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Pacers turn up Heat in Miami to level series Simon Evans - Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - The Indiana Pacers threw open the NBA Eastern Conference finals on Friday, upsetting the Miami Heat with a 97-93 victory to level the … More »Pacers turn up Heat in Miami to level series
By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - The Indiana Pacers threw open the NBA Eastern Conference finals on Friday, upsetting the Miami Heat with a 97-93 victory to level the best-of-seven series at 1-1. LeBron James scored 36 points for Miami but gave up two crucial turnovers down the stretch that cost the Heat, while Roy Hibbert …
NBA-Pacers turn up Heat in Miami to level series Reuters - 6 hrs ago
* Series tied at 1-1 as teams head to Indiana * Late turnovers dampen stellar showing from James (Adds detail, quotes) By Simon Evans MIAMI, May 24 (Reuters) - The Indiana … More »NBA-Pacers turn up Heat in Miami to level series
* Series tied at 1-1 as teams head to Indiana * Late turnovers dampen stellar showing from James (Adds detail, quotes) By Simon Evans MIAMI, May 24 (Reuters) - The Indiana Pacers threw open the NBA Eastern Conference finals on Friday, upsetting the Miami Heat with a 97-93 victory to level the best-of-seven series at 1-1. …
NBA play-offs semifinal result Reuters - 7 hrs ago
May 25 (Infostrada Sports) - Result from the NBA Play-offs Semifinal match between Miami and Indiana on Friday (home team in CAPS) 1 2 3 4 T MIAMI 22 25 27 19 93 Indiana … More »NBA play-offs semifinal result
May 25 (Infostrada Sports) - Result from the NBA Play-offs Semifinal match between Miami and Indiana on Friday (home team in CAPS) 1 2 3 4 T MIAMI 22 25 27 19 93 Indiana 28 25 23 21 97 (The best-of-seven series is level at 1-1)
U.S. basketball team driven by international talent Larry Fine - Reuters - Thu, May 23, 2013
By Larry Fine (Reuters) - The star-studded U.S. national basketball team cannot afford to get complacent about being the sport's superpower given the pace of emerging … More »U.S. basketball team driven by international talent
By Larry Fine (Reuters) - The star-studded U.S. national basketball team cannot afford to get complacent about being the sport's superpower given the pace of emerging talent around the globe, head coach Mike Krzyzewski said on Thursday. According to Krzyzewski, having the privilege of coaching teams that have boasted NBA …
Olympics-U.S. basketball team driven by international talent Reuters - Thu, May 23, 2013
By Larry Fine May 23 (Reuters) - The star-studded U.S. national basketball team cannot afford to get complacent about being the sport's superpower given the pace of emerging … More »Olympics-U.S. basketball team driven by international talent
By Larry Fine May 23 (Reuters) - The star-studded U.S. national basketball team cannot afford to get complacent about being the sport's superpower given the pace of emerging talent around the globe, head coach Mike Krzyzewski said on Thursday. According to Krzyzewski, having the privilege of coaching teams that have boasted …
James and Bryant headline All-NBA selections Reuters - Thu, May 23, 2013
(Reuters) - Most Valuable Player LeBron James of the Miami Heat and veteran Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers headlined the list of players selected for the All-NBA … More »James and Bryant headline All-NBA selections
(Reuters) - Most Valuable Player LeBron James of the Miami Heat and veteran Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers headlined the list of players selected for the All-NBA team, the league said on Thursday. Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs and Chris Paul of the Los Angeles Clippers …
NBA-James and Bryant headline All-NBA selections Reuters - Thu, May 23, 2013
May 23 (Reuters) - Most Valuable Player LeBron James of the Miami Heat and veteran Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers headlined the list of players selected for the … More »NBA-James and Bryant headline All-NBA selections
May 23 (Reuters) - Most Valuable Player LeBron James of the Miami Heat and veteran Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers headlined the list of players selected for the All-NBA team, the league said on Thursday. Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs and Chris Paul of the Los Angeles …
Pacers, Heat bring playoffs to life with overtime thriller Simon Evans - Reuters - Thu, May 23, 2013
By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - The Indiana Pacers fell just short in the Eastern Conference finals opener but their gritty display pumped life into the NBA playoffs … More »Pacers, Heat bring playoffs to life with overtime thriller
By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - The Indiana Pacers fell just short in the Eastern Conference finals opener but their gritty display pumped life into the NBA playoffs and let the defending champion Miami Heat know they have a battle on their hands. The ease with which the top-seeded Heat have brushed aside opponents during …
NBA-Pacers, Heat bring playoffs to life with overtime thriller Reuters - Thu, May 23, 2013
By Simon Evans MIAMI, May 23 (Reuters) - The Indiana Pacers fell just short in the Eastern Conference finals opener but their gritty display pumped life into the NBA … More »NBA-Pacers, Heat bring playoffs to life with overtime thriller
