Nets end skid with 112 87 win over Wizards in NJ
New Jersey Nets rise from three straight losses to beat the Washington Wizards 112 87 at East Rutherford. Johnny Newman nets 25 points, Keith Van Horn 23 with career high 18 rebounds as the Nets pull away late and hold Washington without a field goal for 7 54 of the fourth.
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Fogler Prepares Gamecocks To Put Last Season Behind
South Carolina coach Eddie Fogler says his team learned from a disastrous 1998 99 season and vows to improve. He notes key injuries and suspensions left only Bo McKie as a proven scorer while public scrutiny followed his Florida exchange. The Gamecocks, led by freshmen recruits Eidson Petravicius and Kitchings, are expected to rise from last place in the SEC Eastern Division as Fogler highlights untapped depth.
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Raptors edge Hornets in 108 100 nail biter
Raptors held off Charlotte 108 100 as Carter scored six points for Toronto and Bogues assists helped fuel a late Toronto surge. Hornets coach Paul Silas cited turnovers for the loss and Baron Davis left with a knee injury pending MRI.
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ATC Tees Up Fast Pace Season With Key Returnees
ATC opens against Spartanburg Methodist as two standouts average 20 plus and 17 plus per game. Barefield shoots well from the post while Walker hits clutch threes, with Dukes Marshall and Harris adding depth. Coach Welch praises guard depth and pressure defense, noting Parker's injury elevates Barefield in the post. Pantanious Thompkins shows potential as a tall versatile scorer.
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