Nets Sweep Celtics in double overtime playoff clincher
Jason Kidd drilled a late three to seal New Jersey 110 101 over Boston in double overtime advancing the Nets to the Eastern Conference final. Kidd led New Jersey with 25 points eight assists while Pierce 27 and Delk 23 paced Boston as playoff hopes faded. New Jersey will face Detroit or Philadelphia in the next round.
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Spurs face playoff setback as defense slips in LA
San Antonio bowled to the Lakers 110-95 in Game 3 and 99-95 in Game 4 after weak first and second halves. Gregg Popovich blamed defensive lapses, while Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal drew 40 free throws. Game 5 shifts to San Antonio with Phil Jackson eyeing a comeback.
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Mavericks seek energy as West finals tilt tightens
The Dallas Mavericks trail the Sacramento Kings 3 games to 2 after a 99-83 loss as fatigue from a long series weighs on Dallas. Despite 103 combined points by Nowitzki Finley and Nash, the Mavs shot 16 for 55 and faced a difficult back-to-back schedule with Game 5 in Dallas and a potential return trip to Sacramento.
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Coleman Defense lifts Sixers in playoff run
Derrick Coleman disrupted Richard Hamilton on a break to spark Philadelphia as they upset Detroit 13 points inGame 4. He totals 14 points 15 rebounds 3 steals 2 blocks and 2 assists while averaging 15.5 points 11 rebounds in the series. Pistons coach Rick Carlisle credits Coleman's improved consistency and playoff impact.
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Cavaliers Seek Van Gundy Talk For Next Coach
Cleveland asked New York for permission to interview Jeff Van Gundy as their top coaching target after a 17 65 season. Van Gundy, under contract until July 31, is a TNT analyst and declined comment in Boston.
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