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by Jill Woods
The Seattle SuperSonisc extended for another three years a contract for $19.5 million to Luke Ridnour, who would be able to earn $5 million in incentives.
The team already made the announcement but they will have until Tuesday to sign the player for the extension, otherwise the player could become a restricted free agent at the end of this season even though the deal will keep him in Seattle during the 2009-10 season.
It seems as Ridnour and the team are very happy with the agreement. The player seemed really honest when he talked about the responsibility he got and how compromised he is with them.
Just as an important note he averaged a career-high 11.5 points and 7.0 assists last season, his second as the Sonic starting point guard.
The Ridnour average in three seasons has been 9.2 points and 5.2 assists, the player is part of the US national team, but did not play at the past World Championship.
As too many people know the SuperSonics were on sale process during the past few days and because of this reason the previous owners also had to sign also the deal.
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by Kathy Giegel
What makes up a Basketball’s Offensive Team?
In the game of basketball, there are five players allowed on the court from each team at one time. When the team has the ball it is called Offense. What makes up an offensive team? And what are roles of each of these offensive players?
The positions have a title and a number. Point guard is number 1 Shooting guard is number 2 Forward guard is number 3 Power guard is number 4 Center is number 5.
Now let’s walk through each of these positions.
The Point Guard (number 1) in basketball is like what a quarterback is to a football team. The point guard needs to know the game of basketball thoroughly. They are the player who will direct the offense on court. The point guard will be able to handle the ball, dribble with either hands with their head up and be a good passer.
The Shooting Guard (number 2) is typically the teams best outside shooter. Preferably from behind the three point line. This player is also a good ball handler with good judgment, knowing when to shoot and not shoot. Normally, but no always, the shooting guard will bring the ball in.
The Small Forward Guard (number 3), don’t let the name fool you, this player can be any size. They too should be a good ball handler. Their strengths are that they are quick on their feet and can move the ball away from the defense more efficiently. Also they should have the ability to drive to the basket and make quick jump shots.
The Power Forward (number 4) player will be your best inside shooter. Not only will they shoot well from underneath and on rebounds, they will be able to shoot well from the corner and high post area. This player will be strong and a very aggressive rebounder.
The Center (number 5) is typically the tallest person on the team. They are a good rebounder for both offense and defense. The Center should know how to play with their back to the basket. They will also have strong, aggressive moves on offense.
Understanding what skills are needed for each of these five offensive positions will help any player who wants to become the best basketball player they can be. Good luck and remember learn the game, play the game, and have fun doing it!
Kathy is a coach of 23 years for elementary basketball. She
is a creator of programs for anybody who wants to learn about
the game of basketball. Starting out or have a passion for the
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College Basketball: Tipping Off
By WagerWeb.com and edited by Ecobika Sportsbetting
I’ve been yapping about it in this space for the last two months, but it’s finally time for the 2006-07 college basketball season to tip off. First on the docket are three tournaments that are worthy of your attention.
2K Hoops College Hoops Classic (11/7-11/11, 11/16-11/17): This event, previously known as the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic, will give us the first looks at four major conference teams with plenty of questions to answer in the early going: Maryland, Michigan State, St. John’s and Texas. All four schools will host first- and second-round games between Nov. 7-11, none of which should be challenging for the hosts. Winners of the four regions will play the following weekend at Madison Square Garden.
Maryland will be looking to see how well freshman Eric Hayes can settle in as starting point guard and solve the Terps’ biggest problem over the past two seasons. With 77% of his scoring from last season gone, Michigan State coach Tom Izzo will be challenged to build a team around junior point guard Drew Neitzel. St. John’s coach Norm Roberts is eager to see if guard Daryll Hill can return to his form of two years ago, when he scored 20.7 points per game, and provide the offensive firepower to go along with the Red Storm’s stifling defense. Texas coach Rick Barnes does Izzo one better, replacing his entire starting five from last season, but he has a bumper crop of recruits to fill the holes led by stud swingman Kevin Durant.
The first- and second-round matchups shouldn’t feature any major surprises, although I’ve got a hunch Loyola, Md., fortified by Providence transfer Gerald Brown, could knock off the Red Storm in the second round.
College Basketball Experience Classic (11/12-11/15, 11/20-11/21): It appears this is the year to change names of tournaments; this one was formerly called the Guardians Classic. Like the 2K Hoops Classic, the first two rounds will be hosted at four campus sites: Duke, Texas Tech, Marquette and Stanford. The winners will face off in Kansas City the following week.
