Cavaliers lose to Spurs end 1978-79 season
The Cleveland Cavaliers finish 30-52 with a 117-101 loss to San Antonio, dropping four of last five and sealing their worst record in five years. Spurs clinch division title and a first round playoff bye as George Gervin tops with 29.6 scoring average. Cavs’ season ends with three straight playoff appearances gone. Coach Bill Fitch praises Spurs while noting injuries and the need for a healthier next year.
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Kings crowned champs as playoffs begin
Kansas City Kings clinched the Midwest Division title with a 107-101 win over the Indiana Pacers finishing 48-34 and earning a first round bye. Spurs also earned a bye by beating the Cavaliers to win the Central Division. Playoff pairings set with East and West matchups led by Philadelphia and Seattle. Caldwell Jones key layup clinched Sixers over Nuggets. Rockets topped Bullets. Celtics bowed out Nets. Warriors beat Sonics. Lakers defeated Suns. Bulls beat Pistons. Ford named standout as Kings ride breakout season into postseason.
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Red Sox pull trick on Indians for 12th inning win
Boston wins 7-6 in 12 innings as Don Zimmer issues four straight green lights with a 3-2 count in the 12th. Jack Brohamer lines an infield out to score the winning run after Victor Cruz issues four straight balls. Fred Lynn belts two two-run homers and Jim Rice adds key hits as Cleveland’s Toby Harrah and Wayne Cage keep it close.
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Sinker or swim for Tommy in Yankee debut win over Brewers
Tommy John refused to guarantee wins but pitched seven innings of six hit ball helping the Yankees beat the Brewers 2-1 for their first win. He debuted after signing for 1.4 million over three years with owner George Steinbrenner watching. He stressed he would pitch at 150 percent of his abilities as he faced butterflies and a rough start before settling in with his sinker.
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Thomas Injury Not Serious After Pitt Scrimmage
Bryan Thomas former Elyria Catholic standout suffered a right elbow injury in a Saturday scrimmage at the University of Pittsburgh. X-rays were negative and he is expected to practice by Wednesday.
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