Karl Fired by Sonics After Playoff Exit
George Karl was dismissed as Seattle SuperSonics coach two weeks after the team lost four straight to the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals. Karl, 47, held a .719 regular season winning percentage (384-150) across 61 seasons and led three 60 win campaigns. Team president Wally Walker cited the move as best for the franchise’s future, noting it was not about money or personal factors.
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Stars defeat Wings to even Western Conference finals
Dallas tops Detroit 3-1 at Reunion Arena to tie the series two games apiece. Bob Bassen, Greg Adams, and Guy Carbonneau scored as Ed Belfour made 27 saves. Detroit’s Vyacheslav Kozlov answered, but Belfour shut them down in the third.
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Sabres bitter after controversial calls in loss to Capitals
Buffalo goalie Dominik Hasek rues two no calls in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals as Washington wins 4-2 in overtime. He questions icing and crease rulings, while coach Lindy Ruff notes officials made a misjudgment. The Sabres plan to send videotape for NHL review.
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Typical NBA melee ends with fines after Chicago Pacers altercation
United Center sees a tense scene as the series resumes with Phil Jackson fined ten thousand dollars for officiating remarks and Reggie Miller, Ron Harper, and Jalen Rose fined for the on court melee. No suspensions for Miller or Harper led to statements that only two players were involved in a shove rather than punches.
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Jazz Keep Busy During Long Playoff Break
The Utah Jazz, after clinching the Western Conference, plan two four day practice blocks then rest to ease injuries. Malone Stockton and Sloan discuss staying sharp, not worrying about the East finals, and keeping their game faces ready for June 3.
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