Rockets Open Playoffs With Road Win and Strong Defense
The Houston Rockets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 87 83 as Hakeem Olajuwon scored 33 points and Clyde Drexler added 21, extending their road playoff win streak to eight. Utah topped Portland 110 102 behind Karl Malone 38 points and John Stockton 23 assists, while the Atlanta Hawks defeated Indiana 92 60 without Reggie Miller, with Miller sidelined by a fractured eye socket.
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Cavs fall as low attendance marks playoff opener versus Knicks
Cleveland suffers 106-83 defeat to New York in Game 1 of the series as only 16,419 fans attend. Players lament sparse turnout and lingering doubt about a full-capacity home crowd Saturday.
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Knicks Hope to Adjust for Game 2 After Cavs Challenge
Patrick Ewing and Charles Oakley lead a Knicks effort that emphasizes ball movement and rebounding as they prepare for Game 2 with Cleveland. John Starks notes big men kicking out, while Harper warns against overestimating playoff showings and stresses weathering runs. Oakley, returning from a facial fracture, scores 17 as Knicks aim to improve after a rough regular season finish.
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Lakers Edge Rockets In First Round Thriller
Houston led the series 1-0 after a 83 102 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Leaping back from a halftime deficit, the Lakers surged in the second half to claim a 83 80 victory. Kobe Bryant scored 23 points while Hakeem Olajuwon had 22 for Houston.
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Mancini Faces Ghosts Of A Fatal Fight And A Ring Return
The article notes Roberto Mancini's 1982 era, reflecting on the 1962 title defense in Las Vegas where Duk Koo Kim died after a brutal 14th round. It discusses the stigma on Mancini, the era's brutal 15 round format, and Mancini’s attempts to cope and consider a comeback amid memory and loss. It also spotlights a 19 year old welterweight Craig Kikta pummeling Wayne Swift as Mancini speaks ringside, hinting at a possible ring return.
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Starks, Davis spark Knicks past Cavs in rough playoff game
The Knicks hit 17 three pointers, led by Starks with 21 points and Davis with 15, as New York toppled Cleveland 106 83. Oakley and Ewing contributed 17 and 23 respectively, while the Cavs struggled on defense and offense amid droughts and late surges.
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