Grizzlies Grab 1st Ever 3-1 Series Lead Over Spurs

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Mike Conley had 15 points and seven assists to help the eighth-seeded Memphis Grizzlies rout the San Antonio Spurs 104-86 on Monday night and grab a commanding 3-1 lead in their opening series.The Grizzlies already had made franchise...

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The Heat roll to 2-0 lead over 76ers, 94-73

MIAMI – LeBron James outscored Philadelphia's entire starting five in the first half by himself.So did Chris Bosh.So did Dwyane Wade.And that pretty much tells the tale of a night the 76ers would rather forget.No comeback required for the Miami Heat...

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Grizzlies Surprised Spurs, Hornets Nip Lakers in NBA Playoffs

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AFP) – The New Orleans Hornets shocked the two-time defending NBA champion Lakers and upstart Memphis edged top-seeded San Antonio, Sunday in a pair of Western Conference playoff opener upsets.Seventh-seeded New Orleans beat the Lakers...

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James' 27 Boost Miami past Boston, 100-77

MIAMI - If this was a preview of the Eastern Conference semi-finals, then the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics was showed what to expect.Few pleasantries.Pushing and shoving.And maybe a Game 7 in Miami.LeBron James scored 27 points, Dwyane Wade added 14...

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Rose leads Bulls past Celtics 97-81 - Close in on Home-court Advantage

CHICAGO - Derrick Rose scored 30 points and the Chicago Bulls on top seed closed in the Eastern Conference, beating the Boston Celtics 97-81 on Thursday.The Bulls "The 17 in 19 games to put four games over Boston and Miami with four to play and to remove...

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Shaq is Back for Celtics — But Only for a Moment

BOSTON – Boston Celtics center Shaquille O'Neal limped off the court 5 1/2 minutes into his first game back in more than two months with a new injury that casts new doubt on his ability to help the team in the playoffs.After missing 27 games with a sore...

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Miami Heat Seal Southeast Division Title

Newark, NJ - LeBron James had 31 points and 11 rebounds, and Miami Heat won the Southeast Division title with a 108-94 victory over the New Jersey Nets faced Sunday night."We do not want to be exhausted, coach Erik Spoelstra said after the Heat won...

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Cavaliers Undo James's Triple-Double to upset Heat

In an horrendous season of losses, Cleveland got the win it wanted most.The Cavaliers took down LeBron James.Despite blowing a 23 point lead, the Cavs rallied and beat Miami Heat 102-90 on Tuesday night, who received a dose of revenge against James,...

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Heat Record their 4th with 15-0 Run to Thump Pistons 100-94

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Dwyane Wade scored 24 points and Chris Bosh added 23 to help the Miami Heat rally for a 100-94 win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.LeBron James had 19 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for Miami, which has won...

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Knicks Deem they’ll Get it Right by Playoffs

Greenburgh, NY - Even before needing five stitches above his left eye, Carmelo Anthony understood this could be painful.Despite the New York Knicks were seen as a dangerous team after trading for him, but are two games in 0500, and that did the trick....

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K'Love injured in Timberwolves' blowout loss

Minneapolis, Minnesota (Reuters) - The NBA's leading rebounder Kevin Love injured his groin and walked off the court and returned to action during the Minnesota Timberwolves '127-95 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.Love, who earlier this season,...

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Cavs thrash Kings for rare road win

Sacramento, California - Ramon Sessions scored 20 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a rare road victory, against the Sacramento Kings 97-93 on Wednesday night.Cleveland opened the season by winning three of its first four road games, but had...

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Federer, Djokovic cruise, Clijsters out in Indian Wells

INDIAN WELLS, California (AFP) – Novak Djokovic extended his match win streak to 16 and Roger Federer barely broke a sweat as they powered their way into the Indian Wells fourth round with straight-set wins.Djokovic on Tuesday capped his 6-0, 6-1 demolition...

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Bosh scores 30, the Heat roll Spurs 110-80

MIAMI - The Miami Heat was in the inversion symmetry.Lose 30 San Antonio, winning 30 in Miami.Chris Bosh scored 30 points and 12 rebounds, Dwyane Wade scored 29 and the Miami Heat avenged their worst loss of the season by rolling over the NBA-leading...

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Howard achieves NBA scoring milestone in Magic victory over Suns

PHOENIX, Arizona (AFP) - Dwight Howard Orlando reached a milestone marking the NBA on Sunday, but he was happier to finally get out of Phoenix with a win.Magic has a long history of losing to the Suns, Arizona, dating back to November 2001 - when Howard...

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Cotto Stops Mayorga in 12th Round to Retain WBA Title

LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AFP) - Puerto Rico, Miguel Cotto retained his World Boxing Association super welterweight crown by stopping Ricardo Mayorga of Nicaragua 53 seconds to 12 ThursCotto has imposed that the precipitation of the fight in the opening seconds...

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Bosh fires Heat to Win over Lakers

MIAMI (Reuters) - Chris Bosh strengthened to help the Miami Heat star to a five-game series with a 94-88 victory over two-time NBA champion to defend the Lakers in Los Angeles on Thursday.Bosh, who had complained about his limited role in the team's...

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Kevin Love passes Moses Malone with 52nd double-double in row

Minneapolis (AP)-Kevin Love recorded his 52nd double-double in a row to pass Moses Malone for the longest streak of its kind since the ABA and NBA merged in 1976 with the Minnesota Timberwolves "101 -75 plummeting over Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.Love...

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Magic Rally to Stagger LeBron and Miami

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Cotto vs. Mayorga - Preview & Prediction

Miguel Cotto recovery from shoulder surgery is more effective, and his next opponent was announced. On 12 March, "Junito" compete with the thug Ricardo Mayorga of Nicaragua. This is an important must-win for both men. The 37-year-old Mayorga was apparently...

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Miami Heat Part With Carlos Arroyo, Clearing spot for Mike Bibby

MIAMI - LeBron James spoke with Mike Bibby, one week after the last game, and twice NBA MVP title keeps the exact details of this private conversation.One thing is known: It was a recruiting ground."I gave him the eye," James said. "And I think the eye...

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New-look Nuggets Bang Short Handed Celtics 89-75

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