No Shaq No Penny No Magic for Orlando
Orlando relied on reserves as Shaquille ONeal and Penny Hardaway sat out and the Magic fell behind early. The absence of its star duo left the team struggling to score and contain opponents, resulting in a defeat noted by local reporters.
Raptors fall to Cavaliers as injuries bite
Injuries crippled Toronto as Damion Stoudamire Oliver Miller and Sharone Wright sat out. Cleveland used a 17-0 second quarter run to seize a 52-99 halftime lead and cruised to a 98-77 victory at SkyDome. Dan Majerle led Cavs with 19 points and 5 threes while Chris Mills slowed Tracy Murray.
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Crunch face injury plagued run to third finals
Cleveland’s American Division finals series opener against the Baltimore Spirit sees the Crunch missing captain and star players as Andy Schmetzer is out for the season with a broken cheekbone. Coach Bruce Miller stresses depth and team effort as key to winning the championship.
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Indians resilience in rainout costs and rescheduling
Cleveland notes a 0-2 start with a rainout that cost an estimated 850000 in revenue from tickets and concessions. The postponed game may prompt a day night doubleheader against the Yankees when they visit June 21 23 to recoup losses, though no makeup date was set.
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Ohio State to meet Akron in 2001 football clash
Ohio State Associate Athletics Director Archie Griffin says final contract approval stands between OSU and Akron playing the first in over a century, likely Sept 8, 2001. Akron officials confirm near scheduling, with coach Lee Owens noting Illinois LSU and Penn State next three years.
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