But Kansas (32-6) muscled its way back, outrebounding Ohio State and watching Robinson come alive on the way to a team-high 19 points.

WSJ: Kansas Jayhawks Defeat Ohio State Buckeyes, Advances to NCAA Championship

With playmaking guard and scoring leader Ty Lawson sidelined by foot problems, rookie Evan Fournier had a season-high 19 points to lead a strong showing by Denver's reserves, and the Nuggets extended their home winning streak to 18 games by beating the Brooklyn Nets 109-87 Friday night.

WSJ: Nuggets beat Nets to win 18th straight at home

But they expended so much energy wiping out a deficit that had been as high as 19 points, there was nothing left at the end.

NPR: Pacers Finish Off Hawks, Win Game 6 81-73