NBA News for 4/21/2008
Allen Leads Boston as Celts' Defense Preys on Hawks
Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett sparked the Celtics to a 104-81 win Sunday night in their playoff opener against the Hawks. - Read More...
2008 NBA Playoffs - Day Two - April 20
Here at About.com, we'll be following each day of the 2008 NBA Playoffs - nothing too in-depth with these posts, but a bit of a recap that gives a couple... - Read More...
Cavs' James immune to Wizards' physical tactics
LeBron James, feelin' good after playing like a bad man, wore wraparound sunglasses, fat diamond earrings and a smile as wide ...
Gasol, Lakers rout Nuggets
Philly's Harvey Pollack Has Kept Track of NBA From the Start
THE CANADIAN PRESS reports "Harvey Pollack has a dedication to numbers that would make a numerologist jealous. Add in a love for oddball NBA statistics that only he can break down and it's no wonder he's been called ?Super Stat' for more than 40 years. For a man who's never without a trivia question, here's one for ol' Harv: What took so long for a nickname? ?I think they wanted to make sure I'd stick around,' the 86-year-old Pollack said with a laugh.? - Read More...
Kobe gets help as Lakers beat Nuggets
Ginobili Wins 2007-08 Sixth Man of the Year Award
Manu Ginobili of the San Antonio Spurs is the winner of the NBA Sixth Man Award presented by Kia Motors as the league's best player in a reserve role for the 2007-08 season, the NBA announced today. - Read More...
Gasol, unselfish play fuel Lakers to Game 1 win
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The kids are putting on a show
Veteran experience may be big in the playoffs, but Mike Kahn can't believe what he's seen from the league's under-25 stars.
Report: Skiles agrees to be Bucks coach
Scott Skiles has verbally accepted an offer from the Bucks, erasing him as a Knicks coaching candidate, according to a league source.
Spurs' Ginobili wins sixth man award
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili has won the NBA's sixth man award given to the league's best reserve. Ginobili led the ...
Spurs' Ginobili wins sixth man award
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili has won the NBA's sixth man award given to the league's best reserve. Ginobili led the Spurs in scoring, averaging a career-high 19.5 points with 4.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists. Ginobili came off the bench in 51 of the 74 games he played this season. The Spurs have a 1-0 lead over the Phoenix Suns in their best-of-seven first-round playoff series. Suns guard Leandro Barbosa won the award last year. Ginobli got 123 of 124 first-place votes.
Skiles introduced as Bucks coach
The Milwaukee Bucks need to play tougher defense, and start sharing the ball on offense.
Bucks Hire Scott Skiles as Head Coach
General Manager John Hammond announced Monday that Scott Skiles has agreed to a multi-year contract to become the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks. Skiles becomes the 11th head coach in the history of the franchise and comes to Milwaukee with eight seasons of NBA head coaching experience - Read More...
LIVE: LeBron, Cavaliers look for 2-0 series lead
LeBron James had 32 points en route to a Game 1 victory against the Wiz. What will he do for an encore? Follow the action LIVE.
Bryant on Lakers: 'I've always wanted to be here'
Kobe Bryant made clear Monday what's been, at the very least, a bit ambiguous for nearly a year: He wants to stay with the Los ...
Ohio St.'s Koufos declaring for draft, may return
Ohio State's Kosta Koufos will declare for the draft but not hire an agent. - Read More...
LIVE: Jazz look to take another from Rockets
Cavs clock tense Wizards, roar to 2-0 series edge
LeBron James scored 30 points, Zydrunas Ilgauskas added 16, and the Cleveland Cavaliers played their best game in months, blowing ...
Lakers not counting on Bynum any time soon
Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson indicated Monday the team doesn't expect injured center Andrew Bynum to make a serious contribution any time soon.
James-Led Cavaliers Throttle Wizards
LeBron James scored 30 points, Zydrunas Ilgauskas added 16, and the Cavaliers played their best game in months, blowing out Arenas and Co. 116-86 to take a 2-0 lead in an opening-round playoff series. - Read More...