The brackets are set up for a potential Duke-Texas Tech (read Coach K vs. Bob Knight) matchup in the championship game, but don’t count on it happening. Knight recently dismissed senior Jarrius Jackson from the team because of academic shortcomings. Then, however, Jackson returned to practice. His status is somewhat unclear, which would be a major blow for the Red Raiders since Jackson led the Big 12 in scoring (20.5 ppg.) and three-point shooting (44.8%) last season. The Red Raiders will probably get knocked out by Akron, one of the favorites in the MAC, in the second round.
Stanford, trying to bounce back from the school’s worst season since 1993-94, should survive its first round game against San Jose State, but the Cardinal will have a lot of trouble getting by Long Beach State, one of the favorites in the Big West Conference, in their second round game.
Without injured point guard Greg Paulus, not to mention departed stars J.J. Redick and Shelden Williams, Duke won’t resemble a typical Coack K team for a while, but the Blue Devils still have enough to get to Kansas City, as do the Marquette Warriors.
Preseason NIT (11/13-11/15, 11/22-11/24): As usual, the NIT is one of the deepest early-season tournaments, which should provide some interesting early-round contests.
North Carolina anchors the Charlotte regional for the first two rounds. Don’t be shocked if the Tar Heels have trouble with Winthrop in the second round. Unlike Carolina, Coach Gregg Marshall’s Eagles are a veteran squad and could cause Roy Williams’ young Tar Heels some serious grief in only their second regular-season game with all of those blue-chip freshmen still trying to figure out their roles.
Gonzaga begins life after Adam Morrison nearby at the Spokane Arena and could have a rude awakening in its first game vs. Rice and Owls star forward Morris Almond, but the Bulldogs still have plenty of talent and should get by the Owls and make it to Madison Square Garden.
Kelvin Sampson should survive his first game as Indiana coach by beating Lafayette in the Indianapolis regional, which would set up a likely second-round matchup against Notre Dame. The Irish have their own issues this season, but a potential shootout between Notre Dame’s Collin Falls and the Hoosiers’ D. J. White would be some stirring November college basketball.
Tennessee, coming off its big bounce-back season last year, is the feature team in the Nashville regional. Coach Bruce Pearl and his bright, bright orange blazer should advance past Fordham in their first round, but the Volunteers will have their hands full with a disciplined, experienced UNC-Wilmington team and leading scorer T.J. Carter.
However these games play out, the semis and finals in New York should live up to this tournament’s usual high standards, like Duke’s stirring victory over Memphis in last year’s semifinals.
As always, check with WagerWeb.com for the odds on any of these games.
Nothing But Net
They’ve been
dropping like flies at Nebraska. Nine of the 13 players on their
roster have missed time with injuries so far during preseason
practices. The latest casualty is center Aleks Maric, the Cornhuskers’
leading returning scorer and rebounder, who underwent surgery
for an appendectomy last Friday. No coach needs this kind of situation,
but especially not Doc Sadler, who got a late start following
Barry Collier’s departure in early August.
The injury bug is biting hard in the Big 12. Two Missouri players, junior swingman Glen Dandridge and freshman guard Keon Lawrence, have broken bones in their feet since practice started, and both will miss the early portion of the season.
Kansas is also dealing with some attrition. Starting center Sasha Kaun has a partially torn tendon in his knee and may not play until well into December. Center C. J. Giles had already been suspended for the first semester by Coach Bill Self for unspecified reasons, and a position where the Jayhawks may have had too much depth has thinned out in a big way.
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by Joe Waters
Basketball Dribbling is probably one of the most popular skills of the game - second only to shooting. Players at every level of competition love to dribble the basketball! There's something about having that basketball in your hands that just feels magical!
Most players and coaches spend a good portion of their practice time working on various basketball dribbling skills and drills. In order for players to become effective and efficient at dribbling the basketball they must continually improve their techniques and fundamentals.
Players that are dedicated to improving this critical aspect of the game - those willing to put in the time and effort needed to succeed - will turn into incredibly effective dribblers. They will become virtually unstoppable with the basketball.
Being effective at basketball dribbling not only helps improve all other aspects of a player's game - but also helps make the players around them better. As players work toward becoming better at dribbling the basketball there are certain keys elements they must be aware of and keep in mind at all times.
