Lakers and Nuggets mix defense with playoff grit
In Inglewood Pat Riley notes a debate over Denver's defense on Kareem Abdul Jabbar as the Nuggets beat the Lakers 136 114 to even the series at 1 1. Alex English scores 40 points as Denver steals momentum and James Worthy and Byron Scott lead LA in a high scoring loss.
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Inglewood
Calif
Los Angeles
Pat Riley
Denver Nuggets
Lakers
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Riley
Kareem
Denver
Doug Moe
Nuggets
Moe
Abdul-Jabbar
Danny Schayes
Alex English
Schayes
NBA
Ah Dn
Dan Issel
Calvin Natt
Los Angeles Lakers
Magic Johnson
Iniood
Abdul Jabbar
Drug Inquiry May Involve 30 Major Leaguers in Pittsburgh
Authorities probing drug trafficking in Pittsburgh questioned 20 to 30 major league players with evidence of transactions in bars, hotels and Three Rivers Stadium. The probe centers on dealers, not players, while witnesses including Dave Parker appeared before a federal grand jury. Several players have sought treatment for cocaine, with names from Pirates, Cardinals, Expos, Reds and other clubs appearing in testimony.
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New York
Pittsburgh
Three Rivers Stadium
Sports Illustrated
Pirates
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Dave Parker
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cincinnati Reds
Parker
Reds
Montreal
Sam Reich
Reich
Tom Reich
Sarasota, Fla
Lonnie Smith
St. Louis Cardinals
Tim Raines
Montreal Expos
Rod Scurry
al Holland
Lee Mazzilli
Dale Berra
New York Yankees
Lee Lacy
Baltimore Orioles
Enos Cabell
Houston Astros
Jeff Leonard
San Francisco Giants
Keith Hernandez
New York Mets
Celtics Take 2-0 Lead in East Finals Versus 76ers
Celtics stay ahead as Bird cools with 24 points, while McHale nets 22 and Johnson and Parish drive a decisive third-quarter surge. Toney struggles 3-of-17 for Philadelphia, which trails 2-0 in the series. Erving leads the 76ers with 22 points as Boston wins 106-98 in Boston.
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Boston
Larry Bird
Boston Celtics
Philadelphia 76Ers
Bird
Kevin McHale
Celtics
Dennis Johnson
Robert Parish
76Ers
National Basketball Association
Andrew Toney
Toney
Philadelphia
McHale
D.J
Robert Didjh
Johnson
Parish
Julius Erving
Moses Malone
Clint Richardson
Yeonte
K.C. Jones
Royals Ground Orioles in Baltimore Sweep
Kansas City swept a two game series at Baltimore, winning 5-3 after another 5-2 victory. Frank White George Brett and Jim Sundberg hit homers in the fourth, backing pitcher Mark Gubicza as Royals extend hot streak while Orioles suffer third straight loss and fall from first in the AL East. Manager Dick Howser praised the club's improved hitting and pitching as Baltimore struggles with starting rotation and clutch hitting.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Orioles
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City
Orioles
Royals
Frank White
George Brett
Jim Sundberg
Scott McGregor
Mark Gubicza
Mike Jones
Dan Quisenberry
Dick Howser
California
Chicago
Minnesota
Toronto
Detroit
Joe Altobelli
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America
Vanderbilt
Ottawa
Frosty’s Body Shop
W. Cherry
Giudiatrn
Sutton’s
Quality Diamonds
S.main
Vile Qualified Jewelers
Ottawa, Ks
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