Suns upbeat after blowing big lead to Sonics
Phoenix coach Paul Westphal urged optimism after a 92 75 Suns lead was erased by Seattle. Cedric Ceballos and teammates cited missed layups, defensive lapses, and turnovers as key factors, while Barkley noted Seattle’s denial of the ball.
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Rockets edge Nuggets 93 92 as Olajuwon delivers late heroics
Hakeem Olajuwon scores 31 and grabs 12 rebounds guiding Houston to a 93 92 road win over Denver. He seals it with a 12 foot jumper with five seconds left after Denver led 92 89. Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf tops Nuggets with 29.
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Suns stumble as Sonics clinch Pacific Division title in Seattle
The Suns misfired on early layups while Seattle outside shooting surged. Barkley argued a flagrant foul drawing a technical as the Sonics, led by Kemp and Gill, built a big second half lead and secured a 57-18 franchise record alongside best-in-league hopes.
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Islanders near playoff berth with 5-4 win over Rangers
Vladimir Malakhov scored twice including the deciding goal as the New York Islanders defeated the New York Rangers 5-4 to solidify the Eastern Conference playoff position with 82 points, one more than the Panthers who tied New Jersey. The Panthers and Islanders each have two games left, including a season finale in Miami.
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Roadrunners close season with 8-6 win over Gulls
Phoenix Roadrunners finish 1984-85 season with an 8-6 victory against the San Diego Gulls in front of 7,418 at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The win ends their playoff drought at three seasons as Rick Dudley’s brief coaching stint yields a 21-10-3 mark, with Marc Fortier reaching 100 points on the year.
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