Fratello or Harter top Cavs coaching targets
The Cleveland Cavaliers may replace Lenny Wilkens with Mike Fratello or Dick Harter as GM Wayne Embry surveys options. Notre Dame coach John MacLeod stays with the Irish. Wilkens resigned May 24 after Cleveland's playoff exit to Chicago.
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Suns Eyes Finals After 17-Year Wait For Title Shot
The Phoenix Suns reach the finals for the second time, last visiting 17 years ago when they fell to Boston in six games. Dan Majerle says the goal was to reach this point, with the Suns boasting the league's best record at 62-20 and vowing to overcome playoff lessons. Danny Ainge adds that the team has learned to trust each other, growing in cohesion on both ends of the floor.
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Bulls angered by practice facility mix up in Phoenix
The Bulls arrived at America West Arena to learn they would practice on a small auxiliary court used by the Suns rather than the main floor. Bulls assistant coaches Lou Bach and Tex Winter vented, while Horace Grant joked it was a conspiracy. An ongoing martial arts event and an ice show forced the change, a common Finals season nuisance.
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NBA Finals Notebook Chicago at Phoenix Preview
Chicago seeks a three-peat while Phoenix eyes first title in 25 years and first Finals since 1976. Majerta led 3 point attempts in the regular season, Johnson improved playoff averages, Jordan shoots volume, and NBC to add a Spanish audio feed for the Finals.
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Petrovic remembered for work ethic and impact
EAST RUTHERFORD, N J AP Drazen Petrovic whose death cut short his NBA rise is remembered for relentless work ethic and love of the game. Nets officials teammates and friends recall his drive, improved three point shooting and leadership, noting he would likely have re-signed with New Jersey after a strong season.
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Goalie duel sustains Kings in tight finals clash
Montreals Patrick Roy and Los Angeles Kelly Hrudey have traded stellar saves through four games in the Stanley Cup finals. Roy, the rookie Cup winner in 1986, and Hrudey carried their teams in overtime thrillers as LA clings to a 1-0 series deficit. Hrudey defied critics with 36 saves, while LeClair scored in OT to seal a Montreal win. Wayne Gretzky defended his goalie, noting Kelly’s effort and late-game misfortune.
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