Raptors blame Butch Carter for playoff woes
Raptors players push back at coach Butch Carter over blamed contract issues and officials as Toronto trails the Knicks two games to none. Dee Brown and Doug Christie challenge leadership and distraction claims while Vince Carter urges focus for Sunday's crucial game.
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Sixers seize 2 1 lead as Hornets falter late
Philadelphia avoided a collapse in Charlotte, closing with free throws by McKie and Ollie after Elden Campbell lit a late spark for the Hornets. Iverson and Kukoc sparked a key 7-0 run to seize control, while Snow sat with an ankle issue. Baron Davis scored early in the second quarter as Charlotte led 40-38 at halftime.
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Charlotte 76 Sixers 81 in glitchy arena showdown
Charlotte led most of the game but Philadelphia surged past them 81 to 76 as McKie and Kukoc led a late run. E Jones Coleman and Wesley starred for Charlotte with double digit scoring, while Iverson and Rattiff anchored Philadelphia’s defense. A malfunctioning scoreboard marred the first quarter.
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Hill undergoes surgery on broken left ankle
Detroit forward Grant Hill had a pin inserted into his broken left ankle at the Cleveland Clinic after a Tuesday night injury in an 84 82 playoff loss to Miami. He will wear a cast for four weeks and is expected to fully recover for next season.
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Smits Suspended For Elbow In Pacers Bucks Fight
Indiana center Rik Smits drew a one game ban for an elbow in the playoff clash with Milwaukee. The suspension comes as the Bucks beat the Pacers 104 91 to even the series at one game apiece. Smits defended the action saying it was an aggressive box out not an intent to injure. He will miss Game 3 and watch from his hotel room. Pacers coach Larry Bird voiced frustration over the call and hinted at major offseason changes as Reggie Miller commented on the suspension.
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Duncan May Be Spurs Sixth Man In Playoff Push
Tim Duncan could return as a sixth man for the Spurs in the deciding playoff push against the Suns. Coach Gregg Popovich floated limited minutes off the bench, while Duncan weighs a game-time decision amid a left knee injury that sidelined him late in the regular season. Meanwhile, the Suns prepare as Rodney Rogers and Penny Hardaway deal with ailments, and Jason Kidd advances in comeback drills.
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Sonics face must win Game 3 at Key Arena
Seattle trails Utah two games to none as Gary Payton and the SuperSonics seek to extend their playoff life in Game 3 at the Key Arena. Karl Malone's 50 points paced the Jazz in the opener, and Utah led by 27 after three quarters in Game 2. Payton averaged 24.2 points and 41.8 minutes but committed seven turnovers in the setback.
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