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Mobley Fined $15,000 For Obscene Gesture

Sacramento Kings guard Cuttino was fined $15,000 by the NBA yesterday for making an obscene gesture toward Seattle fans at the Key Arena in Game 1.

The gesture came after he hit a 3-pointer with 42.4 seconds to play in the game

Via Tacoma News Tribune


Sonics Should Expect A Big Game From Bibby In Game 2

When the Seattle Supersonics square off against the Sacramento Kings in Game 2 tonight they would be better suited to find a different way to win other than holding Mike Bibby to 1 of 16 shooting. It isn’t going to happen again.

Coming off a season low 3 points, the Kings star will likely not repeat his miserable shooting performance, good players never do. Also, do not expect Bibby’s backup Bobby Jackson to shoot 0-for-7 either.

“We gotta feel that Mike and Bobby are going to be better the next game,” Kings coach Rick Adelman said after Game 1.

“He’s a great player and he’s a guy that gets a lot of screens and a lot of shots, so he’s a guy you have to be ready to guard all the time,” said Ridnour, who often applied full-court pressure on Bibby in Game 1. “He’s one of the best in the league at the point guard spot right now. ... He’s going to hit a lot of shots, and I’ve got to stay on him and make everything tough.”

Via Tacoma News Tribune


Jerome James' 17 And 15 Leads Seattle To 87-82 Victory

Ray Allen scored 28 points to lead Seattle to an 87-82 win over the Sacramento Kings. Also huge for the Sonics was Jerome James who had a monster 15 rebounds to go along with his 17 points.

The Sonics were dominant early, leading by 15 at halftime, but a strong 3rd quarter from the Kings made the game interesting, as they outscored the Sonics 24-15 in the frame.

Peja Stojakovic scored 24 points in 44 minutes of action, while Cuttino Mobley had 22.

Both teams were unsure what kind of club they'd field on Saturday night, as both the Sonics and Kings have endured a host of injuries.

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