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Kobe, Lakers Advance to Western Finals
 Kobe, Lakers Advance 
 to Western Finals  
GAME OF THE NIGHT
May 17, 2008 3:38 AM CDT

Kobe, Lakers Advance to Western Finals

(Newser) - The Los Angeles Lakers reached the NBA's Western Conference finals for the first time in four years by beating the Utah Jazz 108-105 on Friday. Kobe Bryant scored 34 points for LA, which held off a furious rally by the Jazz to clinch the series 4-2. Los Angeles plays the...

Cavs Win, Force a Game 7
 Cavs Win, Force a Game 7 
NBA PLAYOFFS
May 16, 2008 10:42 PM CDT

Cavs Win, Force a Game 7

Celtics remain winless on the road during this postseason

(Newser) - LeBron James scored 32 points - 19 in the second half - and the Cavaliers forced a decisive and fitting finale to this home-sweet-home playoff series with a 74-69 victory Friday night over Boston, which has gone from regular-season road kings to postseason road kill. The Cavs are attempting to...

NBA Game Or the Circus?
 NBA Game Or the Circus? 
May 16, 2008 1:42 PM CDT

NBA Game Or the Circus?

Is all the noise and spectacle necessary? Fans, players, coaches are torn

(Newser) - Cleveland's Q is one of the loudest arenas in basketball, filled with fire and smoke and ear-shattering music. But it's hardly unique among NBA venues. After Commissioner David Stern recently wondered whether teams were getting a smidge carried away, the Plain Dealer takes a look at the pros and cons...

Spurs Keep Hopes Alive; Win Over Hornets
Spurs Keep Hopes Alive;
Win Over Hornets
NBA PLAYOFFS
May 15, 2008 11:36 PM CDT

Spurs Keep Hopes Alive; Win Over Hornets

(Newser) - The San Antonio Spurs' Big Three came through, but they'll still have to win one on the road to keep their title defense alive. Manu Ginobili scored 25 points, Tim Duncan had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and Tony Parker added 15 points in the Spurs' 99-80 victory over the...

Barkley Gambling Debt: $400K
 Barkley Gambling Debt: $400K  
May 15, 2008 8:40 PM CDT

Barkley Gambling Debt: $400K

Former NBA star promises to pay casino to head off felony charges

(Newser) - Charles Barkley admitted today that he owes a Las Vegas casino $400,000 and promised to pay up quickly, the AP reports. The former NBA star fessed up after the Wynn Las Vegas casino filed a complaint and the local DA threatened felony charges. "I'm not broke, and I'm...

Lakers Top Jazz, Take 3-2 Lead
 Lakers Top Jazz, 
 Take 3-2 Lead
NBA Playoffs
May 15, 2008 7:13 AM CDT

Lakers Top Jazz, Take 3-2 Lead

(Newser) - So much for Kobe Bryant's sore lower back. Bryant scored 26 points, his teammates kept Utah at bay down the stretch, and Los Angeles Lakers extended the stunning home success by NBA teams in the second round of the playoffs, beating the Jazz 111-104 on Wednesday night to take a...

C's Best Cavs, Take 3-2 Series Lead
 C's Best Cavs,
 Take 3-2 Series Lead 
NBA Playoffs
May 14, 2008 11:17 PM CDT

C's Best Cavs, Take 3-2 Series Lead

(Newser) - Someone is going to have to win in Boston to keep the Celtics from winning their 17th NBA title. Cleveland hopes for one more chance. Kevin Garnett had 26 points and 16 rebounds, Rajon Rondo added 20 points and 13 assists, and the Celtics beat the Cavaliers 96-89 on Wednesday...

West, Hornets Push Spurs to Brink, Lead 3-2
West, Hornets Push Spurs to Brink, Lead 3-2
NBA Playoffs
May 14, 2008 12:03 AM CDT

West, Hornets Push Spurs to Brink, Lead 3-2

Forward has 38 points, 14 boards and 5 blocks in 101-79 victory

(Newser) - David West and the New Orleans Hornets sure looked happy to be at home. West had career playoff highs of 38 points, 14 rebounds and five blocked shots, lifting New Orleans to a 101-79 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night and a 3-2 series lead. New Orleans...

Pistons Oust Magic, Advance to East Finals
 Pistons Oust Magic,
 Advance to East Finals
Game of the Night
May 13, 2008 10:53 PM CDT

Pistons Oust Magic, Advance to East Finals

(Newser) - The Detroit Pistons made just enough shots and stops to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for a sixth straight year. Richard Hamilton scored 19 of his 31 points in the first half, made victory-sealing free throws late in the game and Tayshaun Prince had a key block, helping Detroit...

Knicks Introduce D'Antoni as New Coach

(Newser) - Mike D'Antoni is bringing his high-scoring brand of basketball to a Knicks team that seems ill-suited to run it. No matter. The former Phoenix Suns coach figures he'll come up with something that works. "I will adapt what I do. Now I like to play fast, move the ball...

