Lakers set NBA season records with 64 wins and 33 straight
The Los Angeles Lakers closed the regular season with 64 wins and a 33 game winning streak, defeating Seattle 96 to 84 to clinch the best record and move toward the Western Division semifinals against Chicago. Pat Riley led scoring with 19, while Happy Hairston added 18 as Wilt Chamberlain and Hairston both reached 1,000 rebounds.
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Warriors edge 76ers to close season in finale
Golden State beat Philadelphia 116 115 on Clyde Lee’s jump shot and Jin Barnett’s two late free throws. Thurmond 22, Russell 22, Lee 19 led the Warriors who finish second in Pacific with a 131 record and enter the playoffs. Philadelphia ends third in Atlantic and their season ends.
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A's overpower Padres to snap San Diego win streak
Oakland A's erupt for four first inning runs on homers by Ine Audi and Sal Bando to beat the San Diego Padres 8-3. Catfish Hunter wins, with Reggie Jackson driving in two on a sixth inning homer as Larry Stahl pads the Padres’ scoring with a ninth inning shot.
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Seals slide from fourth to sixth in NHL standings
Seals drop from fourth to sixth as Philadelphia Flyers beat Vancouver 4 1 and Pittsburgh Penguins tie Buffalo 2 2. Flyers gain sole playoff spot with 41 97 12 record. Penguins 24 98 13, Sabres 21 33 18, Seals 21 33 18. Remaining crucial game on Wednesday at Pittsburgh.
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Player outlasts Nicklaus to win New Orleans Open
Gary Player fired a steady three under 69 to finish nine under par 279 at Lakewood Country Club, outlasting Jack Nicklaus who bogeyed a short hole and closed tied for second as Dave Eichelberger fell back. Nicklaus eagled late but could not overcome the windy, cold conditions and late-round pressure.
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Stottlemyre and Lyle throw one-hitter for Yankees
Lyle and Stottlemyre combine on a one hitter as the New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 20. Stottlemyre allowed the hit in the first inning. Lyle retired the remaining six batters. The Reds split a doubleheader in Florida with wins over the Cardinals and Pirates as Johnny Bench provided the late offense.
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Giants top Tokyo Orions in Honolulu spring game
Wallie McCovey hit a 400 foot homer to pace the San Francisco Giants to a 7 3 win over Tokyo Lotte Orions in Honolulu as they improve to 3 21 on the spring. The crowd approached 5000 as McCovey delivered three homers over the weekend and Morikami started for the Orioles.
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