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Tonight, the Los Angeles Lakers will host the Memphis Grizzlies, which means the Gasol-brothers will have another battle on the court. In 2008, the Lakers traded Marc Gasol in a deal to acquire Pau Gasol, and there has been a “rivalry” between the franchises ever since. Every time the Lakers and Grizzlies square off, the entire world looks forward to the match-up between the brothers. However, Coach Phil Jackson believes Marc Gasol has the advantage over his brother. Jackson thinks the younger Gasol is more powerful and stronger in the paint; Phil Jackson could be telling the truth, or it could be another scheme to motivate Pau Gasol.
Coach Phil Jackson believes Marc Gasol is more powerful than Pau Gasol: Los Angeles Times
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Tonight’s game between the Orlando Magic at the New York Knicks as been postponed due to asbestos exposure. [Knicks.com]
The Portland Trail Blazers have no interest in trading Nicolas Batum. [Hoopsnotes]
The NBA wants to cut the players’ salaries as part of the new collective bargaining agreement. [Sporting News]
The Minnesota Timberwolves and New Orleans Hornets have just released their new alternative jerseys’. [Slam Magazine]
New York Knicks’ Coach Mike D’Antoni believes his all-star Amare Stoudemire is trying to hard. [Slam Magazine]
The Atlanta Hawks may be looking to move their athletic forward, Josh Smith. [Slam Magazine]
Los Angeles Clippers’ Coach Vinny Del Negro says his point guard Baron Davis is not in full basketball shape. [Hoopsnotes]
The Phoenix Suns sign Jarred Dudley to a five-year, $22.5 million extension. [Slam Magazine]
The Memphis Grizzlies sign point guard Mike Conley to a five-year, $45 million extension. [Slam Magazine]
NBA Results for November, 1st 2010
Bulls-110 (2-1) Blazers-98 (3-1)
Kings-111 (3-1) Raptors-108 (1-2)
Spurs-97 (2-1) Clippers-88 (0-4)
NBA Schedule for November 2nd, 2010
Hawks @ Cavaliers- 7:00 EST/ 4:00 PST
76ers @ Wizards- 7:00 EST/ 4:00 PST
Celtics @ Pistons- 7:30 EST/ 4:30 PST
Timberwolves @ Heat- 7:30 EST/ 4:30 PST
Magic @ Knicks- POSTPONED-ASBESTOS/ DEBRIS
Trail Blazers @ Bucks- 8:00 EST/ 5:00 PST
Grizzlies @ Lakers-NBA TV- 10:30 EST/ 7:30 PST