Malone tops MVP talk with Cowens praised as top coach
The piece argues Karl Malone deserves MVP consideration amid a strong season, highlights Glen Rice's breakout year, and credits Charlotte coach Dave Cowens for turning the Hornets hard workers. It notes Pat Riley and Cowens as top coaches and cites Allen Iverson as favorite rookie, with Gary Payton as best current player.
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Raptors Beat Bullets In SkyDome Showdown
Damon Stoudamire scored 29 and added 18 assists as Toronto slowed Washington's playoff push 100-94. The Bullets' Cheaney and Webber each had 21. Stoudamire's late jumper sealed the win.
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Suns Clinch Playoff Spot After Comeback Dunk
Monty Williams led with 30 points and 10 rebounds as San Antonio limited Denver to 35 second half points. Phoenix overcame an 0 13 start to reach the playoffs for the ninth straight season. Charles Barkley poured 35 points as the Rockets beat the Clippers on the road. Kobe Bryant scored 24 as the Lakers eliminated the Warriors from playoff contention.
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Standings and totals from the New Jersey game
The report lists fouls and scorers for a New Jersey matchup. Mashburn and Mourning lead in rebounds with 18 and 16 respectively. Cassell and Montross contribute strong totals as the teams rack up fouls and technicals during play.
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Suns Top Wolves 115 to 107 in Rough NBA Tilt
In Minnesota, Marbury led with 27 points as the Suns defeated the T'Wolves 115-107. Key contributors included Johnson 23 and Parsons 23 for Phoenix, while Garnett paced Minnesota with 20 points and West 13. Rebounds favored Minnesota 57 to 49, but Phoenix dominated late.
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Cavaliers Dominate Knicks Behind Ferry and Brandon
Cleveland rode 21 points from Ferry and 25 from Brandon with 11 assists to crush New York. Ewing led the Knicks with 17 points and 10 rebounds as the Cavs surged from 64 to a 16-1 run early in the third and coasted to a 93-73 final.
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