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She roared loud, possibly because there was a jungle behind her.Katy Perrys Super Bowl halftime show Sunday, with its eye-popping, stunning and colorful visual effects, illusions and lights was a success mainly because of others — including the energetic Missy Elliott — and high-tech effects.Did Perry even break a sweat?The pop star kicked off the performance atop a robotic tiger, her outfit covered in a flame design. She seemed confident and ready to take the big stage, her voice strong over what sounded like a pre-recorded track.The stage turned to a futuristic vibe for the Southern, electro-flavoured Dark Horse and into a beach for Teenage Dream and California Gurls. Now in a colorful dress surrounded by people in beach ball, shark, surfboard and palm tree costumes, blue lighting surrounded the base of the stage appearing as water. It came off like a music video.Perry relied too much on the spectacle rather than her own talent. That was evident when Lenny Kravitz joined her for a rock-filled version of I Kissed a Girl, where he was the highlight, shining on the guitar.The 12-minute performance even turned into The Missy Elliott Show when the reclusive rapper hit the stage as the beginning beat of Get Ur Freak On blasted. A decade later, the song still sounded like a hit as Elliott rapped like a veteran.Perry joined Elliott, attempting to dance beside her but came off like a student lost in choreography class. She nicely rocked an oversize jersey, but had zero swag. Elliott went on to the steal the thunder with performances of Work It and Lose Control.Perry ended her set in a shimmery gown, as she rose in the air and slowed it down for the inspirational Firework as, appropriately, fireworks burst.That wasnt the only fiery moment: Before the game began, Frozen star Idina Menzel belted out an outstanding live rendition of the national anthem ahead of the big game in Phoenix.Menzel was confident in all-black, singing what she assured would be live days before Super Bowl. After she sang the last note, she yelled in excitement: Yes!I didnt want to rush, Menzel said in an interview after the performance. I wanted to take in the moment and connect to the song that I was singing, not get swept away by all the grandiosity and excitement, and connect. And sing from my heart.The performance comes a month after the Tony-winning star was criticized for her performance of Let It Go during Dick Clarks New Years Rockin Eve. At one point the crowd booed loudly, but it was because Patriots Coach Bill Belichick was shown on screen.Asked if the booing was a distraction, Menzel said: I knew better. I knew I hit the note well, I wasnt worried it was me.And they warn you, she added, laughing.John Legend, in typical form, brought the soul when he sang America the Beautiful. He hit all the right notes while playing piano before the Seattle Seahawks take on the New England Patriots.Kravitz said he was grateful for Perrys call to join her onstage.This wasnt my thing. She asked me to come and perform with her and I said, Yes and it ended up being a really great experience, he said in an interview.___AP writers Anthony McCartney and Astrid Galvan contributed to this report. Jerryd Bayless Timberwolves Jersey . The Thunder earned the Game 1 win with a 100-86 victory Saturday night. Oklahoma City dominated the first half and led by 22 at the break, but saw its lead shrink to just two points in the fourth quarter. Andrew Wiggins Jersey . -- Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer will be out three to six weeks with a stress fracture of the third finger of his right hand. http://www.timberwolvesgear.com/customized/. Jamies number grades given are out of five, with five being the best mark. Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers (5) – He had good saves on Giroux, Akeson, and Hartnell tonight. Luol Deng Timberwolves Jersey .com) - Al Horford collected 19 points and 16 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks held off a furious rally to beat the Detroit Pistons 106-103 on Friday night in a game between two of the NBAs hottest teams. Robert Covington Jersey .com) - The Denver Nuggets snapped a losing streak last time out and will try to carry that momentum Saturday night when they welcome the Indiana Pacers to the Pepsi Center.The Vancouver Canucks will be without two key players on their upcoming road trip. Canucks head coach John Tortorella announced Tuesday that both Henrik Sedin and Alex Burrows are listed as day-to-day and will not travel with the team to play the Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday and Thursday night. Sedin leeft Sunday nights game against the Buffalo Sabres with a lower-body injury, while Burrows has not played since suffering a thumb injury on March 19.dddddddddddd Henrik has 10 goals and 26 points in 65 games with the Canucks this season. Burrows has scored five goals and added nine assists in 40 games this season. ' ' '