Here are the 10 keys to basketball dribbling success:
1. Players must stay low when they are dribbling.
2. Players must keep their head up while dribbling.
3. Players must attack their defender - not avoid them.
4. Players must dribble with a purpose - avoid wasted movement.
5. Players must constantly work to improve their weak hand.
6. Players must protect the basketball with their body and off hand.
7. Players must work on change of pace and change of speed dribbles in order to keep the defender off balance.
8. Players must be able to change direction with their dribble to keep the defender off balance.
9. Once a player beats their defender they must: Keep their dribble out in front of them, Keep their defender behind them and, Close the gap between them.
10. Players must work constantly at improving their dribbling techniques and mechanics.
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by Joe Waters
Undoubtedly one of the most important aspects of basketball is passing. In order for a team to move the ball effectively they must be efficient at basketball passing.
Passing is used in almost every part of the game. Let's think about it for a minute. The offensive team uses the pass to advance the ball down-court on the fast break. They also use the pass to move the basketball around in their half-court offense. Various passes are used depending on where and who the ball is being thrown to.
Rebounders use various basketball passes to throw to an outlet player - which is the initial step of initiating the fast-break. Offensive players must use a variety of passes when executing an inbound pass.
It's easy to see how important the pass is to the offensive players on the court. Every player must be able to pass the basketball effectively and efficiently in order to help their team succeed. In order to do this, they must have strong fundamentals and techniques. They must also practice a basketball drills that work on a variety of passes as well as passing situations.
As players practice their basketball passing and as they use the basketball pass during their games, there are certain tips they must be aware of and keep in mind. These are the passing dos and don'ts. Every player must realize the importance these dos and don'ts have on their effectiveness as a passer. The players that are able to implement or eliminate these tips will become extremely successful at basketball passing!
The Dos Of The Basketball Pass:
1. Do make the easy pass.
2. Do hit the open player.
3. Do use fakes before making the pass.
4. Do use an air pass on the fast break - not the bounce pass.
5. Do use the dribble to create better passing lanes.
6. Do pass to the low post from below the foul line.
7. Do use a bounce pass to feed the post.
8. Do follow through on every pass - don't let them float.
9. Do pass with two hands. One handed passes are harder to receive.
10. Do pass away from the defender.
11. Do face the basketball to improve your vision of the court.
The Don'ts Of The Basketball Pass:
1. Don't throw to a teammate’s voice.
2. Don't jump in the air to make a pass.
3. Don't pass to a teammate who is in trouble.
4. Don't make a pass to a teammate that will get them into trouble.
5. Don't make a pass from the middle of the court - pick a side and then pass.
6. Don't overpass the ball.
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by Coach Ronn
To be the best we can be in the game of basketball, we need a balance between fundamentals, defense and discipline--three sides of a triangular approach to teaching and playing this game. One aspect can't be ignored or underplayed and result in success--neither as a coach nor as a player. To be really successful in this game, all three aspects of the triangle are necessary.
Success in anything requires a concept, a plan, a setting of intentions, goal setting, focus and direction, hard work and a willingness to work hard to achieve the dream. Success truly is a dream come true!
Coach John Wooden, in his famous "Pyramid of Success", describes success as being the "peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming".
Phil Jackson, in talking about the success of the Chicago Bulls, stated, "paying attention to basics is the key to success--passing, foot work, (floor) spacing. Other teams had more talent, but we won because our basics were more sound."
To become the complete teaching-coach, or a complete player, no aspect of development can be ignored, lest one's development be 'incomplete'. Defense is half the game. If it's not being taught well, or played well, half the game is missing. If offensive skills and rebounding aren't being taught and played correctly, how can a player expect to play at his/her highest potential? Teaching-coaches have to be able to recognize even the smallest skill weakness and be able to break down that skill for the player to better understand and execute. Everything about successful teaching is about paying attention to the details! It's the little things which are a part of discipline for both the teacher and player.
Discipline is the key to success. Discipline is the base of the structure the coach is trying to build. For players, discipline determines their growth in the game.
Getting it right from the start requires that a player be taught fundamental skills correctly in the first years of playing. A lot of habits have already been set by the time a player is a teenager. If they are incorrect, they can be very difficult to change.
Every player needs and deserves a teaching-coach in the early years. Each skill needs to be broken down into building blocks, where the level of difficulty can be raised as the individual grasps and possesses the skill before moving on.
