Curry Leads Bulls Past 76ers In 115-106 Win
Eddy Curry opened with eight straight shots to reach 31 points while Jamal Crawford tied his career high with 33 as Chicago defeated Philadelphia 115-106. Allen Iverson top scored with 42 as the 76ers dropped to a tie with Indiana for third in the East. both teams finish the season tonight.
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Jordan to Play Final Wizards Game Amid Turmoil
Michael Jordan prepares for his final NBA game with the Washington Wizards in Philadelphia as coach Doug Collins lambasts players for disrespect. Collins warned of an offseason purge after a 93-79 loss to the Knicks while Jordan contemplates front-office duties and assembling a team with true passion.
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USOC accused of lax drug testing in Olympics report
Former USOC drug control chief Wade Exum supplied Sports Illustrated with 30 000 pages alleging the committee let doped athletes like Carl Lewis compete. The USOC denies the claims and notes testing duties moved to the USADA in 2000.
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Blues Block Shots To Grip 2 1 Series Lead
St Louis gains control of the first round by suffocating Vancouver with shot blocking. Canucks coach Marc Crawford cited 59 shots in a 3-1 loss, while Blues defenders like Bryce Salvador Barret Jackman and forwards Dallas Drake Shjon Podein endure bruises. Osgood notes the team’s "blocking a heck of a lot of shots" while keeping Vancouver to three goals in the series.
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Penguins Fire Coach Rick Kehoe After Poor Season
The Pittsburgh Penguins dismissed head coach Rick Kehoe as the team searches for a new leader. With a 27-44-6-5 record and key star departures, GM Craig Patrick notes money-saving moves contributed to the slide while Mario Lemieux ponders retirement amid a rebuilding era.
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Bruins survive to force Game Five in series with Devils
Dan McGillis twice scored as the Bruins beat Martin Brodeur 5-1 to stave off elimination. Corey Schwab relieved after two goals in two minutes, Jeff Hackett allowed Niedermayer’s goal, and Boston stays alive heading to New Jersey for Game Five.
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