Draft Iras East struggles in the 2002 NBA draft recap
Ira Winderman analyzes the 2002 NBA draft noting West dominance with seven of the first nine picks. He cites weak East progress, mentions Knicks acquisition Antonio McDyess, Cavaliers and Bulls mixed returns, and Heat alignment amid potential moves affecting free agency and team balance across the conference.
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Minnesota Lynx End Five-Game Slide With 67–59 Win
Katie Smith led Minnesota with 25 points as the Lynx halted a five game losing streak by defeating Orlando 67-59 in Minneapolis. The Lynx built a 65-48 lead late, then stalled, scoring only two free throws in the final 47.1 seconds as Orlando rushed to close the gap amid 18 turnovers and 38 percent shooting.
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Lynx top Miracle 67 to 59 in Orlando clash
Minnesota beats Orlando 67 59 as Abrosimova leads with 7 of 15 shooting and 14 points while Williams adds 10. Lynx pull away 22 9 run to end first half 40 30, with 44 rebounds to 36. Orlando scores 6 17 from three and commits 20 fouls to Minnesota's 15.
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Swoopes fuels Rockets rally with 27 points to extend win streak
Sheryl Swoopes scores 27 as Houston defeats Utah to stretch its win streak to six and maintain her 175 point season average. She tops All-Star fan voting amid Hold clow injury concerns while Cooper's surrogate twin babies prompt questions about her Phoenix Mercury resignation.
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