Suns and Lakers clash in tense Western semis rout
Phoenix thumps Los Angeles 117 to 98 to stay alive in the series. Jason Kidd posts a playoff triple double and Cliff Robinson erupts for 32 points after an ankle sprain. Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O Neal faced brutal defense as Phoenix tied the series 3-1.
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Jazz Force Comeback bid vs Blazers in Western Semis
Utah Jazz beat Portland 88 to 85 to trim the series deficit to 3-1 behind 27 points from Karl Malone and 18 from John Stockton. Olden Polynice added 12 points and 11 rebounds for Utah as Portland’s late shot by Steve Anthony missed, sending Game 5 to Oregon.
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Knicks Amble Past Heat As Ward Leads Comeback
In a bruising series, Charlie Ward scored a playoff career high 20 to lift New York 91 83 and tie the Eastern Conference semifinal at two games apiece. Ward scored the final nine Knicks points and sealed the win with 36.1 seconds left at Madison Square Garden.
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Miller Geiger suspended in playoff row
Philadelphia center Matt Geiger is suspended for two games and Indiana guard Reggie Miller for one game after a fight in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semi finals. The NBA fined Geiger 20000, Miller 5000, and the 76ers 50000. Geiger and Miller miss Game 5 in Indianapolis. Geiger also faces a possible suspension for Game 6 or the first game of next season.
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Devils cruise to 4-1 win in Eastern finals opener
New Jersey jumps ahead 3-1 after a blitzing first period and holds on behind Martin Brodeur 35-save effort. Bobby Holik scores his first playoff goal in 28 games as the Devils dominate Philly 4-1 in Game 1 of the conference finals.
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Colorado Holds Lead In Finals After 2 0 Win
Colorado 2, Dallas 0 after first game of best of seven as New Jersey defeats Philadelphia 4 1 and Philadelphia 1 0. Game tonight features New Jersey at Philadelphia 7 30 pm and Philadelphia at New Jersey 7 30 pm.
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Jury selection begins in Ray Lewis murder trial
The trial of Baltimore Ravens star Ray Lewis and co defendants Reginald Oakley and Joseph Sweeting opens with jury selection in Atlanta. Prosecutors allege Lewis and friends chased and beat Jacinth Baker and Richard Lollar, who were stabbed. defense says Lewis was a peacemaker and did not stab anyone.
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