NHL PLAYOFFS
Czech Point
To get past the Devils, the Penguins first must find a way to get past New Jersey's chippy and worldly Bobby Holik
By Michael Farber
Money Player
Even in the Avalanche's star-studded lineup, the skater to keep a close eye on at crunch time is Chris Drury
By Kostya Kennedy
BASEBALL
Win or Else!
With intense new manager Larry Bowa laying down the law, the formerly phlegmatic Phillies have gone from grim to grins
By Stephen Cannella
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NBA PLAYOFFS
Smash and Slash
The Lakers blitzed the Kings four games to none with a deadly duo: Shaquille O'Neal's power and Kobe Bryant's speed
By Phil Taylor
The Old Guard
The Spurs rolled into the Western Conference finals with four unsung veterans manning the backcourt
By Alexander Wolff
Behind Closed Doors
SI shared a week with the Charlotte Hornets as they played the biggest games of their lives, against the Bucks
By L. Jon Wertheim
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