Orlando Magic fan wants apology from Boston Celtics’ Davis for post game-winner bumpORLANDO, Fla. — The father of the 12-year-old boy bumped by Celtics big man Glen “Big Baby” Davis after Sunday’s game-winning shot is demanding an apology. Toronto Raptors drop interim label, sign coach Jay Triano to 3-year dealTORONTO — Jay Triano signed a three-year contract Monday to coach the Toronto Raptors, dropping the interim tag after taking over the team during the season. Detroit gets 3rd mayor in past 8 months as ex-NBA star Dave Bing prepares to take oathDETROIT — Former NBA star Dave Bing will be sworn in Monday as Detroit’s third mayor in eight months. Obama’s Day: Obama speaks on health care and welcomes Tar Heels to White HouseWASHINGTON — Reforming the health care system to make it affordable for all Americans is one of President Barack Obama’s top priorities. Aaron Brooks scores 34 points and Yao-less Rockets rout Lakers 99-87 to even series 2-2HOUSTON — The Houston Rockets never doubted they could still beat the Los Angeles Lakers without Yao Ming. The Lakers better believe it, too. Aaron Brooks scored a career-high 34 points, Shane Battier sank five 3-pointers and added 23, and the Rockets beat the Lakers 99-87 on Sunday to even their Western Conference semifinal at two games apiece. Glen Davis’ buzzer beater lifts Celtics over Magic 95-94, evening series at 2-2ORLANDO, Fla. — The defending champions aren’t giving up their crown easily. Glen Davis made a 21-foot jumper as time expired to help the Boston Celtics hold off a furious rally and defeat the Orlando Magic 95-94 on Sunday night to even their Eastern Conference semifinal at two games apiece. Glen Davis’ buzzer beater lifts Celtics over Magic 95-94, evens series at 2-2ORLANDO, Fla. — The defending champions aren’t giving up their crown easily. Aaron Brooks scores 34 and Yao-less Rockets rout Lakers 99-87 to even semifinal seriesHOUSTON — The Houston Rockets not only beat the Los Angeles Lakers without Yao Ming, they made it look easy. Aaron Brooks scored a career-high 34, Shane Battier sank five 3-pointers and added 23 and the Houston Rockets routed the Los Angeles Lakers 99-87 on Sunday to even their Western Conference semifinal at two games apiece. Brooks scores 34 and Yao-less Rockets rout Lakers to even seriesHOUSTON — The Houston Rockets not only beat the Los Angeles Lakers without Yao Ming, they made it look easy. Chuck Daly, who led US Olympic team to gold and won 2 NBA titles with Pistons, dies at 78DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons made plenty of enemies while winning titles and throwing blows two decades ago. Chuck Daly, though, was universally admired for his class and coaching acumen. Houston Rockets star center Yao Ming out for rest of playoffs with sprained left ankleHOUSTON — Yao Ming will miss the rest of the playoffs because of a broken left foot. LeBron James scores 47 points, leads Cavs to 97-82 playoff win over Hawks and 3-0 series leadATLANTA — The Cleveland Cavaliers were actually being challenged. Finally, LeBron James had seen enough. James scored 47 points in his best game yet of these playoffs, leading the Cavaliers to the brink of their second straight postseason sweep with a 97-82 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night. LeBron James scores 47 points, leads Cleveland to 97-82 playoff win over HawksATLANTA — The Cleveland Cavaliers were actually being challenged. Anthony’s 3-pointer with 1 second left gives Nuggets 106-105 win over Mavericks and 3-0 leadDALLAS — No matter how many things the Denver Nuggets did wrong Saturday, they somehow always remained within striking distance of the Dallas Mavericks. And with a second left, Carmelo Anthony struck. Anthony broke free of a defender trying to foul him and swished a 3-pointer, giving the Nuggets a 106-105 victory over the Mavericks and a 3-0 series lead that has been insurmountable in NBA history. NBA admits officials were wrong in not calling intentional foul against MavsDALLAS — The NBA admitted officials were wrong when they didn’t call an intentional foul the Dallas Mavericks were trying to commit before Denver’s Carmelo Anthony made a game-winning 3-pointer Saturday. Rockets try to even series against Lakers after losing Yao for rest of playoffsHOUSTON — The Houston Rockets are down 2-1 in their Western Conference semifinal against the Los Angeles Lakers and they’ll be down their best player for the rest of the series. Rockets’ Yao Ming out for rest of playoffs with sprained left ankleHOUSTON — Yao Ming will miss the rest of the playoffs because of a broken left foot. Carmelo Anthony’s 3 with second left gives Nuggets 106-105 win over Mavs, 3-0 series leadDALLAS — No matter how many things the Denver Nuggets did wrong Saturday, they somehow always remained within striking distance of the Dallas Mavericks. And with a second left, Carmelo Anthony struck. Anthony’s 3 with a second left gives Nuggets 3-0 lead over MavericksDALLAS — No matter how many things the Denver Nuggets did wrong Saturday, they somehow always remained within striking distance of the Dallas Mavericks. Houston center Yao Ming undergoes tests on ankle sprain, will be re-evaluated on SundayHOUSTON — Houston center Yao Ming has undergone tests on his sprained left ankle and will be re-evaluated before the Rockets’ playoff game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Phoenix Suns make Alvin Gentry head coach, removing “interim” tagPHOENIX — As expected, the Phoenix Suns are sticking with coach Alvin Gentry. Rockets’ Ron Artest will play in Game 4 after league downgrades hard foul on Lakers’ Pau GasolHOUSTON — The NBA downgraded a flagrant foul called against Ron Artest, determining Saturday that the play should not have been severe enough to warrant an ejection. Rick Pitino says there’s “absolutely no truth” to rumors that he’s returning to NBALOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville coach Rick Pitino says there is “absolutely no truth” to the rumors that he is returning to the NBA. Chuck Daly, who led US Olympic team to gold and won 2 NBA titles with Pistons, dead at 78DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons made plenty of enemies while winning titles and throwing blows two decades ago. Chuck Daly, though, was universally admired for his class and coaching acumen. Chuck Daly, who led US Olympic team to gold and won 2 NBA titles with Pistons, dead at 78DETROIT — Chuck Daly, who coached the original Dream Team to the Olympic gold medal in 1992 after winning back-to-back NBA championships with the Detroit Pistons, died at age 78 Saturday morning, the Pistons said. Former Detroit Pistons coach Chuck Daly dead at 78, team saysDETROIT — Chuck Daly, who coached the original Dream Team to the Olympic gold medal in 1992 after winning back-to-back NBA championships with the Detroit Pistons, died at age 78 Saturday morning, the Pistons said. Bryant scores 33 points and Lakers beat Rockets 108-94 in Game 3 as Artest gets ejected againHOUSTON — After jawing with Shane Battier and Ron Artest for much of Game 2, Kobe Bryant let his shooting send the message that the Lakers are back in control of the series. Sacramento Kings to interview Eddie Jordan for possible return to clubSACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Sacramento Kings plan to interview former coach Eddie Jordan about a possible return to the club he briefly coached in the late 1990s. Kobe Bryant scores 33 to lead Lakers past Rockets 108-94 in Game 3 and take 2-1 leadHOUSTON — Kobe Bryant scored 33 points and the Los Angeles Lakers took a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series with a 108-94 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Bryant scores 33 to lead Lakers past Rockets 108-94 in Game 3HOUSTON — Kobe Bryant scored 33 points and the Los Angeles Lakers took a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series with a 108-94 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. |
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