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May 19, 2016 at 12:57AM
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James brings the basketball up court during the fourth quarter of Cleveland's 97-86 Game 1 NBA playoff basketball win over the Washington Wizards Saturday, April 22, 2006, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan) ORG XMIT: OTKMD101
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James brings the basketball up court during the fourth quarter of Cleveland's 97-86 Game 1 NBA playoff basketball win over the Washington Wizards Saturday, April 22, 2006, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan) ORG XMIT: OTKMD101 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

TIPSHEET

KNOW THIS

The Twins have been swept in a three-game series seven times already this season. In 2010, when they won 94 games and the AL Central in the first season at Target Field, they were swept in a three-game series only twice all year.

WATCH THIS

The way Cleveland is playing, the Cavaliers might reach the NBA Finals without a postseason loss. Raptors at Cavaliers, Game 2, 7:30 p.m., ESPN.

RANDOM FANDOM

"Sad part is I thought this team might have a shot to win 90. Wow was I wrong."

"bdm5980" on the Twins at startribune.com.

TWEETED

"Seems to be some confusion on @usbankstadium tour program. To clarify, program is independent of the @Vikings. Revenue to SMG/MSFA."

Jeff Anderson, Vikings executive director of communications, regarding the $19 stadium tours.

@andersonj

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Toronto Raptors' Kyle Lowry sits on the bench during the closing minutes of the team's 115-84 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, Tuesday, May 17, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Kyle Lowry (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) reacts during the first half against the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, Tuesday, May 17, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
LeBron James (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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