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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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  • April 2008

    • Chris Paul Picks Mavs Apart, Again

      Associated Press  |  Apr 22, 08 9:44 PM CDT

      Chris Paul Picks Mavs Apart, Again

      (Newser) - First the brilliant playoff debut, then the encore. Chris Paul had 32 points and a franchise playoff-record 17 assists, leading New Orleans to a 127-103 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night that gave the Hornets a 2-0 lead in their first-round series. The old record was 15 assists, set by Muggsy Bogues in 1993. More »

    • Jazz Beat Rockets 90-84 to Take 2-0 Series Lead

      Associated Press  |  Apr 22, 08 1:29 AM CDT

      Jazz Beat Rockets 90-84 to Take 2-0 Series Lead

      (Newser) - Tracy McGrady disappeared again in the fourth quarter and the Utah Jazz took a commanding lead in their playoff series with the Houston Rockets. Deron Williams shrugged off an ankle injury and scored 22 points and Mehmet Okur added 16 points and 16 rebounds as the Jazz beat the Rockets 90-84 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. More »

    • Cops: 'Pacman' Paid Extortion Cash in Vegas Shooting

      Associated Press  |  Apr 21, 08 11:41 PM CDT

      Cops: 'Pacman' Paid Extortion Cash in Vegas Shooting

      (Newser) - Adam "Pacman" Jones paid "extortion" money to a 29-year-old man arrested for a Las Vegas strip club shooting that left a club employee paralyzed, police said. Arvin Kenti Edwards, of Renton, Wash., allegedly used go-betweens to reach Jones, who paid $15,000 in two installments after the shooting, according to a police report obtained Monday. More »

    • James Scores 30 In Cavs' Historic Rout of Wiz

      Associated Press  |  Apr 21, 08 10:54 PM CDT

      James Scores 30 In Cavs' Historic Rout of Wiz

      (Newser) - Maybe Gilbert Arenas was talking about some other Cavaliers. The Cleveland team he and the Washington Wizards faced Monday night doesn't look so beatable. LeBron James scored 30 points, Zydrunas Ilgauskas added 16, and the Cavaliers played their best game in months, blowing out Arenas and Co. 116-86. More »

    • Spurs' Ginobili Wins NBA's Sixth Man Award

      Associated Press  |  Apr 21, 08 10:50 PM CDT

      Spurs' Ginobili Wins NBA's Sixth Man Award

      (Newser) - San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili—good enough to be a starter on about any team—won the NBA's sixth man award given to the league's best reserve on Monday. Ginobili led the Spurs in scoring, averaging a career-high 19.5 points to go with 4.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists. More »

    • Sports Coverage a Tangled Web

      New York Times  |  Apr 21, 08 9:40 AM CDT

      Sports Coverage a Tangled Web

      (Newser) - As bloggers multiply and media outlets aim to put more audio, video and photo content on their websites, tensions mount with professional sports leagues. Leagues argue that outlets making such content widely available steps on the toes of the broadcasters who have paid to present games—but, the New York Times reports, limiting the media's scope might impinge on free speech. More »

    • With Van Gundy Out, Knicks May Tap Jackson

      New York Daily News  |  Apr 21, 08 8:29 AM CDT

      With Van Gundy Out, Knicks May Tap Jackson

      (Newser) - Former Knick Mark Jackson may be the logical frontrunner to step into Isiah Thomas' old shoes, despite Jackson's lack of coaching experience. Jeff Van Gundy has suggested that the hiring process is a "one-horse race," effectively taking himself out of consideration. The other potential candidate, Scott Skiles, seems likely to sign with the Bucks, writes the New York Daily News . More »

    • Robidas Sends Stars Past Ducks

      Associated Press  |  Apr 21, 08 12:19 AM CDT

      Robidas Sends Stars Past Ducks

      (Newser) - The Dallas Stars are taking their chase of the Stanley Cup into the second round of the playoffs - and the reigning champs aren't. Stephane Robidas, scored the tying goal on the power play early in the third period then set up Stu Barnes for the go-ahead goal 52 seconds later, sending the Stars past the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 last night. More »

    • Allen, Garnett Lead Celtics to Win Over Hawks

      Associated Press  |  Apr 21, 08 12:18 AM CDT

      Allen, Garnett Lead Celtics to Win Over Hawks

      (Newser) - Ray Allen scored 18 points and Kevin Garnett had 16 as the two newcomers who led the Boston Celtics to the NBA's best record sparked them to a 104-81 win last night in their playoff opener against the Atlanta Hawks. Rookie Al Horford led the Hawks with 20 points and 10 rebounds and Joe Johnson added 19 points. More »

    • 76ers Stun Pistons in Game One

      Associated Press  |  Apr 20, 08 11:06 PM CDT

      76ers Stun Pistons in Game One

      (Newser) - Andre Miller scored 20 points while Willie Green had a career playoff-high 17 to help the Philadelphia 76ers stun the Detroit Pistons 90-86 Sunday in Game 1 of their first-round series. The Eastern Conference's second-seeded team was expected beat the seventh-seeded Sixers by double digits and did lead by 15 midway through the third quarter. But Philadelphia refused to follow the script. More »

