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San Antonio is heading to the second round. The Spurs dismantled Portland one hundred fourteen to ninety five in Game five Tuesday night, closing out the series and punching their ticket to the Western Conference semifinals for the first time since two thousand seventeen. Victor Wembanyama and company looked every bit like a team with something to prove, and the Blazers had no answer.
Meanwhile in hockey, Minnesota is one win away from something they haven't done since two thousand fifteen. The Wild shut down Dallas four to two in Game five, turning a two one series deficit into a three two advantage. Their defense has been suffocating in back to back wins, and the Stars are suddenly on the ropes with their season on the line.
And over in the Bronx, the Yankees got a defensive masterpiece Tuesday night, highlighted by Fernando Cruz — an infielder playing reliever — who cut off a bunt attempt in the eighth inning and gunned down the runner at third. In a game full of highlight plays, Cruz's instincts stole the show and helped seal the win.
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