Duncan claims second straight MVP award
Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs edged Kevin Garnett of the Minnesota Timberwolves to win the NBA MVP for the second straight season. Duncan led the Spurs to a 60-22 record, averaging 23.3 points, 12.9 rebounds and 3.9 assists while receiving 60 first place votes and 962 points.
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Mavericks edge Trail Blazers to force seven game series
Dallas holds Portland off 100-94 as Nowitzki fuels late charge and Finley adds 14. crowd of 20,281 roars while Portland fans slump. Nowitzki and Van Exel celebrate as Dallas advances home court to face Sacramento in Game 1 Tuesday. Stoudamire's 17 leads Blazers in a hard fought, draining series.
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Jordan seeks possible partner role in Charlotte expansion
Michael Jordan is in talks with Charlotte owner Robert Johnson about joining as a partner in the expansion team set to begin play in 2004 05. A source cautions discussions are in early stages and the deal is not close, with questions over control and price. Separately, Lakers forward Rick Fox faces a six to nine month absence after a torn tendon and a tendon split requiring surgery. Nets guard Kerry Kittles is listed with a cold but probable start for the game against Boston.
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Pistons advance past Magic in Game 7 rout
The Detroit Pistons defeated Orlando 108 to 93 to end the Magic’s playoff run. Richard Hamilton scored 22 points and Ben Wallace added 12 rebounds while Chauncey Billups hit 12 free throws in a career high 40-point Game 6 note, as Detroit earned a second round matchup with Philadelphia starting Tuesday night.
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Hornets Fire Coach Paul Silas After Five Seasons
AP New Orleans Hornets fire coach Paul Silas after five seasons in which he set the franchise wins record. The team went 47-35 this season, finished third in the Central Division, and lost in the first round to the Philadelphia 76ers. Silas leaves with 208-155 overall with the Hornets, who moved from Charlotte to New Orleans last season.
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