By Simon Evans MIAMI, May 23 (Reuters) - The Indiana Pacers fell just short in the Eastern Conference finals opener but their gritty display pumped life into the NBA playoffs and let the defending champion Miami Heat know they have a battle on their hands. The ease with which the top-seeded Heat have brushed aside opponents …
Krzyzewski to stay as U.S. basketball coach Larry Fine - Reuters - Thu, May 23, 2013
By Larry Fine (Reuters) - Mike Krzyzewski said on Thursday he is returning for another term as the U.S. men's national basketball team coach with the aim of leading the … More »Krzyzewski to stay as U.S. basketball coach
By Larry Fine (Reuters) - Mike Krzyzewski said on Thursday he is returning for another term as the U.S. men's national basketball team coach with the aim of leading the squad to a third successive Olympic title at the 2016 Games in Rio. Krzyzewski, the Duke University coach who has amassed the most wins in U.S. college …
Olympics-Krzyzewski to stay as U.S. basketball coach Reuters - Thu, May 23, 2013
(Add quotes, background) By Larry Fine May 23 (Reuters) - Mike Krzyzewski said on Thursday he is returning for another term as the U.S. men's national basketball team … More »Olympics-Krzyzewski to stay as U.S. basketball coach
(Add quotes, background) By Larry Fine May 23 (Reuters) - Mike Krzyzewski said on Thursday he is returning for another term as the U.S. men's national basketball team coach with the aim of leading the squad to a third successive Olympic title at the 2016 Games in Rio. Krzyzewski, the Duke University coach who has amassed …
NBA-James saves Miami in last-gasp win over Indiana Reuters - Thu, May 23, 2013
(Adds detail, quotes) By Simon Evans MIAMI, May 22 (Reuters) - LeBron James scored the game-winning points in the dying embers of overtime as the Miami Heat held off … More »NBA-James saves Miami in last-gasp win over Indiana
(Adds detail, quotes) By Simon Evans MIAMI, May 22 (Reuters) - LeBron James scored the game-winning points in the dying embers of overtime as the Miami Heat held off a determined Indiana Pacers 103-102 in a thrilling Eastern Conference Finals opener on Wednesday. If broadcasters were concerned that another easy series win …
Signs point to Krzyzewski staying as Olympic coach Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013
(Reuters) - USA Basketball is set to name its men's coach for the next Olympic cycle and all signs point to Mike Krzyzewski, who has already led Team USA to a pair of … More »Signs point to Krzyzewski staying as Olympic coach
(Reuters) - USA Basketball is set to name its men's coach for the next Olympic cycle and all signs point to Mike Krzyzewski, who has already led Team USA to a pair of Summer Games golds, retaining the job. A news conference hosted by USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo to announce the selection has been called for Thursday …
Basketball-Signs point to Krzyzewski staying as Olympic coach Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013
(Reuters) - USA Basketball is set to name its men's coach for the next Olympic cycle and all signs point to Mike Krzyzewski, who has already led Team USA to a pair of … More »Basketball-Signs point to Krzyzewski staying as Olympic coach
(Reuters) - USA Basketball is set to name its men's coach for the next Olympic cycle and all signs point to Mike Krzyzewski, who has already led Team USA to a pair of Summer Games golds, retaining the job. A news conference hosted by USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo to announce the selection has been called for Thursday …
Cavs win right to first pick in NBA Draft Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013
(Reuters) - The Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Draft Lottery and the top overall pick for the second time in three years on Tuesday. The Cavaliers were able to edge … More »Cavs win right to first pick in NBA Draft
(Reuters) - The Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Draft Lottery and the top overall pick for the second time in three years on Tuesday. The Cavaliers were able to edge out the Orlando Magic, who had the highest probability of winning the top selection, as they continue to rebuild a franchise reeling from the loss of LeBron …
NBA-Cavs win right to first pick in NBA Draft Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013
May 21 (Reuters) - The Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Draft Lottery and the top overall pick for the second time in three years on Tuesday. The Cavaliers were able to … More »NBA-Cavs win right to first pick in NBA Draft
May 21 (Reuters) - The Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Draft Lottery and the top overall pick for the second time in three years on Tuesday. The Cavaliers were able to edge out the Orlando Magic, who had the highest probability of winning the top selection, as they continue to rebuild a franchise reeling from the loss of …
Spurs fend off rallying Grizzlies in Game Two overtime Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013
(Reuters) - San Antonio squandered a big lead in the fourth quarter and had Tim Duncan to thank for settling their nerves in overtime as the Spurs ground out a 93-89 … More »Spurs fend off rallying Grizzlies in Game Two overtime
(Reuters) - San Antonio squandered a big lead in the fourth quarter and had Tim Duncan to thank for settling their nerves in overtime as the Spurs ground out a 93-89 win over the Memphis Grizzlies and took a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals on Tuesday. Up by 14 in the fourth, the Spurs failed to score in the last …
