Wednesday Trends, News and Notes

Wednesday, April 12, 2006

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MLB

 

·        Atlanta is 1-4 to Cory Lidle

·        Philly is 0-3 to Sosa

·        Milwaukee is 6-2 to Jason Marquis

·        Francis has a 5-0 lifetime record to San Diego

·        Batista is 4-1 lifetime to Colorado

·        Gil Meche is 1-4 lifetime to Cleveland

·        Paul Byrd is 6-1 lifetime to Seattle

·        Tampa is 1-4 to Daniel Cabrera

NBA

Here are news and notes from Godspicks.com private clipboard.  They are compiled from hometown newspapers and the team’s own press releases. Get advanced news and notes ready for opening lines at blog on our home page. 

Bulls-Hawks

Atlanta Journal Constitution

After scoring 82 and 88 points in their last two losses and mustering a combined 20 assists, it’s no secret what the Hawks are searching for. They need to learn how to share again — share the ball, as well as the responsibility and burden on defense.

Raptors-Magic

Daytona Beach News-Journal

A victory tonight over the Toronto Raptors would give the Magic their 11^th win in a row at home. If the Magic don’t end up meeting the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the playoffs, it would only be natural for them to look back in regret at games they should have won but didn’t. Topping that list of blown opportunities could be a 92-90 loss to the Raptors to begin a six-game homestand in December. Barely two weeks later, the Magic went to Toronto and were hammered 121-97, with the Raptors shooting 63 percent for the game and getting 24 points from rookie Charlie Villanueva. “That’s incentive enough right there,” Hill said of the Magic’s record against a team that was never in playoff contention this season. The Raptors went into Tuesday night at Miami riding an eight-game losing streak. They were 0-7 since Chris Bosh, their leading scorer (22.5) and rebounder (9.2), was lost for the season with a sprained left thumb. The Magic have gone with the same starting lineup since March 11, while the Raptors have used 25 different combinations this season.

Sixers-Nets

Delaware News Journal

The Nets, meanwhile, have won 15 of 16 games and locked up the Atlantic Division title more than a week ago. The 76ers saved their season with wins Monday against Washington and last Saturday against Chicago.Incredibly enough, they are a game out of sixth place in the conference, where Milwaukee and Indiana are tied. Both teams, however, hold the tiebreaker advantage over the Sixers, as do the Bulls. It’s not known whether Chris Webber will return tonight after he missed the previous two games with a lower back strain. Steven Hunter has started in his place alongside Dalembert, giving the 76ers two aggressive, athletic shot blockers. The two combined for 28 points, 22 rebounds and five blocks against Washington on Monday.

Cavaliers-Pistons

Detroit Free Press

LaBron James has become nearly unstoppable the past 10 games, scoring more than 30 points in each one, including a streak of nine straight with at least 35 points. Finally that has meant victories for the Cavs, who have won nine of those 10 games and are securely in the No. 4 Eastern Conference playoff position. The Cavs are adjusting without Ilgauskas, who has missed the past three games, and re-integrating guard Larry Hughes, back the past four games after missing three months with a finger injury. Ronald (Flip) Murray has been LeBron James’ steadying sidekick, especially the past two weeks when he has scored at least 16 points in every game, including 25 on Monday against the Hornets. The Cavs have won 11 of their past 12 games.