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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