Jazz Take 2-0 Lead as Stockton Stars in Playoff Win
Utah beat Seattle 101-87 to move two games up in the series. John Stockton had 21 points and 11 assists, Karl Malone scored 23, and Bryan Russell and Howard Eisley provided key scoring. Malone joined the 4,000 playoff-point club as Utah built a large second-half lead and rested starters. Seattle coach Westphal lamented a poor defensive showing as Gary Payton logged 20 points with seven turnovers.
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Hornets win dramatic OT over Sixers 108 98
In a tense playoff style game the Charlotte Hornets outlasted Philadelphia 108 98 as Eddie Jones Mason and Campbell fired key baskets. Coleman sparked overtime with a 99 95 lead while Iverson was held to five 21 shooting.
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Hornets edge 76ers in OT 108 98
Philadelphia and Charlotte traded leads in a tight game. Charlotte's Coleman 29 and Campbell 20 paced the Hornets while Iverson led the 76ers with 13 points and Kukoc scored 20. Rebounds and assists favored Philadelphia, but Charlotte prevailed in overtime to win by ten.
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Samaki Walker to start as Spurs face Suns in Game 2
Samaki Walker will start for the ailing Tim Duncan as the Spurs host the Phoenix Suns in Game 2 of the series. Johnson returns for Phoenix, aiming to steady the offense while Kidd recovers. Walker seeks to prove he belongs in the playoffs after 13 points and 16 rebounds in his playoff debut.
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NBA Playoff First Round Scoreboard Summary
April 22 to 23 results include Miami, Phoenix, Utah, New York, Portland, L.A. Lakers, Indiana, and Charlotte leading or tied series. April 24 shows Detroit at Miami and Phoenix at San Antonio upcoming games. Playoff schedule spans through April 30 with multiple matchups and TBA dates for remaining games.
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NBC Weekend NBA Playoffs Draw Mixed Ratings
NBC weekend playoff coverage produced a 4.4 overnight Saturday and a 6.3 Sunday, totaling 5.3 for six games, identical to last year’s opening round. Miami coach Pat Riley, after stitches, wore bandages above his left eye in Tuesday’s game versus Detroit. Toronto coach Butch Carter responded to criticism over a suit against Marcus Camby, amid league memo cautions on coach involvement.
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