Celtics fall as Sixers dethrone champions in playoff upset
The Boston Celtics were eliminated by the Philadelphia 76ers 83-77 in a seventh game, ending their 20-year reign with hustle and defense as Philadelphia advances to the Eastern Conference final to face the Houston Rockets. Golden State and Denver won their playoff games, extending series with Los Angeles and Portland respectively, while Lakers face a must-win Game Seven at home.
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Playoff Basketball and Hockey Results Roll In
NBA playoffs wrap with Philadelphia toppling Boston 83 77 to win series four games to three Houston dominates Washington 163 108 to take series four two while Golden State and Los Angeles split 115 106 forcing a 3 3 tie Denver edges Portland 114 105 in OT as Portland leads 3 2 Semifinals set with Houston Philadelphia as the first game Houston travels May 8 in Philadelphia hockey action Montreal shuts out New York 4 0 leads 3 1 Boston blanks Philadelphia 3 0 leads series 1 0 in NHL playoff play Winnipeg upsets Houston in a back to back 6 4 4 3 while Indianapolis beats Quebec 2 0 in minor league action two May rooted sports finales remain pending
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Brewers seek payback after beaning Hogan sparks Indians rally
In Milwaukee the Brewers accuse Tom Buskey of deliberately throwing at Mike Hogan after Hegan was hit between eye and temple. Yount and others voice suspicion as Hogan succumbs to an accident claim, while Buskey insists the action was accidental. Manager Grammas supports that view. An Indians rally ensues in the later game as Beare struggles.
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Dodgers' Lasorda Leads L.A. in Hot Baseball Start
AP special column surveys early season buzz as Tom Lasorda, 49, starts first year as Dodgers skipper with strong club acceleration toward the NL West crown by July 4. Billy Martin farms fire at Steinbrenner and Paul amid Yankees turmoil. Nastase and Connors clash in tennis, with volatile finals and TV sound off during heated moments.
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Bruins Beat Flyers 3-0 to Sweep Semifinals
Ger ry Cheevers earned his seventh playoff shutout as the Bruins defeated the Flyers 3-0 to complete a four-game series sweep. Don Marcotte scored twice and Jean Ratelle added the third as Boston’s defense stifled Philadelphia, with Cheevers denying 21 shots.
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Bruins edge Flyers to end Philadelphia’s finals bid
Ratelle's second period rebound past Wayne Stephenson gave Boston a 1-0 lead as Philly battled hard. Fred Shero praised the Bruins’ relentless pressure while Cherry noted Philadelphia never quit. Montreal leads New York in the other semifinal as Boston eyes a Canadiens finals clash.
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