NBA News for 4/15/2008
Warriors' quest for playoffs over with loss to Suns
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For Jazz, home-court advantage would be sweet
How important is home-court advantage to the Jazz? Judging by their win over the Rockets, the answer is very, Charley Rosen says.
Golden State loss clinches final playoff spot for Denver
Amare Stoudemire scored 11 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and Phoenix recovered after blowing a 17-point lead to beat ...
Parker, Spurs Edge Out Kings
Tony Parker tied his season high with 32 points and added 11 assists as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 101-98 on Monday night. - Read More...
Boozer’s Double-Double Helps Jazz Bring Down Rockets
Carlos Boozer scored 21 points and pulled down 11 rebounds as Utah beat Houston 105-96 on Monday, pulling the Jazz even with the Rockets in the muddled Western Conference standings with one game to go in the regular season. - Read More...
LeBron Would Choose Kobe For MVP
In the AKRON BEACON JOURNAL, Brian Windhorst writes "the Most Valuable Player ballots are due at the NBA office in New York by Thursday afternoon. LeBron James doesn't have an official vote, but he's got a pretty strong opinion. He is in the mix and one of his best friends in the league, Chris Paul, has an excellent chance of winning it in what is expected to be a very close race. Yet James, as he has done numerous times in his career, is deferring to Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant. He didn't take long to think about it, either.? - Read More...
Memphis' Rose to leave early, enter NBA draft
Memphis freshman Derrick Rose announced on Tuesday that he would forgo his last three years of eligibility and enter the NBA draft. - Read More...
Former owner Schultz to sue in effort to keep Sonics
Former Seattle SuperSonics owner Howard Schultz plans to sue to get the team back from its Oklahoma City-based ownership group. ...
Melo apologizes amid report of special treatment
DENVER -- NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony has apologized for his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. - Read More...
Anthony apologizes; police deny giving special treatment
Nuggets All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony said Tuesday he was "truly sorry" for his arrest on DUI charges, and police denied giving ...
Power Rankings: Celtics, Lakers go 1-2
The Celtics are No. 1. The Lakers are No. 2. If John Galinsky's Power Rankings hold up, we'll be in for a renewal of a great rivalry.
Cavs' Pavlovic Out Two-to-Three Weeks With Ankle Sprain
Cavaliers swingman Sasha Pavlovic will miss at least the first round of the playoffs with a sprained ankle. - Read More...
Cavs' Pavlovic to miss at least playoffs' first round
Cavaliers swingman Sasha Pavlovic will miss at least the first round of the playoffs with a sprained ankle. - Read More...
LSU's Randolph officially goes pro by hiring agent
LSU forward Anthony Randolph, who announced last week that he was leaving LSU for the NBA draft, signed an agent on Tuesday, officially ending his college career.
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Evans, Redick give Magic 51st win
Wash. governor asks NBA to delay Sonics' relocation vote
Gov. Chris Gregoire asked the NBA on Tuesday to delay a vote scheduled later this week on whether the Seattle SuperSonics can ...
Pistons clinch NBA's 2nd-best record, drop Wolves
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Paul, Hornets turn it on in 2nd half for key win
Hornets sink Clips, win 1st Southwest Division title
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Jefferson Paces Nets Past Bobcats
Richard Jefferson scored 28 points and hit a go-ahead jumper in overtime and the Nets limited the Bobcats to 47 points in the final 29 minutes in a 112-108 meaningless victory on Tuesday night. - Read More...
Hornets Sink Clippers to Clinch Southwest Division Title
David West scored 32 points and Chris Paul had 12 during a decisive run in the third quarter as the Hornets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 114-92 on Tuesday night. - Read More...
Evans Scores 27 to Lead Magic Past Hawks
Maurice Evans scored a career-high 27 points and six of his Orlando teammates also scored in double figures, leading the Magic to a 121-105 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. - Read More...
Injury Hamstrings Alston for Rockets' Home-Closer vs. Clippers
Rockets point guard Rafer Alston will miss at least a week with a strained right hamstring. - Read More...
Spurs top Kings, close to locking up No. 3 seed
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Big night for Parker as Spurs edge Kings
Tony Parker tied his season high with 32 points and added 11 assists as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 101-98 ...
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: April 14
Go Around the Association for a recap of Monday night's action, during which both the Nuggets and Hawks clinched playoff berths without playing. - Read More...
