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  • April 2008

    • Jazz Beat Rockets 105-96

      Associated Press  |  Apr 14, 08 11:19 PM CDT

      Jazz Beat Rockets 105-96

      (Newser) - Carlos Boozer scored 21 points and pulled down 11 rebounds as Utah beat Houston 105-96 on Monday, pulling the Jazz even with the Rockets in the muddled Western Conference standings with one game to go in the regular season. Mehmet Okur added 12 points and 12 rebounds and Deron Williams finished with 17 points and nine assists for the Jazz. More »

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      basketball  • Houston Rockets  • Utah Jazz  • Tracy McGrady  • Deron Williams

    • Bulls Best Bucks 151-135

      Associated Press  |  Apr 14, 08 10:15 PM CDT

      Bulls Best Bucks 151-135

      (Newser) - Luol Deng scored 32 points on 15-of-20 shooting and Ben Gordon added 29 points as the Chicago Bulls fell just short of a franchise record for points and shooting percentage with a 151-135 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. Four other players finished in double digits as Chicago fell five points short of the franchise record set in 1990. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Chicago Bulls  • Milwaukee Bucks  • Ben Gordon

    • Playoff-Bound Raptors Cruise Past Heat

      Associated Press  |  Apr 14, 08 10:05 PM CDT

      Playoff-Bound Raptors Cruise Past Heat

      (Newser) - Rasho Nesterovic scored 20 points, Chris Bosh had 15 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Miami Heat 91-75 on Monday night. Anthony Parker had 13 and Jason Kapono scored seven of his 11 points in the fourth quarter as the Raptors moved one step closer to locking up the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Miami Heat  • Toronto Raptors  • Chris Bosh  • Rasho Nesterovic  • Jason Kapono  • Anthony Parker

    • With Big 3 Resting, Rondo Leads Boston

      Associated Press  |  Apr 14, 08 10:03 PM CDT

      With Big 3 Resting, Rondo Leads Boston

      (Newser) - With his three All-Star teammates resting, Rajon Rondo had 23 points and 10 rebounds, leading the Boston Celtics to a 99-93 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday night in what may have been Isiah Thomas' final home game as Knicks coach. Boston improved to 65-16 despite giving Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen the night off. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Boston Celtics  • New York Knicks  • Rajon Rondo

    • Wizards Subs Bounce Pacers From Playoffs

      Associated Press  |  Apr 14, 08 9:29 PM CDT

      Wizards Subs Bounce Pacers From Playoffs

      (Newser) - The Washington Wizards' backups were more than enough to eliminate the very sub-.500 Indiana Pacers from the playoff race, 117-110 Monday. Coach Eddie Jordan went to his bench early and often, getting 31 points from Roger Mason, 14 from rookie Nick Young and little resistance from the Pacers' defense. The Wizards never trailed. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Indiana Pacers  • Washington Wizards  • Gilbert Arenas

    • Brown Stuns 76ers in Last Second Win

      Associated Press  |  Apr 14, 08 9:27 PM CDT

      Brown Stuns 76ers in Last Second Win

      (Newser) - Devin Brown sank two free throws with 0.2 seconds after Philadelphia was brought back from the locker room and the game seemingly over to lift Cleveland to a 91-90 win over the 76ers on Monday. The Sixers appeared to have won after Lou Williams hit a fadeaway jumper with 5.1 seconds left - his second go-ahead basket in the final minute. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • LeBron James  • Cleveland Cavaliers  • Philadelphia 76ers  • Zydrunas Ilgauskas  • Samuel Dalembert  • Lou Williams

    • Beasley Headed to NBA

      Associated Press  |  Apr 14, 08 9:25 PM CDT

      Beasley Headed to NBA

      (Newser) - After putting together one of the best freshman seasons ever, Michael Beasley is headed to the NBA. Kansas State's All-American freshman announced Monday that he will skip his final three seasons to enter the June 26 NBA draft, where he could be the No. 1 overall pick. "It's time to take my game to the next level," Beasley said. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • NCAA  • Kansas State Wildcats  • college basketball  • Michael Beasley

