Hornets rally past Rockets 93 86 in Houston showdown
Houston: Barkley Drexler Willis Maloney lead 86 points. Charlotte led by Wesley Rice Geiger Mason. Final score 93 86. Houston 41 rebounds, 20 fouls. Charlotte 43 rebounds, 17 fouls.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1998
Page
11
Houston: Barkley Drexler Willis Maloney lead 86 points. Charlotte led by Wesley Rice Geiger Mason. Final score 93 86. Houston 41 rebounds, 20 fouls. Charlotte 43 rebounds, 17 fouls.
The NBA fined referee Joe Borgia for calling a foul on Calbert Cheaney instead of Chris Webber in the January 16 game between Washington and Vancouver, a decision that let Webber stay in with five fouls in a 112 110 Washington win.
Cleveland snaps a three game home skid with a 112-96 win over Sacramento led by Shawn Kemp's 29 points. Cavaliers rookie Cedric Henderson provided spark with an alley oop and 11 points as Cleveland posted season highs in points and crossed 11 9 home record.
Atlantic City Seagulls owner Ken Gross says Latrell Sprewell could join the USBL after arbitration over his Warriors termination, offered at $30,785 yearly plus community service. Gross frames the deal as a rehabilitation effort and notes coach Kevin Mackey’s support.
Mattel Inc. won an exclusive five year license to produce NBA toys games and collectibles and will also make items for the WNBA and USA Basketball. Hasbro lost the bid as NBA contracts expire this summer with Mattel rivaling for youth market reach and strong product lines across Barbie Hot Wheels and Matchbox.
In East Rutherford New Jersey the Nets and the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority held a one hour meeting at Nets offices to outline ground rules for upcoming lease negotiations. Neither side disclosed details or offers and a second meeting was planned. The Nets seek more guaranteed revenue and may exercise a clause to leave after the 1999 2000 season if terms are not improved. President Michael Rowe led Nets negotiators and Ray Bateman led the sports authority.
Upcoming today and Saturday matchups include Utah at Indiana at 6 p.m. and Minnesota at Toronto at 11:30 a.m. The slate features Chicago at New Jersey, Portland at Philadelphia, Boston at Atlanta, Orlando at Miami, Dallas at San Antonio, Denver at Phoenix, Vancouver at Golden State, and more with multiple late evening games. Local markets expect crowded arenas and national broadcasts.
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