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| Pacers hope to clinch third spot in the East |
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04/16/2003 |
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| Indianapolis, IN (MySportsbook) - In a game important to the Eastern Conference playoff picture, the Indiana Pacers host the New Jersey Nets at Conseco Fieldhouse on the final day of the regular season. With Philadelphia's setback to the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday, the Nets clinched their second straight Atlantic Division title and will be the second seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. The Pacers' win over New York Tuesday coupled with Philly's loss allowed Indiana to move into a tie with the Sixers fo |
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| Pacers try to hold on to No. 3 spot |
NBA Basketball |
04/16/2003 |
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| Indianapolis, IN (MySportsbook) - In a game important to the Eastern Conference playoff picture, the Indiana Pacers host the New Jersey Nets at Conseco Fieldhouse on the final day of the regular season. With Philadelphia's setback to the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday, the Nets clinched their second straight Atlantic Division title and will be the second seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. The Pacers' win over New York Tuesday coupled with Philly's loss allowed Indiana to move into a tie with the Sixers fo |
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| Jordan wraps up illustrious career in Philly |
NBA Basketball |
04/16/2003 |
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| delphia 76ers at the First Union Center. The 40-year-old Jordan is seemingly set to call it a career for good after a two-year stint with Washington that produced no playoff berths. He had retired as a player on two previous occasions while with the Chicago Bulls. Jordan's accomplishments are virtually endless. He won six NBA titles (1991-93, '96-98) with the Bulls, being named series MVP in each Finals. He has also collected five regular season MVP awards and will retire with the highest all-time scoring av |
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| Bulls tab John Paxson to replace Krause |
NBA Basketball |
04/14/2003 |
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| Chicago, IL (MySportsbook) - The Chicago Bulls hired John Paxson Monday as the team's new Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations. He will be introduced at an afternoon press conference. Paxson, who has been with the organization in some capacity since 1985, fills the void left by Jerry Krause, who resigned on April 7. The 64-year-old Krause, who played a major role in building the Bulls' world championship teams of the 1990's and was a two-time NBA Executive of the Year, cited health problems a |
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| Playoff-bound teams meet in Indy |
NBA Basketball |
04/11/2003 |
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| we have to make sure we're healthy going in." Orlando has lost four of its last six road games and has a 15-23 mark as the guest this season. The Magic are 29-21 within the Eastern Conference. Indiana had its three-game winning streak snapped by the Chicago Bulls 115-103 its last time out. Jermaine O'Neal scored 38 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, while Brad Miller added 18 points and 10 boards to the losing effort. "I'm extremely upset," O'Neal said. "We seem to turn a corner but end up right back where we w |
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| Pistons take on Hornets, look to stay on top in East |
NBA Basketball |
04/11/2003 |
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| riday. Philadelphia sits only one game back of the top spot and Indiana is just two games behind. of the top spot and Indiana is just two games behind. Detroit halted a four-game losing streak on Wednesday with a 111-102 overtime victory against the Chicago Bulls. Chauncey Billups scored five of his game-high 29 points in OT to lead the Pistons. Clifford Robinson added 24 and Richard Hamilton contributed 17 points and nine assists in the victory. The Pistons dominated the overtime session, outscoring Chicago |
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| Georgia names Felton men's basketball coach |
College Basketball |
04/10/2003 |
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| on spent six seasons as an assistant to current Texas head coach Rick Barnes at Providence and Clemson before taking over at Western Kentucky. He had also been an assistant at Delaware (1986-90), Tulane (1990-91) and Saint Joseph's (1991-92). The Bulldogs needed a replacement for Jim Harrick, who resigned late this past season amid accusations of improper benefits and academic assistance to his players. Dooley had reportedly also interviewed Dana Altman of Creighton and former Chicago Bulls coach Tim Floyd. |
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| Bucks continue quest for No. 8 spot |
NBA Basketball |
04/09/2003 |
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| schedule, the Bucks currently hold a 1 1/2-game lead over the Washington Wizards for the No. 8 spot. Washington hosts Boston on Wednesday. Milwaukee had a four-game winning streak snapped on Saturday, as they suffered a 117-115 overtime loss to the Chicago Bulls. Gary Payton collected 24 points and 10 helpers for the Bucks, but missed a potential game-tying layup just before time expired in the extra session. Michael Redd added 23 points and 10 boards in the loss and Sam Cassell scored 21 points for Milwauk |
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| Word around the Hive: Hornets Set To Go West |
NBA Basketball |
04/08/2003 |
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| something the Hornets can be all that happy about. It's no secret to anyone that the Eastern Conference is not nearly as deep or talented as the Western Conference, which has produced every single NBA championship winner since Michael Jordan led the Chicago Bulls. Currently at 42-35, the Hornets' record would have qualified them for the eighth spot in the Western Conference. If one wants to get that hypothetical, however, it's a pretty safe bet that their record would be worse playing against much stiffer co |
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| Worthy and Parish elected to Hall of Fame |
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04/07/2003 |
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| in seven games to capture its third title in four seasons. Known as "The Chief," Parish played more minutes and in more games than any other player in NBA history. A 7-foot center who combined strength, agility and remarkable endurance, Parish won three NBA championships with the Boston Celtics in the 1980s and teamed with Larry Bird and Kevin McHale to form one of the greatest front lines in NBA history. He capped his career by winning yet another championship ring as a member of the 1996-97 Chicago Bulls. |
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