Hughes likely returns as Cavaliers brace for Game 6
LeBron James indicated Larry Hughes may play tonight after missing eight days to be with his family in St Louis following his brother's death. Coach Mike Brown avoided a firm prediction, noting Hughes could return for Game 6 if cleared, with Flip Murray remaining in the starting lineup.
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Cavaliers push series to brink with big rally
The Cavaliers beat the Pistons 99 78 to take a 3 2 series lead and threaten a series ending win at The Q. James and Jones led a comeback as Cleveland won three straight and kept Detroit from closing out in the playoff clincher.
Detroit Faces Cleveland in Crucial NBA Playoff Clash
Cleveland leads the best of seven series three games to two after a 3 2 stretch with decisive wins on May 7 and May 13. Detroit hosts tonight at 7 p.m. and Cleveland visits Sunday at 3 30 p.m. if needed.
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Zydrunas Ilgauskas rises for Cavaliers in Game 5 win
Cleveland tops Detroit 86-84 to take a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal. Ilgauskas posts 14 points 10 rebounds and six blocks before fouling out as LeBron James praises his improved play and teammates stress the need to repeat tonight at Quicken Loans Arena.
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Spurs Stay Alive With 98 97 Win Over Mavericks
Spurs shock Mavericks 98 97 as Tim Duncan hits 12 straight shots on the way to 36 points and Tony Parker adds 27. Dallas leads series 3-2 with Game 6 at home and potential Game 7 on Monday. Dirk Nowitzki scores 31.
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Blake blossoms as Indians ride hot start to top batting pace
Casey Blake has surged to a league leading .370 average through 38 games, boosting Cleveland after a tough 2005. The right fielder credits confidence and patient approach for his breakout, with manager Eric Wedge praising his versatility and steadiness in the lineup.
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Indians, Casey Blake rally to beat Royals for seventh straight at Jacobs Field
Casey Blake extended his hitting streak to 15 games as Cleveland built a four run lead and held on for a 5 0 win over Kansas City. Cliff Lee earned his third win despite a shaky start allowing five runs in six innings. Grudzielanek and Sanders drove in two runs with doubles for the Royals. Grady Sizemore homered and Bob Wickman closed it out with his 23rd consecutive save.
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