Knicks seize 2-0 lead with 87-71 win over Celtics
The Knicks toppled Boston 87-71 as Carmelo Anthony scored 34 and J.R. Smith added 19 to push New York ahead 2-0. Raymond Felton contributed 16 as the team erased a halftime deficit with a 27-4 run and limited the Celtics to 23 points after intermission. Boston faces a must-win in Game 3 in Boston.
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Heat finish strong to take 2-0 lead over Bucks
In a tight playoff clash, Miami raced 12-0 in 2:22 of the fourth to pull away from Milwaukee, 98-86, with Dwyane Wade scoring 21 and LeBron James adding 19 as the Heat seized a 2-0 series edge. Chris Bosh, Shane Battier, and Chris Andersen each scored 10. Bucks guard offense faltered late.
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Former Jayhawks shine in Heat win over Bucks
Mario Chalmers and Drew Gooden played for the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks respectively in a 98 86 game. Chalmers had 9 points and 4 rebounds while Gooden was inactive. Spoelstra noted defensive struggles and said Miami would grind in the fourth quarter to protect its lead.
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NBA Playoff Scores and Baseball Trade Notes Roundup
Recap of first round NBA results through April 23 with scores and series leads. Also lists MLB and minor league roster moves, injuries, signings, and coaching changes from April 20 to May 5. Notables include Knicks and Nets playoff actions, Clippers and Grizzlies leads, and various team transactions across MLB, NBA, NFL, CFL, and hockey leagues.
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Octavio Dotel
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Aaron Laffey
Jose Reyes
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Freddie Freeman
David Carpenter
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Sean Marshall
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Carlos Ruiz
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Brandon Inge
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Soccer match schedule feature listing five MLS games
The lineup shows seven D C United at Columbus 6 30 p m Portland at Sporting Kansas City 7 30 p m Los Angeles at Real Salt Lake 8 p m San Jose at Chivas USA 9 30 p m Colorado at Houston 4 p m.
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