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Wade thrives, Heat shut down KobeBasketball Betting Lines12/25/2006 - Miami, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Dwyane Wade had a spectacular Christmas afternoon, scoring 40 points, dishing out 11 assists and tying a career-high with four blocked shots, as the Heat rolled to a 101-85 over the Los Angeles Lakers. Wade, who also had four steals, went 12-of-20 from the field and missed just one of his 16 free throws, as Miami won for the fourth time in five games. Jason Kapono added 11 points and Dorell Wright 10 for the Heat, who dominated on the boards by a 45-31 count. It was the first time this season the Heat have beat a team with a winning record (1-9). Kobe Bryant was limited to 16 points for the Lakers, who had a two-game winning streak broken. It was his lowest point total since his second game of the season when he had 15 November 5 at Seattle. He went 4-of-17 from the floor and missed all four of his shots beyond the arc. Ronny Turiaf tallied 13 points and seven rebounds, while Luke Walton scored 10 for Los Angeles, which shot 39.2 percent from the field. That included a 5-of-23 clip from three-point range. Even though a pair of legendary NBA coaches faced each other in the Lakers' Phil Jackson and Miami's Pat Riley, the game was without some of its luster due to injuries to Lakers forward Lamar Odom and Heat center Shaquille O'Neal, Jason Williams knocked down a three-pointer in the opening minute of the game and the Heat were on top the rest of the way, progressing to their fourth consecutive home win. Wright jammed and had a jumper during a 6-0 Heat run later in the first, as Miami widened its lead to 17-8. Antoine Walker's layup ended the first period with the Heat ahead 30-16. Bryant and the Lakers faced an uphill battle for the final 36 minutes, and the Lakers couldn't come up with big defensive stops and were hampered by poor shooting. Turiaf's dunk had LA within 41-35 with 3:14 remaining in the half and Vladimir Radmanovic's layup cut it to a five-point deficit before James Posey's bucket ended the second quarter with the Heat up 47-40. Walton's bank shot brought the Lakers within 53-48, but Miami came right back with Wade opening some breathing room. His driving jam widened the margin to 64-52 with 5:08 left in the third. Wade had 18 points in the quarter, and Miami held a commanding 74-64 lead going into the fourth. The lead didn't dip under eight in the final period. A 13-4 spurt in the closing minutes sealed the win. Kapono banged in a trio of threes during the stretch for a 101-82 margin with just over a minute left. Game Notes The Heat have won the last three Christmas Day games against the Lakers and have won four of the last five in the series...Alonzo Mourning had nine points, eight rebounds and three blocks before fouling out for Miami...Odom and O'Neal are sidelined with knee injuries.
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Football Betting: Defensive Rookie of the Year AwardsOddsmakers have released the odds for the 2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award and Seattle Seahawks linebacker Aaron Curry has been made the opening favorite. Seattle took Curry with the fourth overall pick in April's NFL draft and plan on inserting him into its starting lineup right away. The Hawks traded linebacker Julian Peterson in the offseason, so Curry is expected to have a significant role in Seattle's defense next year and that's one of the primary reasons he is the favorite to win the NFL ROY Award. Oddsmakers from online sportsbook MySportsbook.com have made Curry a 5/1 favorite to win this year's NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award. Given that he was the best defensive prospect in this year's draft and how he'll have plenty of opportunities to make plays in '09, Curry offers a ton of value at 5/1. Another thing working for Curry is the position he plays. A linebacker has won the defensive ROY award six straight times and eight of the last nine years. Jerod Mayo, Patrick Willis, DeMeco Ryans, Shawne Merriman, Jonathan Vilma, Terrell Suggs, Kendrell Bell and Brian Urlacher were the most recent linebackers to take home the award. Following Curry at 5/1 are Tyson Jackson (Chiefs) at 7/1, James Laurinaitas (Rams) at 8/1, Brian Orakpo (Redskins) at 10/1, Rey Maualuga (Bengals) at 10/1 and Jerry Peria (Falcons) at 10/1. All the players mentioned above are expected to start for their respective teams, but Jackson and Peria are going to have a tough time being recognized on a national level given they're both defensive linemen. D-linemen rarely put up the numbers that it takes to win an individual award like the ROY. A couple of players with some value are Clay Matthews (Packers) at 12/1 and Larry English (Chargers) at 15/1. Matthews is expected to start at outside linebacker in Green Bay's new 3-4 defense and could rack up a ton of tackles. English, who was an impressive player at Northern Illinois, is expected to be a situational pass rusher for the Chargers and could rack up a ton of sacks. For complete odds on the 2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award, see below. And for complete odds for the 2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award, click the link provided. 2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award Robert Ayers (DEN) 12/1 Ron Brace (NE) 25/1 Everette Brown (CAR) 16/1 Darius Butler (NE) 40/1 Patrick Chung (NE) 30/1 Aaron Curry (SEA) 5/1 Brian Cushing (HOU) 12/1 Vontae Davis (MIA) 30/1 Louis Delmas (DET) 30/1 Larry English (SD) 15/1 Evander Hood (PIT) 25/1 Tyson Jackson (KC) 7/1 Malcolm Jenkins (NO) 25/1 Paul Kruger (BAL) 50/1 James Laurinaitas (STL) 8/1 Sen'Derrick Marks (TEN) 20/1 Clay Matthews (GB) 12/1 Aaron Maybin (BUF) 15/1 Rey Maualuga (CIN) 10/1 Roy Miller (TB) 20/1 Michael Mitchell (OAK) 45/1 Fili Moala (IND) 30/1 Brian Orakpo (WAS) 10/1 Jerry Peria (ATL) 10/1 B J Raji (GB) 7/1 Clint Sintim (NYG) 35/1 Alphonso Smith (DEN) 40/1 David Verkune (CLE) 20/1 Jason Williams (DAL) 30/1 Field (Any Other Player) 6/1 To visit this internet sportsbook go to MySportsbook.com for all your football betting needs. MySportsbook.com - The World's Leading Online Sportsbook For more than 11 years now, MySportsbook.com has been the World’s BEST online sports book website, providing a safe and secure place for sports wagering. Our world-class level of experience and industry sportsbook expertise is unmatched. Offering a wide array of sports to wager on, MySportsbook.com leaves no stone unturned in our search to provide you with great football betting lines and online blackjack options. From teasers to parlays, from futures to wacky propositions, we add more game excitement than any other sportsbook. Fully licensed in two gaming jurisdictions, MySportsbook.com is open and eager to assist you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whatever the sporting event, this online sportsbook has you covered. Enjoy some of sport’s most memorable moments that much more with MySportsbook.com. With increased interest, follow the game-winning field goal, the walk-off homerun, the buzzer-beater or the hole-in-one shot. Bank on that clutch glove save, the upset TKO or an incredible Hail Mary pass. MySportsbook.com quenches your thirst for action. To visit this online blackjack got to MySportsbook.com for all your Sportsbook accepts credit cards needs. |
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