NBA News for 4/19/2008
West playoffs: Why's and why nots
Charley Rosen makes a case for and against each team in the West, but it sure was hard to come up with a defense for Denver.
Who is the real team of destiny here?
As LeBron and the Cavs get the playoffs started, Mike Kahn says some familiar franchises have this year's "team of destiny" look.
Ex-prep star Brumbaugh to declare for NBA draft
Keith Brumbaugh was a top-notch college prospect in 2005, but off-court problems derailed his NBA dream. After a one-year stint as the top scorer on the junior college level, Brumbaugh informed officials Friday that he plans on entering the NBA draft. - Read More...
LIVE: Spurs, Suns kick off powerhouse series
LeBron's leverage helps Cavs clip Wizards in opener
Determined to make the Wizards swallow their words, LeBron James scored 32 points, making two tough shots in traffic down ...
Spurs beat Suns in double-OT classic
It didn't take long for the West playoffs to get crazy. The Spurs held off the Suns in a double-OT thriller in Game 1 on Saturday.
LIVE: Paul, Hornets host Mavs in series opener
James Leads Cavaliers Past Wizards in Game 1
LeBron James scored 32 points, making two tough shots in traffic down the stretch as the Cleveland Cavaliers opened the NBA playoffs with an intense 93-86 win over Washington on Saturday. - Read More...
Duncan delivers as Spurs take thrilling Game 1
That's playoff basketball. Tim Duncan nailed a clutch 3 to force 2OT and the Spurs beat the Suns in Game 1. Charley Rosen tells you how.
LIVE: Jazz-Rockets
Duncan Scores 40 to Lead Spurs to Game 1 Win Over Suns
Tim Duncan saved the San Antonio Spurs with his first 3-pointer of the season at the end of overtime, and Manu Ginobili hit a layup at the end of the second extra period to send the defending champions past the Phoenix Suns, 117-115 on Saturday in Game 1 - Read More...
Jazz get road win in Houston vs. Rockets
Nene Doubtful for Series Opener
It is doubtful that power forward Nene will play on Sunday, Denver coach George Karl said on Friday afternoon. Nene is still suffering from a strained right groin. The Nuggets open the first round of their playoff series on Sunday against the Lakers in Los Angeles. - Read More...
LIVE: LeBron, Cavs open playoffs vs. Wizards
LIVE: Spurs face Suns in series opener
Steve Nash and the Suns are giving the Spurs all they can handle in Game 1 of their star-studded series. Follow the game LIVE.
LeBron stars as Cavs take Game 1 from Wiz
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Duncan, Spurs hold off Suns in double-OT epic
Spurs steal Game 1 from the Suns in double overtime
Tim Duncan saved the San Antonio Spurs with a rare three-pointer at the end of overtime, and Manu Ginobili hit a layup at the ...
Report: Garnett returns to Celts after birth of child
Kevin Garnett had missed the previous two Celtics' practices because of the birth his first child, the Boston Globe reported.
Garnett would not comment about the birth. - Read More...
Paul, Hornets stop Mavs
Paul Lifts Hornets over Mavs for Game 1 Win
Chris Paul had 35 points and 10 assists in his first career playoff game Saturday night, lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 104-92 come-from-behind victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of their first-round series. - Read More...
Paul dazzles in playoff debut as Hornets top Mavs in Game 1
Chris Paul had 35 points and 10 assists in his first career playoff game Saturday night, lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a ...
Jazz score road victory in Game 1 against Rockets
Andrei Kirilenko scored 21 points, Carlos Boozer had 20 points and 16 rebounds and the Utah Jazz beat the Houston Rockets 93-82 ...