1
100-1
100-1 |
ODDS TO WIN SEC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Auburn
Florida
LSU
Georgia
Tennessee
Arkansas
Alabama
Mississippi
South Carolina
Mississippi State
Kentucky
Vanderbilt |
5-2
11-4
4-1
6-1
7-1
7-1
9-1
20-1
28-1
75-1
100-1
300-1 |
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