Archive for April, 2007
Cavs complete franchise’s first sweep
The Cavaliers completed a playoff sweep for the first time in franchise history Monday night, beating the Washington Wizards 97-90 with yet another unconvincing performance, doing just enough to beat a depleted team that nearly emptied its bench in the first half.
Stern looking to expand NBA … in China
NBA commissioner David Stern sees more of a need for new pro basketball teams in China than in North America.
Stern says ‘an NBA of China’ not farfetched idea
NBA commissioner David Stern sees more of a need for new pro basketball teams in China than in North America.
Wade faces shoulder, knee MRIs
Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade will undergo tests to determine if he needs surgery on his shoulder.
Believe it: Suns can play some D
Contrary to popular belief, the Phoenix Suns do play defense. No one will confuse them with the Pistons or Spurs, but they are getting better.
Heat left to ponder tumultuous season after early ouster
Champagne one year, chagrin the next. That’s how it goes for any championship team that doesn’t successfully defend its crown.
Vet Mourning undecided about retirement
Knowing the question was coming, Miami center Alonzo Mourning leaned toward the microphones and tried to deliver a preemptive strike.
Duncan, Bowen highlight NBA All-Defensive team
San Antonio Spurs teammates Bruce Bowen and Tim Duncan were among the selections of the 2006-07 NBA All-Defensive Team, the NBA announced today.
Raptors look for way to rebound
Two blowout losses in New Jersey that have the Toronto Raptors on the brink of elimination mean coach Sam Mitchell is likely to make some changes to his lineup.
Bulls eager for more after sweep
The Chicago Bulls had just swept defending champion Miami, and guard Kirk Hinrich already was looking ahead.
Bowen top vote-getter for All-Defense
San Antonio forward Tim Duncan made his 10th straight NBA All-Defensive first team Wednesday, and Spurs teammate Bruce Bowen was the top vote-getter in being selected for the seventh time.
Dunk of the Night: Vince Carter
The Nets’ Jason Kidd feeds Vince Carter for a reverse alley-oop jam over Toronto’s Andrea Bargnani.
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Haier Play of the Day: Baron Davis
The Warriors’ Baron Davis beat the buzzer with a half-court heave to tie the score at the break in Game 4.
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Rice’s 52 points help Dakota earn D-League title
Darius Rice scored a playoff-record 52 points to help the Dakota Wizards win the NBA Development League championship with a 129-121 overtime victory over the Colorado 14ers on Sunday night.
Nets dismantle Raptors by 21, up 3-1
Vince Carter scored 27 points, Richard Jefferson added 23, and the Nets took a 3-1 lead over the Atlantic Division champions Sunday night with a 102-81 victory — their second-biggest ever in a playoff game.
Nash drops 23 dimes; Suns take 3-1 lead
Steve Nash had 23 assists — one shy of the NBA playoff record — to go with 17 points, Amare Stoudemire had 27 points and a career playoff-high 21 rebounds, and the Suns raced to a 113-100 victory Sunday for a 3-1 lead in the first-round playoff series.
Detroit set to face Big Ben
Detroit has advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs for the sixth straight year, and for the first time during the run Ben Wallace won’t be wearing Pistons red, white and blue.
Hill mulls retirement after Magic’s ouster
Although the Orlando Magic got swept in the opening round, they accomplished the first step in their rebuilding process by returning to the playoffs.
Bulls sweep champs in four
The Chicago Bulls swept the defending NBA champion Miami Heat out of the playoffs, winning a postseason series for the first time since the Michael Jordan era.
Mejia: Top 10 Playoff Truths
Deron Williams takes charge in Game 4 with 25 points to lead the Jazz over the Rockets and even their series. No disrespect to the Warriors’ Monta Ellis, but Utah’s point guard is rightful owner of the Most Improved Player award, Tony Mejia says.
Jazz even things up with rout
Mehmet Okur broke out of his scoring slump with 16 points, stifled Yao Ming defensively, and the Utah Jazz evened their first-round series with a 98-85 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night in Game 4.
Dunk of the Night: LeBron James
The Cavaliers’ LeBron James runs the floor then throws down a reverse jam for Saturday’s Dunk of the Night.
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Haier Play of the Day: Gordan Giricek
In Saturday’s Haier Play of the Day, the Jazz’s Derek Fisher steals a pass then finds Gordan Giricek for the buzzer-beating three.
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Daily Dime: Spurs take 2-1 lead
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Warriors don’t feel like underdogs vs. Mavs
Lucky is the name of Don Nelson’s charming pound puppy — and not the reason his Golden State Warriors have the Dallas Mavericks in the playoff doghouse.