Late 3-pointer gives Celtics a 3-2 series lead
The Celtics' Ray Allen (right) and Stephon Marbury celebrate after Allen's 3-pointer gave Boston the lead over the Orlando Magic in Boston. BOSTON – He’s technically a member of the defending...
View ArticleLakers swamp Rockets with defense; series 3-2 Lakers
The Houston Rockets' Shane Battier blocks the view of the Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant as Bryant shoots Tuesday in L.A. LOS ANGELES – The top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers did everything they didn’t do...
View ArticleAll 122 sportswriters, broadcasters pick James for first-team All-NBA
The Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James was the only unanimous selection of the All-NBA team. NEW YORK – LeBron James should be getting used to sweeps by now. The Cavaliers star was a unanimous selection...
View ArticleThe Bounce: UA dodges fallout over Floyd’s alleged cash for Mayo
<h4>Mutual respect: </h4> Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (left) and Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin shake hands following the Penguins' 6-2 win in Washington on...
View ArticleRockets say they’ll bounce back against Lakers in Game 6
HOUSTON – The shots stopped falling, the passes that worked in Game 4 were turnovers in Game 5, and every loose ball or whistle seemed to go the Los Angeles’ Lakers way. Two days after one of the most...
View ArticleNuggets head to 1st Western Conference finals since ’85
Denver ends nasty series with Dallas in five feisty games Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony (right) falls back to make a shot over Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier (left) and guard Josh...
View ArticleFormer Phoenix Suns player Tisdale dies at 44
TULSA — Former Oklahoma star and NBA player Wayman Tisdale has died at 44 after fighting cancer the past two years. St. John Medical Center in Tulsa says he died Friday morning. The 6-foot-9 forward...
View ArticleNuggets’ play spurs talk of run to finals
DENVER – The Denver Nuggets are collecting converts across the country with their uncommon blend of freakish athleticism, superb strength and unparalleled speed, qualities that might very well deliver...
View ArticleMagic’s Howard leads win over Celtics, forces decisive Game 7
He leads win over Celtics, forces decisive Game 7 Magic center Dwight Howard pulls down an offensive rebound in front of Boston Celtics guard Paul Pierce during Thursday's game in Orlando. ORLANDO,...
View ArticleRockets thump Lakers to force Game 7 in West semifinals
Brooks scores 26, Houston stifles rally to force Game 7 Houston's Aaron Brooks (left) shoots as the Los Angeles Lakers' Lamar Odom defends during Thursday's game in Houston. The series is tied 3-3 with...
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