Nowitzki erupts for 46 as Mavericks stun Blazers in opener
Dallas star Dirk Nowitzki scorched Portland for a career high 46 points and 10 rebounds, lifting the Mavericks to a 96-86 victory in game one of the first round. Rasheed Wallace left with an ankle injury, Blazers late comeback halted as Dallas built a 13 point third-quarter run and never looked back.
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Marbury's OT Bank Shot Ups Suns In Playoff Opener
In a chaotic overtime finish at San Antonio, Stephen Marbury banked in a last second off glass, lifting Phoenix over San Antonio in the opener of their best of seven playoff series. Marion led Phoenix with 24 points and 18 rebounds, while Duncan and San Antonio struggled from the line late.
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Stars Eliminate Oilers to Reach Second Round
Mike Modano scored with 52 seconds left in a 4 2 Dallas win over Edmonton to clinch the series in Game 6. The Stars, led by Modano and Morrow, advance to face Anaheim in the Western Conference semifinals after overcoming a second period Oilers push. Notes mention key injuries and lineup changes, including Guerin Turgeon and Arnott sidelined for Dallas.
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Scrimshaw Wins Lexington to Boost Lukas Derby Bid
D Wayne Lukas extended his Derby prep success with Scrimshaw’s three length win in the Grade Lexington at Keeneland, securing a springboard entry to the Kentucky Derby. Scrimshaw, fourth choice in a seven horse field, beat Tiger and Domestic Dispute as jockey Edgar Prado called the run a fitting end to Lukas’s long Derby pursuit with his 40th starter. Scrimshaw paid 14.60 and 6.20, with the Lewis ownership claiming 225 479.
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