Trash talk runs wild as NBA playoffs heat up
The piece surveys posturing and taunts in the NBA, noting Barkley’s jabs at A C Green, Kobe Bryant’s and Michael Jordan’s on court banter, Bird’s eye games, and Reggie Miller’s advice on targeting stars. It cites Tracy McGrady, Ruben Patterson, and Don Nelson as examples of mouthy play spilling into series outcomes.
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Chicago
Michael Jordan
New York
Patrick Ewing
Madison Square Garden
Jordan
Knicks
Shandon Anderson
Reggie Miller
Orlando
Tracy McGrady
Magic
Detroit
Pistons
McGrady
Sixers overpower Pistons to grab Game 3 lead in series
Philadelphia dominates rebounding and inside scoring to defeat Detroit 93-83, cutting the series gap to 2-1. Kenny Thomas and Tyrone Hill pace the effort with double doubles and strong interior work, while Allen Iverson adds 25 points and 11 assists. All five starters score in a lopsided win. The series resumes Sunday night.
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Detroit
Pistons
Kenny Thomas
Tyrone Hill
76Ers
Allen Iverson
Keith van Horn
Derrick Coleman
Philadelphia
Lakers coach Phil Jackson undergoes angioplasty
Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson had an angioplasty after weeklong chest tightness. The 57 year old, with over 90 percent artery blockage, faced possible bypass but it was unnecessary. He may coach Game 4 against the Spurs or travel to San Antonio for Game 5 if tests go well.
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Phil Jackson
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John Black
San Antonio Spurs
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
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Centinela
Phillip Frankel
Vern Hattori
Apex Cardiology Group
Black
San Antonio
Boston Celtics
Red Auerbach
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Chicago Bulls
Lakers
Spurs
Jim Cleamons
Cleamons
Staples Center
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