Forward leaves Olympic practice after injuring right ankle
Los Angeles Times Jul 23, 08 2:12 AM CDT
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Team USA got a shock last night when LeBron James sprained his right ankle in a practice scrimmage in a high school gym, reports the Los Angeles Times . Team officials said it was a minor injury, but the star will be carefully evaluated today. His Beijing-bound teammates were optimistic James would bounce back in time for Team USA's Olympic opener against China August 10.
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Cavs star knows Knicks, Nets ready to court him
ESPN Jul 1, 08 10:18 AM CDT
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LeBron James knows how much Knicks fans would love to see him suit up in Madison Square Garden come 2010 or 2011, but the Cleveland star isn't committing to anything yet, writes ESPN. What he is saying might have New York coach Mike D'Antoni worried, though: LeBron's favorite borough is Brooklyn, possible future home of the Nets.
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OPINION
Celts-Cavs Game 7 one for the ages, writes Boston Globe columnist
Boston Globe May 19, 08 5:36 AM CDT
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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.
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NBA PLAYOFFS
Celtics remain winless on the road during this postseason
Associated Press May 16, 08 10:42 PM CDT
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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 become the 14th team to overcome an 0-2 deficit and win a series.
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Is all the noise and spectacle necessary? Fans, players, coaches are torn
Cleveland Plain Dealer May 16, 08 1:42 PM CDT
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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 of the noisy spectacles.
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NBA Playoffs
Associated Press May 14, 08 11:17 PM CDT
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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.
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NBA Playoffs
Cleveland evens series as Boston remains winless on the road in the playoffs
Associated Press May 12, 08 10:52 PM CDT
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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 2-2.
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game of the night
Solid defense helps Cleveland cut Boston's lead to 2-1
Associated Press May 10, 08 10:57 PM CDT
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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.
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NBA Playoffs
Boston wins Game 2 handily as LeBron struggles again
Associated Press May 8, 08 10:07 PM CDT
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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 89-73.
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GAME OF THE NIGHT
Garnett scores 28 in defensive struggle; Boston prevails, 76-72
Associated Press May 6, 08 10:28 PM CDT
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LeBron James couldn't make a basket down the stretch—or at virtually any other time—and the Boston Celtics eked out a 76-72 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night in the opener of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Kevin Garnett scored 28 points to make up for an off night for the rest of Boston's Big Three.
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NBA PLAYOFFS
King James posts third career triple double
Associated Press May 2, 08 11:01 PM CDT
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LeBron James compiled 27 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists for his third career playoff triple-double, all the while helping slow Caron Butler at the defensive end, and the Cavaliers beat the Wizards 105-88 on Friday night to end their contentious series in six games. It was the third consecutive season that the Cavaliers eliminated the Wizards.
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GAME OF THE NIGHT
Wizards swingman holds off Cavs with clutch bucket
Associated Press May 1, 08 12:36 AM CDT
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Caron Butler saved Washington's season. Butler made a layup with 3.9 seconds left and the Wizards held their breath as LeBron James missed a potential series-ending layup at the horn, giving Washington an 88-87 victory Wednesday night and adding at least one more game to this overheated NBA playoff series.
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