Spurs take 2-0 lead as Duncan powers win over Mavericks
Tim Duncan had 25 points and 22 rebounds wearing an arm band honoring injured teammate Derek Anderson as the Spurs beat the Mavericks 100-86 in San Antonio to take a 2-0 series lead. Dallas faces a must-win Game 3 at home as they try to rebound from a rough night for Juwan Howard.
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NCAA to tighten play as rules committees act
The NCAA plans stricter penalties for rough play with two free throws for technical fouls and new timing and lane rules. Women gain timeouts and lane changes, while men test NBA-style lane, jump ball experiments before January 1 and preconference play.
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Devils force Game 7 with 4-2 win in Toronto
The New Jersey Devils beat the Maple Leafs 4-2 to force a seventh game in their Eastern Conference semifinal. Arnott scored and assisted as New Jersey never trailed, setting up a deciding clash Wednesday in New Jersey.
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Domi Accused of Threats Ahead of Playoff Hit
Scott Niedermayer accused Tie Domi of threatening to hit him during the Eastern Conference semifinals two games before delivering a hit. Niedermayer, knocked out by Domi, said the Maple Leafs forward planned the attack in retaliation for a hit by Niedermayer. Domi was suspended for the rest of the playoffs and faced possible eight game ban for next season. he offered a charity donation amid the dispute.
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Kings Force Game 7 Rematch With Avalanche In Denver
Avalanche, who could not score since Chris Drury's goal in Game 4, tour through playoffs with limited offense as Kings erase 3-1 series deficit. Felix Potvin's 33 saves power LA to two 1-0 wins including a double overtime, setting a decisive showdown in Colorado to face the Blues.
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