Big Hank Finkel Delivers Brief Celtics Lift over Rockets
In Boston, seven foot reserve Big Hank Finkel played under six minutes but sparked Boston to a 99-94 win over Houston. Finkel, guarding Rockets sophomore Kevin Kunnert, opened with a layup and followed with two 20 foot push shots to energize the Celtics.
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Bruins Beat Blues as Anderson Shines in Return
Boston rookie Earl Anderson scored a goal and two assists as the Bruins defeated the St. Louis Blues 7-2. Philadelphia's Bernie Parent posted his 11th shutout of the season in a 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings. Other NHL results included Vancouver 4-3 over Chicago, Buffalo 11-3 vs Toronto, Pittsburgh 6-3 vs Kansas City, and Minnesota 4-3 over Detroit. Anderson, traded from Detroit last month, scored on a backhand past John Davidson and assisted on two other goals.
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Bucks Rally Beats Bulls In West Showdown
Kareem Abdul Jabbar had 32 points and 15 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks opened a six game road trip with a 103 90 victory over the Chicago Bulls. The win pulled Milwaukee within a touch of the Pistons for a wild card in the Western Conference race while Abdul Jabbar dodged trade talk.
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Indiana and Kentucky set to collide in NCAA regional
Top ranked Indiana routed Kentucky 98-74 in December and the two powerhouses look headed for a Midwest Regional clash after Kentucky upset Marquette 76-54 in the first round. Indiana, 30-0, seeks a title as UCLA and others vie for spots in Dayton and San Diego.
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Tiant Shows No Change as Red Sox Ace Prepares
Tiant, Boston’s veteran pitcher, remains in top form with two exhibition outings in spring training. He has yet to be backed by offense, failing to score in eight innings across appearances, despite a 22-13 season last year and a five-inning outing in Orlando where he allowed three hits and two runs in a 5-1 loss to Minnesota.
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Hoy leads Westbrook to Class A title over Caribou
In Bangor, Bangor Westbrook Blue Blazes defeated Caribou 69 63 to capture the State Class A championship. Larry Hoy scored a game high 23 points and dominated the boards, guiding Westbrook through a late Viking rally to seal the win and secure a berth at the New England Schoolboy Tournament in Augusta.
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Drake Wins 83 76 Against Arizona In NIT First Round
In the NIT first round Drake defeated Arizona 83 to 76. Other scores include South Carolina 71 over Connecticut 61 and Princeton 84 to Holy Cross 63. Oral Roberts edged Memphis State 97 95 and Oregon beat St Peter's New Jersey 85 79.
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