Despite 24.0 points and 17.0 rebounds per game from Malone, Houston lost to Seattle in three games.

The 76ers held a 65-53 lead at halftime, despite 20 points by the Nuggets' Michael Adams.

Despite 98 points in 34 games however, he could not bring about a return to the promised land.

Heading into the final quarter, the Nets had a 69-58 lead, despite 22 points, 15 rebounds and 3 blocks from Duncan.

Wisconsin held on despite 23 points and 13 rebounds from Sims.

Iowa State dropped to 11-8 and 2-5 despite 24 points from Sam Mack.

And Nash, despite 21 points and 7 assists, seemed like less than the two-time most valuable player.

Kentucky did not show that form last night, despite 21 points and 9 rebounds from Tayshaun Prince.

So, despite many excellent points in the Toubon report, my colleagues and I had to abstain.

Despite ten unanswered points from the Green Wave, the Rebels won the game 27-13 giving them their first victory of the season.