Kidds complete game nets win in New Jersey
Jason Kidd posted his postseason triple double 23 points 14 assists and 13 rebounds leading the Nets to a 96 85 win over the Cavaliers to cut the series deficit to 2 1 Matt Barnes credited Kidd for creating easy looks and controlling the game while LeBron James struggled to 18 points on 5 of 16 shooting Nets Vince Carter and Richard Jefferson each poured in 23 points as New Jersey extended home winning streak and eyed a balance Game 4 in Cleveland with LeBron limited by Nets defense and rebounding actions.
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Suns fall to Spurs as Stoudemire stirs crowd
Amare Stoudemire escalated pregame remarks accusing Bruce Bowen Manu Ginobili and the Spurs of dirty play. He fouled out in a physical 108-101 loss that left Phoenix coach Mike D'Antoni urging toughness while Nash struggled with his shooting and the Suns could not match San Antonio's aggression.
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Spurs Grab 2-1 Edge In Physical Game 3 Thriller
San Antonio topped Phoenix 108-101 in Game 3 as Manu Ginobili battled through a bloodied eye to score 24. Tim Duncan added 33 points and 19 rebounds while Steve Nash endured a nose gash and was held to 16. Marion led the Suns with 26 as Amare Stoudemire fouled out.
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Pistons ready to close out Bulls in Eastern semis
Rasheed Wallace led Detroit to a 1-74 rally to seize a 3-0 series lead over Chicago, aiming for a fifth straight conference final. Bulls coach Scott Skiles noted adversity builds professionalism as Luol Deng acknowledged Detroit's experience and preparation.
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NBA Playoff Glance Quarterfinals Summary
Playoff results recap from May 5 to May 21 outlines series leads and upcoming games. Detroit dominates Chicago 95-69 and 108-87, Utah tops Golden State 116-? and later 125-105, Cleveland edges New Jersey 81-77 and 96-85, Phoenix upsets San Antonio 111-106 and 101-? with San Antonio leading 4-2, Detroit holds 3-0 over Chicago, and Utah leads 2-1 over Golden State while San Antonio leads 4-2 over Phoenix. Upcoming schedule includes multiple games across Detroit Chicago Utah Golden State Cleveland New Jersey Phoenix San Antonio.
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Nets Triumph Over Cavaliers 96 85 in Tough Away Win
Cleveland stars led by James and Hughes put up 85 points as New Jersey's balanced attack, led by Kidd and Jefferson, edged past 96. Cavs top scorers varied, while Nets dominated rebounds and assists to seal the win.
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