Bulls defeat Kings as Pippen nets season high 29
Scottie Pippen scored a season high 29 points and Dennis Rodman hauled in 18 rebounds in the Bulls 109 94 victory over Sacramento. Michael Jordan added 28 as Chicago benefitted from Pippen’s outside shooting and Rodman’s rebounding amid a tense early season return for Pippen and Rodman’s recent lineup shakeups.
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Spurs rally past 76ers as Johnson shines in second half
Avery Johnson scored 18 of his 20 points after halftime to spark San Antonio from a 10 point deficit. Tim Duncan added 27 points and 17 rebounds, while David Robinson played 24 minutes with 17 points and eight boards. Derrick Coleman led Philadelphia with 35 points and Allen Iverson had 19.
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Heat rally to beat Nets on road with Mourning late
Alonzo Mourning scored 11 of his 28 in the fourth as Miami erased a 20 point deficit to win 95 93 in New Jersey. Tim Hardaway was ejected, Keith Askins fouled out, and Michael Finley led Dallas past Washington with 27 points while Cedric Ceballos added 21 in his Mavericks debut with 10 rebounds. Charlotte beat Charlotte Hornets with Mason leading and all five starters in double figures.
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Miami Defeats New Jersey In High-Scoring Showdown
At Miami arena, the Heat toppled New Jersey 95 to 93 as Mourning led with 28 points and 13 rebounds. Gill scored 22 for the Nets, while Hardaway and Lenard contributed for Miami in a tight game featuring 3 point exchanges and several fouls.
Bulls sit Longley with knee injury against Kings
Chicago Bulls center Luc Longley did not play Saturday night versus the Sacramento Kings due to a hyperextended left knee. The starter, coming off an injury against Cleveland, will be reevaluated before Tuesday’s game with Denver as Dennis Rodman returned to center with Toni Kukoc starting.
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Divac Activated as Hornets Move Farmer to Injured List
Charlotte Hornets center Vlade Divac returns after 18 missed games due to a chipped shin bone and arthroscopic surgery. He leads the team in field goal percentage and blocked shots, ranks second in rebounds and steals, and fourth in scoring. Forward Tony Farmer lands on injured list with left knee tendinitis after averaging 2.5 points over 27 games.
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Mourning changes demeanor aid Heat surge
The Associated Press notes Alonzo Mourning has quieted his conduct with referees, with Tim Hardaway saying the shift to calm play helps the Heat. The piece also mentions the Hawks being allowed to open Georgia Dome for the Bulls on March 27, expecting about 55,000 attendance. Magic Johnson aims to become an agent by selling his Lakers stake, and Paul Allen funds part of Kenny Anderson's salary benefiting the Celtics for the next season plus.
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Upcoming NBA games schedule for today
The schedule lists noon Lakers at Knicks and a full slate of afternoon games including Denver at Indiana, Atlanta at Vancouver, Utah at Houston, Phoenix at Seattle, Detroit at Minnesota, Golden State at Cleveland, Portland at Boston, New Jersey at Miami, with Monday’s LA Lakers at Washington and Golden State at Charlotte among evening matches.
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