Jordan's 51 Points Boost Wizards Past Hornets
Michael Jordan scored 51 as the Washington Wizards defeated Charlotte 107 90 in Washington. He poured in 24 in the first quarter and played 38 minutes guiding a 13 0 third quarter run with Hubert Davis and others providing key help.
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Nelson reaches 1000th win as Mavericks topple Hawks
Don Nelson became the third NBA coach to win 1,000 games as Dirk Nowitzki poured in a season high 35 in Dallas 113 Atlanta 97. Nelson, 1,000-790, received hugs, a signed ball, and a commemorative banner from his team amid praise from Nowitzki and peers.
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Pistons End Slump With Win Over Heat 86 80
Jerry Stackhouse led Detroit with 24 points as the Pistons halted a seven game skid and beat Miami 86 80. Heat drop to 5 23 overall and 3 10 in December amid ongoing coach Pat Riley speculation. Brian Grant 22 and Alonzo Mourning 18 for Miami.
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Hurricanes edge Capitals in 5 5 tie after Brind Amour goals
Carolina and Washington battled to a 5 5 draw as Rod Brind Amour scored twice including a 4 28 remaining tally behind the goal line. Olaf Kolzig faced the finale on a wild goal fest tightening the Southeast lead.
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Youth basketball league imposes coach discipline over unruly fans
The National Junior Basketball League, based in Orange County with over 25 000 participants in six states, will suspend or ban coaches for fan misbehavior. Blue cards warn referees to address coaches. two in a game ejects and suspends next game, three bans the coach and team for the season.
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Florida rolls Belmont as Nelson and Haslem pace rout
Brett Nelson tallied 19 points and Udonis Haslem added 18 to lead No. 3 Florida to a 107-55 victory over Belmont in Gainesville. The Gators used 14-0, 12-0 and 23-0 runs to build a 63-20 halftime edge. Belmont was led by Wes Burtner with 23.
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Spartan defense eyes upset as Carr leads Fresno State in bowl
Fresno State quarterback Da vid Carr led the nation in passing yards and touchdowns. The No. 21 Bulldogs (11-2) face Michigan State in the Silicon Valley Classic as they seek their first bowl win since 1992. Carr set NCAA marks with 4,000-plus yards and 40 TDs, posting a 166.77 passer rating. Michigan State vows a hard edge behind linebacker Josh Thornhill as they prepare to stop the high octane offense.
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