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- 89
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- Pistons lead 2-1
Allen Breaks Out
Ray Allen went scoreless for the series' first six quarters. Then he scored 16 points, and Boston's D rose to stop the Cavs in an 89-73 win, good for a 2-0 series lead. Chris Sheridan• LeBron misses 18 of 24 shots in loss | Watch
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- After short wait, Nets promote Vandeweghe to GM
- NBA players' union upset about access in Boston
- Ginobili, Scola picked for Argentine Olympic team
- Jazz's Weaver hired as Sonics' new assistant GM
- Duquesne's James hires agent, will enter draft
- Rumors: Is Andre Miller a priority to the Sixers?
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