Jordan earns MVP as Bulls take 2-0 lead over Pacers
Michael Jordan delivered again in the Eastern Conference finals, guiding the Chicago Bulls to a 104-98 win over the Indiana Pacers to push the series to 2-0. He captured another MVP trophy amid fanfare, leaving Karl Malone voters to reconsider their choices and Jordan voters crowing in relief.
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Jordan puts on 41 point playoff performance in NY game
Jordan delivered a near flawless playoff display in New York with fallaway jumpers drives and boards. He totaled 41 points in the game his 35th career postseason 40 point effort marking a career best for this postseason.
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Pollard hopes growing pains are behind him
Scot Pollard and his wife Mindy recently moved to West Lawrence with their dog Otis. The Pistons draft pick and KU alum discusses family plans, his rebuilt 1969 Cadillac, and choosing Lawrence for stability over Detroit or Phoenix as he weighs NBA career uncertainty.
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Indians rip Royals 16-3 on seven-run fifth
Manny Ramirez belted a three run homer as Cleveland exploded for seven runs in the fifth inning to beat Kansas City 16-3. Chad Ogea earned the win after six plus innings. Jim Thome added four hits including a ninth inning homer while Alomar Vizquel and Fryman had three hits each.
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Pierce brothers and draft odds swirl around NBA lottery
The article pools NBA draft chatter about Paul Pierce and Raef LaFrentz after the televised lottery. It notes Pierce’s brother Steve Hosey becoming Omaha Royals hitting coach, Tyronn Sue as a top guard prospect, and mentions Mike Bibby potential top pick with Clippers path. Ryan Minor linked to Cal Ripken successor talk.
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Red Wings Rout Blues 6-1 as Lapointe Leads Sweep
The Detroit Red Wings dominated the St. Louis Blues 6-1 with Lapointe scoring the decisive goal as teammates congratulated each other after sealing the victory.
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