In a WBBL match at the WACA, Beth Mooney’s half-century and Alana King’s five-wicket haul led Perth Scorchers to a 28-run victory over Brisbane Heat. Mooney’s 77 rescued her team from a mid-innings collapse, helping them post 142 after being sent in, while King’s 5-16 off 4 overs sealed the win as Heat were dismissed for 114. Laura Harris’ late blitz threatened the Scorchers, but King’s crucial wickets in the final over secured the victory as Perth improved to 2-1 and Heat dropped to 2-2.
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Defending NBA champs drop opening playoff game v Knicks
SummaryIn a thrilling Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semi-finals, the New York Knicks stunned the Boston Celtics with a 108-105 overtime victory, overcoming a 20-point deficit. Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby each scored 29 points, while the Celtics struggled with a playoff-record 45 missed three-pointers, despite Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown contributing 23 points each. Mikal Bridges sealed the win by stealing the ball from Brown as time expired, ensuring the Knicks' first victory...
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