Bryant helps Lakers take opener in playoff win over Jazz
Kobe Bryant scored 38 points 21 foul shots and led Los Angeles past Utah 109 98 to open the Western Conference semifinals. Pau Gasol 18 points 10 rebounds, Deron Williams 18 for Utah, Bryant MVP chatter lingers as Game 2 set for Wednesday in Utah.
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Hornets hope to keep Duncan in check again
New Orleans holds Tim Duncan to five points as Tyson Chandler leads a double team defense. The Hornets aim to repeat the strategy in Game 2, pressuring Duncan and forcing Spurs to rely on team speed and depth. Chandler notes his study of Duncan's moves and counters while Byron Scott emphasizes fresh legs and tempo.
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Magic Pistons trade barbs before Game 2 of series
In Auburn Hills, Detroit and Orlando traded verbal jabs after Game 1 as Rashard Lewis and Theo Ratliff exchanged taunts. Ratliff defended his signing and noted Howard’s downturn, while Lewis challenged Ratliff to guard him.
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Hawks fall in Game 7 as Williams ejected after hard foul
Atlanta, grabbing the last East playoff spot, lost by four games to Boston in a series where a hard foul on Rondo sparked a flagrant two call against Marvin Williams. Williams defended his action and Rivers praised the players as hard but clean competitors.
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Penguins eliminate Rangers in overtime to reach Eastern finals
In a five game series, the Pittsburgh Penguins upset the New York Rangers 3 2 in OT as Marian Hossa nets his fifth playoff goal and Sidney Crosby sparks a decisive rush. Pittsburgh advances to face the Philadelphia Flyers in the conference finals.
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