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Webber Claims To Have Dislocated His Shoulder

Mar 31, 2005 4:44 AM EST

Chris Webber injured his left shoulder Wednesday night after he was advised to sit out the second half of Phoenix's 116-87 win over his Philadelphia 76ers.

Sixers coach Jim O'Brien described the injury as a strain, while claimed it was a dislocation. He was to be re-examined when the team arrived back in Philadelphia.

``I would just say you should always listen to the doctor,'' said Webber, who had 12 points and six rebounds before leaving the game 2:31 into the third quarter. ``He told me at halftime, 'Do not go back in.'''

Webber also ``tweaked'' his surgically repaired left knee in the first half.

Via Yahoo!

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Nash Records Triple-Double In Division Clincher

Mar 31, 2005 4:18 AM EST

Steve Nash played only 27 minutes, but had a career-high 13 rebounds to go with 12 points and 12 assists.

And to make the night even better for Nash, they defeated the Sixers by a final score of 116-87 to clinch the Pacific Division.

``Given the fact that we won 29 games last year and nobody picked us to be division champ or a playoff team necessarily, it's a great accomplishment,'' Nash said. ``I think we've raised the bar, and having said that, it's not enough."

``They're as good of an offensive basketball team as there is in the NBA,'' Sixers coach Jim O'Brien said. ``We did not have what it took to stay in front of them (or) keep them out of the middle. And, as a result, we let loose their 3-ball.''

The Suns again played without Amare Stoudemire but didn't miss a beat.

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Webber Loses In Return To Sacramento

Mar 29, 2005 12:45 AM EST

Chris Webber received his anticipated raucous ovation from the Sacramento fans, and he seemed genuinely touched – even somewhat embarrassed. His happiness at being back in Arco Arena was evident. It must have been quite the rush when he drilled his first jumper.

But then, darn… the adrenaline wore off. After a 4 for 5 first quarter, he landed with a thud in the second, going just 1 for 9. His final numbers were a respectable 20 points and 10 rebounds, but he made just 8 of 26 -- a rather unremarkable return.

C-Webb has had to adjust to getting “waved off” by Allen Iverson, something that will undoubtedly happen frequently. However, his comfort level is improving, and the Sixers had won 9 of 14 with Chris.

But… “not in OUR house”! No way.

Those former 76ers made sure of it. Skinner grabbed 19 rebounds, scored 14 points and blocked a few shots. Thomas had 20 points and 15 boards. Both had 4 assists in the 118-109 win.

They heard about the parade, and assumed it was in their honor. Corliss Williamson missed it because of some headaches. Oh well.

Cuttino Mobley and Peja Stojakovic fell in step with 30 and 26, respectively. Stojakovic seems to have discovered his sweet stroke the last 3 games, averaging just under thirty, while shooting about 60%.

On the other hand, Mike Bibby has suddenly hit the dregs the past nine games, shooting only about 35%. He managed some clutch baskets in the 4th quarter, however. All those minutes may be having an effect.

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