Magic extend preseason win streak to seven
Orlando Magic defeat Miami Heat 104-90 to stretch their preseason unbeaten run to seven. Mike Miller and Tracy McGrady each poured in 17 points as Miller sparked a third quarter rally with two three-pointers and a 1-3-1 run, helping push the lead to as high as 21. Heat remain adjusting to Alonzo Mourning's absence due to kidney disorder.
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Hornets Fall to Timberwolves as Injuries Bite Preseason
Charlotte, missing Coleman, Wesley and Thorpe, struggles on offense in a 100-79 preseason loss to Minnesota. Timberwolves' Brandon, Garnett, Billups and Mitchell pace 23-of-39 shooting for 65 of Minnesota's points while Mashburn leads Hornets with 14. Charlotte shoots 38.2 percent, posts 79 points, and trails early as Silas retools for the regular season.
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Harris inducted into hometown hall of fame at South Point
Belmont praised Butch Harris as catalyst for South Point High School baseball after the 1972 conference title. Tate lauded his impact as the inductee. UNC Charlotte coach Bobby Lutz gave the keynote, noting not fearing failure and outlining his long coaching path from Parkwood High to Pfeiffer and the 49ers.
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Spurs waive forward Carrawell in preseason cut
San Antonio waived forward Chris Carrawell after he averaged 5.6 points 2.6 rebounds and 1 assist in five preseason games as the Spurs hold a 16 player roster. In Los Angeles the Clippers exercised options on Michael Olowokandi and Brian Skinner for 2001 02. Olowokandi led last season with 9.8 points and 8.2 rebounds while Skinner averaged 5.4 points and 6.1 rebounds in 33 games last year. Bulls waive Toby Bailey after six preseason games, tying roster to 15. Hawks assistant coach Gary Wortman dies at 59 after brain tumor. he helped acquire Chris Crawford and push for Jason Terry. Funeral Friday led by Andrew Lang.
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