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Column: Will King James Be Coronated?

Four days later, people are still debating where LeBron James' 25 straight points to end Game 5 ranks on the NBA's list of all-time best finishes. The only point worth adding is this: Whoever has James' ear between now and Thursday can serve the King best by reminding him that better be just the beginning.

James better have a few more games like that in him, and we're not talking during the course of his career, but over the next two weeks. Otherwise, this will be remembered as the NBA finals that he got close enough to see his reflection in the Larry O'Brien Trophy - and not much else.

It's easy to forget how tricky it can be for even the brightest young star to trace a …

National Hockey League

No. 1 Boston vs. No. 8 Montreal

No. 2 Washington vs. No. 7 N.Y. Rangers

No. 3 New Jersey vs. No. 6 Carolina

No. 4 Pittsburgh vs. No. 5 Philadelphia

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A haven for modern music

Over the next three weeks, Orchestra Hall will be the perfectplace for close encounters with a wide sampling of 20th centurymusic. Pierre Boulez, distinguished composer, conductor andimpassioned spokesman for contemporary music, will led the ChicagoSymphony Orchestra in concerts that range from Debussy and Ravel toSchoenberg.

He also will conduct an open rehearsal of Schoenberg'sVariations for Orchestra, Op. 31, with the Civic Orchestra.

Boulez's CSO programs at 8 p.m. Thursday, 1:30 p.m. Friday, 8p.m. Saturday and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 include Schoenberg's setting ofBach's Prelude and Fugue, E-Flat Major, "St. Anne's"; Berg's ViolinConcerto with Midori as soloist, …

SANTA AT MACY'S

YOU BETTER WATCK OUT! SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO MACY'S IN DOWNTOWN BOISE

Through the generations, in cities across the country, children have lined up in department stores to tell Santa their Christmas wishes. It's a holiday tradition. Here in downtown Boise that tradition continues at Macy's, 918 W. Idaho St., where Santa will visit every Saturday from November 24 through December 22, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. He will also make a special stop on First Thursday, December 6, from 6 to 9 p.m.

This year Santa will sit in Macy's front window in an antique sleigh that Old Boise has kindly made available for this very traditional scene. All little girls and boys are invited to come …

Samsonov, Staal Lead Hurricanes in Rout

Sergei Samsonov had two goals, Eric Staal added a goal and two assists and the Carolina Hurricanes easily handled the penalty-prone Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1 Saturday night.

Tuomo Ruutu, acquired at the trade deadline, scored his first goal for the Hurricanes, who won for the fourth time in five games to remain in control of the Southeast Division with about a month left in the regular season. With 73 points, Carolina now leads Washington by five points.

Joseph Corvo also had a goal and Cam Ward made 22 saves, including 18 in the first two periods. In the final 20 minutes, the Lightning hardly put up a fight, finishing with four shots as the Hurricanes put the …

A Pegaso for mud-pluggers

Aprilia has launched a more serious off-road version of its Pegasotrailie.

The Pegaso Tuscany-Tibet Raid is a direct competitor to the BMWF650 Dakar, but slightly cheaper.

It follows the BMW idea of making a trailie-style commuter alittle more capable off-road by increasing suspension travel and . ..

well, that's about it.

In the case of the Aprilia, you also get a purple and orange paintjob with slightly taller screen and, most useful of all, a …