A coach can make a big mistake thinking that all players are capable of grasping the same lesson at the same pace as every other player. It doesn't happen in the classroom so why assume the playing floor is somehow different? Skill teaching takes time and patience. Parents can be a big help here, reinforcing what the coach does and helping the child practice. Parents need the words to use alongside the skills. They need drills to practice each fundamental skill with and teaching points to be able to reinforce. Parents need to be able to encourage correct skill practice.
One of the big problems in youth programs is that qualified teachers of the game are rare. Often, youth team coaches try very hard to do the best they can with limited knowledge. They may have little or no playing or teaching experience. Our most skilled coaches, who could possibly be the most effective teachers, come into the picture later on in a player's career. By then, many incorrect habits have been set and coaches don't have the time, personnel or perhaps the desire to back up and re-teach skills.
Skill building is important for coaches and players. Too many high school players have weak fundamentals that go unchecked. If a player has some weak skills, but is athletic, coaches may let a lot of skill mistakes slide. But, think what strong skill fundamentals could be enabled when combined with athleticism. The most talented players are more easily recognized, while those less talented need to be strong in their skills in order to gain similar recognition. Players who don't recognize their own short-comings only short-change themselves because they aren't being all that they could be. The good teacher-coach will always try to bring the player to his/her highest level. It's not an easy task!
Coaches need discipline to teach the fundamentals. Players need discipline to practice the fundamentals correctly. The premise for teaching in the triangle is that each thing is being taught correctly at an early age, and then using the building block method, these teachings are built upon as a player progresses. The discipline to teach and the discipline to practice correctly are vital to the learning process.
In the book, "Think And Grow Rich", by Napoleon Hill, the author defines insanity as, "doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result".
We have often heard that 'practice makes perfect', but what really happens is that practice makes permanent! So, if a skill is performed thousands of times incorrectly, that player can become very good at doing it incorrectly. The incorrect repetition has permanent-'ized' the skill in muscle memory. Napoleon Hill's definition has probably been met at this point. Correcting the muscle memory of doing the skill incorrectly can sometimes be harder than the original learning of it. This is possibly why many coaches choose to ignore this. Perhaps they just don't know how to undo and re-teach the skill.
The key to everything being discussed here is the word 'teaching'. If a player is to develop completely into their individual potential, coaches must teach every aspect of the game. Players can't do it on their own because they don't know what they don't know. Teaching-coaches have their own pyramids to build along the way too. They need to constantly challenge themselves to increase their knowledge and abilities to understand the youth they work with and to teach them well in basketball and in life skills. So, together, coaches and players build on different, but parallel planes.
It's probably safe to say that every coach and every player wants to take their game to a higher level. Men and women new to coaching usually need help getting started but may not know where to get the help they need. They need to know what to do, how to do it and when to do it. A young player starting out wants to know how to learn the basics quickly but needs to learn correctly. Too often, inexperienced players and coaches want to move too quickly forward, while their knowledge and skill base isn't ready for it.
The individual game must come first. Players just beginning need to know how to dribble, pass, shoot, rebound, move with or without the ball and how to play effective defense. Coaches need to learn the "how to's" for teaching these things and then become the teachers of the game's fundamentals that so often are missing in youth programs.
The next levels of coaching and playing must incorporate the knowledge and skills learned and used in the previous levels. An effective, and all-encompassing, teaching tool should get the beginner started on the right track. Then just as simply and effectively it will show the more advanced student how to teach or play with more sophisticated position specific skills. Finding information is easy. Finding information that can teach a balanced use of fundamentals, defense and discipline, simply and understandably, may not be so easy. Much of the information being marketed presupposes a level of expertise and experience that may be totally missing for the raw "newbie" player or coach. These individuals need step-by-step guidance at each level of learning. They need confidence. They need to be able to learn and then build in layers, one level building the base for the next one. In essence then, the beginners and the intermediate players and coaches need every detail of teaching and playing they can find.
Ronn Wyckoff lives in Sarasota, Florida. In addition to playing
for 15 years, he has coached over 40 years, in the U.S. and overseas.
His teams won over 75% of their games. For more details about
his teaching DVDs and upcoming book, go to http://www.BasketballOnATriangle.com.Coach
Ronn may be contacted at http://www.BasketballOnATriangle.com or bballonatriangle@cs.com
by ecobika ecobika
NBA Preview: Nuggets
By WagerWeb.com and Ecobika Sports betting picks
The Denver Nuggets were supposed to shoot out of the gate like Secretariat last season.
Instead, they emerged like Mr. Ed.
No fault of their own, you understand. A season-ending knee injury to power forward/center Nene three minutes into the opener wiped out much of the enthusiasm gained from finishing 2004-05 on a 32-8 tear.