NBA-Spurs fend off rallying Grizzlies in Game Two overtime Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013
May 21 (Reuters) - San Antonio squandered a big lead in the fourth quarter and had Tim Duncan to thank for settling their nerves in overtime as the Spurs ground out a … More »NBA-Spurs fend off rallying Grizzlies in Game Two overtime
May 21 (Reuters) - San Antonio squandered a big lead in the fourth quarter and had Tim Duncan to thank for settling their nerves in overtime as the Spurs ground out a 93-89 win over the Memphis Grizzlies and took a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals on Tuesday. Up by 14 in the fourth, the Spurs failed to score in …
Charlotte franchise wants to bring back Hornets nickname Reuters - Tue, May 21, 2013
(Reuters) - The Charlotte Bobcats want to take a step back in time and restore an old nickname to the city. The National Basketball Association (NBA) team will ask the … More »Charlotte franchise wants to bring back Hornets nickname
(Reuters) - The Charlotte Bobcats want to take a step back in time and restore an old nickname to the city. The National Basketball Association (NBA) team will ask the league's board of governors in July to approve changing the franchise's name to Charlotte Hornets effective with the 2014-15 season, Bobcats owner Michael …
NBA-Charlotte franchise wants to bring back Hornets nickname Reuters - Tue, May 21, 2013
May 21 (Reuters) - The Charlotte Bobcats want to take a step back in time and restore an old nickname to the city. The National Basketball Association (NBA) team will … More »NBA-Charlotte franchise wants to bring back Hornets nickname
May 21 (Reuters) - The Charlotte Bobcats want to take a step back in time and restore an old nickname to the city. The National Basketball Association (NBA) team will ask the league's board of governors in July to approve changing the franchise's name to Charlotte Hornets effective with the 2014-15 season, Bobcats owner …
Clippers cut ties with head coach Del Negro Reuters - Tue, May 21, 2013
(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Clippers have decided to part ways with head coach Vinny Del Negro, announcing on Tuesday they will not offer him a new contract to lead the … More »Clippers cut ties with head coach Del Negro
(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Clippers have decided to part ways with head coach Vinny Del Negro, announcing on Tuesday they will not offer him a new contract to lead the National Basketball Association team. Del Negro compiled a 128-102 record with the Clippers in three seasons, guiding them to the playoffs in 2012 and 2013. …
NBA-Clippers cut ties with head coach Del Negro Reuters - Tue, May 21, 2013
May 21 (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Clippers have decided to part ways with head coach Vinny Del Negro, announcing on Tuesday they will not offer him a new contract to … More »NBA-Clippers cut ties with head coach Del Negro
May 21 (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Clippers have decided to part ways with head coach Vinny Del Negro, announcing on Tuesday they will not offer him a new contract to lead the National Basketball Association team. Del Negro compiled a 128-102 record with the Clippers in three seasons, guiding them to the playoffs in 2012 …
Spurs cruise to opening win over Grizzlies Reuters - Sun, May 19, 2013
(Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs blew away Memphis 105-83 on Sunday to open the Western Conference finals with a convincing victory. Tony Parker had 20 points and nine … More »Spurs cruise to opening win over Grizzlies
(Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs blew away Memphis 105-83 on Sunday to open the Western Conference finals with a convincing victory. Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard added 18 and the Spurs wasted little time sending a message to the visiting Grizzlies who are experiencing their first conference …
NBA-Spurs cruise to opening win over Grizzlies Reuters - Sun, May 19, 2013
May 19 (Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs blew away Memphis 105-83 on Sunday to open the Western Conference finals with a convincing victory. Tony Parker had 20 points … More »NBA-Spurs cruise to opening win over Grizzlies
May 19 (Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs blew away Memphis 105-83 on Sunday to open the Western Conference finals with a convincing victory. Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard added 18 and the Spurs wasted little time sending a message to the visiting Grizzlies who are experiencing their first conference …
NBA-Pacers beat Knicks to join Heat in Eastern Finals Reuters - Sat, May 18, 2013
May 18 (Reuters) - The Indiana Pacers will meet the Miami Heat in the National Basketball Association Eastern Conference Finals after they closed out their semi-final … More »NBA-Pacers beat Knicks to join Heat in Eastern Finals
May 18 (Reuters) - The Indiana Pacers will meet the Miami Heat in the National Basketball Association Eastern Conference Finals after they closed out their semi-final series against the New York Knicks in six games with a 106-99 victory on Saturday. The Pacers thrilled their home crowd with the win to take the seven game …