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When it comes to Mike Tyson's shock value, it's time to think about the messengers rather than the message. Page 2's Ralph Wiley says Thursday night's television interview served no new purpose beyond the ratings boost the show wanted. R-Dub says he has seen the suckers in this scenario, and they are us.
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Page 2's Bill Simmons wants to know what happens if the Pistons offer, say, Tayshaun, Darko and Wallace for Shaq. Who blinks first? There's only one way to find out: Read his trade-value ratings of NBA players, and find out who is 'untouchable.' Hey, what else are you going to do until the Finals start?

The List Eye of the Tiger
As the fourth quarter unfolded, Tim Keown watched and listened in horror and disgust. No, we're not talking about the Mavs' come-from-ahead defeat. We're talking about Mick, Keith and the sound system at American Airlines Arena.
 Page 2's sadistic editorial staff told Eric Neel to spend a week watching the Tigers try to play baseball -- seven full days of doghouse duty. But in the end, Eric had it easy. After all, Alan Trammell has to watch those guys all summer.

THE DAILY QUICKIE
The Daily Quickie hopes it isn't all downhill from here for 2003 National Spelling Bee 'champeen' Sai Gunturi. And is Tubby headed to Philly? Plus, turnabout is fair play for the Mavericks. And Jiggy, too.


Jean-Sebastien Giguere has carried the seventh-seeded Anaheim Mighty Ducks into the Stanley Cup playoffs with his red-hot goaltending. His hot streak prompted this week's list of red-hot postseason performers and Giguere checks in at No. 9 (so far):
10]  Timmy Smith (1987)
Only 126 yards rushing for the Redskins during the regular season, but over 342 in three playoff games, including a Super Bowl-record 204 yards.
9]  Jean-Sebastien Giguere (2003)
A 12-2 record and eye-dropping 1.22 goals-against average. His hot streak included a scoreless stretch of 217 minutes.
8]  Francisco Rodriguez (2002)
Kid K had pitched only 5 2/3 big-league innings before the playoffs, but he won a playoff-record five games for the Angels and fanned 28 in 18 2/3 innings of superb relief work.
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NHL/NBA FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Saturday Mighty Ducks 1½ Devils 4
Wednesday Spurs 6½ Nets 188
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THE SPORTS GUY
Can LeBron James live up to the hype? He could, but the Sports Guy says history has proven otherwise.

DOUBLE STANDARD
Jason Whitlock wonders why only African-American athletes are asked to speak out against injustices.

IT'S A DIRTY BUSINESS
There are big bucks in the spelling bee game. In a Page 2 exclusive, a street agent tells us how he goes about signing up the master spellers.

BASKETBALL DIARY
Page 2's Charley Rosen breaks down why the Spurs continue to choke away big leads in the fourth quarter.

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Spurs hero Steve Kerr, left, and actor William Sadler of Die Hard and Shawshank fame. This match was requested by 69 Page 2 readers. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.


Tennis: French Open
Noon ET, ESPN
Clay brings pressure to the surface.
 
NHL Finals: Devils at Ducks
8 p.m. ET, ABC
Anaheim can even it up on home pond.
 
Monday Night Baseball
10 p.m. ET, TBS
Rockies face Giants at Pac Bell.
 
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