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By KAREN CROUSE
The Lakers’ Kobe Bryant scored 17 points, all in the second half, but the Hornets held on for a victory to even the best-of-seven series at two games apiece.
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Amar'e Stoudemire, left, who had 19 points and 12 rebounds, and Kevin Garnett, who led Boston with 26 points and 10 rebounds.
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David Wright has struggled to hit home runs at Citi Field the last two years, but he hit two more against the Diamondbacks, giving him four for the year and helping the Mets cruise to a win.
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Video: Knicks Seeking Return of Garden Magic
The Knicks will need to create a few classic Madison Square Garden moments to extend their season. William C. Rhoden visits the storied arena.
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By WILLIAM C. RHODEN
The scrappy 76ers’ comeback victory over Miami in Game 4 set off a frenzied celebration in Philadelphia and underscored the country’s antipathy toward the Heat.
Analysis
Rangers Assess a Season to Grow On
By JEFF Z. KLEIN
After another quick exit from the N.H.L. playoffs, the Rangers find strength in goal and on defense, but a troublesome lack of scoring.
On Par
Early Birds Less Likely to Catch the Birdies
By BILL PENNINGTON
It does matter what time of the day you play golf, and there are routine things you can do to improve your chances of performing better.
Books of The Times
‘Bottom of the 33rd’
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Reviewed by STEFAN FATSIS
Dan Barry, in “Bottom of the 33rd,” describes one of the strangest baseball games in history: 32 unbroken innings.
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