Monday, December 04, 2006
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NFL
Panthers-Eagles
Philadelphia Daily News
The Eagles have become more dink-and-dunk and less big-play with Jeff Garcia under center. He’s got a .634 completion percentage and has thrown just one interception since replacing Donovan McNabb, but he’s also only averaging 4.6 yards per attempt. He needs to start making better use of his wideouts. Jake Delhomme seems to have regressed since making the Pro Bowl last year. Without a strong ground game to play off, his shortcomings have been exacerbated. He’s got eight interceptions in the last six games and is ranked 31st in the league in third-down passing with a .487 completion percentage.
NBA
Warriors-Spurs
Mercury News
The Spurs lost to the Warriors last week at Oracle Arena, part of a stretch of three losses in four games for San Antonio, which rebounded Saturday with a 100-98 home victory over Sacramento. But the outcome hardly pleased Coach Gregg Popovich, who described the performance as “pathetic.” Without G Manu Ginobili, who might return tonight after missing four games because of a bruised lower back, the Spurs have searched unsuccessfully for a third option behind F/C Tim Duncan and G Tony Parker.
Median News
After playing 13 of their first 17 games at home, the Warriors head into the grind of the schedule. After their second blown double-digit fourth-quarter lead, they head into a challenging December slate with a two-game losing streak following Saturday’s 115-110 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks at Oracle Arena. On Monday they play at San Antonio, where they’ve lost 17 straight, and on Tuesday they get the Houston Rockets. Those are the first of 10 road games this month, against contenders such as Phoenix, New Jersey, Orlando and Miami.
Celtics-Bulls
Boston Herald
Ten Celtics went through practice here yesterday, but much of the attention was on the three who didn’t. Paul Pierce, Wally Szczerbiak and Kendrick Perkins - starters all - were unable to go through the session. The prognosis, however, is not as bad as appearances. Perkins (sore left foot) is still on track to play tomorrow night against the Bulls, while Pierce (bruised right elbow) will practice today and Szczerbiak (sprained left ankle) reported that things had improved since he went down on the last play of Friday’s loss in Toronto. “I think Wally’s more doubtful than Paul, but there’s a chance they both could play,” said Doc Rivers. Szczerbiak was able to walk off the floor after coming down improperly Friday. His motion was better yesterday, and after watching the on-court portion of practice he went to a separate area to lift weights with his teammates.
CBB
Marshall-Memphis
Herald-Dispatch
Last season Marshall had the help of home-court advantage and a capacity crowd in Cam Henderson Center when the Thundering Herd threw a scare into Memphis, losing 91-81, when the Tigers were ranked No. 3 and on their way to the conference title and NCAA Elite Eight appearance. No such assistance this time against a Memphis team considered the class of C-USA once again. Memphis has an average winning margin of 23 points after downing Manhattan on Saturday, 77-59. But afterward coach John Calipari noted inconsistency and a lack of emotion from his team. Memphis has an average winning margin of 23 points after downing Manhattan on Saturday, 77-59. But afterward coach John Calipari noted inconsistency and a lack of emotion from his team.
Fairfield-Providence
Connecticut Post
Fairfield snagged a 68-64 overtime victory against St. Francis (N.Y) on Saturday for its second victory. Senior guard Michael Van Schaick scored 19 points to lead the Stags in scoring for the third straight game. Over that stretch Van Schaick is averaging 18.7 points. & After a strong start defensively, the Stags have faltered somewhat, allowing each of the last three opponents to shoot at least 46 percent from the field. This will be Fairfield’s third game against a Big East opponent. The Stags have lost to UConn and Georgetown. & The Friars, with only one senior in their starting lineup, have been an early surprise. Providence is coming off a 95-66 victory over Rhode Island on Saturday and has also beaten Columbia, George Washington, Boston College and Fairleigh Dickinson. The lone loss came to Brown & Providence is shooting 49 percent from the floor, but the team strength is rebounding the Friars have outrebounded opponents by an average of 40-27.
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