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James saves Miami in last-gasp win over Indiana Simon Evans - Reuters - 3 hrs ago
By Simon Evans MIAMI (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 … More »James saves Miami in last-gasp win over Indiana
By Simon Evans MIAMI (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 for Miami would further damage …
NBA-James saves Miami in last-gasp win over Indiana Reuters - 7 hrs ago
(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 …
NBA play-offs semifinal result Reuters - 9 hrs ago
May 23 (Infostrada Sports) - Result from the NBA Play-offs Semifinal match between Miami and Indiana on Wednesday (home team in CAPS) 1 2 3 4 OT T MIAMI 22 15 27 28 11 … More »NBA play-offs semifinal result
May 23 (Infostrada Sports) - Result from the NBA Play-offs Semifinal match between Miami and Indiana on Wednesday (home team in CAPS) 1 2 3 4 OT T MIAMI 22 15 27 28 11 103 Indiana 21 21 23 27 10 102 (Miami lead the best-of-seven series by 1-0)
Signs point to Krzyzewski staying as Olympic coach Reuters - 16 hrs ago
(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 - 16 hrs ago
(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 …
NBA play-offs 2nd round result Reuters - Sat, May 18, 2013
May 19 (Infostrada Sports) - Result from the NBA Play-offs 2nd Round match between Indiana and NY Knicks on Saturday (home team in CAPS) 1 2 3 4 T INDIANA 29 26 26 25 … More »NBA play-offs 2nd round result
May 19 (Infostrada Sports) - Result from the NBA Play-offs 2nd Round match between Indiana and NY Knicks on Saturday (home team in CAPS) 1 2 3 4 T INDIANA 29 26 26 25 106 NY Knicks 27 20 34 18 99 (Indiana win the best-of-seven series by 4-2)
Sacramento Kings owners reach deal to sell team to local investors Eric M. Johnson - Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013
By Eric M. Johnson (Reuters) - The owners of the Sacramento Kings basketball franchise have struck a tentative deal to sell the California team to local investors after … More »Sacramento Kings owners reach deal to sell team to local investors
By Eric M. Johnson (Reuters) - The owners of the Sacramento Kings basketball franchise have struck a tentative deal to sell the California team to local investors after the National Basketball Association denied a proposal to move the team to Seattle, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson said on Friday. The deal by an investor …
Knicks seek productive sidekick for high-scoring Anthony Larry Fine - Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013
By Larry Fine NEW YORK (Reuters) - Carmelo Anthony's scoring prowess has powered the New York Knicks all season but he may need someone to fill the role of sidekick in … More »Knicks seek productive sidekick for high-scoring Anthony
By Larry Fine NEW YORK (Reuters) - Carmelo Anthony's scoring prowess has powered the New York Knicks all season but he may need someone to fill the role of sidekick in order to stave off playoff elimination against the Indiana Pacers. With defensive-minded Indiana focused on stopping Anthony, a potent second option could …
NBA-Knicks seek productive sidekick for high-scoring Anthony Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013
By Larry Fine NEW YORK, May 17 (Reuters) - Carmelo Anthony's scoring prowess has powered the New York Knicks all season but he may need someone to fill the role of sidekick … More »NBA-Knicks seek productive sidekick for high-scoring Anthony
By Larry Fine NEW YORK, May 17 (Reuters) - Carmelo Anthony's scoring prowess has powered the New York Knicks all season but he may need someone to fill the role of sidekick in order to stave off playoff elimination against the Indiana Pacers. With defensive-minded Indiana focused on stopping Anthony, a potent second option …
Spurs to tackle Grizzlies after overcoming Warriors Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013
(Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs advanced to the Western Conference finals after closing out the Golden State Warriors 94-82 in Game Six of their semi-final series on … More »Spurs to tackle Grizzlies after overcoming Warriors
(Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs advanced to the Western Conference finals after closing out the Golden State Warriors 94-82 in Game Six of their semi-final series on Thursday. Led by Tim Duncan's 19 points, the second-seeded Spurs claimed victory on the road in Oakland to seal a 4-2 triumph in the best-of-seven series …
NBA-Spurs to tackle Grizzlies after overcoming Warriors Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013
May 16 (Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs advanced to the Western Conference finals after closing out the Golden State Warriors 94-82 in Game Six of their semi-final series … More »NBA-Spurs to tackle Grizzlies after overcoming Warriors
May 16 (Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs advanced to the Western Conference finals after closing out the Golden State Warriors 94-82 in Game Six of their semi-final series on Thursday. Led by Tim Duncan's 19 points, the second-seeded Spurs claimed victory on the road in Oakland to seal a 4-2 triumph in the best-of-seven …
NBA play-offs 2nd round results Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013
May 17 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the NBA Play-offs 2nd Round games on Thursday (home team in CAPS) 1 2 3 4 T Indiana 15 19 23 18 75 NY KNICKS 19 21 27 18 85 … More »NBA play-offs 2nd round results
May 17 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the NBA Play-offs 2nd Round games on Thursday (home team in CAPS) 1 2 3 4 T Indiana 15 19 23 18 75 NY KNICKS 19 21 27 18 85 (Indiana lead the best-of-seven series by 3-2) 1 2 3 4 T San Antonio 21 26 19 28 94 GOLDEN STATE 19 21 19 23 82 (San Antonio win the best-of-seven series by …
NBA-Knicks avoid elimination with win over Pacers Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013
(Adds details, quotes) By Larry Fine NEW YORK, May 16 (Reuters) - The New York Knicks came alive in front of their home crowd and avoided elimination by beating the Pacers … More »NBA-Knicks avoid elimination with win over Pacers
(Adds details, quotes) By Larry Fine NEW YORK, May 16 (Reuters) - The New York Knicks came alive in front of their home crowd and avoided elimination by beating the Pacers 85-75 on Thursday, sending their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final series back to Indiana for Game Six. Led by 28 points from league scoring champion …
Pacers' Hill to miss playoff game versus New York with concussion Larry Fine - Reuters - Thu, May 16, 2013
By Larry Fine NEW YORK (Reuters) - Indiana Pacers point guard George Hill will miss Thursday's Game Five of the NBA Eastern Conference semi-finals against the New York … More »Pacers' Hill to miss playoff game versus New York with concussion
By Larry Fine NEW YORK (Reuters) - Indiana Pacers point guard George Hill will miss Thursday's Game Five of the NBA Eastern Conference semi-finals against the New York Knicks because of a concussion, the team said. The Pacers lead the best-of-seven series 3-1 and can advance to the conference finals against the defending …