Wizards spoil Bobcats debut in 103 96 loss
In Charlotte, Emeka Okafor led the expansion Bobcats as they pushed Washington to the final minutes but fell 103 96. Antawn Jamison led the Wizards with 24 points while coach Bernie Bickerstaff lamented execution late.
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Nets extend Frank's contract after rough season opener
Lawrence Frank signed a four year ten million extension as he faced a 100 77 loss to the Miami Heat in the Nets season debut. New starters Jacque Vaughn Ron Mercer and Eric Williams joined a reshaped lineup as Kenyon Martin departed and Jason Kidd was out with a knee injury. Nets president Rod Thorn praised Frank while noting his preparation and passion for the game.
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Mourning: Heat can be beaten with O neal on board
New Jersey Nets star Alonzo Mourning says a good defensive effort can slow Miami, even with Shaquille O'Neal in the lineup. O'Neal, in his Heat debut, dominated early and led Miami to a 100 77 win despite a hamstring issue limiting him to 21 minutes. Wade and Haslem fueled Miami. Nets trio Planinic Mercer and Jefferson led New Jersey scoring.
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Cheese Wizards 103, Bobcats 96 in Washington thriller
Washington edges Charlotte 105-96 as Jamison leads with 29 points and Arenas adds 17. Charlotte’s Okafor and S. Smith pace the defense, but Washington dominates rebounding and assists, finishing with 103 points to Charlotte’s 96.
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A chronology lists January 5 to 10 for 10 day contracts and January 10 for guaranteed full-season contracts, February 18 to 20 All-Star weekend in Denver, February 24 trading deadline at 2 p.m. Regular season ends April 20, playoffs begin April 23, and June events include predraft camp in Chicago June 7, earliest NBA Finals start June 7, early entry draft deadline June 21, latest Finals end date June 23, and NBA draft June 28 in New York.
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