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Parker leads Spurs past Warriors for 3-2 lead

Wed, 15 May 2013 03:39:35 -0400

SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Spurs got the added energy Gregg Popovich wanted against the Golden State Warriors and a stellar performance from Tony Parker that they desperately needed.

Curry struggles as Warriors drop Game 5 to Spurs

Wed, 15 May 2013 02:21:24 -0400

SAN ANTONIO - Realizing there would be no late comeback even in a series that's already had two of them, Mark Jackson turned his attention to Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.

Parker leads Spurs past Warriors for 3-2 lead

Wed, 15 May 2013 01:38:31 -0400

SAN ANTONIO - Gregg Popovich urged his San Antonio Spurs to raise their energy to almost maniacal levels, because winning the battle on the boards and for loose balls was critical against the athletic Golden State Warriors.

No Celtics, Lakers in 2nd rd a 1st since '07

Mon, 06 May 2013 18:26:25 -0400

The seconds ticked down on the Boston Celtics' season as Game 6 against the New York Knicks slipped away, a ferocious fourth-quarter comeback falling just short.

Lakers hopeful Howard chooses free-agent return

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:15:34 -0400

EL SEGUNDO, California - Even after every disappointment in the Los Angeles Lakers' lost season, Kobe Bryant still wants to keep their roster together.

Reaction to Jason Collins coming out as gay

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:46:14 -0400

Reaction from NBA veteran Jason Collins' first-person account published in Sports Illustrated, as he came out as the first gay male player in the four major American professional sports:

Lakers plot uncertain future after failed season

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:26:59 -0400

EL SEGUNDO, California - The Los Angeles Lakers have stepped off their wild ride. Their largely disastrous season is finally finished after a first-round playoff sweep.

Collins gets plenty of support after coming out

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:43:39 -0400

Jason Collins nearly got Rick Welts into $200 worth of trouble.

Spurs finish off Lakers sweep, roll to 2nd round

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:30:57 -0400

LOS ANGELES - Tony Parker could only shake his head at the travails of the Los Angeles Lakers, who probably packed more drama and turmoil into this season than the Spurs point guard has experienced in his entire career with steady San Antonio.

Lakers finally finished after Spurs' 4-game sweep

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:47:43 -0400

LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Lakers gave away thousands of white towels to their fans Sunday, and the unintended symbolism became devastatingly appropriate.

Spurs finish 4-game sweep, routing Lakers 103-82

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:54:55 -0400

LOS ANGELES - For four straight games, the San Antonio Spurs showed off all the teamwork and tenacity that the Los Angeles Lakers lacked all season long.

Voisin: Warriors' Stephen Curry gets a leg up on NBA...

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:48:22 -0400

OAKLAND, Calif. - By AILENE VOISIN

Suns begin search for next GM

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:48:08 -0400

PHOENIX - Lance Blanks' run as a first-time NBA general manager was unsuccessful, three years of losing that ended with him losing his job with the Phoenix Suns.