The Daily Tar HeelWednesday, November 14, 19905
CLOSED THANKSGIVING DA Yl
Offseason acquisitions will send
PRICE COMPARISONS CONDUCTED BY INDEPENDENT AUDITORS IN OVER 16 DIFFERENT MARKETS
(UMimnwzmx?
Lakers back to NBA hnal dance
nw 'Emm
V
Editor's note: This is the second in a
two-part series
By DOUG McCURRY
Staff Writer
Whoever advances to the NBA finals
from the Eastern Conference will face a
great team that has come together at the
right time. Only a team loaded with
talent playing its best could survive the
Western Conference playoffs. Six teams
from the West Utah, Los Angeles,
Dallas, San Antonio, Phoenix and
Portland have the capability to win it
all.
Which one of these superteams will
prevail? The Lakers. After watching
Detroit celebrate the last two champi
onships, the team of the '80s is ready to
capture its first title in the '90s. Los
Angeles improved its talent by adding
Sam Perkins and Terry Teagle to a team
that already had Magic Johnson, James
Worthy, Bryon Scott and A.C. Green. If
Mychal Thompson and Vlade Divac
can provide enough defense and re
bounding at center, the Lakers will again
contest for the crown. Wouldn't it be
great to see Magic leading his troups
past the Suns and the Spurs for the
Western Conference crown only to face
Michael Jordan and his fellow Bulls in
the NBA finals?
Here's a team-by-team look at the
Western Conference in order of pre
dicted finish.
PACIFIC DIVISION.
1. Los Angeles Lakers. Just when
the entire NBA was writing off the team
of the '80s, the Lakers quickly rebuilt
themselves into a powerhouse. By
stealing center Divac in last year's draft
and signing the incredibly versatile
Perkins and guard Teagle, Los Angeles
is again loaded. Magic continues to run
the show. Perkins is joined by Worthy
and Green to form a formidable forward
triumvirate. Scott and Thompson must
rebound from off-years for first-year
coach Mike Dunleavy.
2. Phoenix Suns. Phoenix has the
most potent scoring backcourt in the
NBA. Kevin Johnson, from his point
guard position, is able to nail the 22
footer and distribute the ball to his
teammates. Tom Chambers is almost
impossible to stop at small forward;
he's too quick for big men and too big
for quick players. Jeff Hornacek blends
. in perfectly as a superb spot-up shooter
andjiefendecK The Suns get plenty of
rebounding and defense from the inside
tandem of Kurt Rambis and Mark West,
buTonfy a combined 15 ppg.
3. Portland Trailblazers. There is
no weakness in the 'Blazers' starting
lineup. Terry Porter, Clyde Drexler,
Jerome Kersey, Kevin Duckworth and
Buck Williams are all legitimate NBA
starters. Portland's problem is depth
or a lack thereof. Guard Danny Young
and center Wayne Cooper were only
marginally effective in their reserve
roles. Acquiring Danny Ainge should
help, but not if he shoots 44 percent
from the field as he did last season. The
Trailblazers overcame the injury bug
well last year, but they can't afford any
this year if they plan to contend.
4. Seattle Supersonics. Gary Payton
may have the biggest impact of any
rookie. The Bulls' Michael Jordan was
impressed by his tough defense and
consistent scoring in preseason games.
Payton will try to get the ball into the
hands of Dale Ellis, one of the NBA's
best three-point shooters. The Sonics
also have Xavier McDaniel and the
versatile Derrick McKey to look to for
scoring. Michael Cage, although a great
rebounder, is playing out of position at
center, and Olden Polynice heips very
little.
5. Los Angeles Clippers. The Clip
pers have amazing young talent. Ron
Harper and Danny Manning could both
develop into the NBA's elite class.
Someone must motivate center Benoit
Benjamin he'll follow a superb per
formance with a mediocre one. Charles
Smith is developing well into an offen
sive force at power forward. Gary Grant
gives the team a quality point guard.
