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06/10/2010 - Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Powered by Pau Gasol and Kobe Bryant, the Los Angeles Lakers have grabbed a 45-42 edge on the Celtics at halftime in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
The Lakers hold a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series thanks to Tuesday's 91-84 win, backed by 29 points from Bryant and a strong fourth quarter from backcourt mate Derek Fisher.
Bryant has 12 points at the half, one less than Gasol.
Andrew Bynum started for the Lakers despite a balky right knee, but he wasn't much of a factor in the first half with just two points in seven minutes.
Paul Pierce has 12 first-half points for the Celtics, but Boston has struggled at just a 41-percent shooting clip.
It was a back-and-forth battle for most of the first quarter, but both teams couldn't find a rhythm offensively. Boston was able to grab a 19-16 lead at the end of the period thanks to a three-pointer from Nate Robinson.
Robinson canned another three-ball early in the second for a 24-21 Boston lead, but Bryant helped the Lakers surge late in the stanza, scoring seven straight points for his team. It was part of an 11-4 burst, as the visitors opened a 39-33 advantage following Lamar Odom's layup just over three minutes left.
A layup from Ron Artest widened the gap to 43-35, but good defense from Rajon Rondo helped the Celtics get close again. He poked the ball away from behind on a driving Bryant and was the recipient of a long pass from Pierce, as the play ended in a breakaway layup for a 43-40 difference in the final minute.
Gasol blocked a three-point try from Ray Allen, but Kevin Garnett corralled the loose ball and sank a jumper from the left wing as time expired.
Fisher, who was accused by Boston coach Doc Rivers, for flopping to draw fouls, has no points and two fouls at the half.
Allen, who went 0-for-13 from the field in Game 3 for the Celtics, continued to struggle by going 1-for-6 in the first half for two points. That came on a layup in the game's opening minute.
<< Baltimore tops Yanks to avoid sweep
Baltimore, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Adam Jones hit a go-ahead RBI double in the
sixth to help Jake Arrieta take the win in his major league debut, as the
Orioles avoided a sweep with a 4-3 victory over the Yankees.
Arrieta (1-0), who w
<< Johnson outduels Halladay as Marlins shut out Phillies
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Josh Johnson was dominant in eight shutout
innings, winning a duel with Roy Halladay in Florida's 2-0 triumph over
Philadelphia.
Johnson (7-2), who was on the opposite end of Halladay's perfect ga
<< Niese tosses one-hit shutout as Mets split doubleheader with Padres
Flushing, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jonathon Niese threw a one-hit shutout,
retiring the final 21 batters he faced, as the New York Mets earned a 3-0 win
over the San Diego Padres to get a split of their day/night doubleheader at
Citi Fi
<< Houston stadium, revamped arena proposed
HOUSTON (AP) - The University of Houston has unveiled early designs for a proposed new football stadium and renovated Hofheinz Pavilion for the Cougars.The designs by the Los Angeles-based AECOM architectural firm were unveiled Thursday.They include
Report: 2012 Grey Cup to be held in Toronto >>
Toronto, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Canadian Football League will hold a news
conference on Friday to reportedly announce Toronto as the host city of the
2012 Grey Cup.
Sources told the Toronto Star that the league agreed in principle to
Blue Jays salvage three-game set in Tampa >>
St. Petersburg, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Alex Gonzalez hit a solo homer and
knocked in a total of two runs and Brett Cecil was solid in 6 2/3 innings on
the mound, as the Toronto Blue Jays fended off the Tampa Bay Rays, 3-2, to
avoid a
Rangers rout Mariners to win series >>
Arlington, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Josh Hamilton homered and finished with three
RBI and two runs scored, as the Texas Rangers clobbered the Seattle Mariners,
12-3, in the finale of a four-game series.
Michael Young also hit a home run and
Orioles' Arrieta wins debut against Yankees >>
Baltimore, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Baltimore Orioles selected the contract
of Jake Arrieta from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, and the right-hander went
on to win his major league debut against the Yankees.
A fifth-round pick in 2007,
Oddsmakers 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
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