Roundup Minnesota clos es in on playoff berth
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the San Antonio Spurs 108 to 89 as Tom Gugliotta set a team best 11 of 12 from the floor for 29 points. He added five of six free throws in a dominant performance to push Minnesota toward its first playoff berth in club history and retain its hold on the Western Conference sixth seed with Portland close behind. The Spurs dropped to 13-42, extending their first losing season since 1988-89.
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Kings rally past Celtics in Boston for first since 1979
Mitch Richmond nailed all seven of his three point attempts en route to 38 points as the Kings beat the Celtics 111 105 in Boston. Olden Polynice added 16 points 14 rebounds and eight assists marking Sacramento’s first Boston win since 1979 and its first season sweep of the Celtics since 1949 50.
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Pistons Coach Collins Leaves Game With Illness
Detroit Pistons coach Doug Collins exited the Wednesday night clash with Golden State at halftime due to a stomach virus. Alvin Gentry took over after Collins left, with Detroit leading 60 to 34 at the break. Collins previously left a game in New Jersey earlier this season because of illness.
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Heat Fall To Magic In Miami Shootout
Miami suffers an 86 98 loss to Orlando in front of 17 248 at home. Mashburn scores 21 with 9 17 shooting while Hardaway tallies 16 and Lenard adds 14. Seikaly and Scott lead Orlando with 26 points each as Seikaly goes 9 17 from the floor.
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