Celtics Fall to 76ers in Seventh Game Shakeup
The Philadelphia 76ers upset the Boston Celtics 83 to 77 in a deciding seventh game to end the Celtics 20 year era of championships. Coach Tom Heinsohn credited Philadelphia’s hustle and defense as the key to dethroning his veteran club.
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Tulsa Pounds Aggies To Sweep Twinbill At McCord Field
Tulsa erupts for 8 runs in a Sunday doubleheader at McCord Field, beating Cameron 5-0 and 8-3 to raise its record to 34-17 while Cameron falls to 20-14. Tulsa pitcher Brett Taylor wins game one. penalties etc. Cameron relies on late chances but cannot overtake the Hurricane offense.
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Sixers sweep series behind strong defense and late rally
Tulsa built an early lead with a three run shot by Ribera and solid bullpen work, while Frosty Turpen earned the win. Philadelphia rode defense to reach the Eastern Conference final against Houston after defeating their rivals 4-2 in the quarterfinals. The Rockets beat Washington to close their series, and Golden State forced a seventh game with Los Angeles as Portland clings to life in the West. Lloyd Free surged late for Philadelphia to cap a dramatic playoff weekend. Boston reached a 13th seventh game in franchise history.
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Pirates rally behind Tanner as Oliver delivers winning hit
Pirates manager Chuck Tanner fires up the club and Al Oliver responds with a game tying homer in the ninth and a walk off single in the 10th to defeat the Houston Astros 4-3 in ten innings at Three Rivers Stadium. Oliver also flashed dangerous speed on a crucial stolen base in the tenth.
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