Nets clinch Atlantic Division with 101 88 win over Wizards
The New Jersey Nets clinched their first division title since joining the NBA in 1976 after a 101 88 victory over Washington. Jason Kidd delivered 21 points 12 assists and eight rebounds as Kerry Kittles and Aaron Williams provided scoring support. The win marked the Nets 50th of the season the most in franchise history.
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Koivu Returns Spurs Canadiens Into Playoffs
Saku Koivu returns to the ice after a seven month cancer battle, finishing 8:22 of play as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 to clinch their first playoff berth since 1997-98. Koivu, selected first star, received an eight minute ovation at Molson Centre.
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San Diego spoils Stottlemyer's return in NL tilt
Stottlemyre returned after 19 months but the Padres beat the Diamondbacks 5 2 as Ryan Klesko hit a three run homer and Phil Nevin added a two run shot in five innings. Stottlemyre battled rhythm yet showed enough to suggest he can still help Arizona.
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Finley Overcomes Troubles to Pitch Six Shutout Innings
Finley, amid personal turmoil from a domestic dispute with wife Tawny Kitaen, delivered six scoreless innings as Cleveland defeated Minnesota 5-4 for its sixth straight win. The Tigers fell 8-2, Frank Thomas homering for his 350th, spoiling Detroit manager Luis Pujols debut.
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