Kobe Bryant scores 26 as Lakers bounce back to beat Rockets 118-78 to take 3-2 series leadLOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant needed only three quarters to score 26 points and the Los Angeles Lakers bounced back from their Game 4 flop, routing the Houston Rockets 118-78 on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinals. Bryant scores 26 in 3 quarters, Lakers bounce back to beat Rockets 118-78LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant needed only three quarters to score 26 points and the Los Angeles Lakers bounced back from their Game 4 flop, routing the Houston Rockets 118-78 on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinals. Marbury, Big Baby lead Celtics to 92-88 victory over Magic and 3-2 playoff series leadBOSTON — Ray Allen’s 3-pointer with 1:20 left gave Boston its first lead since the opening minutes and the Celtics beat the Orlando Magic 92-88 on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Marbury, Big Baby lead Celtics to 92-88 victory over Magic and 3-2 lead in seriesBOSTON — Ray Allen’s 3-pointer with 1:20 left gave Boston its first lead since the opening minutes and the Celtics beat the Orlando Magic 92-88 on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Former NBA coach, TNT announcer Collins talks to 76ers about head coaching vacancyPHILADELPHIA — Former NBA coach and TNT analyst Doug Collins has talked to the Philadelphia 76ers about their open coaching job. Nuggets have bad taste in their mouths after families and friends mistreated in DallasDENVER — The Denver Nuggets returned from Dallas with a bad taste in their mouths and it had nothing to do with Chris “Birdman” Andersen’s nasty case of food poisoning. Denver’s Chris “Birdman” Andersen recovers from food poisoning, ready for Game 5DENVER — Chris “Birdman” Andersen says he’s fully recovered from a bout of food poisoning that kept him out of the Denver Nuggets’ 119-117 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Pacers F Danny Granger wins NBA’s Most Improved Player award after 1st All-Star seasonINDIANAPOLIS — Danny Granger told a storybook tale of how he learned he’d been selected the NBA’s Most Improved Player. Maine associate basketball coach resigns after student brings sex chargeORONO, Maine — The associate men’s basketball coach at Maine has resigned after being charged with making sexual advances on a member of the women’s soccer team. Dallas Mavericks owner apologizes to Nuggets player’s motherDALLAS — Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has apologized to the mother of Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin. Get out the brooms: LeBron scores 27 as Cavs complete another sweep with 84-74 win over HawksATLANTA — The Cleveland Cavaliers were able to complete a four-game sweep that put them in the NBA’s conference finals. The Denver Nuggets did not. LeBron James pumped in 27 points as the Cavaliers pulled out an 84-74 triumph in Atlanta to complete their second consecutive four-game sweep. The Cavs led by just four until James converted a three-point play with 2:03 remaining, igniting a game-ending 8-2 run. The fix isn’t in, but can there be any other scenario than Kobe and LeBron in NBA finals?Long before anyone ever heard of Tim Donaghy there was always a nagging suspicion among casual fans that the fix was on in the NBA playoffs. To be sure, in a league when almost every foul can be contested and almost every game is decided in the final two minutes, there is always plenty for conspiracy theorists to ponder. Dirk Nowitzki scores 44 points as Mavericks avoid sweep with 119-117 victory over NuggetsDALLAS — So much for the idea that the Dallas Mavericks would be devastated by the way Game 3 ended. Dirk Nowitzki wasn’t about to let them get swept. Nowitzki’s 44 prevents Mavs from getting swept by Nuggets; series heads to Denver for Game 5DALLAS — So much for the idea that the Dallas Mavericks would be devastated by the way Game 3 ended. Dirk Nowitzki wasn’t about to let them get swept. ‘Birdman’ missing for Denver: Anderson leaves bench after pregame because of illnessDALLAS — The “Birdman” was missing for Denver. Nuggets’ Anthony given tech foul, but not ejected after being fouled this time by WrightDALLAS — Denver’s Carmelo Anthony has been assessed a technical foul, but not ejected in Game 4 against Dallas after pushing off Antoine Wright. LeBron James scores 27 points, Cavs finish off another playoff sweep with 84-74 win over HawksATLANTA — LeBron James didn’t come close to matching his performance in Game 3. Warriors finally cut ties with top executive Chris Mullin after lengthy power struggleOAKLAND, Calif. — Although Chris Mullin apparently stopped running the Golden State Warriors several months ago, this confusing NBA club didn’t bother to make it official until Monday. Interim coach DiLeo withdraws himself from consideration for 76ers head jobPHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia 76ers interim coach Tony DiLeo has withdrawn his name from consideration for the permanent coaching job. James scores 27 points, Cavaliers finish off another sweep with 84-74 win over HawksATLANTA — LeBron James didn’t come close to matching his performance in Game 3. Unlikely sideshow to Nuggets-Mavericks series: team owner Mark Cuban vs. K-Mart’s motherDALLAS — An unlikely sideshow developed prior to Monday night’s Game 4 of the Mavericks-Nuggets series: Mark Cuban vs. Kenyon Martin’s mother. Warriors finally cut ties with GM Chris Mullin after lengthy power struggleOAKLAND, Calif. — The Golden State Warriors finally cut ties with top basketball executive Chris Mullin on Monday, nearly a year after the former star player apparently lost his authority to run the troubled franchise. With players citing confusion, NBA says more education may be necessary on flagrant foulsNEW YORK — After preseason lessons and season-long dialogue with team officials, the man in charge of discipline for the NBA believes players should have an understanding of the league’s flagrant foul rules. Lakers F Lamar Odom questionable for Game 5 vs. Rockets with bruised lower backLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom is listed as questionable for Tuesday night’s Western Conference semifinals Game 5 against the Houston Rockets after an MRI and CT scan showed he has a bruised lower back. Pacers F Granger expected to receive NBA’s Most Improved Player awardINDIANAPOLIS — The agent for Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger says he expects the All-Star forward to win the NBA’s Most Improved Player award. 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. 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. |
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