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  • May 2008

    • Lakers Thump Spurs, Take 2-0 Series Lead

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  May 24, 08 6:08 AM CDT

      Lakers Thump Spurs, Take 2-0 Series Lead

      No comeback required for the Lakers on Friday, as they scored the final nine points of the first half and never looked back in a 101-71 thrashing of defending champion San Antonio, reports AP. Kobe Bryant scored 22 points and Lamar Odom added 20 points and 12 rebounds as LA held serve at home, taking a 2-0 Western Conference finals series lead. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Los Angeles Lakers  • San Antonio Spurs  • Kobe Bryant  • 2008 NBA playoffs  • Tony Parker  • Pau Gasol  • Lamar Odom  • Jordan Farmar

    • Pistons Head Home 'All-Square'

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  May 23, 08 2:33 AM CDT

      Pistons Head Home 'All-Square'

      The Detroit Pistons proved that a visiting team can win in Boston. Now they can reach the NBA finals without having to do it again. Richard Hamilton nailed 25 points, and the Pistons beat the Celtics 103-97 last night, tying the Eastern Conference finals at one game apiece and seizing the home-court advantage that has meant everything to the Celtics. More »

    • Gambling Ref: Don't Trust NBA Game Results

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  May 21, 08 2:04 PM CDT

      Gambling Ref: Don't Trust NBA Game Results

      Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy alleged yesterday that relationships among basketball officials, coaches, and players "affected the outcome of games." He may also have passed the league information about other referees with gambling problems, and about the flow of confidential information from an official to a coach, AP reports. Donaghy's allegations came via a statement filed by his lawyer. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • David Stern  • Tim Donaghy  • NBA referees  • coach

    • Spike Lee Plans Jordan Documentary

      newser  |  Variety  |  May 21, 08 12:41 PM CDT

      Spike Lee Plans Jordan Documentary

      You might remember Spike Lee's classic "Is it the shoes?" ads for Nike. But the director told a Cannes crowd he'll team up with Michael Jordan again for a different purpose: a documentary on the basketball legend, reports Variety . The NBA will finance the flick, which will feature unreleased footage from Jordan's last two pro seasons. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • film  • documentary  • Cannes Film Festival  • Michael Jordan  • Spike Lee

    • Barkley Pays Up, But It's Not Over Yet

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  May 21, 08 11:44 AM CDT

      Barkley Pays Up, But It's Not Over Yet

      Former NBA great Charles Barkley has paid off his $400,000 gambling debt to a Las Vegas casino, but he's still got a charge left to settle: the district attorney's office is levying a $40,000 processing fee. Barkley says he hadn't known about the extra charge, but plans to "make restitution on that promptly," AP reports. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • gambling  • district attorney  • Wynn Las Vegas  • Charles Barkley

    • Bulls Land No. 1 Pick in Lottery

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  May 21, 08 12:12 AM CDT

      Bulls Land No. 1 Pick in Lottery

      Jay-Z may have gold records and a clothing line and Larry Bird may have MVPs and championship rings but neither was able to bring their teams, the Nets and Pacers, respectively, the luck necessary to win the NBA’s draft lottery. That honor went to the Chicago Bulls, who had just a 1.7 percent chance of landing the No. 1 spot in the draft, reports the Associated Press. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Chicago Bulls  • Jay-Z  • Larry Bird

    • James, Pierce Create Instant Classic

      newser  |  Boston Globe  |  May 19, 08 5:36 AM CDT

      James, Pierce Create Instant Classic

      It was one for the ages, writes Dan Shaughnessy in the Boston Globe about yesterday's Celtics vs. Cavaliers Game 7 in the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals, thanks to a duel between Paul Pierce and LeBron James. Shaughnessy (and many other media observers) compares the duel to the storied 1988 matchup between Larry Bird and Dominique Wilkins. Pierce scored 41 for the Celtics, while James put up 46 for the Cavs. More »

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      basketball  • Boston Celtics  • LeBron James  • Cleveland Cavaliers  • Paul Pierce  • 2008 NBA playoffs  • Larry Bird  • Boston Garden

    • Can Basketball Keep Agents Out of High School?

      newser  |  New York Times  |  May 18, 08 12:28 PM CDT

      Can Basketball Keep Agents Out of High School?

