Van Gundy backs off accusations in playoff dispute
Houston coach Jeff Van Gundy said an NBA official beyond a playoff referee warned he that Yao Ming was being targeted by officials, a claim that led to a $100,000 fine. NBA deputy commissioner Russ Granik said the matter is closed and Van Gundy did not speak with any league refs during the series.
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Stoudemire Dominates Suns Top Mavericks in Semifinal Opener
At 22 Amare Stoudemire posted playoff career highs with 40 points and 16 rebounds as the Phoenix Suns routed the Dallas Mavericks 127-102 in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. Joe Johnson added 25 and Shawn Marion 23 with 11 boards, while Suns forced 17 turnovers.
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Rockies rally to hold late lead in 7-6 win
Colorado’s Jamey Wright, Jose Acevedo, Brian Fuentes and Chin-Hui Tsao closed out Atlanta after a 7-6 fourth inning edge. Tsao earned his third save in as many tries as the Rockies won consecutive games for just the third time this season. Todd Helton drove in runs with two doubles and Brad Hawpe added a two-run single.
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Clemens helps Astros snap 11-game road skid
Roger Clemens allowed four hits in seven shutout innings to win for the first time since April 8 as the Astros beat the Marlins 2-1. Houston improved to 2-14 on the road, snapping an 11-game road losing streak and moving Clemens to 2-1 with his 330th win, passing Steve Carlton for ninth all time.
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Cabrera Sharp as Orioles Blank Twins
Daniel Cabrera outpitched Carlos Silva as Miguel Tejada hit a homer and drove in two, lifting the Baltimore Orioles to a 3-0 win over the Minnesota Twins to end a four game skid. Cabrera struck out 11 over eight innings, with two walks and three hits allowed, while B J Ryan closed with a perfect ninth for the save.
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Indians Beat Angels as Millwood Shuts Down Lineup
Kevin Millwood pitched eight innings allowing one hit for his first AL victory. Coco Crisp and Ronnie Belliard hit solo homers for Cleveland as Millwood retired the final 18 batters and allowed only two baserunners.
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Towers shines as Blue Jays top Royals 6 1
Josh Towers pitched eight innings for his third straight win as Toronto downed Kansas City 6-1 to end a four-game skid. Towers improved to 4-1 with a 3.12 ERA after allowing one run on seven hits, fanning five and walking one. Joe McEwing drove in KC’s lone run with an RBI groundout in the sixth as the Royals slipped to 8-24, worst in the AL.
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