Rookie Bo Kimble must play well until
Harper returns from a knee injury for
the Clippers to have a shot at the play
offs. 6. Golden State Warriors. The
Warriors have an incredible backcourt.
If not for David Robinson, point guard
Tim Hardaway would have had a strong
case for rookie-of-the-year honors last
year. Grouped with Mitch Richmond
(22. 1 ppg) and Chris Mullin (25. 1 ppg),
Golden State has its 1 , 2 and 3 positions
locked up for years. The Warriors tried
to remedy the anemic inside play of 32-year-old
Alton Lister by drafting re
bounding terror Tyrone Hill of Xavier
and Iowa 7-footer Les Jepsen.
7. Sacramento Kings. The Kings
have a lot of problems. They plan to rely
on Miami reject Rory Sparrow or maybe
rookie Travis Mays to lead the team at
point guard. Are they really expecting
to start Mays and Bobby Hansen, a
former Jazz role player, in the backcourt?
The frontcourt consists of rookie Duane
Causewell a player with absolutely
no scoring ability and another former
Utah backup, Eric Leckner. The only
bright spot is at forward where Wayman
Tisdale, Antoine Carr and Lionel
Simmons play.
MIDWEST DIVISION
1. San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs
have the league's best starting lineup.
David Robinson and Terry Cummings
are both all-star-caliber players.
Robinson runs the floor better than any
other center and improves defensively
with each game. Sean Elliot and Rod
Strickland are young, talented players
that will lead the team for years. The
Spurs may have the steal of the draft in
7-2 Dwayne Schintzius that is if he
doesn't disrupt unity. With Willie
Anderson and Paul Pressey, the Spurs
are loaded.
2. Utah Jazz. Utah's starting lineup
is not bad, either. Karl Malone contin
ues to set the standards for power for
wards. John Stockton is the perfect point
guard for this team able to hit the
open jump shot and distribute the ball
on the break. With the addition of scorer
Jeff Malone, some of the offensive
pressure will be taken off Malone. Utah
always has talent, but the Mailman and
friends always buckle under playoff
pressure.
3. Dallas Mavericks. Dallas could
be good, but that is conditional on a few
big "ifs." If Randy White can effec
tively replace the loss of Sam Perkins, if
James Donaldson's ailing knees stay
healthy, and if Roy Tarpley can stay off
drugs, the Mavericks will be tough.
Dallas may start Derek Harper, Fat
Lever, and Alex English in a three
guard offense.
4. Houston Rockets. Akeem
Olajuwon continues to be the main man.
Olajuwon's offensive numbers (24.3
ppg) speak for themselves, but he was
also extremely upset that he was not
named Defensive MVP last season. The
Rockets brought in Kenny Smith to
complement veteran Sleepy Floyd in
the backcourt. Vernon Maxwell played
well after being traded from San Anto
nio. The Rockets need more than just
rebounding out of forwards Otis Thorpe
and Buck Johnson.
5. Minnesota Timberwolves. Min
nesota makes up in desire and defense
what it lacks in talent. Pooh Richardson,
Tyrone Corbin and Tony Campbell
comprise a competent perimeter game.
But power forwards Tod Murphy and
Sam Mitchell are not quality starters.
The Timberwolves have a plethora of
marginal centers: Randy Breuer, Gary
Leonard and rookie Felton Spencer. All
are taller than seven feet, and Spencer
has the raw talent to develop into a good
player. Minnesota will be lucky to win
25 games again this year.
6. Denver Nuggets. What is Paul
Westhead thinking? This seems to be
the pertinent question in Denver, where
opponents often thrashed the Nuggets
by 30 or 40 points in the preseason.
Denver will certainly score and give up
the most points of any team this season.
Rookie guard Chris Jackson blends in
well with the run-and-gun system, but
can he defend NBA point guards ad
equately? Denver's decision to ship
veteran all-star Fat Lever may hurt it in
the short run. Orlando Woolridge is not
the team's post-up savior.
