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. Marathon Men: Bulls outlast Celtics 128-127 in triple overtime to force Game 7 in BostonCHICAGO — Derrick Rose scored 28 points and blocked Rajon Rondo’s potential game-winner, John Salmons scored 35, and the Chicago Bulls beat the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics 128-127 in triple overtime Thursday night to even the first-round series. With 2-1 lead, bruised Celtics appear in good shape in first-round series with BullsDEERFIELD, Ill. — Aches and pains aside, the Boston Celtics couldn’t hide their smiles after pounding the Chicago Bulls. |