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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1990
Page
17
Pat Riley of the Los Angeles Lakers is named the NBA Coach of the Year after guiding a 63-19 regular season and a Pacific Division title. Despite a strong season, the Lakers face a tough playoff exit as Phoenix leads 3-2 after a 114-101 win.
New York trailed Detroit 51-42 at halftime and 102-90 final as Patrick Ewing, scoreless in the first half, poured in 30 after missing most of the opening period. Knicks coach Stu Jackson complained of inconsistent officiating as Detroit moved within one win of the Eastern Conference finals.
The Chicago Bulls outlasted Philadelphia in a tense playoff clash, riding a late comeback and strong fourth quarter to pull away. Michael Jordan led Chicago while Charles Barkley tired late for Philadelphia, the Bulls extending their fourth quarter dominance with decisive pressure.
In a tight playoff showdown, Hornacek scored 16 in the first quarter as Phoenix shot 13 of 17 on field goals. Mark West had 15 points and 15 rebounds with six blocks. Magic Johnson led LAL with a career playoff high 43 points, but Los Angeles trailed by 14 at halftime and could not recover, as Phoenix seized a 3-1 series lead and chased one more win to close out.
Larry Johnson, star forward of UNLV, appears to decide against entering the NBA draft after weighing the option over the weekend. While some players have declared or scheduled announcements, Johnson showed no formal steps toward declaring, signaling his intent to finish at UNLV for his final year despite draft chatter and financial considerations.
Boston Bruins focus on redemption entering Stanley Cup finals against Edmonton Oilers after their 1988 loss. Captain Ray Bourque and coach Mike Milbury stress growth, discipline, and improved pace as Boston rides playoff wins while Edmonton, led by Mark Messier, seeks offense and defense balance.
The San Diego Padres added Jack Clark Bruce Hurst and Joe Carter but struggle persists. Manager Jack McKeon says expectations run high and players try to do too much, noting uneven home and road form. Celtics face rebuilding as McHale eyed by Dallas and other trades loom.
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