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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.

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

Agence France-PresseMay 5, 2013 17:15

Kevin Durant scored 12 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter as Oklahoma City rallied for a 93-91 win over Memphis in the opener of their second round NBA playoff series. Durant delivered his team's final three baskets from the floor for the Thunder, including a go-ahead jump shot with 11.1 seconds remaining that gave the Thunder a 91-90 lead. Reggie Jackson made two free throws to stretch the lead to 93-90 with 2.9 seconds left.

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

Agence France-PresseMay 5, 2013 16:30

NBA: Noah leads short-handed Bulls into second round

Agence France-PresseMay 5, 2013 00:00

Joakim Noah scored 24 points and grabbed 14 rebounds Saturday to lead the injury-ravaged Chicago Bulls to a 99-93 victory over the Brooklyn Nets and into the second round of the NBA playoffs. Facing a do-or-die seventh game, Noah asserted himself in every facet of the contest connecting on 12-of-17 shots from the field and also blocking six shots. The victory in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference first-round series earned the Bulls a second-round clash with reigning NBA champions Miami.

Anthony leads Knicks to series-clinching 88-80 win over Celtics

Agencia EFEMay 4, 2013 12:46

U.S. Sports Desk, May 4 (EFE).- The New York Knicks nearly suffered a colossal fourth-quarter collapse, but key baskets by Carmelo Anthony led them to a series-clinching 88-80 road victory over the Boston Celtics and a berth in the second round of the NBA playoffs. The Knicks stifled the Celtics' offense through the first three quarters of Friday night's Game 6 at the TD Garden in Boston to build a 75-49 lead with 9:48 remaining in the contest. But they nearly surrendered that seemingly insurmountable advantage in a span of five minutes due to sloppy play.