7. Orlando Magic. Rookie Dennis
Scott should greatly help this team. But
great shooters with little else to offer
(read: Glen Rice) have trouble adjust
ing at first. The Magic are incredibly
weak at center. Greg Kite and Mark
Acres are potential starters ! The forward
duo of Terry Catledge and Sidney Green
are solid players that will combine for
30 points and 1 5 rebounds a game. With
ReggieTheus gone to New Jersey, Scott,
Catledge and second-year big guard
small forward Nick Anderson must pick
up the scoring slack.
At Planned Parenthood, You're a Person.
Not Just A Patient.
Planned Parenthood professionals care
about your health. Your feelings. Your
privacy. And your right to the best in
family planning services and personal
health care at an affordable price.
Complete birth control services.
Pregnancy testing and counseling.
Gynecological exams yearly
check-ups, Pap tests, breast exams,
treatment for common infections
Cervical caps and morning after pill
now available
Village Plaza, Chapel Hill 942-7762
(Formerly Kroger Plaza)
Special Rates for Students
2fSiVb-
Mexico, Ecuador. Paraguay,
Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Brazil
Work Share
Live Learn
You can have a summer full
of adventure and personal
growth whole improving
health for the people pf Latin
America.
Write or call:
Amigos de las Americas
5618 Star Lane
Houston, Texas 77057
800231-7796
713782-5290
Application dealine: March 1, 1991.
Incentives available for early commitment
A Healthy Career Choice
WHY?
Because Chiropractic is one of the fastest growing
health care professions.
As a Doctor of Chiropractic you will have a
rewarding career as a licensed physician
specializing in a natural approach to health
and wellness.
WHAT DO I NEED?
If you have completed at least two years of college
with specific courses that we require in the
biological and natural sciences AND
Have a strong desire to care for people, you may
qualify for admission.
WHERE?
At Northwestern College of Chiropractic.
A fully accredited, professional college located on
a beautiful 25-acre campus in suburban :
Minneapolis-St. Paul.
WHAT DO I DO NOW?
Call the toll-free number or send in the coupon for
more information.
Financial aid is available for qualified applicants.
Please send me more Information on
Northwestern College of Chiropractic
1-800-888-4777
Name
Add rat
City
Yean of collage experience
Stats
Zip.
College now attending
Phone
Send To:
Northwestern College of Chiropractic Admissions Office
2501 West 84th Street Bloomlngton, MN 55431
1
HT Premium
Turkey
Lb.
10-22 Lbs. Avg., Premium
Grade "A", Self-Basting In Broth
10- 20 Lbs. Avg., Self-Bastin
I!
m -UX ! i i Ml I ! II III I III WVA. T II . III a .mm.,. . V
Srvifrt J "l I
Lb. P S
Grade "A"
Fresh, Crisp
0. fly p
2:
Pillsbtiry
Flour
Smithfield Semi
Boneless Whole Ham
13-16
Lbs. Avg.
Lb.
Waff Warn
J Lb....l.79
LET THE HARRIS TEETER DELI
DO YOUR THANKSGIVING
COOKING!
HAM DINNER TURKEY DINNER
5-7 Lb. Eckrich Boneless Ham
2 Lbs. Sweet Potato Souffle
14 Oz. Cranberry-Apple Salad
2 Doz. Parkerhouse Party Rolls
These Dinners Do Not Come Pre
Heated, They Are Heat & Serve Items
10- 12 Lb. Cooked Turkey
2 Lbs. Cornbread Stuffing
2 lbs. Giblet Gravy
1 Lb. Cranberry Sauce
1 Pie: (Pumpkin, Dutch Apple,
Sweet Potato, Lattice Apple
Or Mincemeat)
Pre-Cooked Weight
16 Oz. Non-Returnable
i tSiiS fCZTx ar2
i
Dew
Prices Good Through Tuesday, November 27, 1990
Prices In This Ad Effective Through Tuesday, November 27, 1 990. In Chapel Hill Stores Only.
We Reserve The Right To Limit Quantities. None Sold To Dealers. We Gladly Accept Federal Food Stamps.
'