Lakers Seek Finals Edge in Iverson Bryant Showdown
In a climactic NBA Finals preview, the Lakers face the 76ers with Shaquille ONeal and Kobe Bryant anchoring the backcourt alongside Derek Fisher while Allen Iverson leads Philadelphia. ONeal averages near 29 points and 15 rebounds despite San Antonio’s defense. Bryant tops playoff scoring for Los Angeles, and Iverson sustains 30-plus points per game amid Philadelphia’s balanced attack led by Mutombo and McKie.
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Sixers Aim to Upset Lakers in Game 1 Showdown
Philadelphia relies on forcing turnovers and gritty play to challenge Los Angeles in a tight Series opener. Iverson embraces the pressure while Lakers rest with 10 days off, eyeing a potential 4-0 or 4-1 finish as Jackson's teams seek early control.
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Lynch hopes for comeback in NBA Finals Game 3
Philadelphia guard George Lynch, the 76ers’ ironman, aims to return from foot surgery for Game 3 against the Lakers. Cleared to shoot, he tests whether he can move side to side and defend, while Lakers star Iverson and other players practice.
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Sparks stay undefeated as LA topples Rockers in opener
Lisa Leslie nets 23 points and grabs eight rebounds to power the 56 50 win over Cleveland. The Sparks improve to 4-0, drawing 11 445 fans at the Staples Center in their first home game after moving from the Forum. Merlakia Jones leads Cleveland with 18 points and 12 rebounds in a tight, low shooting affair.
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Rockers vs Liberty Preview at Guna Arena
The ahead matchup features Rockers and Liberty in a Thursday 7 p.m. game at Guna Arena with radio on WAMR. The teams chase wins as Indiana’s skid continues to four games in a row.
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Panthers new owners seek coaching clarity after Kosar buyout
Bernie Kosar and eight other investors now own a stake in the Florida Panthers. They plan to keep Bill Torrey as long as he wants and will immediately discuss head coach with him. Torrey favors Duane Sutter, who would likely stay on, after the team fired Terry Murray in December.
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Avalanche and Devils meet in Game Six NHL finals
New Jersey holds a 3-2 series lead as the Avalanche visit Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford for Game Six at 8 p.m. Channel 5 will televise. Team ownership is interim, with Boca Resorts and new owners jointly running operations due to ongoing Board of Governors review.
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