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      Indianapolis, IN (SportsNetwork. Fake Avalanche Jerseys .com) - Zach Randolph scored 22 points with 13 rebounds to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 97-89 win over the Indiana Pacers on Friday. Marc Gasol, coming off a career-high 32 points in Memphis season- opening win over Minnesota, deposited 20 points with six rebounds. Mike Conley added 17 points in the win. Chris Copeland came off the bench to score 16 points, while CJ Miles and Donald Sloan contributed 13 and 12 points, respectively, for Indiana, which opened the season with a 103-91 win over Philadelphia. Final Score: Cleveland 114, Chicago 108 (OT) Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) - LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers didnt open their season how many anticipated. But they didnt have much time to dwell on Thursdays disappointing home opener, and that showed with a hard-fought overtime victory against a division rival on Friday. James scored 36 points with eight rebounds to lead Cleveland to a 114-108 win over the Chicago Bulls in the first installment of what proves to be a heated rivalry between the two teams. Tristan Thompson deposited 16 points with 13 rebounds -- 12 coming on the offensive glass -- and Kevin Love contributed a 16-point, 16-rebound double-double for the Cavs, who were 2-8 over their last 10 in Chicago. Kyrie Irving totaled 23 points in the win. Derrick Rose and Kirk Hinrich each scored 20 points for the Bulls, but Rose left the game late in the third with a sprained left ankle and did not return to the contest. Pau Gasol netted 15 points with nine boards and six blocks, and Mike Dunleavy added 14 points in the setback. Final Score: Milwaukee 93, Philadelphia 81 Milwaukee, WI (SportsNetwork.com) - O.J. Mayo scored 25 points off the bench and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 93-81 in a matchup between last years two worst teams on Friday night. The Sixers failed to score a point in the final 8:21, missing all 13 of their shots and turning the ball over four times. Jabari Parker had 11 points and 10 rebounds, Brandon Knight tallied 13 points, eight assists and seven boards while Larry Sanders added 15 rebounds for Milwaukee, which fell at Charlotte in overtime in its season opener on Wednesday night. Nerlens Noel posted his first career double-double, finishing with 14 points and 10 boards for the Sixers, who lost at Indiana in their first game of the year Wednesday night. Final Score: Phoenix 94, San Antonio 89 Phoenix, AZ (SportsNetwork.com) - Isaiah Thomas finally got the Phoenix Suns over the hump. Thomas had 23 points off the bench and the Suns defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-89 on Friday night. After the Suns came close many times throughout the game to take a lead over the defending champs, Thomas blew past Boris Diaw in the open floor to finally put the hosts in front 88-87 with 3:34 left. San Antonio trailed 92-89 with 6.5 seconds remaining following a timeout, but Diaw was whistled for a five-second violation just before he signaled for a 20-second timeout. Eric Bledsoe sunk two game-clinching free throws at the other end. Markieff Morris posted 20 points and 11 rebounds, Eric Bledsoe tallied 12 points and nine boards and Alex Len provided his first career double-double, 10 points and 11 rebounds, off the pine for Phoenix, which beat the Los Angeles Lakers in its season opener Wednesday. Tony Parker supplied 19 points and six assists, while Tim Duncan added 16 points and nine rebounds for the Spurs, who edged Dallas in their first game of the year on Tuesday. Final Score: Sacramento 103, Portland 94 Sacramento, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - Rudy Gay posted a game and season-best 40 points along with eight rebounds as Sacramento picked up its first win of the year with a 103-94 triumph over Portland on Friday night. DeMarcus Cousins and Darren Collison each contributed 17 points for the Kings, who shook off a season-opening 18-point loss to Golden State on Wednesday. LaMarcus Aldridge totaled 22 points and Damian Lillard poured in 20 for the Blazers, who were coming off a 17-point home win against Oklahoma City two days prior. Final Score: LA Clippers 118, LA Lakers 111 Los Angeles, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - Blake Griffin scored a game-high 39 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers past the Los Angeles Lakers, 118-111, on Friday. Jamal Crawford had 22 points and five assists off the bench, Josh Redick supplied 15 points and Chris Paul scored 12 points with 10 rebounds for the Clippers, who were coming off a 93-90 win over Oklahoma City on Thursday. DeAndre Jordan finished with 11 points and 13 rebounds in the win. Jordan Hill paced the Lakers with 23 points on 10-of-15 shooting, Kobe Bryant had 21 points and seven