Bulls in 4 as dynasty road to end begins
In a classic East clash, Chicago Bulls driven by Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen face the undermanned New Jersey Nets led by Keith Van Horn and Sam Cassell. Bulls have dominated the season series 4-0 and bring 33 postseason games in two years, while Nets rely on scoring punch but face doubt. Odds favor Chicago to clinch in four.
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Heat Knicks first round preview with players and stakes
NBA playoff snapshot contrasts Heat with Knicks led by Mourning and Houston, Houston, Oakley, and Mills. Season series tied 2-2 with Knicks seeking revenge after last year’s brawl and controversial loss. Heat favored by size, Knicks by confidence. predictions favor Heat in five.
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Jazz Have Edge As they Sweep Rockets in 4
Utah Jazz led by Karl Malone and John Stockton dominate Houston, sweeping the season series 4 0 with tight, precise offense and top field goal percentage. Rockets rely on heart, three future Hall of Famers, and postseason history against Utah as era ends, Jazz favored to win in four.
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Sonics and Timberwolves set for pivotal playoff clash
No 2 Seattle and No 7 Minnesota meet in a high stakes series as Seattle relies on veteran experience led by Payton Baker and Schrempf while Minnesota counters with Garnett Marbury and Peeler. Seattle won the season series 3-1 and faces questions on George Karl’s future as coach. Sonics in 3.
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Lakers meet Trail Blazers in West series clash
No 3 Lakers face No 6 Portland in a high scoring matchup with Shaquille O'Neal and Eddie Jones leading Los Angeles against Sabonis and Stoudamire. Series tied 2-2. home teams won every game as talent vs. matchups defines the rivalry. Lakers favored in a possible 3-0 tilt.
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Fitch ousts Clippers coach amid 17 65 season
The Los Angeles Clippers fired 63 year old Bill Fitch after a 17 65 record in his fourth season. Fitch, who has the most losses in NBA coaching history, is part of a pattern of poor drafts and trades contributing to the team long underperforming.
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Eleven-win season costs Hanzlik job
Denver Nuggets fire head coach Bill Hanzlik after an 11-71 season and the team’s 8th coaching change this decade. Assistant coaches Dunn and Winters also out as Dan Issel vows rebuild and return to respectability. Rodman mocked the Nuggets as a punch line in Denver.
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Bulls confident in quest for third straight title
Bulls coach Phil Jackson says the team is stronger than last year entering the playoffs as they pursue a third straight title. He warns some players may not return next season and calls the postseason a mercenary, winner-take-all battle. The best-of-5 first round begins with four games Thursday and four more Friday, with Chicago holding homecourt through the East finals. Odds maker pick Chicago as East favorite and near favorite for the title, while New Jersey and Utah are noted as challengers.
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