      The NBA can't stop agents from scurrying around high school and college basketball these days, offering illegal gifts to sign young players. Although the players are getting younger—more go pro right out of high school—punishments for players and agents alike remain slight, the New York Times reports. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • David Stern  • college basketball  • NBA draft  • OJ Mayo  • basketball recruiting  • high school basketball

    • Spurs Keep Hopes Alive; Win Over Hornets

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  May 15, 08 11:36 PM CDT

      Spurs Keep Hopes Alive; Win Over Hornets

      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 New Orleans Hornets in Game 6 last night. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • San Antonio Spurs  • New Orleans Hornets  • Chris Paul  • Tim Duncan  • 2008 NBA playoffs  • Tony Parker  • Manu Ginobili  • David West  • Tyson Chandler

    • Lakers Top Jazz, Take 3-2 Lead

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  May 15, 08 7:13 AM CDT

      Lakers Top Jazz, Take 3-2 Lead

      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 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinals. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Los Angeles Lakers  • Kobe Bryant  • Utah Jazz  • Deron Williams

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

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  May 14, 08 11:17 PM CDT

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

      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 night to move within a win of the Eastern Conference finals. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Boston Celtics  • LeBron James  • Cleveland Cavaliers  • Kevin Garnett  • Ray Allen

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

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  May 14, 08 12:03 AM CDT

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

      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 looked impressive in winning the first two games at home but stumbled in San Antonio. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • San Antonio Spurs  • New Orleans Hornets  • 2008 NBA playoffs  • David West

    • Pistons Oust Magic, Advance to East Finals

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  May 13, 08 10:53 PM CDT

      Pistons Oust Magic, Advance to East Finals

      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 hold off the Orlando Magic for a 91-86 win Tuesday night in Game 5 of the second-round series. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Detroit Pistons  • Orlando Magic  • Richard Hamilton  • NBA playoffs

    • Knicks Introduce D'Antoni as New Coach

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  May 13, 08 10:45 PM CDT

      Knicks Introduce D'Antoni as New Coach

      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 and all that stuff, and we'll try to do that as best as we can," D'Antoni said Tuesday. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • New York Knicks  • Mike D'Antoni

    • USC's Mayo Accused of Taking Gifts

      newser  |  Los Angeles Times  |  May 12, 08 9:56 AM CDT

      USC's Mayo Accused of Taking Gifts

      USC star OJ Mayo received tens of thousands of dollars from the agency that would eventually represent him, a violation of NCAA rules, according to former friend Louis Johnson. The money was allegedly funneled through one Rodney Guillory, who lavished on Mayo just a fraction of what the agency gave him. If the allegations prove true, USC could face NCAA sanctions, the Los Angeles Times reports. More »

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      basketball  • USC Trojans  • college basketball  • OJ Mayo  • basketball recruiting  • USC

    • Duncan Scores 22 as Spurs Even Series

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  May 11, 08 10:18 PM CDT

      Duncan Scores 22 as Spurs Even Series

      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 Game 6 back in San Antonio. Chris Paul scored 23 for the Hornets. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • San Antonio Spurs  • New Orleans Hornets  • Chris Paul  • Tim Duncan  • Tony Parker  • Manu Ginobili

    • Kirilenko, Jazz Tie Series with Overtime Win

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  May 11, 08 6:24 PM CDT

      Kirilenko, Jazz Tie Series with Overtime Win

      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 15-7 in the extra five minutes. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Los Angeles Lakers  • Kobe Bryant  • Utah Jazz  • 2008 NBA playoffs  • Deron Williams  • Carlos Boozer  • Mehmet Okur  • Andrei Kirilenko

    • D'Antoni Accepts Knicks Coaching Offer

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  May 10, 08 11:32 PM CDT

      D'Antoni Accepts Knicks Coaching Offer

      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 press conference would be held once the contract had been completed. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • New York Knicks  • Mike D'Antoni

    • Cavaliers Get Back Into Series With Celtics

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  May 10, 08 10:57 PM CDT

      Cavaliers Get Back Into Series With Celtics

      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' 108-84 win tonight, which pulled them within 2-1 in their Eastern Conference semifinal series. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Boston Celtics  • Cleveland Cavaliers  • Kevin Garnett  • 2008 NBA playoffs  • Ben Wallace

    • Pistons Take 3-1 Lead on Magic

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  May 10, 08 10:01 PM CDT

      Pistons Take 3-1 Lead on Magic

      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 8.9 seconds left. Rasheed Wallace had 16 points and eight rebounds. Antonio McDyess had eight points and 14 boards. More »

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