Rockets pull off upset to lead Spurs in West finals
Houston's 94 93 win at San Antonio gave the defending champion Rockets a 1 0 lead in the best of seven. Horry hit the go ahead 18 footer with 6.5 seconds left after a night of scoring droughts. Olajuwon and Elliott led then Spurs with 24 and two late missed free throws.
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Magic look to end playoff history against Pacers in East finals
Indiana seeks a repeat of last year's sweep as Rik Smits meets Shaquille O'Neal while Reggie Miller and Nick Anderson duel on defense. Anfernee Hardaway says revenge won't drive Orlando as Larry Brown questions Magic confidence despite a 57 win season and first division title.
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Warriors eye top pick in NBA draft amid talent options
Golden State general manager Dave Twardzik says the team will take the best player available with the No 1 pick after securing it. He lists Maryland's Joe Smith North Carolina's Jerry Stackhouse Rasheed Wallace and Alabama's Antonio McDyess as top possibilities while stressing no clear favorite.
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Gordon's Blazer shines in Charlotte NASCAR night
No. 24 Chevrolet driven by Jeff Gordon wins The Winston Select at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Crew chief Ray Evernham says nickname Blazer came after a small shop fire near Harrisburg. Gordon and Evernham plan to ride the Monte Carlo again in the Coca Cola 600, while Elliott unveiled a new black paint scheme for Sundays 600. Earnhardt switched to a silver No. 3 after crashing in Winston Select. Chad Little pilots No. 97 in Winston Cup with Mark Rypien and Greg Pollex backing.
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Roush drivers enjoy best seasons of careers in Cup racing
Mark Martin and Ted Musgrave lead Roush Racing to its strongest Winston Cup campaign in seven years. Martin sits nine points behind Dale Earnhardt for the points lead after 10 races with nine top 10s and four top five finishes, while Musgrave sits fifth with 1,338 points and six top 10s. Both drivers credit collaborative development and shared focus, with Martin excelling in aero and Musgrave refining shock absorbers.
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