Christmas Upsets Heat and Hornets Spark NBA Start
The Miami Heat beat Utah 101 80 to end a 12 game skid and the Charlotte Hornets edged the Chicago Bulls 103 101 on a buzzer beater by Kurt Rambis. Rick Rambis sealed Charlotte win while Jordan scored 33 for the Hornets in his North Carolina home debut.
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Jordan Causes Stir In Charlotte
Michael Jordan's popularity fuels marketing and wealth as Nike offers 19 million over seven years to keep him endorsing sneakers and apparel. ProServ reportedly seeks double. The Charlotte Observer notes his return to North Carolina to play for the Bulls against the Hornets.
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