Nets survive two overtimes to oust Pacers in Game 5
Jason Kidd scores 31 including key fourth quarter and late plays in double overtime as the Nets topple Indiana 120 109 in East Rutherford to reach the East semis against Charlotte. Reggie Miller hits a 35 footer to force OT but goes 0 for 4 in second OT. Kenyon Martin adds 29 as Keith Van Horn 27 before fouling out.
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Playoff Schedule and Results From Conference Semifinals
Schedule shows first round results and upcoming games for the NBA conference semifinals. Nets beat Pacers 120-109 as Indiana’s Artest and O Nea l top-scored. New Jersey advances 3-2. Toronto and Detroit clash in a high scoring series, with Toronto winning game shown. Upcoming games include Philadelphia at Boston and Seattle at San Antonio, plus Dallas at Sacramento and New Jersey at Charlotte?
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Hornets relocation committee backs move to New Orleans
The NBA relocation committee of seven owners unanimously supports moving the Charlotte Hornets to New Orleans. Owners of the league's 29 teams vote May 10 to approve or deny the deal, with 15 votes needed for approval. Commissioner David Stern expresses cautious optimism about a positive outcome.
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NBA sticks to best of five in first round playoffs
NBA will keep a best of five format for the first round after failing to reach a new agreement with the players union. Commissioner Stern noted the league preferred seven games but the union would not accept it under the six year TV deal with ABC and Turner Sports. Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning won the J Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award for community service, having founded Zo's Fund for Life to aid kidney disease research. His off season efforts include a three day event that has raised over 1.8 million dollars in five years for related charities.
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Senators blank Leafs as Lalime posts fourth playoff shutout
Ottawa Senators overwhelmed the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-0 in an Eastern Conference semifinal game. Patrick Lalime stopped 27 shots to earn his fourth postseason shutout, a franchise playoff record. Martin Havlat Radek Bonk and Shane Hnidy scored as Ottawa built the lead in Toronto.
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Red Wings halt Blues in Western semifinal opener
Hasek stopped 23 shots as Detroit blanked St Louis to take a 1-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinal. Brett Hull and Pavel Datsyuk scored while Hasek earned a seventh career playoff shutout amid past playoff anxiety for Wings fans.
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Cabrera Recalled As Bradley Hits 15-Day DL
Indians call up Jolbert Cabrera from Buffalo after Milton Bradley goes on the 15-day disabled list with an orbital fracture. Cabrera, who rehabbed with Buffalo, plans to join within seven to ten days but is pressed into service early. Cabrera, who played multiple positions last year, aims to provide speed and versatility as Jim Thome works through an April slump and Ellis Burks recovers from a hamstring strain. The club prepares for a Texas Rangers series as All-Star balloting begins and the draft looms with Columbus noted for recent minors action.
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Indians staggered by Angels as skid hits 16 games
The Angels outscored and outplayed Cleveland in a 6-2 loss, with the Indians failing to score in five innings despite seven hits. Charley Manuel voiced optimism while noting a deep slump. Omar Vizquel and Chuck Finley posted notable moments, but Texas looms as the next challenge.
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Bradley on DL may need surgery for orbital fracture
Cleveland Indians catcher Helder Milton Bradley may require surgery after an orbital fracture under his left eye. The 24-year-old was placed on the 15-day disabled list and could miss extended time after a Wednesday collision during the loss to Anaheim. Bradley had been hitting .266 with two home runs and five RBIs in 23 games.
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