Wide open NHL playoff race as teams chase cups
The article notes the struggle for the Presidents Trophy and Stanley Cup in 1998 with Dallas Stars chasing a best regular season record but facing tough rounds. It highlights expectations around Detroit, Colorado, Edmonton, and New York Islanders style dynasties, plus key players and injuries shaping first round outcomes.
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Bulls edge Wizards as Kukoc exits with shoulder injury
Toni Kukoc scored 25 points with seven rebounds and nine assists before injuring his left shoulder late in the fourth quarter, helping the Chicago Bulls hold on for an 83-77 win over the Washington Wizards. The Bulls had won back to back games for just the second time this season.
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Hawks and Bucks Win On Fire from 3 as Spurs Hold Lead
In Miami, Chris Crawford scored 18 as Atlanta beat Toronto 111 99 with five starters in double digits and Mookie Blaylock drilling four threes. Milwaukee topped Orlando 93 85 with Ray Allen’s 18 and Anfernee Hardaway’s 17 guiding the Magic’s late slide. Dallas edged Phoenix as Michael Finley poured 36 and Kobe Bryant fueled a late Lakers rally past Golden State. Portland-Denver game postponed due to local school shooting.
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NBA Scores and Highlights From Denver and Surrounding Games
Multiple NBA results with Phoenix, Dallas, Chicago, Milwaukee, Utah, Atlanta, Toronto, LA Lakers, and Golden State. Key performances include Nowitzki 31 points for Dallas, Malone 23 for Utah, and Kukoc 25 for Chicago.
Browns coach Palmer says 30 percent of team ready
Browns coach Chris Palmer says about 30 percent of the squad is set, with roughly 90 players including rookies to be signed for minicamp. He notes the remaining 70 percent still must be slotted across positions as Cleveland tightens its roster after drafting Tim Couch and signing Derrick Alexander.
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Crunch edge Impact 13-9 as Tanner clinches playoff win
Cleveland earns a narrow playoff victory over Montreal 13-9 with Tommy Tanner’s late 3 pointer into an empty net sealing the win. Shawn Boney adds seven goals in the series as the Crunch seek home field through the NPSL playoffs.
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