LeBron mum on plans for summer
LeBron James declined to commit to USA Basketball for the summer amid pressure from Eastern Conference finals duties and family reasons. He noted his focus on the Cavaliers and noted potential joint decisions with USA Basketball as injuries and personal matters arise. The roster adds Greg Oden and Tayshaun Prince ahead of July minicamp and August qualifying events.
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Webber impresses as Pistons target playoff boost
In Detroit Chris Webber shines at the line in the playoffs while Ben Wallace struggles. Coach Flip Saunders jokes Webber cannot shoot worse. Kings consider Pistons ties Terry Porter and Bill Laimbeer for their vacant head coach job with contact details provided.
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Cleveland Dominates Washington In Multiple Games
Cleveland sweeps Washington with wins of 4 0 97 82 and 109 102. The Cavaliers also beat New Jersey and Detroit in several matchups, shaping a playoff schedule with Detroit games set for May 31 and June 2, 8:30 p.m. if needed.
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Wallace shines late as Pistons take 2-0 lead in East finals
Rasheed Wallace, quiet early, erupts in the fourth quarter to lift Detroit over Cleveland 79-76 in Game 2. He finishes with 16 points and 11 rebounds, hitting a key 17-foot jumper over LeBron James with under a minute left.
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Cavaliers fall short in tense Game 2 at Detroit
LeBron James top scored for Cleveland with 19 points as the Cavaliers squander a late lead, failing to convert in crunch time. Detroit, led by Chauncey Billups and Rasheed Wallace, pulled away with a 21-7 third quarter run and held on for victory, tying the series. Brown heated on the sideline after a foul call, receiving a technical, while Varejao and Pavlovic contributed double figures for the Cavs.
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Cavaliers fall in Game 2 as late call sparks controversy
LeBron James scores 19 with six rebounds and seven assists but the Cavaliers lose after a controversial late sequence. Cleveland coach Mike Brown and James voiced displeasure over the officiating as Detroit built a slim lead and closed out the game with two free throws. Brown and James remained diplomatic postgame despite unhappy reflections on the ending.
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