    • At Likely Seattle Finale, Boos Amid Sonic Boom

      USA Today  |  Apr 14, 08 12:52 PM CDT

      At Likely Seattle Finale, Boos Amid Sonic Boom

      (Newser) - Amid a playoff-type atmosphere, the Seattle SuperSonics rallied to win their final game of the season—and, USA Today reports, likely their final game in Seattle. If the NBA's board of governors gives owner Clay Bennett the go-ahead this week, the team will be on its way to Oklahoma City after Bennett was unable to solve stadium issues in the Emerald City. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Dallas Mavericks  • Seattle SuperSonics  • Kevin Durant  • Oklahoma City  • Clay Bennett

    • Sonics Beat Mavericks 99-95

      Associated Press  |  Apr 14, 08 12:55 AM CDT

      Sonics Beat Mavericks 99-95

      (Newser) - Rookie Kevin Durant scored twice in the final 45 seconds, and the Sonics rallied from a six-point deficit in the final three minutes to beat the Dallas Mavericks 99-95 on Sunday night. It was quite possibly the last time the Sonics took the floor in Seattle and this squad will be remembered record-wise as the worst in franchise history. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Dallas Mavericks  • Seattle SuperSonics  • Dirk Nowitzki  • Kevin Durant  • Jason Terry  • Nick Collison  • Earl Watson

    • Iverson, Nuggets Move Closer to Playoff Berth

      Associated Press  |  Apr 14, 08 12:55 AM CDT

      Iverson, Nuggets Move Closer to Playoff Berth

      (Newser) - Allen Iverson scored 33 points and J.R. Smith sparked the Nuggets out of their early doldrums with a 23-point performance in Denver's 111-94 rout of the Houston Rockets on Sunday night, putting the Nuggets on the cusp of the NBA playoffs. All Denver has to do now to get in is beat lowly Memphis on Wednesday night at home. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Houston Rockets  • Golden State Warriors  • Denver Nuggets  • Tracy McGrady  • Allen Iverson  • J.R. Smith

    • Gary Davidson Was Man Behind Upstart Leagues

      Los Angeles Times  |  Apr 14, 08 12:50 AM CDT

      Gary Davidson Was Man Behind Upstart Leagues

      (Newser) - Gary Davidson may not be a household name to many sports fans. But the man who founded the World Football League and co-founded the ABA and WHA certainly has been influential in the nation’s professional sports landscape by challenging three of the big four sports leagues, writes the LA Times . The NBA’s San Antonio Spurs, are a remnant of his ABA. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • NHL  • NFL  • hockey  • football  • sports

    • Cavaliers Hold Off Woeful Heat

      Associated Press  |  Apr 13, 08 9:32 PM CDT

      Cavaliers Hold Off Woeful Heat

      (Newser) - Daniel Gibson made a 3-pointer and three straight free throws early in the fourth quarter to give Cleveland some cushion while LeBron James rested, and the Cavaliers moved closer to the East's No. 4 seed with an 84-76 win over the Miami Heat on Sunday. It was the Cavs’ first sweep of the season series against Miami since the 1989-90 season. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • LeBron James  • Cleveland Cavaliers  • Miami Heat  • Zydrunas Ilgauskas  • Delonte West  • Daniel Gibson

    • Magic Reach 50-Win Mark

      Associated Press  |  Apr 13, 08 9:15 PM CDT

      Magic Reach 50-Win Mark

      (Newser) - Hedo Turkoglu scored 24 points, and the Orlando Magic beat the Chicago Bulls 104-84 to reach the 50-win mark for the first time in 12 years on Sunday night. Dwight Howard added 19 points even though he sat out the fourth quarter, and Rashard Lewis added 18. Orlando got a much-needed win after dropping six of 10. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Orlando Magic  • Chicago Bulls  • Dwight Howard  • Hedo Turkoglu  • Rashard Lewis

    • Bryant, Lakers Rout Spurs 106-85

      Associated Press  |  Apr 13, 08 8:23 PM CDT

      Bryant, Lakers Rout Spurs 106-85

      (Newser) - Most Valuable Player candidate Kobe Bryant had 20 points, five rebounds and five assists before sitting out the fourth quarter, and the Lakers routed the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs 106-85 for their seventh win in eight games. The Lakers (56-25), who clinched the Pacific Division championship Friday, assured themselves of at least a second-place finish in the Western Conference. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Los Angeles Lakers  • San Antonio Spurs  • Kobe Bryant  • Pau Gasol  • Lamar Odom  • Derek Fisher  • Jordan Farmar