The Nuggets hung around .500 most of last year, which was good enough to win the NBA's sorriest division. The fact that it earned a third seed by taking the Northwest with 43 victories forced the league to change the seeding rules in the playoffs, which proved slightly embarrassing. But the change seems justified after the Nuggets fell to the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round.
Nene has returned to join a talented group that includes small forward Carmelo Anthony, who played his way into the superstar realm last year, volatile power forward Kenyon Martin, steady point guard Andre Miller, explosive waterbug guard Earl Boykins, rebounding machine Marcus Camby and newly acquired forward Joe Smith.
If the Nuggets stay healthy and Coach George Karl maximizes his talent, they are capable of winning 50 games and earning homecourt advantage at least in the first round of the postseason. And it's a safe bet that they will again win the Northwest, pretty much by default.
Key additions: F Smith, G J.R. Smith
Key subtractions: G Greg Buckner, C Francisco Elson, G/F Ruben Patterson
Sportsbook odds: Perhaps because they appear to be a shoo-in to win the Northwest Division, bettors have been placing bucks on the Nuggets (as opposed to nuggets on the Bucks). WagerWeb.com lists them as +2500 (25-1) to win it all despite a rather modest over/under victory total of 43.
Player to watch: The only questionable spot in the rotation is off-guard, but the Nuggets are hoping Smith can fill that role. He's an accurate 3-point shooter, a specialty desperately needed considering Denver finished last in the NBA a year ago in that department. Smith shot 37 percent from long range with New Orleans/Oklahoma City in 2005-06, but only hit 39 percent of his shots overall. The Nuggets believe, however, that Smith will emerge as a consistent offensive player with more minutes. The 6-foot-6 Smith must also improve on his average of 2.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists a game, but give him time. He was a high school draftee and is only 21.
Outlook: The glowing expectations surrounding the Nuggets last year have dissipated quite a bit due to their inconsistencies a year ago. But few teams in the Western Conference boast more talent. Odds are they will win up to 10 more games than they did a year ago if they can stay out of the operating room and Martin remains content. They could use a bit more depth, but Boykins is a first-class pest coming off the bench, and it appears Nene will open the season in the rotation as a reserve. They now have a legitimate superstar in Anthony, who registered career-highs in minutes, field goal percentage, free throw percentage and points per game last year. The Nuggets are fortunate there is little competition in the Northwest Division, because it will allow them to gear toward peaking in time for the playoffs.
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by Morgan Hamilton
A solid basketball system is a prayer answered for the players. If you have a system, you are in the top ten. Basketball systems help the players feel confident that they really have something more to show the audience, and that they have a strategy to help them win the game. Even if the basketball system is a horrible invention of a sick brain, it is something good. You can at least rely on your team, and team working is something really important for the future success. So, basketball systems are something inevitable. Let’s check how they work in practice!
One strategy is called the pro shot dominator. It has everything to make an awesome game. I don’t understand anything about angles and shots, but the players seem to adore it. They often practice at their new system. They have even made some improvements on the game.
It depends on the person whether he will fit in the new basketball system, or resist it. It all varies, because some systems require additional skills as well as muscle mass. There are a lot of basketball systems used by novices. If you are one of them, you should first try to exercise on your shooting. The play 21 is perfect for this, because all you do is shoot the centre and get your ball in the basket. It helps you develop your hidden talent, if you have any!
Basketball system is a proper thing to work on, if you are deeply concerned about your team. If all the players exercise on the same strategy, it develops their synchrony and helps them when they are playing with other team. That’s why it is extremely important to develop your own strategy, and work hard on it.
Basketball systems needn’t be professional. Some systems require professional skills, of course, but they are more complicated. If you only want to make team working, you may choose simpler basketball systems to follow and exercise on. The important thing is that they develop your shots and your coordination among the team players.
Morgan Hamilton is a licensed Financial Advisor that specializes in helping individals to reach their financial goals. Morgan Hamilton may be contacted at http://www.find-cards-now.com
5-8-03. Abe Pollin and Ted Leonsis, owners of the Washington Wizards basketball team, fired Michael Jordan from his position as manager/personnel man, briefly in a meeting at MCI Center. What a way to say “thank you” to a man that brought millions of dollars to a franchise that no one wanted to see before His Airness dominated their basketball arena. Pollin is majority owner, while Leonsis is Washington Capitals owner and head of the investment group through which Jordan joined in 2000. Reportedly, Pollin, the longest-tenured owner in the NBA, got rid of Jordan because he did not like the often public infighting that the team endured under Jordan’s guidance. Jordan, a perfectionist and sorry loser, was often sarcastic, overly critical, and demanding. Jordan also was criticized for trying to run the team from his Chicago home. As an executive, he overhauled the roster. Jahidi White is the only player left before Jordan’s reign.
