Lakers hold off Nets in Game 1 of NBA Finals
Lakers top Nets 99 94 in Game 1 as Shaquille ONeal dominates with 36 points 16 rebounds and four blocks Kobe Bryant adds 22 points and a key assist Net triple double by Jason Kidd 23 10 10 but NeTS shoot poorly from the line Nets miss 11 of 26 free throws and fade late to trail 1 0 in the finals
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Kerry Kittles
Indiana
Byron Scott
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Derek Fisher
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New Jersey
Jason Collins
Shaquille O'Neal
Wings face pivotal Game Two after Game One loss
Detroit still holds Cup belief despite Carolina’s 3-2 overtime win in Game One. Brendan Shanahan called the performance stupid as Detroit chased the victory, misfiring on chances and failing on the power play. Coach Scotty Bowman notes Game Two at Joe Louis Arena could determine the series’ course.
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U S shocks Portugal in World Cup clash
The United States stunned Portugal 3 2 in a key World Cup match and set sights on Korea next. Italy veteran coach Arena hailed the result as huge while Ireland earned a 1 1 draw with Germany as Russia beat Tunisia 2 0.
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Liberty Narrowly Tops Shock 60 59 In Detroit
In a tight WNBA game Detroit led by Palmer and Ndiaye-Diatta but Liberty pulled ahead late. Johnson and Phillips paced New York with 21 and 16 points as Detroit fouls and rebounding shaped the final margin.
Comets Defend Past Fever on Wednesday Night
Houston dominated Indiana with key defense by Sheryl Swoopes limiting rookie Tamika Catchings to eight points. Tina Thompson posted 20 points and eight rebounds as the Comets pulled away late with a 10-0 run to improve to 3-2. Catchings struggled, shooting 2-for-12, while Nikki McCray led Indiana with 14 points. In New York, Teresa Weatherspoon became the first WNBA player with 1,000 career assists, aiding a 60-59 Liberty win over the Shock as Crystal Robinson hit a late 3.
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Robinson
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Reed's Horse Aids Heart Program Push at KU Medical
Kansas City heart surgeon Reed, owner of Stonecrest Farm, helped revive a stubborn heart care program at KU Medical Center. He notes careful planning before open heart surgery and aims to establish a premier patient care and surgical training program. His racing interests include Perfect Drift, with $467,160 in earnings, and Belmont Stakes entries.
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