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249:June 6: Won 117-103 vs. Cleveland Majic
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234:May 20: Lost 90–88 at Rome Gladiators
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167:Mack McGadney, guard
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281:References
96:Head coach
91:Mark Booth
83:Red, Blue
60:Based in
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80:Colors
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88:Owner
70:Arena
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