The Utah Jazz defeat the Celtics, 112-98. Front page of paper features excellect color photo of Cheeks and ex-teammate Julius Erving. Sports section has more event coverage, feature articles, testimonials, plus career statistics of the future Hall of Famer. Shortly after becoming the 13th player in Pro Basketball history to score 25,000 points, Wilkins is congratulated by long-time friend and rival Michael Jordan. Spectacular color photo of the two future Hall of Famers on cover of sports section, plus color photo of another future Hall of Famer - Larry Bird.
Front page has nice headline with large color photo.
Sports section has special tribute with many color photos and full-page framable photo of Tournament MVP Rebecca Lobo. Excellent paper from Final Four game-site in Minneapolis. UCLA NCAA Championship UCLA wins its 11th NCAA Championship 89-79 over defending champ University of Arkansas. Front page features banner headline with great color photo of Tournament MVP Ed O'Bannon. Sports section cover has banner headline with large color action photo.