Yao Ming hurts knee in fourth quarter, limps off court, returnsLOS ANGELES — Houston Rockets center Yao Ming hurt his right knee Monday night when he collided with Kobe Bryant in the fourth quarter of Monday night’s Western Conference semifinal opener against the Los Angeles Lakers. Magic jump on weary Celtics, hold on for 95-90 victory in Game 1 of Eastern semisBOSTON — Dwight Howard returned from his one-game suspension to get 16 points and 22 rebounds Monday night and help the Orlando Magic hold off the late-charging Boston Celtics 95-90 in the opener of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Battier cut over left eye in first quarter of Rockets-Lakers Game 1LOS ANGELES — Houston Rockets forward Shane Battier was cut over his left eye and had blood streaming down his face in the closing seconds of the first quarter of Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers. Magic jump on weary Celtics, hold on for 95-90 victory in Game 1 of Eastern semisBOSTON — Dwight Howard returned from his one-game suspension to get 16 points and 22 rebounds Monday night and help the Orlando Magic hold off the late-charging Boston Celtics 95-90 in the opener of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Hometown Hero: LeBron James remembers the journey as first Cavalier to win NBA’s MVP awardAKRON, Ohio — On one of the biggest days of his life, LeBron James took the long way home. Once inside his hometown’s city limits, James pulled his high-powered Ferrari off I-77 and drove the back roads to St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, his alma mater. NBA fines Nuggets’ Kenyon Martin $25,000 for throwing Nowitzki to the floor in Game 1DENVER — Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin was fined $25,000 by the NBA for knocking Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki to the court in the opener of their second-round playoff series. NBA approved for renewal of leaguewide credit facilityNEW YORK — Lenders have renewed the NBA’s league-wide credit facility, from which 17 of its teams have borrowed $2 billion since it was established in 2003. Chosen One: Cavaliers’ LeBron James captures NBA’s MVP, first Cleveland player to win awardAKRON, Ohio — Unstoppable at both ends of the floor this season, LeBron James claimed the league MVP on Monday, receiving the award in the high school gym where he first made his name. The Cleveland Cavaliers star won what some expected to be a close vote in a slam dunk. He received 109 of a possible 121 first-place votes to easily outdistance Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers. James totaled 1,172 points in balloting by media members in the U.S. and Canada. Chosen One: Cavaliers’ LeBron James captures NBA’s MVP, first Cleveland player to win awardAKRON, Ohio — LeBron James is the NBA’s Chosen One. Two-time MVP Lauren Jackson decides to return to Seattle Storm this seasonSEATTLE — Two-time MVP Lauren Jackson is staying in Seattle. Person with familiar with choice tells AP that Cavaliers’ LeBron James is NBA’s MVPCLEVELAND — Unstoppable at both ends of the floor this season, LeBron James is the NBA’s Most Valuable Player. James, who led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a team-record 66 regular-season wins and the top overall seed in the playoffs, will receive the award Monday, a person with knowledge of the choice told The Associated Press. James chose Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, his alma mater, for the presentation, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the announcement has not been made. Nuggets star Chauncey Billups introduced at Game 1 by Hall of Fame QB John ElwayDENVER — Nuggets point guard Chauncey Billups was introduced Sunday before Denver’s win over Dallas by one of his childhood heroes, Hall of Famer John Elway. Person with familiar with choice says Cavs’ LeBron James is NBA’s MVPCLEVELAND — Unstoppable at both ends of the floor this season, Cleveland superstar LeBron James is the NBA’s Most Valuable Player. Source says Cleveland’s LeBron James has won the NBA’s Most Valuable Player awardCLEVELAND — A person with knowledge of the choice tells The Associated Press that Cleveland’s LeBron James has won the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award. Person with familiar with choice says Cavs’ LeBron James is NBA’s MVPCLEVELAND — A person with knowledge of the choice tells The Associated Press that Cleveland’s LeBron James has won the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award. LeBron, Cavs await Hawks, who win first playoff series since 1999 with 91-78 rout of HeatATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks lingered on the court, savoring the cheers as red and silver streamers drifted down from the rafters. Joe Johnson scores 27 as Hawks blowout Heat 91-78 in Game 7 to advance to face CavaliersATLANTA — The final blowout went to Atlanta, so it’s the Hawks who’ll get a shot at LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Sore throat not expected to slow Bryant when Lakers open series vs. Artest, RocketsLOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant missed practice Sunday because of a sore throat, which raised few worries among the Los Angeles Lakers. Nene scores 24, helps Denver Nuggets to another double-digit win over Dallas, 109-95DENVER — Nene kept Denver in it until his teammates could turn this one into another runaway. Atlanta advances to next playoff round with one final blowout 91-78, Hawks to face King JamesATLANTA — The final blowout went to Atlanta, so it’s the Hawks who’ll get a shot at LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Denver Nuggets’ Mark Warkentien selected as NBA executive of the yearDENVER — Nuggets vice president of basketball operations Mark Warkentien has been named the NBA’s executive of the year. Injured Orlando Magic guard Courtney Lee not traveling with team to Boston for Game 1ORLANDO, Fla. — Starting guard Courtney Lee will not travel with the Orlando Magic to Boston as he recovers from surgery on his fractured sinus. With season on the line, O’Neal returns for Heat and Horford starts for Atlanta in Game 7ATLANTA — Miami center Jermaine O’Neal was back in uniform for the deciding game of the series against Atlanta, and the Hawks’ front line was bolstered by the return of Al Horford. Saturday’s NBA Playoff BoxSalmons 3-12 5-6 12, Ty.Thomas 2-4 0-0 4, Noah 1-2 5-5 7, Rose 9-18 0-0 18, Gordon 7-23 15-15 33, Miller 3-8 3-4 9, Hinrich 5-10 4-6 16, Hunter 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 30-77 32-36 99. From Odyssey to oddity: Celtics don’t need OT to beat Bulls 109-99 and reach second roundBOSTON — After a record-setting seven overtimes in the first six games, the Celtics made an early night of it with a dominating stretch in the second. That’s second quarter, not second OT. Ray Allen followed his 51-point Game 6 performance with 23 on Saturday night, Paul Pierce added 20 and Boston pulled away from Chicago just before the half to finish the Bulls off 109-99 — a rare regulation victory in what might have been be the best first-round playoff series in NBA history. From Odyssey to oddity: Celtics don’t need overtime to beat Bulls 109-99 and reach 2d roundBOSTON — After a record-setting seven overtimes in the first six games, the Celtics made an early night of it with a dominating stretch in the second. And 1: Bulls get an extra point 2 quarters later in Game 7 against BostonBOSTON — A “technical error” in Saturday night’s game between the Bulls and the Celtics brought Chicago one point closer — during a timeout, several hours after the original shot. Another rout, anyone? A series of blowouts goes the distance but fails to generate any dramaATLANTA — A seven-game series is supposed to be the ultimate playoff thriller. Jason Kidd-Chauncey Billups matchup an old-guard face-off among well, old guardsDENVER — Move over Tony Parker and Chris Paul. Make way for the old guards. Injured Magic guard Courtney Lee cleared to play, but will not be back for start of Round 2ORLANDO, Fla. — Starting guard Courtney Lee has been medically cleared to play but is not expected back for the Orlando Magic anytime soon as he recovers from surgery on his fractured sinus. |
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