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NBA: Heat on brink of eliminating struggling Bulls

Agence France-PresseMay 13, 2013 23:02

LeBron James had 27 points, eight assists and seven rebounds as the Miami Heat routed Chicago 88-65 to seize a commanding 3-1 series lead in their second round Eastern Conference series. Miami, who dominated the Bulls 115-78 in game two, started with an 11-2 run in Monday's contest and never looked back. "We just try to wear a team down throughout the series and get better each game. We have been able to do that," said James who was the leading vote getter in balloting for the NBA All Defensive Team on Monday.

NBA: Heat hold off Bulls to take 2-1 series lead

Agence France-PresseMay 13, 2013 15:10

LeBron James scored 12 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter on Friday to lead the Miami Heat to a 104-94 victory over Chicago in another bruising contest in their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series. Reigning NBA champions Miami took a 2-1 lead over the Bulls in the best-of-seven series, which continues on Monday at Chicago. Chris Bosh added 20 points and a playoff career-high 19 rebounds for the Heat. Norris Cole added 18 as Miami followed up their 115-78 blowout victory on Wednesday by pulling off a close one.

Heat 104, Bulls 94

Thomson ReutersMay 12, 2013 12:51

Heat 104, Bulls 94: LeBron James scored 12 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and Chris Bosh had 20 points and 19 rebounds as visiting Miami downed Chicago to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinals. Reserve Norris Cole chipped in 18 points on 6-of-7 shooting for the Heat, who again defeated a Chicago team missing starters Luol Deng and Kirk Hinrich. Game 4 is Monday in Chicago.

NBA: Gasol powers Grizzlies past Thunder

Agence France-PresseMay 11, 2013 21:45

Marc Gasol scored 20 points and Memphis made all six of its free-throw attempts in the final 63 seconds to beat Oklahoma City 87-81 in game three of their NBA playoff second round series. Gasol scored 16 of his points in the second half on Saturday for the Grizzlies, who retained home court advantage by taking a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven Western Conference series.

Bosh dominates the boards in Heat's 104-94 win over Bulls

Agencia EFEMay 11, 2013 13:31

U.S. Sports Desk, May 11 (EFE).- Chris Bosh asserted his presence under the glass as the Miami Heat scored a 104-94 road win over the Chicago Bulls to wrest back home-court advantage in that Eastern Conference semifinal series. Bosh had been quiet in the first two games, but his 20 points on 8-of-16 shooting and 19 rebounds, including five offensive boards, were key in matching the Bulls' physical play and guiding the Heat to a victory Friday night at the United Center and a 2-1 series lead.

In court filing, Kobe Bryant says he never gave his mother the right to sell his mementos

The Canadian PressMay 9, 2013 13:15

CAMDEN, N.J. - Kobe Bryant says in a court filing that he never gave his mother permission to sell mementos from his high school days and early professional basketball career. Bryant is in a court battle over whether hundreds of items can be auctioned off. Pamela Bryant says the NBA star told her the memorabilia was hers. She arranged earlier this year to auction it off through Berlin, N.J.-based Goldin Auctions and received a $450,000 advance.

NBA: Bulls shock Heat in East series opener

Agence France-PresseMay 7, 2013 00:15

Nate Robinson scored the go-ahead jumpshot with 1:18 left as the Chicago Bulls scored the final 10 points en route to a 93-86 win over reigning champions Miami in the opener of their NBA playoff series. Robinson, who was bloodied in the first half after a collision with LeBron James, carried the visiting Bulls on his back down the stretch by scoring the final seven points Monday to give the Bulls a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.

NBA: It's official - James near-unanimous MVP

Agence France-PresseMay 5, 2013 23:15

The NBA made it official Sunday, announcing Miami Heat superstar LeBron James was a near-unanimous choice as Most Valuable Player, earning the award for a second straight year and fourth time overall. James's victory in the voting had been widely reported since Friday, although when asked about it the player himself had urged reporters not to "jinx" him by jumping the gun. He needn't have worried. James garnered 120 first-place votes from a possible 121 which included a 120-member media panel and a fan poll conducted on NBA.com that counted for one vote.

NBA: Balanced attack helps Pacers beat Knicks

Agence France-PresseMay 5, 2013 19:45

David West scored 20 points as the visiting Indiana Pacers rallied from a first-quarter deficit to beat the New York Knicks 102-95 in game one of their NBA second round playoff series on Sunday. All five starters finished in double figures for the Pacers, who played physical but kept their composure to bring back memories of the Indiana teams of the 1990s that battled hard against their New York Eastern Conference rivals.

NBA: Durant, Thunder edge Grizzlies in 2nd round opener

Agence France-PresseMay 5, 2013 18:15

Kevin Durant scored 12 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter Sunday as Oklahoma City rallied for a 93-91 win over Memphis in game one of their second round NBA Western Conference playoff series. Durant delivered the Thunder's final three baskets from the floor, including a go-ahead jump shot with 11.1 seconds remaining that gave Oklahoma City a 91-90 lead. Oklahoma City's Derek Fisher had stolen the ball from the Grizzlies' Mike Conley to give Durant the chance.