D-Will, Okur help Jazz take another in Houston
Miller-led Sixers Stun Pistons in Game 1
Andre Miller scored 20 points and Willie Green had a career playoff-high 17, helping the Philadelphia 76ers stun the Detroit Pistons 90-86 Sunday in Game 1 of their first-round series. - Read More...
Rondo gives Celtics yet another weapon
On a loaded team, Rajon Rondo is getting noticed. After the Celtics rolled in Game 1, Jeff Goodman says it's easy to see why.
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: April 20
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Kobe gets help as Lakers beat Nugs
Skiles gets multiyear deal to coach listless Bucks
Scott Skiles was hired Monday as coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, who are looking for coaching stability following the short tenures of Terry Porter, Terry Stotts and Larry Krystkowiak and a just-completed 26-56 season. - Read More...
Report: Skiles Has Verbal Agreement to Coach Bucks
ESPN reports "Scott Skiles has verbally accepted an offer from the Milwaukee Bucks to be their new head coach, the New York Post reported Monday, citing a league source. Skiles, who was thought to be a candidate for the New York Knicks' vacancy, would replace Larry Krystkowiak in Milwaukee. The Bucks fired Krystkowiak on Thursday, one day after finishing 26-56 in his one full season as coach." - Read More...
Howard's monster game helps Magic sink Raptors
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Celtics kick off postseason with blowout of Hawks
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Spurs supersub Ginobili wins NBA Sixth Man Award
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili won the Sixth Man Award, given to the best player in a reserve role, on Monday. - Read More...
Arenas expected to play with sore wrist
Washington guard Gilbert Arenas is expected to play in Game 2 of the Wizards' series against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night despite a sprained right wrist. Arenas scored 24 points in the opener, but apparently hurt his wrist in the fourth quarter while fouling LeBron James. Arenas was already slowed by a surgically repaired knee. He participated in Monday's shootaround with a wrap on his wrist.
Arenas expected to play Game 2 with wrist sprain
Washington guard Gilbert Arenas is expected to play in Game 2 of the Wizards' series against the Cavaliers on Monday night despite a sprained right wrist. - Read More...
Skiles introduced as Bucks' next coach
The Milwaukee Bucks need to play tougher defense, and start sharing the ball on offense. So they're turning to Scott Skiles, ...
X's & O's: Salmi on Philly's Game 1 Victory
Sixers broadcaster Bob Salmi give's an X's and O's perspective on Philadelphia's surprising Game 1 win over the Pistons. - Read More...
Wizards' Arenas to Play in Game 2 Despite Sore Wrist
Washington guard Gilbert Arenas is expected to play in Game 2 of the Wizards' series against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night despite a sprained right wrist. Arenas scored 24 points in the opener, but apparently hurt his wrist in the fourth quarter. - Read More...
LIVE: LeBron, Cavs looking to go up 2-0 on Wiz
Kobe praises Kupchak, wants to stick with Lakers
Kobe Bryant made clear Monday what's been, at the very least, a bit ambiguous for nearly a year: He wants to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers and is open to finishing his career with them. - Read More...
LeBron, Cavs hammer Wizards to take 2-0 lead
LeBron James came within a rebound of a triple-double and the Cavs pummeled the Wizards to take a 2-0 series lead.
LeBron, Cavs pounce Wiz for 2-0 series lead
Lakers Not Counting on Bynum Any Time Soon
Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson indicated Monday the team doesn't expect injured center Andrew Bynum to make a serious contribution any time soon. - Read More...
Cavs win battle of game plans vs. Wizards
LeBron and the Cavs controlled the Wizards in Game 2 because, simply enough, they stuck to their game plan, Charley Rosen says.
Manu Ginobili Is The Best Off The Bench
San Antonio Spurs shooting guard and sub-extraordinaire Manu Ginobili won the 2007-08 NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award on Monday. There is no questioning that Ginobili has the... - Read More...
Jazz fine-tune Game 2, get 2-0 jump on Rockets
Deron Williams scored 22 points and Mehmet Okur added 16 points and 16 rebounds as the Utah Jazz beat the Houston Rockets 90-84 ...