Bulls defense stifles Pistons in Game 1 of East finals
Chicago amplifies pressure as Michael Jordan scores 32 including 10 in Q4 to limit Detroit to 38.5 percent shooting. Pistons guards Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars, and Vinnie Johnson hold to 27 points on 11-for-45. Detroit led by as many as 24 but the Bulls take a 94-88 win and steal home court in Auburn Hills.
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Lakers edge Suns in Game 1 without Magic Johnson
In Inglewood, the Lakers won 127-119 over the Suns to take a 1-0 lead in the Western Conference finals. Johnson fouled out late as reserves Orlando Woolridge Michael Cooper and Mychal Thompson stepped up, with Woolridge worth 13 points and seven rebounds.
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Schroeder Delivers Grand Slam Against Brewers For Angels
Bill Schroeder hit his second career grand slam as the California Angels erased a 5-2 deficit with a bases loaded blast off Bill Wegman. Claudell Washington homered twice and Devon White added another as the Angels won 12-9. Wegman took the loss after allowing nine runs on eight hits in 2 1 3 innings.
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Van Slyke Bounces Back With Four Hits In Win Over Astros
Andy Van Slyke, off the disabled list, went 4-for-4 with four RBIs and four runs as Pittsburgh routed Houston 17-5 at the Astrodome. The Pirates stayed in the NL East cellar as their offense had lagged during his injury layoff.
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Reds players stand behind Pete Rose amid probe
Reds stars express support for Pete Rose as federal grand jury scrutiny of his income tax returns and a 225 page report on gambling allegations loom. General manager Murray Cook says media focus on Rose oddly lessens pressure on players while the team leads the NL West and pursues playoffs.
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