assists and Jeremy Lin contributed 17 points and nine assists in the teams third straight loss to start the season.Custom Colorado Avalanche Jerseys . An offseason trade acquisition from Kansas City, Greinkes National League debut was delayed by a non-baseball injury in the spring, and he was 0-1 after dropping an 8-0 decision at Atlanta in his initial appearance with the Brewers on May 4. Colorado Avalanche Pro Shop . Raymond, 31, started 15 regular-season games for the Stamps in 2013, racking up 51 tackles. He also returned two kickoffs for 79 yards including a 61-yarder.RENTON, Wash. - Almost every day during training camp and often during the season, Dan Quinn would put on large padded gloves and essentially go through a sparring session with the Seattle Seahawks defensive linemen as they warmed up for practice working on pass rushing techniques.Once Quinn got into the position of being a defensive co-ordinator — after years of working as a position coach — he was not going to become someone who watched and coached from afar.This is a people business. We love the Xs and Os but the Jimmys and the Joes are what make this thing go, Seattle defensive backs coach Kris Richard said. His ability to capture people and make them feel exactly what they are. You have worth. You have value. So he values you, which is awesome.Quinns name has been the most talked about in coaching circles since the end of the regular season because of the job hes done as Seattles defensive co-ordinator the past two seasons. All signs point to Quinn becoming the next head coach in Atlanta after having a second interview with the Falcons the day after the NFC championship victory over Green Bay.When asked about the second interview Falcons this week, Quinn said he appreciated all the opportunities hes had and then channeled his own version of Marshawn Lynch.Thanks for asking, he said with a grin.But before anything can be formalized in Atlanta, Quinns task at hand is preparing Seattle to try and slow down Tom Brady and New England in the Super Bowl next Sunday.Ask around and you see why Quinn has become so appreciated in Seattle and why so many teams were eager to talk with him each of the past two years. Players and colleagues speak of his personality and work ethic. Quinn is not a screamer, but a teacher that no one wants to let down.Its why Seattles defence has been so successful. Its built on being physical and tough, but also the accountability that everyone is going to do their assignment. That directive starts with Pete Carroll, but gets passed through his coaches, like Quinn.Its a communication thing, Seattle middle linebacker Bobby Wagner explained. Its not, You have to be here. Its more, Why were yoou here? This is what I feel. Avalanche Jerseys 2020. What do you feel? and there is a middle ground. Versus maybe somebody just saying, This is what I want, and there is no ifs ands or buts about it. Its a communication (factor), its a trust factor and a belief factor.What Quinn has helped create is record setting. Seattle was one of three defences in league history to lead the NFL in scoring defence in three straight seasons. They were the first team since the Chicago Bears in 1985-86 to lead the league in total defence and scoring defence in consecutive seasons. The numbers Seattle has posted lend credence to the argument the Seahawks are among the best of this generation.He stayed true to who he is. Thats whats helped him be successful, said former Seattle defensive co-ordinator and current Jacksonville head coach Gus Bradley. Thats what hell do, Im sure, if he gets an opportunity to be a head coach.To that end, Quinns arrival in Seattle brought a different level of defensive aggressiveness. While Bradley was revered by his players, he was sometimes thought to be too passive. Some of that was situational. Bradley was coaching a defence that included Richard Sherman, Earl Thomas, Kam Chancellor and Wagner. They were talented and pointed toward success, but still very young.Quinn believed in that youth as long as there was a high level of accountability. He was willing to let Seattle play a significant amount of man-to-man defence with Thomas the only protection in the back. The rest of Seattles coverages are simplified. There isnt a lot of disguise and confusion with Seattles defence. In turn, the Seahawks play faster and are more efficient.When he came here after we lost Gus Bradley we didnt have an identity. I think (Quinn) came and gave us an identity, Seattle linebacker Bruce Irvin said. Respected us as players. Told us this is what we wanted, this is what he expected. Guys go out there and play for him. Hes a players coach. Petes a players coach so as long as you respect them and do what youve got to do theyll give you a little leeway.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP_NFL ' ' '

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