Bulls face elimination as Trail Blazers take 1-0 lead
Chicago trails Portland 1-0 in a best of three playoff set after a 96-83 loss. Bulls coach Ed Badger criticizes offense and defense, while Portland’s Maurice Lutas scores 29 as Bulls struggle with Swarming defense and 31 turnovers.
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Cavaliers face must-win Game Two after rough playoff opener
In Richfield Ohio the Cavaliers must rebound after a 100-74 loss to the Bullets in Washington with Phil Cherkailer scoring 38 as Cleveland shot poorly from the perimeter. Coach Dick Matta warned the series remains open and Friday’s game can swing the matchup. Cleveland coach Bill Fitch was ejected as officials drew criticism during the third period.
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NC State Signs Seven-Footer Chuck Nevitt to LOI
Raleigh AP report says NC State University signed 7-foot center Chuck Nevitt of Marietta Georgia to a basketball letter of intent. Nevitt, described as 7 feet tall and still growing, is projected as a future asset, with talk of redshirting and weight development.
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Kupchak Probable For Bullets Cavaliers Playoff Game
Washington forward Kupchak is listed as a probable for Friday night’s playoff game against Cleveland after spraining his left ankle in the series opener. Dr Stan Levine said the ankle was exceptionally good with slight swelling and little pain. The game is at the Coliseum in Richfield Ohio with a potential third game Sunday at Capital Centre.
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Spurs Must Rally To Even First Round With Celtics
Spurs coach Doug Moe urged focus on rebounding as San Antonio prepared for Friday night’s pivotal game in Boston. He stressed toughness and a strong effort on the boards after a 104-94 loss in Boston and a 0-5 season mark against the Celtics.
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