Oklahoma City Thunder Go From Futility To NBA Finals In 3 Years (VIDEO)
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They were not supposed to be ready. Not yet. The Oklahoma City Thunder – young and talented but very young — were supposed to be a year or two away. W. OKLAHOMA CITY — For all the points, rebounds and assists that filled Kevin Durant's impressive stat line, it was a defensive play he made [...]
Read MoreCeltics take control of East, beat Heat 94-90
SI.com
Quite simply, the Boston Celtics refuse to stick to the generally-accepted script. They refuse to die. Even in Boston, where the Celtics climbed back into this series with a pair of wins over the weekend? “We haven't won much The Celtics have played many great games this year. Down the stretch of the regular season, [...]
Read MoreCeltics sing similar tune in Game 5 with lock-down defense
NBA.com
Residents of Portland, Maine got quite a treat Sunday night when local ABC affiliate WMTW news anchor Meghan Torjussen reached the sports segment of the. Quite simply, the Boston Celtics refuse to stick to the generally-accepted script. They refuse to die. Even in Boston, where the Celtics climbed back into this series with a pair [...]
Read MorePaul Pierce, Celts even series with Hawks; Josh Smith injured
ESPN
By PAUL NEWBERRY ATLANTA (AP) Paul Pierce knocked down the free throws to clinch it, then dropped to a knee near midcourt. He wasn't planning on Tebowing, but it just felt right. With a stunning performance, Pierce single-handedly led the Boston Over the top? Perhaps. Premature move with 1:15 left? Probably. Chances any Celtics fan [...]
Read MoreSteve Nash showered with love by Phoenix Suns fans in what may be his final …
Yahoo! Sport
Steve Nash played eight great years in Phoenix, two of which are gravy. If he wants to chase a championship at age 38, I don't think anybody would blame him. We'll see what they have to say if he signs with the Miami Heat, Suns News (no comments): If this is how Steve Nash's time [...]
Read MoreCarmelo Anthony makes Garden his
ESPN
Forced OT, hit the game winner and scored 43 points. SB Nation is a collection of over 300 individual communities, each offering high quality year-round coverage and conversation led by fans who are passionate about their favorite teams, leagues or sports. By empowering fans Forced OT, hit the game winner and scored 43 points. Forced [...]
Read MoreIs Kevin Love worthy of MVP honors?
CNN
Kevin Love is the NBA's newest superstar, he's an MVP candidate for the T'Wolves, and he's only getting better. But what is there to Love that we don't already know? Last night, Kevin Love dropped 40 points on the Charlotte Bobcats, and added 19 rebounds. It was the 20th time this season he went for [...]
Read MoreKevin Love's 40 points and 19 rebounds lead Timberwolves past Bobcats
Boston Heral
Minnesota Timberwolves' Kevin Love, left, dunks in front of Charlotte Bobcats' Gerald Henderson, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, NC, Wednesday, March 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) Kevin Love is playing so well Kevin Love took some time to talk to Chad Hartman on WCCO Radio Monday. He talked [...]
Read MoreLakers' Bynum the latest to get benched by Mike Brown
USA TODAY
A few folks on the Lakers on were amused by Andrew Bynum's sudden desire to start shooting threes — Metta World Peace, for instance. Kobe Bryant didn't think it was a big deal, and indicated that he thought Mike Brown So, what, exactly, does this have to do with Andrew Bynum, the center for the [...]
Read MoreRams sign WR Steve Smith
ESPN
Let's take former Giants and Eagles receiver Steve Smith as an example. In 2009, he finished second in the league in receptions. He was on his way to another big season in 2010 when he suffered a devastating knee injury. Less than two years later, LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Rams signed free agent [...]
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