European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - December 28, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 26 the stars and stripes saturday december 28, 1991 Robinson leads spurs by kicks by the associated press new York a David Robinson scored 31 Points and san Antonious 20-4 tear to end the first half proved the decisive blow As the spurs Defeated new York 118-89 and ended the a Nicks Streak of consecutive Home wins at 11. The kicks the last undefeated team at Home in the Aba also lost to the spurs 106-89 in san Antonio on nov. 16. New York missed a Chance to match the club record for consecutive wins at Home to Start the season. Robinson also had 11 rebounds and seven blocks in Oul dueling Patrick Ewing. Terry Cummings completed the spurs front line domination with 18 Points and 11 rebounds. Robinson and Cummings each scored six Points during san Antonious decisive run which turned a 35-35 tie into a 55-39 spurs Lead at halftime. In other games thursday bulls 122, Hawks 111 Atlanta a Michael Jordan limited to a season Low 14 Points a Day earlier responded with 34 Points As Chicago thrashed Atlanta. Jordan was one of three bulls to score 23 or More Points As Chicago won its fourth consecutive game for the 21st time in 22 games and its 11th in 12 Road games. Nets 99, rockets 93 East Rutherford . A Sam Howie scored a season High 34 Points and keyed a decisive 21-6 spurt in the second half leading new Jersey Over Houston. The win gave the nets Only their second two game winning Streak of the season and ended a four game losing Streak against Houston that dated to 1989. It also snapped the rockets four game Road winning Streak one Short of the club record. Pistons 112, magic 100 Orlando a Joe Dumars scored 31 Points and Isiah Thomas returned to the lineup with 22 As Detroit handed Orlan Canada tops Germany in or. Hockey Fusson Germany apr Canada opened defense of its world Junior hockey championship thursday by edging Germany 5-4 on Patrick Poulinos second goal of the game with 20 seconds remaining. In other opening Day games the United states routed Finland 5-1 Sweden ripped Czechoslovakia 8-4 and the soviet Union dubbed Switzerland 10-2. Darryl Sydor Tyler Wright and Jeff Nelson had the other goals for Canada. Ronny Martin Michael Smazal Steffen Ziesche and Andreas Naumann scored for Germany. A a in a glad the first game is Over and that we won a a said Canadian coach Rick Cornacchia. A getting the win is the  Power play goals from Poulin Hartford a no. 1 pick in this years entry draft and Sydor a de Senseman for the los Angeles Kings gave Canada a 2-0 Lead after the first period. Aba do its 12th consecutive loss. Thomas played 40 minutes in his first game after suffering a 40-stitch Cut on his forehead in a collision with Utah a Karl Malone on dec. 14. Malone was suspended for one game for the incident. 76ers 113, pacers 110 Indianapolis a Ron Anderson scored 12 of his 18 Points in the final Quarter sparking Philadelphia to its seventh consecutive Road win Over Indiana. Jazz 123, clippers 115 Salt Lake City a John Stockton had 27 Points and 17 assists and Tyrone Corbin added 20 Points As Utah survived against los Angeles despite blowing a 19-Point Lead. Trail blazers 113, Mavericks 88 Portland Ore. Clyde Drexler had 20 Points and 11 assists As Portland Defeated Dallas creating a three Way tie for second place in the tight Pacific division race. Sonics 115, Kings 106, of Sacramento Calif. Ricky Pierce scored 27 Points and Seattle out scored Sacramento 10-2 in the final 38 seconds of overtime to spoil the debut of interim head coach Rex Hughes. Cavaliers 111, Bucks 94 Milwaukee a John Williams had 16 Points and 15 rebounds As Cleveland rolled Over Milwaukee for its fourth straight Victory. Warriors 110, nuggets 100 Denver a Chris Mullin scored 31 Points and Tim Hardaway 27, and Golden state made 56.8 percent of its shots in the second half against Denver. Suns 132, heat 104 Phoenix a Tim Perry scored 21 Points and Jeff Hornacek 20 As Phoenix unit its record against Miami to 10-0 and won for the 12th time in 13 games. Sean Elliott of the spurs shoots Over Patrick Ewing of the kicks. No. 8 Bama tangles with no. 75 Colorado tonight by Steven wine fort Lauderdale Fla. Apr the quarterback matchup in the blockbuster bowl pits Colorado a three year starter against Alabama a three game starter. A a that a the starting Point As far As the difference in the teams a Alabama coach Gene Stallings said thursday. No. 15 Colorado 8-2-1 will be led once again saturday night by senior Dari an Hagan who in three seasons has directed the buffaloes to 28 victories and a National championship. No. 8 Alabama 10-1 will go with red shirt freshman Jay Barker who replaced senior Danny Woodson for the final three games of the regular season. With Barker in the lineup the Crimson tide beat Louisiana state Memphis state and Auburn even though Alabama s offence scored just one touchdown in each game. A common sense says Jay Barker should Start Quot Stallings said. Quot he a been the starter the past three games All of them were on the Road and we won All  Woodson was the second leading passer in the Southeastern conference when blockbuster bowl he was suspended for violating an unspecified team Rule. He has rejoined the team and expects to play against Colorado. A i think i can do a better Job a Woodson said. A a it a not anything toward Jay i just believe in myself that in a capable of doing  Barker whose season totals include one touchdown pass and 22 Yards Rushing sounds less confident. A a in a anywhere from an average to a below average quarterback because 1 have a lot of expectations in myself a he said. A i realize i have a lot More to  Hagan can sympathize he remembers what it was like to be a freshman. He nearly quit the team then because he Wasny to playing. A i asked my mom what i should do. She said a a read Man Sticks to his commitments a a Hagan recalled. A if i had gone Home id be living in a Box right  Hagan s not joking his Home was in a difficult environment. A Darian came out of the gang infested Watts area of los Angeles a Colorado coach Bill Mccartney said. A the Hasni to gone to summer school and he a still going to graduate in four years with a Quality education. That tells you what kind of a competitor he  he a also the buffaloes career record Holder in total offence 5,808 Yards and total Points 324. This season he diversified returning 25 punts for 287 Yards. One year ago Colorado was ranked no. 1 and about to play notre Dame in the Orange bowl. Two years ago the situation was the same. But there a a Bright Side to saturdays less prestigious matchup Hagan said. A you get to relax and be Laid Back and not worry about the hoopla of a National championship being at stake a he said. A you can just go out there and play for  Barker 19, May be finding it a Little Tough to relax. �?o1 need to try to be As consistent As i can a he said. A i have to get better at Reading defences. I have to become a better passer and a better