Bulls' defense derails Magic in pivotal East finals game
Chicago's pressure in the second half forced turnovers and shaded Shaquille O'Neal, erasing an 18 point Orlando lead to beat the Magic 93 88 at the United Center and take a 2 0 series lead. Penny Hardaway struggled late and Michael Jordan hit 15 of 16 free throws.
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Prep star Bryant signs shoe deal
Kobe Bryant, 17, from Lower Merion High School in Ardmore, Pa., announced a multi year apparel and sneaker deal days after his prom. A computer company provided a laptop for online college study between road games. William Morris and Adidas look to leverage his Generation X image amid NBA draft uncertainty.
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Knicks Name Van Gundy Coach For Next Season
Jeff Van Gundy will return as Knicks head coach for next season after guiding New York to the playoffs. A news conference at Madison Square Garden was scheduled, with reports confirming a two-year 2 million dollar contract and Van Gundy’s prior seven-year association with the club.
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NBA Playoffs East West Conference Finals Schedule Recap
The schedule shows best-of-seven conference finals with Seattle leading Utah 2-0 after wins on May 18 and May 20, Chicago leading Orlando 2-0 after May 21, plus upcoming games through early June. It lists game times venues TNT NBC and potential NBA broadcasts, with note of possible Game 7 if needed. The Bulls defeated the Magic 93 to 88 in Orlando, with Jordan and Pippen leading Chicago and Shaquille O'Neal dominating Orlando rebounds.
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Sonics ride eight game playoff win streak past Jazz to take 2-0 lead
Seattle SuperSonics boast eight straight post season wins tying 1993 Bulls feat as they beat Utah 91-87 to grab a 2-0 series lead. Shawn Kemp and Gary Payton shine, Malone and Horacek pace Jazz, with Stockton held to two points after Q1 and Seattle’s bench fueling the comeback.
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Officials await Brayton results in Akron
A Brayton fatal IndyCar crash probe, led by USAC and Bridgestone/Firestone, shifts to Akron for tire and technical center tests. Scott Brayton, 37, of Coldwater, Michigan, died after his car struck a brick wall during a practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Preliminary findings indicate a right rear tire blowout caused the loss of control.
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Monte Carlo edge fading at Charlotte in time trials
Chevrolets have won 68 percent of Winston Cup races since the redesigned Monte Carlo's 1995 debut, sparking NASCAR rule changes to aid Ford Thunderbird and Pontiac Grand Prix. Darrell Waltrip notes the huge advantage for rivals as time trials near the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Ford and Pontiac swept the top six spots in the Winston Select Open qualifying race.
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