Lakers rip Rockets in NBA Game SevenLOS ANGELES - With their run for the NBA Championship ring in serious jeopardy, Pau Gasol and the Los Angeles Lakers left no doubt they were moving on. Next? LeBron, Cavaliers waiting again as second straight sweep lands them in conference finalINDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Team Sweep did some housekeeping on Wednesday. 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. Maybe they should stop this one: Cavaliers on a record roll, while Hawks are all banged upATLANTA — If this was a heavyweight fight, the referee might have already stepped in to stop it. Two Easy: LeBron scores 27 as Cavaliers cruise past Hawks 105-85 to open 2-0 series leadCLEVELAND — While the rest of the NBA exchanges elbows, flagrant fouls and menacing stares in the playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers are looking for a fight. Athletes finding it hard to have something to really tweet aboutThe morning after his Yankees dropped yet another game to the hated Red Sox, Nick Swisher said there was no quit in his team and vowed to get the Bostonians that night. Dwight Howard picked for NBA’s All-Defensive Team along with Kobe and LeBronNEW YORK — Orlando center Dwight Howard once again swatted away his competition. Nuggets run away from Mavericks with fourth-quarter spurt to take 2-0 series leadDENVER — The fourth quarter belongs to the Denver Nuggets, who keep turning close games into blowouts with an energizing mix of breakaway baskets, dashing defense and old-fashioned hustle. LeBron scores 34 as Cavaliers end long playoff layoff with 99-72 win over Hawks in Game 1CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers shook off some rust, and then the Atlanta Hawks. LeBron scores 34 as Cavaliers end long playoff layoff with 99-72 win over Atlanta in Game 1CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers shook off some rust, and then the Atlanta Hawks. LeBron James presented with MVP trophy by commissioner David Stern before Game 1CLEVELAND — LeBron James pressed the trophy high above his head and gave 20,000 Cleveland fans another chance to chant “M-V-P!” Magic jump on weary Celtics, hold on for 95-90 victory in Game 1 of Eastern semifinalsBOSTON — Stan Van Gundy isn’t going to fret over the 28-point lead his team nearly blew in the opener of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The only score the Orlando Magic coach cares about is 1-0. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. On to Game 7: Dwyane Wade scores 41 points, Heat beat Hawks 98-72 to even seriesMIAMI — A season-saving win in the books, Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat walked off the court Friday night with a stoic look. No celebrating, nary even a smile. “Strictly about business,” Wade said. “Now we move on.” To Sunday. To Game 7. On to Game 7: Dwyane Wade scores 41 points, Heat beat Hawks 98-72 to even seriesMIAMI — Dwyane Wade soared past Zaza Pachulia, throwing down a fierce dunk as the Atlanta forward sent him sprawling into a row of photographers. Down. Definitely not out. When the Miami Heat needed him most, Wade was at his best. On to Game 7: Wade scores 41 points, Heat beat Hawks 98-72 to even seriesMIAMI — With the outcome of Game 6 decided and the final minutes ticking away, Mario Chalmers offered Dwyane Wade a celebratory high-five. Bryant reclaims top spot in list of NBA’s most popular jerseysNEW YORK — Kobe Bryant is back on top of the NBA — in jersey sales. Mavs are 11-3 since swingman Howard returned; Nowitzki calls him team’s ‘X-factor’DALLAS — This time last year, Josh Howard seemed lost — a guy who went on local radio to chat about how much he enjoys “smoking weed in the offseason sometimes,” then followed a playoff loss by going to a party in his honor that his coach had told him to skip. Road woes no more: Hawks stifle D-Wade, knot series against Heat with 81-71 winMIAMI — That notion suggesting the Atlanta Hawks cannot win on the road at playoff time? Road woes no more: Hawks stifle Wade, knot series against Heat with 81-71 winMIAMI — That notion suggesting the Atlanta Hawks cannot win on the road at playoff time? LeBron James and the Cavs take their 1st step toward goal of NBA title by sweeping PistonsAUBURN HILLS, Mich. — LeBron James earned a break. Cavaliers look to send prideful Pistons packing in Sunday’s Game 4 at The PalaceAUBURN HILLS, Mich. — One word kept coming up Saturday as Cleveland’s players and coaches discussed their first-round playoff opponent from Detroit. |
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