Trail Blazers Win NBA Title In Close 109 107 Finale
Portland defeats Philadelphia 76ers 109 107 to clinch the series after dropping two games earlier. Bill Walton earns MVP with 20 points 23 rebounds and eight blocks as Portland rebounds from a rough start and caps a dramatic comeback.
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Ramsay Finally Delivers NBA Title With Trail Blazers
Portland coach Jack Ramsay built a champion by reshaping the Blazers around Bill Walton and Geoff Petrie after nine seasons and three teams. He traded away Sidney Wicks, acquired Maurice Lucas and Dave Twardzik, and added Johnny Davis. The 109-107 win over Philadelphia clinched a 4-2 series victory.
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Grieve Ends Slump with Texas Ranger Win Over Brewers
Tom Grieve snapped a long slump by hitting a homer and delivering a game winning fifth inning single as the Texas Rangers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7 6 in Arlington. Grieve credited a caller urging Texas league style singles for the turnaround while Gaylord Perry earned his fifth win.
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