Stoudemire, Nash Lead Suns as They Eliminate Warriors
Amare Stoudemire scored 11 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and Phoenix recovered after blowing a 17-point lead to beat Golden State 122-116 Monday night, eliminating the Warriors from playoff contention. - Read More...
D-League Trio Have Cherished Chance in NBA
In the PALM BEACH POST, Chris Perkins writes "forwards Stephane Lasme and Kasib Powell are sad the most forgettable season in Heat history grinds to a halt Wednesday. And they're not alone. Guard Blake Ahearn doesn't want it to end, either. For Lasme, the D-League Co-Defensive Player of the Year, Ahearn and Powell, the D-League MVP, the Heat's nightmare has been their dream." - Read More...
Lawsuit, tax vote increase heat on Sonics move
The fomer owner of the Seattle SuperSonics plans to sue the current owners to get the team back, arguing they breeched a a condition of the sale to make a "good-faith effort" to keep Seattle's oldest pro sports franchise from leaving town. - Read More...
On the Mark: Kobe's been great, but Paul is MVP
You want to talk valuable? Chris Paul has single-handedly revived the NBA in New Orleans. That's why he gets Mark Kriegel's MVP nod.
T-Mobile Around the Association Season in Review: Hornets Return
Noel Pangilinan takes a look back at the Hornets and their successful first season back in New Orleans. - Read More...
'Melo apologizes for arrest on DUI charge
NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony has apologized for his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. The Denver Nuggets forward spoke for about 2 minutes Tuesday at the Pepsi Center, reading from a prepared statement and also talking off-the-cuff. Teammate Allen Iverson stood off to the side as Anthony spoke. Police say Anthony was pulled over for weaving and failing to dim his lights at about 4 a.m. Monday on Interstate 25. He was alone in the car.
Don't write off Spurs, Pistons yet
Mike Kahn has some bad news for fans who didn't enjoy Spurs-Pistons back in 2005: We could be in for a Finals rematch.
Report: Ex-owner will sue to get Sonics back
Claiming he was misled by new owner Clay Bennett, former Seattle SuperSonics owner Howard Schultz is planning to file a lawsuit in hopes of rescinding the sale of the team, according to a report in the Seattle Times.
Knicks' Chandler Will Miss Finale With Sprained Knee
Rookie Wilson Chandler, whose recent strong play had been a bright spot at the end of the Knicks' dismal season, will miss the finale with a sprained left knee. - Read More...
Pavlovic out with ankle sprain
Cavaliers swingman Sasha Pavlovic will miss at least the first round of the playoffs with a sprained ankle. Pavlovic injured his left ankle in the third quarter of Monday night's 91-90 win at Philadelphia. He's expected to miss two to three weeks. It's been a lost year for Pavlovic, who started the season with a contract holdout, missed 23 games with a sprained left foot, was benched recently and had just returned to the starting lineup in place of the struggling Wally Szczerbiak.
Gonzaga's Pargo to enter draft, won't hire agent
Gonzaga junior Jeremy Pargo will declare for the NBA draft but not retain an agent, the school announced Tuesday night. - Read More...
Magic get Mo-mentum
Orlando prepares for the playoffs with a 121-105 win over the Hawks. Magic guard Mo Evans scores a career-high 27 points and spoke to FSN after the game.
Hawks coach Woodson to shave head for playoffs
Mike Woodson figures an occasion like this should be marked with an extreme gesture. - Read More...
LIVE: Lakers trying to clinch top seed in West
Pistons win, secure NBA's second-best record
Hornets earn Southwest title after stinging Clippers
David West scored 32 and Chris Paul had 12 during a decisive run in the third quarter as the New Orleans Hornets clinched the ...
Bald Ambition: Hawks Coach to Shave Head for Long-Awaited Playoffs
Before the Hawks take the court for their first playoff appearance since 1999, coach Mike Woodson plans to shave his head. - Read More...
Pistons Cruise Past T-Wolves, Secure NBA's Second-Best Record
The Pistons clinched the NBA's second-best record with a 115-103 victory over the Timberwolves on Tuesday. - Read More...
Rockets' Alston to miss week with hamstring strain
Houston Rockets point guard Rafer Alston will miss at least a week with a strained right hamstring. - Read More...
Jones Hits Six Treys in Blazers' Home-Finale Victory over Grizzlies
With a 113-91 win over the Grizzlies on Tuesday, the Blazers have just one game standing between them and a winning season. - Read More...