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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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