Bullets edge Rockets to take 2-1 series lead in East semifinals
Washington police broadcast: Mitch Kupchak and Phil Chenier sank final free throws in the last 18 seconds to seal a 93-91 playoff win over Houston. Moses Malone had 18 for the Rockets. John Lucas added 18 as well. Chenier scored 19 and Alvin Hayes 14 for the Bullets, who lead the best-of-seven series 2-1. The fourth game is set for Tuesday at Washington.
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Cowens Brilliant as Celtics Square East in Game Four
Center Dave Cowens starred with clutch finishing and 22 point lead as the Boston Celtics held off a late Philadelphia comeback to win 124-119 and tie the NBA playoff series at two games apiece. Cowens hit his first 11 shots and finished with four late field goals after a dominant start in Boston.
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Portland Holds On To Gain 2-1 Lead
Portland Trail Blazers edge Denver Nuggets 110-106 to take a 2-1 series lead as Herm Gilliam scores the final 15 seconds and Maurie Lucas nets 27. Bill Walton 24 and 13 rebounds for Portland. David Thompson scores 40 for Denver in a late rally.
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Warriors rally past Lakers in playoff clash
Golden State sub Charles Johnson sparked a late surge with 18 points in the final period guiding the Warriors to a 108 108 tie with Los Angeles. Rick Barry poured in 40 points as Golden State battled back from deficits, while Kareem Abdul Jabbar led the Lakers with 28 points as the series shifts to Tuesday’s game.
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UNC Drills Aid Kupchak In Game Seven Twist
Mitch Kupchak drew a vital charging foul with 11 seconds left as Washington beat Houston 92 90 to take a 2 1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Kupchak credited UNC practice for mastering late charging fouls and explained the call could have gone either way.
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Celtics Beat 76ers In Controversial NBA East Semis Game
Boston edged Philadelphia 124 119 to level the series at 2 2 as rookie refs Richie Jackson and Joy Crawford drew protests from Celtics coach Tommy Heinsohn and 76ers mentor Gene Shue. Cowens starred with 37 points 21 rebounds while Shue protested a late out of bounds call.
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Barazzutti Captures Charlotte Classic Title
Corrado Barazzutti of Italy won his first World Championship Tennis title by defeating Eddie Dibbs 7-6 6-0 in the Charlotte Tennis Classic final before a near 5,500 crowd. Barazzutti earned $20,000 and rose to ninth in the WCT standings while Dibbs took $15,000 and qualified for the Dallas finals.
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Seattle Slew Wins Wood Memorial in Easy Fashion
In New York AP report, owner trainer and jockey praise Seattle Slew for a relaxed win in the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct. Despite a slow final time 2:15 1/4, the unbeaten colt led from the start, stretched to a six length margin over Fratello Ed, and heads to Louisville for the Kentucky Derby.
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