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May 3, 1989

Quote of the Day

'I thought that last shot was in. If it had been a little bit softer, it would have been in.

But, hey, if 'ifs' and 'buts' were beer and nuts, we'd have a hell of a party.' -- Philadelphia's Charles Barkley after missing last shot in the Sixers' 116-115 overtime loss to New York Knicks. New York swept opening-round playoff series 3-0.

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