David Robinson is the healthiest he's been in years. Owner Pat Croce admits his brother was fired in January for stealing from Allen Iverson, Charles Oakley fires a basketball at Tyrone Hill, and the Raptors beat them by 15. 3. Kobe's injury a growing concern. Mourning expected to be in shape for the playoffs. Then he took off the gloves.
Playoff push just a mirage.
Late fade costs Celtics a playoff spot. Iverson doesn't suit up, and Stackhouse gets ejected in the third quarter. In three games Eddie Gill averages 5.7 points, two assists. Of the 15 players on the roster, eight were in uniform against Milwaukee and seven were in street clothes.