Spurs Hold Off Lakers In Western Conference Semis Opener
Tim Duncan scored 25 as the San Antonio Spurs survived a sloppy fourth quarter to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 87-81. Shaquille O Neal had 21 for L A, while Duncan and Robinson anchored a key 10 2 run that built a double digit lead before San Antonio withstood a late Lakers push. The Spurs outrebounded 44 40 and held O Neal to 6 of 19 shooting. Game 2 is Wednesday in San Antonio.
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Pacers top Sixers 94 90 in opener with Iverson containment
Indiana outlasted Philadelphia 94 to 90 as Iverson scored 35 but was limited by Mark Jackson Reggie Miller Travis Best and Derrick McKey. Miller and Jackson sealed win with late free throws while the Pacers benefitted from 26 of 32 free throws and 45 rebounds.
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Jazz face Blazers in Western Conference semifinals showdown
Utah aims to ride vast playoff experience after a 99-92 overtime win over Sacramento to reach the semifinals against Portland at the Delta Center. Portland, rested after sweeping Phoenix, counters with depth and a veteran mindset as Damon Stoudamire and Greg Anthony lead the charge.
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Hawks at Knicks kickoff series amid injuries at Georgia Dome
The Hawks face the Knicks in a best of seven Eastern semifinal start at the Georgia Dome as both teams battle a long list of injured players including Ewing knee and Achilles pain Crawford Henderson Ward and Johnson with Ellis out for the year.
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