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After 26 years, Mavs make it to NBA finals
Jun 3 2006 11:51PM (CT)
PHOENIX (AP) - From the day he stopped playing and started coaching, Avery Johnson has been telling the Dallas Mavericks what it takes to win a championship. Now, they've reached the final step _ in an unforgettable way.
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Mavericks beat Suns, advance to NBA finals
Jun 3 2006 11:45PM (CT)
PHOENIX (AP) - The Mavericks made a habit of clinching playoff series on the road, and this was their biggest yet. Now Dallas is headed to the NBA finals for the first time in the franchise's 26-year history. Dirk Nowitzki shook off an awful start to lead a Mavericks' second-half comeback that beat the Phoenix Suns 102-93 on Saturday night to win the Western Conference finals 4-2.
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Suns easily handle Mavs in Game 4
Jun 3 2006 11:44PM (CT)
PHOENIX (AP) - The Mavericks made a habit of clinching playoff series on the road, and this was their biggest yet. Now Dallas is headed to the NBA finals for the first time in the franchise's 26-year history. Dirk Nowitzki shook off an awful start to lead a Mavericks' second-half comeback that beat the Phoenix Suns 102-93 on Saturday night to win the Western Conference finals 4-2.
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Bell struggles as Suns are eliminated
Jun 3 2006 10:37PM (CT)
PHOENIX (AP) - Throughout the playoffs, the Phoenix Suns have followed Raja Bell's lead. When Bell is playing well, they usually win. When Bell doesn't play well _ or play at all _ they usually lose. The latter was the case in the Suns' 102-93 season-ending loss to Dallas in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday night.
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Dodgers win; Kemp homers in 3rd straight
Jun 3 2006 10:10PM (CT)
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Brad Penny was staked to a huge early lead for the second straight start. Only this time, he stayed in long enough to get the victory because he didn't give manager Grady Little much of a choice.
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Mystics rip Shock, remain unbeaten at home
Jun 3 2006 8:15PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - DeLisha Milton-Jones scored 21 points to lead five players in double figures, and the Washington Mystics remained unbeaten at home with a 92-68 victory over the Detroit Shock on Saturday.
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6 score in double figures as Sun top Sting
Jun 3 2006 7:19PM (CT)
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) - Margo Dydek scored 17 points to lead six players in double figures as the Connecticut Sun pulled away from the Charlotte Sting in the second half for an 89-71 win Saturday.
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Kings owners feel kinship with new coach
Jun 3 2006 5:33PM (CT)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Eric Musselman has spent most of his life methodically preparing for this job, yet he still has the enthusiasm and energy of a kid.
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Heat eliminate Pistons in Game 6 rout
Jun 3 2006 8:18AM (CT)
MIAMI (AP) - There was no champagne. Not yet, anyway. After an offseason of often-criticized changes Pat Riley made to surround his superstars with more talent, the Miami Heat broke through to new heights _ and have no intention to stop climbing now.
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Jackson outplays Taurasi as Storm prevail
Jun 3 2006 1:34AM (CT)
SEATTLE (AP) - Lauren Jackson scored 27 points to lead Seattle to a 97-87 win over Diana Taurasi and Phoenix in a matchup of the WNBA's two leading scorers Friday night.
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Silver Stars hold off Monarchs 74-71
Jun 3 2006 1:01AM (CT)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Sacramento Monarchs coach John Whisenant lost a game hours after finding out he lost out on the Sacramento Kings' head coaching job. But neither one could compare to another loss Whisenant might suffer.
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