Zone defense nearly powers Magic in loss to Suns
Orlando used a full game zone after learning Tracy McGrady and Mike Miller would miss the game. Pat Garrity praised the strategy as the Suns pulled away late behind Amare Stoudemire two dunks and balanced scoring. Penny Hardaway led Phoenix with 16 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists.
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NBA Night Wrap Highlights Key Late Performances
Steve Francis forced overtime with a buzzer three in Miami and recovered a loose ball as the Rockets beat the Heat in OT. Wesley Person scored 11 of 13 in the fourth to lift Memphis past Memphis. Gary Payton moved to ninth on the all time assists list with nine assists in Cleveland. Allen Iverson scored 23 as Philadelphia snapped a five game skid and Denver dropped its fifth in a row. Donyell Marshall had 13 rebounds and 20 points in Chicago while Jalen Rose led the Bulls with 24 and Marcus Fizer posted 20 points and 17 boards.
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Iverson doubts Olympic selection for 2004 Athens Games
Philadelphia guard Allen Iverson says he likely won't be chosen for the United States Olympic team for the Athens Games. Iverson, after a 93-71 Sixers win over the Denver Nuggets, doubts his inclusion while noting coach Larry Brown cannot choose the final squad. Iverson calls it an honor but won't beg for a spot.
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Groups bid for NBA expansion team in Charlotte
Two groups pitched for the Charlotte NBA expansion to the league with a winner expected by midweek. Robert Johnson’s BET group and Steven Belkin’s team, which includes Hall of Famer Larry Bird, seek the $300 million franchise for a 2004 05 start, with a new uptown arena planned.
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