    • Dwight Howard's 20-20 Game Helps Magic Top Raptors

      Associated Press  |  Apr 20, 08 7:20 PM CDT

      Dwight Howard's 20-20 Game Helps Magic Top Raptors

      (Newser) - Dwight Howard had 25 points and 22 rebounds, and Jameer Nelson scored 24 points, and the Orlando Magic defeated the Toronto Raptors 114-100 Sunday in the opener of their first-round series. Howard scored six straight points in a 10-0 fourth-quarter run that sealed Orlando's first playoff win since 2003. He also blocked five shots and made 9-of-11 free throws. More »

    • Gasol Leads Lakers Past Nuggets

      Associated Press  |  Apr 20, 08 6:01 PM CDT

      Gasol Leads Lakers Past Nuggets

      (Newser) - Pau Gasol finally discovered how it feels to be on the winning side in a postseason game. The 7-foot Spaniard had a whole lot to do with his first victory. Gasol established playoff highs with 36 points and eight assists and had 16 rebounds as well Sunday as the Los Angeles Lakers took command early in the third quarter and beat the Denver Nuggets 128-114. More »

    • Paul Shines in Playoff Debut as Hornets Win

      Associated Press  |  Apr 20, 08 12:46 AM CDT

      Paul Shines in Playoff Debut as Hornets Win

      (Newser) - So much for playoff experience. Chris Paul had 35 points and 10 assists in his first career playoff game last night, lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 104-92 come-from-behind victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of their first-round series. David West also  scored 23 points to help New Orleans storm back from a 12-point halftime deficit and win going away. More »

    • Duncan Carries Spurs to Game 1 Win Over Suns

      Associated Press  |  Apr 19, 08 7:27 PM CDT

      Duncan Carries Spurs to Game 1 Win Over Suns

      (Newser) - Tim Duncan saved the San Antonio Spurs with a rare 3-pointer at the end of overtime, and Manu Ginobili hit a layup at the end of the second extra period to send the defending champions past the Phoenix Suns, 117-115 today in Game 1 of their first-round series. The third-seeded Spurs celebrated almost as jubilantly as if they'd won the finals after beating the Suns, their postseason nemesis. More »

    • LeBron Makes Wizards Pay

      Associated Press  |  Apr 19, 08 4:58 PM CDT

      LeBron Makes Wizards Pay

      (Newser) - Round one went to LeBron. Determined to make the Wizards swallow their words, LeBron James scored 32 points, making two tough shots in traffic down the stretch as the Cleveland Cavaliers opened the NBA playoffs with an intense 93-86 win over Washington today. Called "overrated" by Washington's DeShawn Stevenson, James scored 20 points in the second half to lead the defending Eastern Conference champions. More »

    • Knicks Fire Coach Thomas

      New York Times  |  Apr 18, 08 5:18 PM CDT

      Knicks Fire Coach Thomas

      (Newser) - Isiah Thomas was fired today as head coach of the New York Knicks, the Times reports. Team president Donnie Walsh said that Thomas will remain as an adviser, although he’ll have no direct responsibilities. The Knicks were 56-108 in his two seasons at coach; they've made little headway since Thomas was named team president in 2003 and tasked with rebuilding the franchise. More »

    • Sonics Spat Heats Up

      Seattle Times  |  Apr 18, 08 10:45 AM CDT

      Sonics Spat Heats Up

      (Newser) - SuperSonics owner Clay Bennett is now taking a swing at Seattle, accusing Mayor Greg Nickles of a "Machiavellian plan" to turn the basketball team back over to local ownership. The Oklahoma billionaire claims the city has misled the public and mischaracterized reasons for the lawsuit it filed to keep the Sonics at Key Arena, reports the Seattle Times . More »

    • Suns Defeat Blazers 100-91, Earn No. 6 Seed

      Associated Press  |  Apr 17, 08 12:43 AM CDT

      Suns Defeat Blazers 100-91, Earn No. 6 Seed

      (Newser) - Little-used Sean Marks had 16 points and 13 rebounds, and Phoenix beat the Portland Trail Blazers 100-91 on Wednesday night in a game that ended up having no bearing on the Suns' playoff seeding. San Antonio's rout of Utah earlier in the night locked Phoenix (55-27) into the sixth seed in the Western Conference. More »

    • Spurs Wrap Up Third Seed With Win Over Jazz

      Associated Press  |  Apr 16, 08 11:38 PM CDT

      Spurs Wrap Up Third Seed With Win Over Jazz

      (Newser) - The San Antonio Spurs wrapped up the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference playoffs in dominant fashion, routing the Utah Jazz 109-80 on Wednesday night. The Spurs will face the sixth-seeded Phoenix Suns in the first round. The Jazz will take on the Houston Rockets. The Spurs' win, coupled with Houston's victory earlier Wednesday evening, firmed up seeds 3-6 in the West. More »

    • Nuggets Nab 50th Win

      Associated Press  |  Apr 16, 08 11:02 PM CDT

      Nuggets Nab 50th Win

      (Newser) - Carmelo Anthony scored 17 points and grabbed six rebounds in his first game since getting arrested on a drunken driving charge, and the Denver Nuggets reached 50 wins for the first time in 20 years with a 120-111 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. The Nuggets learned in the first half that Dallas had beaten New Orleans. 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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