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The NBA plans to switch to six five-team divisions for the 2004-05 season, when the Charlotte Bobcats become the league's 30th team.
The proposal, which includes having three divisions per conference instead of
two, is expected to be approved formally by the board of governors, deputy commissioner
Russ Granik said Wednesday. A vote could come next month.
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• Bobcats: Bernie Bickerstaff will be coach and general manager of the
expansion Charlotte team, two team sources told The Associated Press. Ticketmaster
• Wizards: Jerry Stackhouse's knee injury is caused by a deterioration
of the lining on the back of the knee cap, and it remains uncertain when he
will return, the team said.
• Rockets: Houston signed GM Carroll Dawson to a contract extension.
• Hornets: Backup G Courtney Alexander will be out until at least March
after rupturing his right Achilles' tendon.
WEDNESDAY'S GAMES
• Raptors 90, Timberwolves 76: Rookie Chris Bosh scored 16 points to lead
Toronto at Moline, Ill. Kevin Garnett had 14 points and nine rebounds for Minnesota.
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• Nuggets 100, Pacers 93: Ex-Heat guard Voshon Lenard scored 20 points
for visiting Denver. Indiana forward Jermaine O'Neal sat out with a sore back.
• Pistons 123, Celtics 95: Chauncey Billups scored 10 of his 23 points
in a 43-second burst for host Detroit.