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Heat Blow Out PacersKings Win The WestNats & Phils

Heat Lightning

LeBron James
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Defense-triggered fast breaks led to several of LeBron James' 30 points and the Heat's 3-2 lead in the East semis.

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade had big games again, but a furious defense is why the Heat are on the brink of the East finals after hammering the Pacers 115-83, writes Zach Lowe.Full Story

Heat Blow Out PacersKings Win The WestNats & Phils

Crowning Achievement

Dustin Penner
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Dustin Penner's (25) game-winner made the Kings only the second No. 8 seed to reach the Stanley Cup finals.

It took overtime and, yes, some questionable calls, but the Kings are headed to the Stanley Cup finals after a 4-3 Game 5 victory over the Coyotes, and deservedly so, says Allan Muir.Full Story

Heat Blow Out PacersKings Win The WestNats & Phils

A Rivalry On The Rise

Carlos Ruiz, Bryce Harper
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Bryce Harper tripled, singled and drove in two runs in the Nationals' 5-2 victory over the Phillies on Tuesday.

Red Sox vs. Yankees? Cubs vs. Cards? Dodgers vs. Giants? Nope. The Nationals and Phillies aren't a great baseball rivalry just yet, says Joe Lemire, but the makings are certainly there.Full Story

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