Celtics Rally Past Mavericks In Boston Garden
The Dallas Mavericks fell 111-98 as Boston’s Larry Bird scorched the court for 31 points. Dallas, now 0-10 at the Garden, faded after a brief push while Chicago veterans and the Celtics’ rebounding and ball movement overwhelmed them.
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Clemson Tigers edge Dukes in late free throws finish
Clemson Cash hit two free throws to seal an 89 86 win as Clemson iced the game at the line converting six straight free throws and eight of nine. Davis and Campbell combined for 42 points while four other Tigers reached double figures. Duke coach Krzyzewski praised both teams for a great, hard fought contest.
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Conference Championships Still Up For Grabs
No. 20 Clemson edged No. 10 Duke 97 95 to share or claim the ACC crown as Missouri clinched the Big Eight with a 65 60 win over Kansas State. Purdue fell 64 63 to Iowa, creating a Big Ten tie. Georgetown beat Connecticut 84 64 as Syracuse edged Seton Hall 71 69 to force a three way top in the Big East. Georgia lost to Tennessee 99 83 while Georgia Tech dropped at North Carolina. Georgetown and Syracuse stay atop their leagues. UConn can still share via Boston College.
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Wolfpack Players Deny Point Shaving Allegations
North Carolina State basketball players and coachs deny point shaving amid SBI inquiry into Wolfpack games. ABC News cited former player Charles Shackleford and three others accepting money to shave points in two seasons earlier, while players insist they played hard and there was no wrongdoing.
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Valvano Denies Knowledge Of Point Shaving Scandal
The NC State coach says he has no knowledge of point shaving allegations involving 1988 Wake Forest games. ABC News links teammate Shackleford and others to the scheme, while players express shock at the FBI's yearly inquiries and the unfolding revelations.
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South Aiken Nosed Out In Close Playoff Finish
The Lady Dolphins rallied behind Sanders and Alexis Quinn two clutch threes to trim the deficit to three with four minutes left. Coach Carter praised her team as Battery Creek remained 20 7 and ready to face North Charleston Friday night. South Aiken coach expressed frustration over the final outcome, saying she felt they should have won.
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