Celtics edge Heat 103 100 to threaten playoff exit
Xavier McDaniel hit a late tip in and two free throws to lift the Boston Celtics over the Miami Heat 103 100. Boston grabbed home court in round one as Heat playoff chances faded with their third straight defeat and Indiana looming.
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Nets Rally Past Bullets In Final Seconds For 104 103 Win
Derrick Coleman scored the deciding jumper with 3.2 seconds left as New Jersey erased a 23 point deficit to beat Washington 104 103 in Landover Maryland. Coleman led Nets with 20 points and 10 rebounds as they moved within reach of a playoff berth behind a 23 7 fourth quarter run.
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Knicks Rally Pass Pistons for 95 85 Victory at Home
New York's Charles Smith and John Starks sparked a 22-8 third quarter after Patrick Ewing fouled out, lifting the Knicks to a 95-85 win. Rivers led New York with 21, Oakley grabbed 19 rebounds, and Detroit's Isiah Thomas was ejected in the third quarter.
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Hornets Edge Hawks 110 107 as Johnson clutch layup decides
Charlotte Hornets defeat Atlanta Hawks 110 107 with Larry Johnson driving for a go ahead layup with 32 seconds left and Muggsy Bogues sealing the win with four free throws in the final 13 seconds. Dominique Wilkins scores 41 points for Atlanta marking his eighth 40 point game of the season.
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O'Neal rises among NBA centers in rookie season
Shaquille O'Neal quickly established himself as an elite NBA rookie. He ranked in the top 10 in scoring rebounding blocks and shooting, and surpassed 1,000 rebounds. He posted 21 points 14.5 rebounds and 4.75 blocks in splits with the Knicks and Magic, while teammates and rivals praised his impact.
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