ACC Tournament Preview Sees Wake Forest Virginia Clash Loom
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski laments perceived bias as Wake Forest faces Virginia in the quarterfinals while Florida State meets Clemson and Georgia Tech disputes Duke. Maryland and N.C. State enter postseason hopes with mixed recent form and history of crucial losses. The Wake Forest Virginia showdown is highlighted by two teams seeking first titles in decades and strong conference attention.
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Braves Add Maddux Amid Star-Studded Pitching Rotation
Atlanta enhances pitching strength as Greg Maddux joins a star-laden staff. The right hander posted 20-11 with a 2.18 ERA for the Cubs last season and joins Tom Glavine, John Smoltz, and 1991 playoff MVP Avery in a formidable Braves rotation noted for durability and consistency.
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Michigan Escapes Illinois in overtime thriller
No. 3 Michigan edged Illinois 98-97 after overtime as Jalen Rose scored 23 points and Jimmy King added 17. Richard Keene hit late threes for Illinois but time expired with Michigan holding. Indiana toppled Michigan State 99-68 behind Greg Graham 32. Holy Cross claimed NCAA bid with 98-73 win over Bucknell. Delaware beat Drexel 67-64 to clinch NCAA berth.
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Celtics win fourth straight as Lewis seals 104 100 victory
Reggie Lewis hits four free throws in final 26.6 seconds to lift the Boston Celtics to a 104 100 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Jed Carter coaches Philadelphia in his first home game after Doug Moe's dismissal, but Boston finishes strong.
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Magic 119 Pacers 106 clinched by Tolbert fourth quarter surge
Tom Tolbert scored 10 points in the final period as Orlando pulled away from Indiana 119-106. Tolbert contributed 22 points, while Bowie and O Neal added 15 and 10 respectively for the Magic, who built an 11 point lead late.
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Nuggets roll past Bullets 126 112 in Washington spillover
LaPhonso Ellis scored 11 of 20 after halftime as Denver opened the third quarter with 41 points. The Nuggets outhustled Washington 126 to 112 behind a balanced attack led by Ellis, Mutombo, and Jackson while Grant and Gugliotta paced the Bullets in a high scoring affair.
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Knicks End Lakers Home Streak Behind Ewing's 34 Points
New York breaks an eight game, nine year home drought against Los Angeles as Patrick Ewing scores 34 and grabs 12 rebounds. Lakers players list shows Green 22 and Threatt 20 among others in a 110 to 104 defeat.
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Knicks Roll Past Lakers In High-Scoring NBA Night
New York tops Los Angeles 110 to 104 behind Ewing 34 points and Starks 12. New Jersey beats the Clippers 109 to 98 as Rumeal Robinson scores 21 and Kenny Anderson out with injury.
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Blazers rout Mavericks as 16th straight loss hits Dallas
Portland rolled to a 124 96 win over Dallas fueling the Mavericks club record 16th consecutive defeat. Terry Porter led Portland with 24 points and strong first half scoring while White accounted for 31 in Dallas and Davis contributed 13.
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Suns Edge Warriors 111 100 In Scoring Duel
In a high scoring NBA game the Suns defeated the Warriors 111 to 100. Key performers included Barkley 30 points and Majerie 28 for Phoenix while Sprewell led Golden State with 22 points and Hill added 14.
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South Carolina Faces Alabama In Tight SEC Tilt
The Gamecocks aim to slow Alabama as guard James Robinson leads the league with 20.3 points per game. South Carolina coach Steve Newton says defense will determine the outcome in a high scoring SEC contest.
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