Spurs eye rematch as playoff road runs through Dallas
Spurs face a brutal route to another meeting with Heat, potentially needing wins over Dallas and Western rivals before a possible clash with LeBron James led Miami. Kawhi Leonard says the team recovered from last season’s heartbreak and aims to replicate the year’s best record as the playoffs begin.
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Morales shines as Rockies top Padres 3-1 in San Diego
Franklin Morales earned the win in six innings to backstarter Jorge De La Rosa as Colorado defeated San Diego 3-1. Wilin Rosario delivered a tiebreaking groundout in the seventh, while Xavier Nady homered for the Padres. Core details note notable sequences and injuries affecting both teams.
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Nuggets face draft lottery after injury plagued season
Denver finishes 36-46 and heads to the NBA draft lottery for the first time since 2002, amid injuries to Gallinari McGee Hickson Robinson Lawson Chandler and Randolph and a dispute involving Andre Miller. Coach Brian Shaw guided a depleted roster that still produced a late 100-99 win at Golden State as Kenneth Faried delivered a buzzer beater.
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Puig Stays Focused On Baseball Amid Off Field Cloud
Yasiel Puig says he has Dodgers support and will concentrate on baseball despite threats linked to Cuban defection. He returns to right field for the series finale vs Giants, collecting one hit in a 2-1 win while making two running catches. Teammate Hanley Ramirez notes Puig is learning and determined to help the team win.
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