Jordan was the Wizard’s president until he decided to come out of retirement and play for the team. After retiring again last month, supposedly for good, Jordan expected to return to the team’s front office. He stated, “I came to Washington 3 ½ years ago excited about the challenge of turning around this franchise. During my tenure, I dedicated myself to bringing excitement, credibility and my love of the game of basketball to Washington. It was well understood that when I finished playing, I would return as president of basketball operations and this was definitely my desire and intention. However, today, without any prior discussion with me, ownership informed me that it had unilaterally decided to change our mutual long-term understanding. I am shocked by this decision, and by the callous refusal to offer me any justification for it. I want to thank the fans for the support I received during my 3/12 years here. I have never backed down from a challenge, and I’m disappointed that I wasn’t given the opportunity to make this franchise one of proud tradition. I will never forget the outpouring of affection I received from the fans.”
According to Dallas Mavericks owner, Mark Cuban, “you hate to say it, but I think MJ got used. Now, where are the Wizards? Both parties lose in all of this. Michael gets tainted, and the Wizards lose their No. 1 draw.”
During his time at the Wizards, they became the most popular road draw and made $30 million, selling out every game. Michael Jordan, while playing for the Chicago Bulls in the ‘90s, led them to six NBA championship titles.
5-8-03. Bob Johnson, founder of Black Entertainment Television, has asked basketball legend, Michael Jordan to join his Charlotte expansion franchise. The two friends met at a Chicago Bulls game twelve years ago. According to Johnson, who purchased the yet-to-be-named team for $300 million, “absolutely I want him to be involved. He can play any role he wants to play, frankly.”
Jordan is being shopped around by his representatives to other franchises, including the Chicago Bulls, whom he played for 13 years and the Atlanta Hawks, who are for sale.
(4/23/02) - The first round of the National Basketball Association (NBA) Playoffs has started. The winners will be the best of five. On Saturday, April 20, Indiana Pacers beat the New Jersey Nets 89 to 83; Sacramento Kings beat the Utah Jazz 89 to 86; San Antonio Spurs beat the Seattle SuperSonics 110 to 89; and Charlotte Hornets beat the Orlando Magic 80 to 79. On Sunday, April 21 the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 92 to 82; Dallas Mavericks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 101 to 94; LA. Lakers beat the Portland Trailblazers 95 to 87; and Detroit Pistons beat the Toronto Raptors 85 to 63. On Monday, April 22, the New Jersey Nets beat the Indiana Pacers 95 to 79 and the Seattle SuperSonics beat the San Antonio Spurs 98 to 90.
April 23 - Orlando Magic at Charlotte Hornets April 23 - Utah Jazz at Sacramento Kings April 24 - Toronto Raptors at Detroit Pistons April 24 - Minnesota Timberwolves at Dallas Mavericks April 25 - Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics April 25 - Portland Trail Blazers at L.A. Lakers April 26 - New Jersey Nets at Indiana Pacers April 27 - Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic April 27 - Sacramento Kings at Utah Jazz April 27 - San Antonio Spurs at Seattle SuperSonics April 27 - Detroit Pistons at Toronto Raptors April 28 - Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers April 28 - Dallas Mavericks at Minnesota Timberwolves April 28 - L.A. Lakers at Portland Trail Blazers April 29 - Detroit Pistons at Toronto Trail Blazers April 29 - Sacramento Kings at Utah Jazz April 30 - Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic April 30 - New Jersey Nets at Indiana Pacers April 30 - Dallas Mavericks at Minnesota Timberwolves If necessary: May 1 - Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers May 1 - San Antonio Spurs at Seattle Super Sonics May 1 - L.A. Lakers at Portland Trail Blazers May 2 - Indiana Pacers at New Jersey Nets May 2 - Toronto Raptors at Detroit Pistons May 2 - Minnesota Timberwolves at Dallas Mavericks May 3 - Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics May 3 - Orlando Magic at Charlotte Hornets May 3 - Seattle Super Sonics at San Antonio Spurs May 3 - Portland Trail Blazers at L.A. Lakers
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