76ers top Celtics to force Game 7 in East semis
Last updated on: Thursday, 24 May 2012 18:04
Jrue Holiday scored 20 points, and Elton Brand had 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to an 82-75 victory over the Celtics on Wednesday night that tied the Eastern Conference semi-finals.
Police say 16-year-old shot eight outside NBA game
Last updated on: Thursday, 24 May 2012 10:28
A 16-year-old boy is in custody and suspected of opening fire after an NBA game on Monday, injuring eight people who had gathered outside an arena to watch the Oklahoma City Thunder play the Los Angeles Lakers, police said on Wednesday.
Miami Heat roll over Indiana Pacers to lead series
Last updated on: Wednesday, 23 May 2012 09:30
Miami got their swagger back as they scored the opening three points and never trailed in easily beating Indiana 115-83 in game five on Tuesday to take a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference series.
Spurs rally to beat Clippers, win series
Last updated on: Monday, 21 May 2012 12:41
The San Antonio Spurs mowed down another opponent, using their guile under pressure to close out another perfect playoff series.
James and Wade power Heat past Pacers
Last updated on: Monday, 21 May 2012 11:07
LeBron James finished with 40 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists and Dwyane Wade had 30 points as the Miami Heat beat the Indiana Pacers 101-93 Sunday to level their series at 2-2.
Thunder rally past Lakers, take 3-1 series lead
Last updated on: Sunday, 20 May 2012 18:08
Kevin Durant stood above the 3-point line and watched the shot clock dwindle in the final seconds of Game 4. When Metta World Peace backed up slightly on defense, Durant hesitated only an instant before launching a 26-footer.
Thunder steal another to put Lakers on brink
Last updated on: Sunday, 20 May 2012 12:14
Kevin Durant hit the go-ahead three pointer with 13 seconds left to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 103-100 win over Los Angeles to put the Lakers on the brink of elimination.
76ers rally to beat Celtics
Last updated on: Saturday, 19 May 2012 18:24
Andre Iguodala finished with 16 points, seven rebounds and four assists as the Philadelphia 76ers rallied to beat the Boston Celtics 92-83 in game four of their Eastern Conference series.
LA beats Thunder with some home cookin'
Last updated on: Saturday, 19 May 2012 16:24
Kobe Bryant shot a perfect 18-of-18 from the free-throw line and had a game-high 36 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat Oklahoma City 99-96 to hand the Thunder their first loss of the 2012 playoffs.
Woeful Heat fall behind Pacers in playoff series
Last updated on: Saturday, 19 May 2012 16:20
A struggling and bickering Miami Heat squad lacking injured Chris Bosh fell behind the Indiana Pacers in their second-round NBA playoff series with a woeful 94-75 loss on Thursday.
Spurs rip Clippers for 16th win in a row
Last updated on: Saturday, 19 May 2012 16:15
Tony Parker celebrated his 30th birthday by scoring 22 points on Thursday to lead San Antonio over the Los Angeles Clippers 105-88, stretching the Spurs' win streak to 16 games.
Rested Spurs win Game 1 over weary Clippers 108-92
Last updated on: Wednesday, 16 May 2012 16:20
Tim Duncan had 26 points and 10 rebounds following an eight-day layoff for the top-seeded Spurs, who wore down Los Angeles in the Clippers' sixth game in 11 days and won Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals series, 108-92 on Tuesday.