Celtics rally from 10-point deficit in 4th for 92-88 victory over Magic and 3-2 series leadBOSTON — The Magic lost their touch in a series some of their players believe should already be over. The Celtics keep finding theirs just in time. The defending NBA champions wiped out a 10-point deficit in the last five minutes and won Game 5 92-88 on Tuesday night for a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series. If the Celtics lose Game 6 in Orlando on Thursday, they will host Game 7 on Sunday. 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. 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. 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. 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. Bryant scores 40 points in Lakers’ rough 111-98 playoff win over RocketsLOS ANGELES — Another rough-and-tumble game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets turned bloody. This time, though, the Lakers defended their home court. Yao, Rockets outmuscle Lakers 100-92 in opener of Western Conference semisLOS ANGELES — Blood flowed, players were sprawled on the court and the Houston Rockets came into Staples Center and outmuscled Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. 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. Artest scores 27 and Rockets end long playoff drought with 92-76 Game 6 win over Trail BlazersHOUSTON — For the first time in 12 years, the Houston Rockets advanced in the NBA playoffs. Yao scores 21, Scola adds 17 as Rockets take 3-1 series lead over Trail BlazersHOUSTON — The Houston Rockets are one win away from finally escaping the first round. Yao glad to defer to teammates as long as Rockets keep winningHOUSTON — Yao Ming has taken only 13 shots in the last two games of Houston’s first-round series against Portland. That’s OK with him. Bird: Pacers coach O’Brien safe despite back-to-back losing seasonsINDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers don’t believe quick fixes and knee-jerk reactions are the way back to the playoffs, so they are giving Jim O’Brien the rare chance to keep guiding an NBA team after back-to-back losing seasons. |
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