Legit Pistons

SPORTS OF THE TIMES
Throw Away the Red Carpet for This Blue-Collar N.B.A. Finals
By HARVEY ARATON, NY Times

Can a league that has conditioned its audience by blurring the line between pop culture and sport really flourish presenting opera without soap?
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SPURS LEAD SERIES, 1-0
Spurs Survive Rough-and-Tumble Opener
By LIZ ROBBINS
Manu Ginóbili scored 22 of his 26 points in the second half, teaming with a dominating Tim Duncan to lead the Spurs past the feisty Detroit Pistons, 84-69.

Jackson Won't Say What He Plans to Do
By HOWARD BECK
Phil Jackson is dithering, Larry Brown is chasing another championship and another job and the Knicks are eagerly waiting to see what happens next.

Freshman Reserve May Be N.B.A.'s First Pick
By IRA BERKOW
It appears that Marvin Williams Jr., having just completed his freshman year at North Carolina, stands to become a multimillionaire.

Las Vegas Might Ban Betting If It Plays Host to 2007 Stars
Casino regulators Thursday recommended suspending bets by bookmakers on the 2007 N.B.A. All-Star game, if Las Vegas is awarded the event.

Cheaney Exercises Option With Warriors

Cavaliers Hire Egan As Assistant Coach

Two Illini Stars Hurt at NBA Camp

Different Roads to Finals for Duncan and Billups

Unlike Stadium on West Side, an Arena in Brooklyn Is Still a Go

Next Tall Order for Pistons? Shutting Down Duncan

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