James, Cavs Batter Homesick Celts
 James, Cavs Batter
 Homesick Celts 
NBA Playoffs
May 12, 2008 10:52 PM CDT

James, Cavs Batter Homesick Celts

Cleveland evens series as Boston remains winless on the road in the playoffs

(Newser) - Back to even, and back to Boston—with authority. LeBron James scored 21 points, jamming in a powerhouse dunk over a defenseless Kevin Garnett in the final two minutes, as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the homesick Celtics 88-77 in Game 4 on Monday night to tie the best-of-seven series at...

Duncan Scores 22 as Spurs Even Series
Duncan Scores 22
as Spurs Even Series
NBA PLAYOFFS
May 11, 2008 10:18 PM CDT

Duncan Scores 22 as Spurs Even Series

(Newser) - Tim Duncan had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets 100-80 tonight in Game 4 to even the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2. Tony Parker added 21 points for the Spurs, who led nearly the entire game and are assured of a...

Kirilenko, Jazz Tie Series with Overtime Win
Kirilenko, Jazz Tie Series with Overtime Win
NBA PLAYOFFS
May 11, 2008 6:24 PM CDT

Kirilenko, Jazz Tie Series with Overtime Win

He makes key block on Kobe, three-point play in victory over Lakers

(Newser) - Andrei Kirilenko blocked Kobe Bryant twice in overtime and converted a three-point play with 35 seconds remaining as the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers 123-115 on Sunday, tying the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2. The Jazz went 8-for-8 from the foul line in overtime and outscored the Lakers...

D'Antoni Accepts Knicks Coaching Offer

Former Suns boss will take over for fired Isiah Thomas

(Newser) - Mike D'Antoni has agreed to coach the New York Knicks, bringing his entertaining offensive style from the Phoenix Suns to a team coming off one of the worst seasons in franchise history. The Knicks released a statement last night saying they had agreed in principle with D'Antoni and that a...

Cavaliers Get Back Into Series With Celtics
Cavaliers Get Back Into Series With Celtics
game of the night
May 10, 2008 10:57 PM CDT

Cavaliers Get Back Into Series With Celtics

Solid defense helps Cleveland cut Boston's lead to 2-1

(Newser) - It was the Boston Celtics, not Ben Wallace, feeling dizzy after this one. Wallace started Game 3 despite occasional dizziness from an inner ear infection and had one of his best performances since joining Cleveland in a midseason trade. His defensive presence inside was a major factor in the Cavaliers'...

Pistons Take 3-1 Lead on Magic
  Pistons Take 3-1
  Lead on Magic 
NBA PLAYOFFS
May 10, 2008 10:01 PM CDT

Pistons Take 3-1 Lead on Magic

Hamilton scores 32 and Price adds 17

(Newser) - Richard Hamilton scored 32 points and Hedo Turkoglu missed a layup with time running out as the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 90-89 tonight to take a 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference series. Tayshaun Prince scored 17 for Detroit, including an 11-foot runner for the go-ahead basket with...

Jazz Hand Lakers First Playoff Loss
  Jazz Hand Lakers 
  First Playoff Loss  
game of the night
May 9, 2008 11:37 PM CDT

Jazz Hand Lakers First Playoff Loss

Boozer scores 27 to help Utah cut LA's lead to 2-1

(Newser) - Carlos Boozer broke out of his slump with 27 points and tied his career playoff-high with 20 rebounds, leading the Utah Jazz to a 104-99 victory over Los Angeles last night, cutting the Lakers' lead in the series to 2-1. It was the Lakers' first loss this postseason. Game 4...

San Antonio Fights Back; Gets Needed Win

(Newser) - There was no third-quarter breakdown for the San Antonio Spurs last night, just the desperate play of a team whose quest for a second straight NBA title was on the line. Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili both scored 31 points to lead the Spurs to a 110-99 victory over the...

Celtics Top Punchless Cavaliers
 Celtics Top Punchless Cavaliers 
NBA Playoffs
May 8, 2008 10:07 PM CDT

Celtics Top Punchless Cavaliers

Boston wins Game 2 handily as LeBron struggles again

(Newser) - Paul Pierce and Ray Allen found their shooting touch. LeBron James can only hope he left his in Cleveland. Pierce scored 19 points, Kevin Garnett added 13 with 12 rebounds, and Allen broke out of a seven-quarter scoring drought with 16 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Cavaliers...

Kobe, Lakers Beat Jazz; Take 2-0 Series Lead
 Kobe, Lakers Beat Jazz; 
 Take 2-0 Series Lead 
NBA Playoffs
May 8, 2008 12:45 AM CDT

Kobe, Lakers Beat Jazz; Take 2-0 Series Lead

(Newser) - Kobe Bryant had 34 points, eight rebounds and six assists after receiving his first MVP award, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 120-110 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals. The Lakers remain the NBA's only unbeaten team in the postseason....

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