    • Pistons' 'Zoo Squad' Leads Detroit Over Raptors

      Associated Press  |  Apr 13, 08 6:45 PM CDT

      Pistons' 'Zoo Squad' Leads Detroit Over Raptors

      (Newser) - Jason Maxiell and Rodney Stuckey combined for 18 fourth-quarter points as the Detroit Pistons beat the Toronto Raptors 91-84 today. The loss drops Toronto (40-40) into a tie with Philadelphia for the Eastern Conference's sixth seed with two games left, although the Raptors have the tiebreaker. The sixth seed will play Orlando in the first round, while the seventh seed faces Detroit. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Detroit Pistons  • Toronto Raptors  • Chris Bosh  • Chauncey Billups  • Rodney Stuckey  • Jason Maxiell

    • Jefferson's 24 Help Nets Smother Bucks

      Associated Press  |  Apr 13, 08 10:02 AM CDT

      Jefferson's 24 Help Nets Smother Bucks

      (Newser) - Richard Jefferson scored 24 points and Vince Carter added 21 as the New Jersey Nets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 111-98 last night. Bostjan Nachbar scored all 15 of his points in the second half for New Jersey, which won for only the second time in eight games. Jefferson, Nachbar, and Devin Harris each scored four points in a 12-0 fourth-quarter run. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • New Jersey Nets  • Milwaukee Bucks  • Vince Carter  • Michael Redd  • Richard Jefferson  • Devin Harris  • Bostjan Nachbar

    • Short-Handed Kings Beat Hornets

      Associated Press  |  Apr 13, 08 9:33 AM CDT

      Short-Handed Kings Beat Hornets

      (Newser) - Ron Artest returned from a thumb injury to hit four clutch 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, and the Sacramento Kings dealt a big blow to New Orleans' hopes for the top seed in the Western Conference with a 94-91 victory. The loss dropped the Hornets (55-25) into a tie with the Los Angeles Lakers for the top spot in the West with only two games remaining. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Los Angeles Lakers  • Sacramento Kings  • Ron Artest

    • Snyder, Jefferson Lead Timberwolves

      Associated Press  |  Apr 13, 08 9:06 AM CDT

      Snyder, Jefferson Lead Timberwolves

      (Newser) - Kirk Snyder had 22 points and 11 rebounds, Al Jefferson added 21 points and 10 boards, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Memphis Grizzlies 114-105 last night in a game between two of the NBA's worst teams. Ryan Gomes finished with 11 points and 12 rebounds. Rashad McCants led Minnesota with 23 points and Randy Foye scored 16. Snyder's rebounding total was a career high. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Memphis Grizzlies  • Minnesota Timberwolves  • Al Jefferson  • Rudy Gay  • Rashad McCants  • Hakim Warrick  • Ryan Gomes  • Randy Foye

    • Roy Leads Blazers Over Mavericks

      Associated Press  |  Apr 13, 08 7:30 AM CDT

      Roy Leads Blazers Over Mavericks

      (Newser) - Brandon Roy scored 23 points and the Portland Trail Blazers held off a late challenge to beat the Dallas Mavericks 108-105 last night. The Blazers led by as many as 16 points in the first half, but Dallas came back. Eddie Jones hit a layup for the Mavs to make it 101-97 before Dirk Nowitzki made two consecutive jumpers to tie it at 101 with 58 seconds left. More »

    • Warriors Win, Stick in Playoff Race

      Associated Press  |  Apr 13, 08 6:58 AM CDT

      Warriors Win, Stick in Playoff Race

      (Newser) - Baron Davis had 25 points and nine assists, Stephen Jackson added 28 points, and the Golden State Warriors kept their waning playoff hopes realistic with a 122-116 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers last night. Monta Ellis and Andris Biedrins scored 17 points apiece for the Warriors, whose victory moved them into a tie with the Denver Nuggets for the last spot in the West. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Golden State Warriors  • Los Angeles Clippers  • Baron Davis  • Stephen Jackson  • Monta Ellis  • Andris Biedrins

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