Lakers defense key as they take 2-0 lead over Spurs
Lakers edge Spurs 110-101 to move 2-0 up in the Western Conference finals. Pat Riley praised defense and rebounding while Jamaal Wilkes and Norm Nixon led with 22 points each. George Gervin was limited to 18 as San Antonio struggled with denial and turnovers. The series shifts to San Antonio for Games 3 and 4.
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76ers turn to rebound after 40 point playoff loss
Philadelphia faces Boston amid owner Harold Katz accusing Darryl Dawkins of using a leg injury as an excuse. Dawkins played 17 minutes for seven points in Sunday's 121 81 loss, with X rays negative and coach Billy Cunningham awaiting a decision on Game 2.
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Manny Trillo Wins Roberto Clemente Award Honor
Manny Trillo, Philadelphia Phillies second baseman, received the Roberto Clemente Award for contributions on and off the field. The presentation by San Juan mayor Luis Rodriquez occurred before a Phillies Dodgers game, honoring Clemente who died in 1972 while aiding earthquake victims in Nicaragua.
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