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Ailing Mashburn works out; whether he'll play is unclear

New Orleans Hornets forward Jamal Mashburn shot a basketball for the first time in a week. Was it a tease or will he play in Game 5 tonight against the 76ers at the First Union Center?

Last Wednesday, Mashburn suffered a bone chip fracture/dislocation of his right middle finger during the Hornets' 90-85 loss in Game 2. Not until yesterday had Mashburn done any basketball-related activity, his finger covered with tape.

Via Philadelphia Inquirer


Players root for Silas amid doubts on future

It was no time to get nostalgic, so Paul Silas conducted practice as normal yesterday for the New Orleans Hornets. Never mind that it could have been the final Hornets practice ever run by the most successful coach in the team's 14-year history.

Trailing by three games to one in their Eastern Conference quarterfinal, the Hornets will attempt to stay alive when they visit the 76ers in Game 5 tonight at the First Union Center.

Via Philadelphia Inquirer


Mashburn likely out for series

If Jamal Mashburn plays any more for New Orleans in this season's playoffs, it apparently will have to be sometime after the first round.

The Hornets' star forward left Game 2 of the first-round series with the 76ers with a dislocation and chip fracture of the middle finger of his right hand.

Via Philadelphia Daily News


Sixers Apr 2003 Archive

  • Snow steals Sixers show

    After Philadelphia's 96-87 win Monday night, one of the NBA's most accomplished coaches and effervescent players sounded like starstruck teenagers.

  • Davis' starring role missing storybook finish

    For 42 minutes of a 48-minute game he had played on a leg and a half, and now Baron Davis was stretched out, resting both legs, looking off into locker-room space, thinking.

  • Mash out, Davis in

    Benjamin Hochman of the Times Picayune reports that Jamal Mashburn will likely miss Game 3 of the Hornets series against Philadelphia.

  • Mashburn injures hand, could miss extended period

    Dick Jerardi of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Hornets forward Jamal Mashburn dislocated his middle finger and also has a chip fracture in the same finger.

  • Davis a no-go for tonight?

    Davis a no-go for tonight?

  • Bone bruise could keep Davis out

    Jimmy Smith of the Times-Picayune reports that a bone bruise in Baron Davis' left knee could keep him out for Game 2 against Philadelphia.

  • Davis' knee popping

    Jimmy Smith of the Times-Picayune reports that Baron Davis is experiencing popping in his left knee.

  • Loss Winds Up Turning Into a Draft Victory

    OK, so the Jazz had something to play for after all.

  • Jordan ends storied career

    Steve Wyche of the Washington Post reports that Michael Jordan's farewell has finally come.

  • Brown wants N.C. speculation to end

    Phil Jasner of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports: It is no secret that if Kansas coach Roy Williams turns down the vacant head coaching job at the University of North Carolina, the Tar Heels would then turn their attention towards Philadelphia 76ers head coach Larry Brown.

  • Iverson, O'Neal on Olympic Qualifying Team

    Iverson, O

  • Thomas wants revenge

    Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports: Kenny Thomas has something to prove to his former team.

  • Iverson a 'front-runner' for Olympic spot

    Maybe Allen Iverson isn't as much of a long shot to make the Olympic team as some had thought.

  • Brown linked to Carolina

    Ashley McGeachy Fox of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports: Rumors are swirling around Larry Brown again now that the head coaching job at North Carolina has opened again.