Rockets top Spurs in playoff thriller to reach West finals
Calvin Murphy delivered 42 points as the Houston Rockets defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-100. Houston overcame Moses Malone’s illness, outrebounded their foe, and tied the series at 1-2 in the Western Conference semifinals to become the first losing-regular-season team to reach the conference finals since 1967.
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George Gervin
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Mickey Johnson
Bob Lanier
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Defending champion leads SWC golfers
TYLER AP Houston's Ray Barr shot a three under par 69 to take the first round lead at the Southwest Conference golf championship at Briarwood CC. TCU and Texas tied for team lead at 289. Barr seeks back to back titles, with round two set for Saturday at 10 a.m.
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Trevino grabs two stroke lead at MONY Tournament of Champions
Lee Trevino fired a 5-under 67 to move to 134 after 36 holes at La Costa. Ray Floyd and Larry Nelson alike shot 67 to sit two strokes back at 136 and 138 respectively as Curtis Strange and Bruce Lietzke trailed.
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Monahans dominate Sandhills Relays at home in Lobo Field
Monahans teams seized three divisional crowns at the Sandhills Relays with dominant field events and strong sprints. The Loboes won Division II led by Randy Roark in shot and discus and Troy Scurlark in long jump while Ector, Midland Lee and Odessa High posted notable showings.
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