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NBA

In a state of flux, the NBA is negotiating the chasm between the old, plodding, individual-based style of play and a new, international, high-octane game

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June 2008
- Time Runs Out for Lakers in Game 2 Loss to Celtics
  
  newser | Associated Press | Jun 9, 08 2:35 AM CDT
  
  Perhaps their amazing fourth-quarter comeback was enough to give the Lakers hope in a most difficult situation. Kobe Bryant scored 13 of his 30 points in the last 7:40 as the Lakers erased all but two points of a 24-point deficit before losing in Boston to the Boston Celtics 108-102 in Game 2 of the NBA finals. More »
- Pierce Plays Through Pain
  
  newser | Boston Herald | Jun 6, 08 12:30 PM CDT
  
  When Paul Pierce crumpled to the parquet in the third quarter of last night's NBA Finals game, everyone watching likely echoed the fears of Boston coach Doc Rivers, who "thought the worst." But after writhing in pain and leaving the court in a wheelchair, the Celtics captain returned, and in the biggest way possible, writes the Boston Herald . More »
- Celtics Take Game 1 Over LA
  
  newser | Boston Globe | Jun 5, 08 11:03 PM CDT
  
  The Boston Celtics treated their hometown fans to a 98-88 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers tonight in Game 1 of the NBA finals, the Boston Globe reports. Kevin Garnett (24 points) and Paul Pierce (22) led the Celtics, while Kobe Bryant had 24 for LA. Pierce went down hard in the third quarter and was carried to the locker room, but he returned quickly to a thunderous ovation. The Lakers, who led by 5 at the half, will try to even things up Sunday night in Boston. More »
- This LA Boy Has Gone Green
  
  newser | New York Times | Jun 1, 08 11:22 AM CDT
  
  Paul Pierce knows everything about the storied Lakers-Celtics rivalry of the 1980s: growing up in Inglewood near the Forum, his dreams were gold and purple. "As a kid, I hated the Celtics," says the Boston forward. But childhood memories won't cause him to hold back as his team heads to the NBA Finals, the New York Times reports. More »
May 2008
- Lakers, Celtics Renew Rivalry for Finals
  
  newser | Los Angeles Times | May 31, 08 7:59 AM CDT
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics will revive a historic rivalry in this year’s NBA finals, the Los Angeles Times reports. The Celtics’ defeat of the Detroit Pistons last night will bring the celebrated franchises together for the 11th time in the finals. Lakers coach Phil Jackson will seek a record 10th finals victory while the Celtics battle in their first finals since 1987. More »
- What's Next for the Spurs?
  
  newser | ESPN | May 30, 08 10:13 AM CDT
  
  With the Spurs' dreams of repeating as NBA champs foiled again, ESPN looks to the experts to explain why they couldn't go the distance, and to see what lies ahead for San Antonio. The advancing ages of Tim Duncan and most of the bench probably contributed to the loss, and Manu Ginobili's patchy play didn't help much. More »
- More Sonics Emails Reveal Owner Duplicity
  
  newser | Seattle Times | May 25, 08 8:00 AM CDT
  
  Some of Aubrey McClendon's emails to his fellow SuperSonics owners have been revealed in a transcript of his April deposition, and they don't appear to help his case. The inquiry into whether the Oklahoma City-based investment group made good-faith efforts to keep the team in Seattle turned up two relatively damaging messages, reports the Seattle Times. More »
- Pistons Head Home 'All-Square'
  
  newser | Associated Press | May 23, 08 2:33 AM CDT
  
  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
  
  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 »
- Barkley Pays Up, But It's Not Over Yet
  
  newser | Associated Press | May 21, 08 11:44 AM CDT
  
  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 »
- Rondo Dishes Out Another Celts Home Win
  
  newser | Boston Herald | May 21, 08 8:40 AM CDT
  
  Kevin Garnett may have notched the most points with 26, but it was Rajon Rondo who really hurt the Detroit Pistons in Boston's Game 1 win last night. The blossoming point guard logged more than 40 minutes on the court, finishing with 11 points, seven assists, and five steals to only one turnover, reports the Boston Herald . More »
- Bulls Land No. 1 Pick in Lottery
  
  newser | Associated Press | May 21, 08 12:12 AM CDT
  
  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 »
- James, Pierce Create Instant Classic
  
  newser | Boston Globe | May 19, 08 5:36 AM CDT
  
  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 »
- Can Basketball Keep Agents Out of High School?
  
  newser | New York Times | May 18, 08 12:28 PM CDT
  
  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 »
- Kobe, Lakers Advance to Western Finals
  
  newser | Associated Press | May 17, 08 3:38 AM CDT
  
  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 winner of the San Antonio-New Orleans series to be decided Monday. More »
- Cavs Win, Force a Game 7
  
  newser | Associated Press | May 16, 08 10:42 PM CDT
  
  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. More »
- NBA Game Or the Circus?
  
  newser | Cleveland Plain Dealer | May 16, 08 1:42 PM CDT
  
  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. More »
- Lakers Top Jazz, Take 3-2 Lead
  
  newser | Associated Press | May 15, 08 7:13 AM CDT
  
  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 »
- C's Best Cavs, Take 3-2 Series Lead
  
  newser | Associated Press | May 14, 08 11:17 PM CDT
  
  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 »
- West, Hornets Push Spurs to Brink, Lead 3-2
  
  newser | Associated Press | May 14, 08 12:03 AM CDT
  
  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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Chicago Bulls center Ben Wallace (3) dunks in the first quarter of an Eastern Conference semifinal NBA playoff basketball game against the Detroit Pistons at the Palace of Auburn Hills, Mich., Monday,... (Associated Press)

Chicago Bulls' Luol Deng drives against Detroit Pistons' Tayshaun Prince during the first quarter of an NBA basketball second-round playoff game Thursday, May 17, 2007 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) (Associated Press)

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National Basketball Association (NBA)
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