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Carlesimo: Nets good, but maybe not title ready

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:36:34 -0400

NEW YORK - P.J. Carlesimo thinks the Brooklyn Nets' goal of winning a championship within the next two years is "maybe not totally realistic," though he believes they are a contender in the Eastern Conference.

Heat, Pacers say Game 2 should be even better

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:23:04 -0400

MIAMI - Losing a game at the final buzzer, no less than a playoff game on the road against the reigning NBA champion Miami Heat, would seem to have potential to demoralize the Indiana Pacers.

Pacers see chance slip in Game 1 of East finals

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:02:32 -0400

MIAMI - Paul George did all he could.

Parker guides Spurs to 2-0 lead in West finals

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:32:04 -0400

SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Spurs are up 2-0 in the Western Conference finals after a sensational Game 2 performance by Tony Parker.

Spurs can't ease up despite 2-0 lead on Grizzlies

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:26:57 -0400

SAN ANTONIO - If the Western Conference finals seem the slightest bit over after two San Antonio wins, hold that thought for a minute.

Spurs come out hot, Randolph cold in West finals

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:16:18 -0400

SAN ANTONIO - Mike Conley wouldn't let Zach Randolph take the blame for the Memphis Grizzlies' blowout loss in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.

Captivating season gives Warriors hope for future

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:21:31 -0400

OAKLAND, California - Rookie forward Draymond Green walked out of Golden State's practice facility Friday holding a yellow "We Are Warriors" shirt, taking home the small souvenir to savor the team's captivating playoff run.

After eliminating Warriors, Spurs look to Memphis

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:28:25 -0400

OAKLAND, California - Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and the San Antonio Spurs are back in the Western Conference finals for the second straight season with the same style that has carried them to four NBA titles.

Spurs hold off Warriors, advance to West finals

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:47:35 -0400

OAKLAND, California - By the time the Golden State Warriors' magical season came to a close, their struggles to find healthy bodies were matched by their shooting woes.

Spurs hold off Warriors, advance to West finals

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:24:32 -0400

OAKLAND, California - Slow at the start of the series and strong at the end, the San Antonio Spurs wore out the Golden State Warriors the way they have so many other opponents.

Thunder season fades fast after Westbrook injury

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:19:15 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - The way Kevin Martin describes it, the Oklahoma City Thunder lost the "vision" of a potential championship run the morning they learned All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook would be out for the rest of the postseason.

Wade shakes off pain when Heat need him most

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:47:00 -0400

MIAMI - It was an hour or so after the Miami Heat punched their ticket back to the Eastern Conference finals, and a question was asked about the perceived demise of Dwyane Wade's abilities.

Calkins: Leave it to Tony Allen to make it all right...

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:22:09 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - By GEOFF CALKINS

Grizzlies go from uncertain future to West finals

Thu, 16 May 2013 03:22:02 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - Midway through the season, the Memphis Grizzlies came through Oklahoma City and left with questions swirling about the franchise's future after leading scorer Rudy Gay was traded away in the club's second big deal in just over a week.

Heat rally past Bulls to advance, 94-91

Thu, 16 May 2013 03:16:23 -0400

MIAMI - The tape around Dwyane Wade's right knee was soaked with sweat and beginning to loosen, so he headed to the locker room to get the joint re-wrapped during the fourth quarter.

Grizzlies edge Thunder 88-84, reach 1st West final

Thu, 16 May 2013 01:50:52 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - With their trademark grit-and-grind mentality, the Memphis Grizzlies are making history for a franchise with little prior postseason success.

Heat rally past Bulls to advance, 94-91

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:55:46 -0400

MIAMI - Knowing his team needed him at his best, Dwyane Wade retreated to the Miami Heat locker room after the third quarter for some quick treatment on his aching right knee.

Voisin: NBA must stand for integrity in duel for Kings

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:22:08 -0400

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - By AILENE VOISIN

McNulty: Former NFL star, sports broadcaster Ahmad Rashad...

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:20:55 -0400

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - By RAY MCNULTY

Butler just keeps going and going for Bulls

Wed, 08 May 2013 04:16:30 -0400

MIAMI - Jimmy Butler got into the Chicago starting lineup about six weeks ago, his break coming when a slew of Bulls were dealing with injuries.

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.

Thunder strike first, take 1-0 lead on Grizzlies

Mon, 06 May 2013 03:14:30 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - Kevin Durant was in just the right spot and, once he had the ball, knew exactly what to do with it.

Clippers end standout season with abrupt loss

Sat, 04 May 2013 20:23:26 -0400

LOS ANGELES - Chris Paul and Blake Griffin regarded each other with weary disbelief in the locker room in Memphis after the Los Angeles Clippers' fourth straight playoff loss.

Celtics' comeback fades in 88-80 loss to Knicks

Sat, 04 May 2013 06:26:22 -0400

BOSTON - Kevin Garnett made his way off the court toward Boston's locker room looking straight down the entire way, not lifting his head or even a hand to the fans crowding him and reaching for a high-five or to congratulate him.

Celtics' comeback fades in 88-80 loss to Knicks

Sat, 04 May 2013 00:27:10 -0400

BOSTON - Kevin Garnett made his way off the court toward Boston's locker room looking straight down the entire way, not lifting his head or even a hand to the fans crowding the way and reaching for a high-five.