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Las Vegas books Lakers, LeBron James as playoff-bound
The Westgate SuperBook opened betting on NBA season win totals and pegged Los Angeles at 48.5 wins in the rugged Western Conference.
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With Johansen out, Predators relying even more on Forsberg's hot hand to get past the Ducks
Bruised Predators emerge victorious to take series lead over damaged Ducks
Playoff bull Nick Ritchie scoring big goals in newfound role for Ducks
Changing coverage helps Ducks avoid embarrassing collapse in Game 4 OT win over Predators
Corey Perry, Mike Fisher among key players feeling the heat to step up in pivotal Game 4
Can never-say-die Ducks catch up with Nashville's nimble skaters in Game 4?
Bad penalty late in the third costs Ducks as Predators steal Game 3
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