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Robert Horry is Mr. Clutch. He has been doing it his entire his career -- he's just one of those guys who always makes big, big plays. He squared up beautifully and hit the big shot to give the Los Angeles Lakers a big win in Game 4 over the Sacramento Kings.

Lots of people said Boston Red Sox ace Pedro Martinez was finished going into this season, that injuries would take their toll. Go ask the New York Yankees about Mr. Martinez, who is now 7-0. The Bronx Bombers couldn't touch him Thursday night.

Curt Schilling of the Arizona Diamondbacks has had an incredible start to the season. He's 9-1, but think about these numbers: 114 strikeouts and only eight walks. Can you believe it? Just eight walks, baby!

Shawn Green had an incredible week for the Los Angeles Dodgers, setting a record with seven home runs in three games. What a performance Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers -- a record 19 total bases, 6-for-6, four homers, seven RBI!


The New Jersey Nets need to get George Steinbrenner in the locker room! New Jersey led by 21 points going into the fourth quarter Saturday before the Boston Celtics outscored the Nets 41-16. It was shock city for coach Byron Scott and the Nets.

Lakers point guard Derek Fisher couldn't miss a shot last year in the playoffs. In the first four games against the Kings, he's made just 11-of-40. Rick Fox was 1-of-9 from the floor in Game 3. The Lakers need help from the support players besides Shaq and Kobe if the team is to win it all for a third straight year.

The Houston Astros have been struggling lately (1-6 in their past seven games). Houston did beat the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, but manager Jimy Williams' team has had a hard time.

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