Tony Parker has a birthday win; Spurs go up 2-0 on Clippers
LubbockOnlin
Win an autographed basketball similar to this one by simply tweeting "#TonyTissotTues" and follow @Tissot. Each Tuesday that Tony Parker is in the pla. So lop-sided was the Spurs first playoff series that point guard Tony Parker, in a moment of frustration over a week-long lack of playing time, haggled with head coach Gregg Popovich [...]
Read MoreKevin Durant helps make this game a steal
Los Angeles
This is all irrelevant, but watching Kevin Durant's second free throw, after Steve Blake missed on the other end, effectively ending the Lakers' changes, was pretty great. The free throw wasn't great. But the visuals were. His first attempt looked Kevin Durant Discusses "Aunt Pearl", N7 & Possible "Scoring Title" KD IVs. Our friends over [...]
Read MoreThunder's Derek Fisher, James Harden have Lakers memories to confront
Boston Heral
Don't expect any sort of peace accord between Metta, James Harden and his teammates when the highly-anticipated Lakers/Thunder Second Round series tips off tonight in OKC. Hostility on the other hand? Oh yes, there will James Harden, Metta World Peace, and the Sweet Art of Revenge. I'll predict monster ratings for this series (well, better [...]
Read MorePau Gasol, Metta World Peace lead Lakers past Nuggets 96-87 in thrilling Game 7
Washington P
Will the return of Metta World Peace give the Lakers an edge in Game 7 vs. the Nuggets? CineSport's Noah Coslov and SheridanHoops.com's Chris Sheridan discuss this & the Eastern Conference Semis. Minutes after the Los Angeles Lakers went down to the Denver Nuggets Metta World Peace's evening was just beginning at a fancy Hollywood… [...]
Read MoreWorld Peace returns in time to help Lakers' season continue
CBSSports.co
(And don't even get me started on Artest hinting at the fact that Harden somehow asked for it, that he sticks his chin out after other guys dunk, that “this is what he does”.) This is just one more reminder that Ron Artest doesn't get it. Contributor Network – Thu, Apr 26, 2012 9:04 AM [...]
Read MoreOklahoma City Thunder sweep Dallas Mavericks
San Francisc
You know the drill. The Difference is a reflection on the game that was, with one bullet for every point in the final margin. You know what they say: If you're going to lose a winnable series in four games, at least go out in an This time around, it's the Thunder who are proving [...]
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 MoreLakers' Jordan Hill is charged with third-degree felony
Boston Heral
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LA's Jordan Hill contests a shot from Ty Lawson in Game 1 of their NBA playoff series Sunday. (Getty Images) EL SEGUNDO, Calif.—Los Angeles Lakers forward Jordan Hill faces a felony assault charge after his girlfriend Lakers forward Jordan Hill issued a statement through the team's staff on Monday [...]
Read MoreSometimes Rajon Rondo's the man, sometimes just a kid
Boston Heral
TheMore >> ATLANTA (AP) – Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo has been suspended for Game 2 of the opening-round playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks. The NBA announced its decision Monday, less than 24 hours afterMore >> ATLANTA (AP) – Boston Celtics By Gary Dzen Rajon Rondo bumped referee Marc Davis with less than a [...]
Read MoreAndrew Bynum is in control
ESPN
Lakers center Andrew Bynum (top) a St. Joseph-Metuchen graduate, swats away a shot by Denver Nuggets point guard Andre Miller during the second half of Sunday's NBA first-round playoff game in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 103-88. NBA champion Kobe Bryant began his quest for a sixth ring and got off to a great start. [...]
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