Kidd earns MVP buzz as Nets clinch division title
Jason Kidd's clutch play and all around brilliance lift the New Jersey Nets to a 101-88 win over Washington, sealing the Atlantic Division title and moving within reach of the Eastern Conference top seed. Nets coach Byron Scott cites Kidd's impact as the key difference from last season.
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East’s Top Teams Slip as Surprises Hit NBA Night
West rivals show strength while East teams falter as the Pistons, Hornets, Bucks, and 76ers all lose on a night with notable upsets. Bulls beat Pistons 102-101 in Detroit, Hawks defeat Hornets 101-95, Cavaliers crush Bucks 106-81, Wizards and Pacers post sharp wins as Celtics clinch home court.
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Byrd lifts Royals past Red Sox at Fenway Park
Paul Byrd matched his 1999 All-Star form over 7 1 3 innings as Kansas City beat Boston 6 2 ending the Red Sox four game win streak. Mike Sweeney and Chuck Knoblauch supplied key hits and steals while Derek Lowe took the loss after seven solid frames.
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Chacon Sparks Rockies Past Astros 4-1
Shawn Chacon earned his first win since last July 24 with 6 1 3 innings of one earned run allowed. Todd Zeile hit his third homer in as many games, a two run shot in the eighth, while Larry Walker added a homer and two RBIs for Colorado as Houston’s Dave Mlicki gave up two runs in six innings. Houston mounted a late threat but Chacon and reliever Mercker held firm, with Jose Jimenez notching his third save.
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Bonds Burrell end games with late homer pace
Barry Bonds delivered a ninth inning RBI double to lift the Giants 2-1 over the Dodgers. Pat Burrell added an 11th inning two run shot to defeat Atlanta 7-5, continuing their late heroics.
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Tigers Start 0-8 Mirrors 1952 Rebuild Struggles
Detroit faces Chicago White Sox 7-4 as Frank Thomas belts a three run homer in a five run fifth. Bobby Higginson notes the risk of thinking ahead while the club endures its worst start in 50 years and an 0-8 mark.
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