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Erving, who finished with 34 points, started an 8-0 spurt with the Sixers trailing, 111-110, and 5:18 left in the game. The 76ers held on although the Bucks twice came within two points in the last minute. And after Philadelphia went ahead, 125-122, the Bucks had an open three-point shot opportunity they failed to take. There were four seconds left when Milwaukee's Robert Smith had a chance at three-point range that would have tied the game. But he decided to pass off to Marques Johnson inside.

"For some reason, he (Smith) was reluctant to shoot it," Bucks coach Don Nelson said. Smith said, "I was aware we heeded three points. I knew I was within range, and I usually make them from there. It occurred to me it was time to make the shot, but I didn't throw it. "Call it instinct or a mental mistake.

I saw Marques (Johnson) open and threw the ball to him," Smith said resignedly. Erving's relief was prompted by the fact that neither team ever led by more than seven points. There were 14 ties and 20 changes of lead. "All our games (with the Bucks) seem to turn out that way," Erving said. "No lead is safe.

You just can't get too far away." Philadelphia coach Billy Cunningham, indicating he had ex brake fiELrnrtfTflrH Sonics Oust Rockets in 104-83 Rout United Press International SEATTLE Jack Sikma scored 30 points and pulled down 17 rebounds to lead Seattle to a 104-83 victory over the Houston Rockets Sunday, giving the Super-Sonics a 2-1 victory in their best-of-three Western Conference mini-series. The Sonics open a best-of-seven series against the San Antonio Spurs, the Midwest Division champions, Tuesday in Seattle. Seattle, which turned in a dismal offensive performance Friday in a 91-70 loss in Houston, took control early in the first quarter of the deciding game and led the rest of the way. Lonnie Shelton had 10 points and six rebounds in the first period, which ended with Seattle in front, 27-20. Seattle stretched its lead to 46-30 at half time as Houston, shooting poorly, managed to score only 10 points in the second quarter.

Both teams had their big men on the floor during much of the second period. The Sonics with Sikma, Shelton and 7-foot-2 James Donaldson in the game Outplayed Houston during that span, stretching their lead to as much as 18 points shortly before intermission. Houston scorea me nrsc two baskets of the second half to close J-U DAllrAfo TIT Ml 14 get. Robey Powers Celts' Victory Continued From Page Dl Celtics' fast break and playing a deliberate, half-court offense with well-executed picks creating open jumpers. On the front line, the Bullets have as strapping a set of Cinder-ellas as you're likely to see.

Tnere tne naywooa the billiard-stick size hands. TliSreVRicky Mahorn, the increasingly impressive 6-foot-10 product of Hartford's Weaver High School. There's barrel-chested Greg Ballard, the team's main offensive threat. And there's Jeff Ruland, a 6-foot-ll, 240-pounder, 'who came from a team in bpain last year to intimidate yes actually intimidate the Celtics' Parish on a jump shot Sunday. Pumpkin time came in the third quarter.

The unlikely herald YES WE SERVICE Don Collins of the Washington Bullets completes a dunk against the Celtics Sunday in their NBA playoff game at Boston Garden. The Celtics won, 109-91, drawing first blood in their best-of-seven series. Race Driver David Furioni Dies in Riverside Accident MODERN TIRE 1 A.M. FOR SFRVICE HERE'S WHAT WE DO: We remove old brake shoes, old linings, inspect hydraulic system, lubricate all moving parts, repack front wheel bear-ings, install new lining and adjust proper contact. Additional charge for replacement of parts other than lining.

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Air RIM TYPE the NASCAR Winston Racing Series 50-lap Modified feature were: Reggie Ruggerio of Forestville; Stan Greger of New Britain; Bob Polverari of West Springfield, Ray Miller of East Gran-by; and S.J.Evonsian of Granby. In the Pro Stock main event, the first three finishers were: Mike Stefanik, Jim Libby and Mike McTeague. Due to the lateness of the hour, the Street Stock feature was postponed to this Saturday and will be the first event on the program. In the Martinsville Azalea 150 race in Martinsville, the winner was NASCAR Modified point champion, Richie Evans of Rome, N.Y. Jim Spencer of Berwick, was second foillowed by Greg Sacks of Mattituck, L.I., and Jamie Tomaino of New Jersey.

Sacks won the Stafford' Spriag Sizzler last Sunday at Stafford Motor Speedway. At the Islip, L.I., Speedway, John Blewett Jr. of Ridgewood, N.J:, was the winner. was none other than mm oTo AGAWAM, Mass. Auto racing driver David Furioni of Agawam, died Saturday night from injuries suffered in a first-lap accident at a NASCAR Modified qualifying race at Riverside Park Speedway.

Furioni, 25, a two-year race veteran at Riverside, was competing in the first heat of Saturday's program before a capacity crowd of 6,500. When the starting field was given the green flag for the start of the qualifying race, Furioni's accelerator apparently stuck, causing his car to collide With, the vehicle driven by Ray According to Ben Dodge public relations director of the Northeast Professional Racing Association, Furioni's car became airbourne over Miller's car, slammed into the first turn barrier and hit a chain-link fence. It took approximately 15 minutes to remove Furioni from his wrecked vehicle, and he was rushed to the Wesson unit of Bays-tate Medical Center, where he died at 8:34 p.m. The accident happened at 7:32 p.m. According to a Agawam police spokesman, Furioni suffered severe head, chest and internal injuries.

It was reported Furioni was unmarried and employed at Village Motor Sales, Route 159, across from the speedway. Furioni's death was the third at Riverside since 1964 and first in 13 years. Pit crew member Norman Cooper, of Bridgeport, was killed in 1969, and driver Harry Dominick of Valley Stream, N.Y., died in a crash in 1964. Ruggerio Feature Winner The. Riverside program resumed about an hour after Furioni's accident and the top five finishers in has been playing only about nine minutes a game because of the fine play at pivot of Parish and Kevin McHale.

Robey came into the game with Boston leading, 66-62. Robey, slightly smaller than Ruland, wasted no time in battling him for inside position. It was like watching two pickup trucks lock bumpers on a country road to test their engine strength. Robey prevailed and canned his jump-hook while drawing a foul. McHale, who entered the game with Robey, started canning turnaround jumpers, and suddenly the game was out of reach at 92-74.

Robey finished with 10 points and five rebounds in just 15 minutes of play. "Rick would be my choice for the most valuable player," said Maxwell from his locker-room perch next to the game's official MVP Carr. Robey, Maxwell said, "came in and bumped heads and turned things around." Fitch agreed. "Robey gets my game ball today. I couldn't be more pleased with the way he played." 3455 BERLIN TPKE.

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I Rotation' 1 I on (Jmonlhly pected an outstanaing penor-mance from Erving, gave credit to Andrew Toney and Mike Ban-torn for the victory. Toney started in place of Lionel Hollins, who broke a bone in his left hand Friday in the clinching mini-series triumph over Atlanta. He scored 26 points. "I was very pleased with Ton-ey's offense and defense," Cunningham said. "He was under control and showed a great deal of patience.

We'll need that from him to win this Bantom scored 16 points in 23 minutes! of action. Nelson lamented Milwaukee's performance at the foul line, where they made just 33 of 50. He also was upset with his team's personal fouls. Bob Lanier and Sidney Moncrief fouled out, and Marques Johnson had five. "We couldn't afford them since we're not as deep as we were," Nelson said.

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