Nuggets nearing 10th win derailed by futility fears
The Denver Nuggets, 9-63, moved within one win of tying the NBA record for futility after a 97-89 victory over the Golden State Warriors. Rookie Danny Fortson voiced relief at avoiding the Guinness Book of World Records, while coach Bill Hanzlik focused on future wins as Denver eyes three remaining winnable games. Daniel Fortson led with 22 points as Cory Alexander and Anthony Goldwire fueled a late surge, with Alexander maintaining a .414 three-point mark and Goldwire contributing solid backcourt play.
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Sonics Beat Knicks In Scoring Blowout
In New York the Sonics routed the Knicks 104 to 78 as Gary Payton led Seattle with 16 points and 6 assists, while Detlef Schrempf added 12 and Shawn Kemp sat out much of the fourth. The Knicks’ Starks and Bowie contributed 10 and 7 respectively in a lopsided matchup.
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Players and coaches brace for NBA lockout
With owners voting 27-2 to reopen the CBA, players and coaches anticipate a summer lockout. Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan questions league losses while noting some teams cut profits. The Bird exception and minimum salaries feature in the dispute. Pacers president Donnie Walsh cites overpaying and unequal distribution hurting lower paid players.
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Malone Passes Moses on NBA Scoring List in Jazz Win
Utah Jazz beat Los Angeles Lakers 106-91 as Karl Malone scores 31 on a milestone night, moving to fourth on the all time scoring list with 27,440 points. John Stockton adds 13 points nine assists, Jeff Hornacek 11, and Jazz ride five game win streak. Shaquille ONeal nets 31 for LA. Lakers drop fifth straight.
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Miller Suspended One Game for Flagrant Elbow on Divac
Reggie Miller of New York was suspended for one game without pay and fined $7,500 after a flagrant elbow on Vlade Divac of Charlotte. He was ejected in the third quarter for a category 2 flagrant foul and will miss Indiana's game against San Antonio.
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