The Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard and the San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, March 23, through Sunday, March 29.
Howard led Orlando to a 3-0 record, averaging 23.7 points on .614 shooting from the field, 14.3 rebounds and 3.3 blocks for the Magic, which clinched its second consecutive Southeast Division title. During Orlando’s 84-82 win over Boston on March 25, Howard posted 24 points, 21 rebounds and four blocks. Orlando owns a half-game lead on Boston in the race for the second seed in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Parker averaged 27.5 points and 8.3 assists in leading San Antonio to a 3-1 week. Parker recorded back-to-back 30-point, 10-assist games on March 24 vs. Golden State and March 25 at Atlanta. On March 29 at New Orleans, Parker scored his 10,000th career point, becoming the fourth Spur player to accomplish the feat.
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The Spurs believe their 90-86 loss to the Hornets on Sunday night ended earlier than it should have because of a clock malfunction.
After the Spurs made back-to-back threes to trim a seven-point deficit to just one with 17.8 seconds left, Chris Paul separated himself from the San Antonio defense and was fouled while hoisting a three-pointer.
The clock stopped at 7.1 seconds, and the Spurs argued that too many seconds came off during the exchange.
"We thought the clock ran," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. "They didn't stop the clock. It's not something they can correct, according to the officials."
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Spurs forward Fabricio Oberto will miss the team's next two games because of an irregular heartbeat.
Oberto felt his heart beating abnormally Thursday, and tests confirmed he was experiencing atrial fibrillation.
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Spurs Mar 2009 Archive
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San Antonio Express-News | Mar 27, 2009
Tim Duncan believes that teammate Tony Parker is a legitimate MVP candidate this season.
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Express-News | Mar 26, 2009
On the shelf since Feb. 11 because of a stress reaction in his right distal fibula, Manu Ginobili played 14 minutes and two seconds.
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Press Release | Mar 25, 2009
The San Antonio Spurs announced today that they have assigned guard Malik Hairston to the Austin Toros.
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San Antonio Express-News | Mar 24, 2009
Ime Udoka, who's contract expires at the end of the season, has made it known that he'd like to re-sign with the Spurs.
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San Antonio Express-News | Mar 21, 2009
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili admitted before the team's game against the Celtics on Friday night that he has begun pestering coach Gregg Popovich to return.
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San Antonio Express-News | Mar 20, 2009
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili practiced with the team on Thursday, but will not face the Celtics on Friday night.
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San Antonio Express-News | Mar 17, 2009
San Antonio's Gregg Popovich appeared in his 1,000th game as a coach on Monday night, making him just the 24th man in NBA history to join the club.
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San Antonio Express-News | Mar 16, 2009
The Spurs signed Drew Gooden to improve their playoff chances, and also relieve some of the pressure off Tim Duncan in the post.
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San Antonio Express-News | Mar 15, 2009
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich isn't concerned about how slowly Manu Ginobili's ankle in healing just yet, but he could start worrying at the end of the week.
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ESPN | Mar 12, 2009
The Lakers became the first team in the Western Conference to clinch a playoff berth on Thursday night with a win over the Spurs.
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RealGM Staff Report | Mar 11, 2009
The Thunder, who have been relatively hot since the beginning of the year, outlasted the Kings in Sacramento for yet another win without Kevin Durant.
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RealGM Staff Report | Mar 9, 2009
There were seven games on Sunday's schedule, but only one was decided by more than ten points. The lone blowout? Oklahoma City's emphatic win over Philadelphia.
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San Antonio Express-News | Mar 7, 2009
Drew Gooden is happy to have signed with the Spurs, and hopes that the team can be a long-term fit.
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San Antonio Express-News | Mar 6, 2009
The Los Angeles Lakers made a strong play for Drew Gooden before the forward signed with the Spurs.
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Press Release | Mar 5, 2009
The San Antonio Spurs announced today that they signed forward/center Drew Gooden for the remainder of the season.
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Press Release | Mar 5, 2009
The San Antonio Spurs announced today that they have released forward Pops Mensah-Bonsu from his 10-day contract.
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Sacramento Bee | Mar 4, 2009
Drew Gooden has agreed to terms with the San Antonio Spurs.
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San Antonio Express-News | Mar 3, 2009
The Spurs aren't saying anything on record about free agent Drew Gooden, but many around the league believe that he'll definitely join the team as soon as he clears waivers.
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Yahoo! Sports | Mar 2, 2009
It is believed that the San Antonio Spurs are favorites to sign Drew Gooden after the forward received a buyout from the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night.
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nba.com | Mar 2, 2009
Drew Gooden and Joe Smith both have a lot to offer contending teams.
