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Newspaper

The Gaston Gazette

Location

Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1995

Page

12

Why Not Us Why Not Now Orlando Falls To Rockets In Finals

The Orlando Magic, youthful and energetic, finished the season with a franchise record 57 wins and upset runs past the Celtics Bulls and Pacers but were swept 4-0 by Houston in the NBA Finals. Anfernee Hardaway and Shaquille O’Neal, both 23, reflected on the loss as a motivation to return stronger next year despite disappointing on road games and late-season struggles. Hakim Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler led the Rockets to the title as Orlando acknowledged gaps in transition defense and three-point shooting.

Orlando, Fla Magic Rockets Orlando Celtics Bulls Pacers Houston Shaquille O’neal & Co Anfernee Hardaway O’neal Hardaway The Nick Anderson Hakeem Olajuwon Clyde Drexler Ol‘ajuwon Michael Jordan Houston Rockets

Gaston King Cougars extend win streak with 5 4 win

Roberto Singer went 2 for 4 with two homers and three RBI as Gaston King Cougars defeated Florence Flame 5-4 in 11 innings at Sims Park. Rick Mariucci added two hits, and Gaston improved to 5-1 as they host Florence again at 7 05 p m. Jeff Thomas earned the win, Adam Butler took the loss. In Toledo Doug Cascenzo drove in three as Charlotte beat Toledo 7-5, Dascenzo and Zupcic also contributed RBI plays.

Gastonia Roberto Singer Gaston King Cougars Florence Flame Sims Park The Cougars Florence Gaston Jeff Thomas Adam Butler Toledo Ohio Doug Cascenzo Charlotte Knights Mud Hens Dascenzo Bob Zupcic

Charlotte Rage at Charlotte Tonight in Arena League action

The Connecticut Coyotes visit the Charlotte Rage at Independence Arena for a 8 p.m. game. The Coyotes are 0-5 while Charlotte sits at 3-2 and seeks to extend its best start through five games. Andre Langley led last week with 126 receiving yards in a win over Connecticut.

Connecticut Coyotes Charlotte Independence Arena Coyotes Rage Andre Langley Connecticut Michael Proctor Mike Hold South Carolina Julius Reese

Spurs' Cummings becomes unrestricted free agent

SAN ANTONIO AP The San Antonio Spurs buy out Terry Cummings contract making him an unrestricted free agent In another move Willie Anderson is left unprotected on the expansion draft list Spurs coach Bob Hill declined comment on the unprotected list Hill said Cummings could still figure into the Spurs future in the best interest of the team

Spurs Cummings Anderson SAN Antonio San Antonio Spurs Terry Cummings Willie Anderson San Antonio Express-News Bob Hill Hill

Olajuwon guides Rockets past Celtics in finals victory

Hakeem Olajuwon leads Houston to a repeat title, scoring 35 points and 15 rebounds in a 113-101 win over Shaquille ONeal's Magic. He posts 131 points in the series, with 56 field goals, 116 attempts, while averaging 35.3 points in the Western Conference finals against David Robinson. Teammates Robert Horry Mario Elie Kenny Smith and Sam Cassell provide strong support.

O’neal Houston Robinson Olajuwon NBA Cerffs Robert Horry Continental Basketball Association Mario Elie Kenny Smith Sam Cassell

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