NBA News for 4/25/2008
Driver convicted in Sealy's death back in prison
The drunken driver convicted in the 2000 death of Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Malik Sealy was sentenced Thursday to another eight years in prison on a separate drunken driving charge and a probation violation. - Read More...
Rockets shock Jazz in Utah, pick up 1st victory
Arenas hurts knee again after return to starting lineup
Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas, starting for the first time since November, left the game after injuring his surgically repaired knee in the first half Thursday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Arenas walked off the court late in the first half of the Wizards' 108-72 victory with an obvious limp. He has a bone bruise and possibly a pinched nerve in his left knee and is listed as day-to-day. Coach Eddie Jordan said Arenas will have therapy on the knee.
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: April 24
Go Around the Association for a recap of Thursday's games, including Houston's season-saving Game 3 win at Utah. - Read More...
2008 NBA Playoffs - Day Six - April 24
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...
Adande: Suns still looking for an identity
No longer the fun-and-gun Suns, Phoenix is now staring at an early exit, writes J.A. Adande. - Read More...
Suns' Hill Wins 2007-08 NBA Sportsmanship Award
Grant Hill of the Phoenix Suns is the recipient of the Joe Dumars Trophy presented to the 2007-08 NBA Sportsmanship Award winner, the NBA announced today. - Read More...
Arenas expects to play in Game 4 for Wizards
Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas is optimistic he will play in Sunday's Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, although the latest setback with his knee means his role could be more limited. Arenas started and played only 10 minutes in Washington's Game 3 victory Thursday night. He limped off the court in the second quarter and did not return.
Arenas hoping to play Game 4 despite gimpy knee
Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas is optimistic he will play in Sunday's Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, although the latest setback with his knee means his role could be more limited. - Read More...
Player of the year Hansbrough to return for UNC
Tyler Hansbrough to return for senior year Wayne Ellington and Ty Lawson to declare for NBA Draft, but not hire agents - Read More...
76ers' Cheeks fined $25K for verbal abuse of refs
Philadelphia coach Maurice Cheeks was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Friday for his actions after Game 2 of the 76ers' playoff series against Detroit. - Read More...
Mavs' Howard admits offseason marijuana use
Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard openly discussed his offseason marijuana use on Dallas' ESPN Radio affiliate.
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LIVE: Pistons trying to take Game 3 in Philly
Brill's Live-Game Blog: Pistons-Sixers Game 3
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Questions raised about former NBA star's non-profit
A Sacramento-based non-profit run by former NBA star and mayoral candidate Kevin Johnson is facing scrutiny after a teenager ...
Ewing disappointed that Knicks haven't called
Rarely does a postgame news conference go by that Orlando All-Star center Dwight Howard doesn't mention how Magic assistant ...
Stern not expecting Sonics' move to be reversed
NBA commissioner David Stern knows a court order can only keep the SuperSonics in Seattle for the short term. - Read More...
Bernucca's Live-Game Blog: Spurs-Suns Game 3
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LIVE: Follow Game 3 of Suns-Spurs series
Tony Parker and the Spurs are taking it to the Suns and threatening to seize a 3-0 lead in their first-round series. Follow it LIVE here.
Dirk dominant as Mavs down Hornets in Dallas
Dirk, Dallas avoid disaster ... for now
Dirk Nowitzki came up huge in a critical Game 3 for Dallas. Charley Rosen wonders if this is a turning point for the star and his team.
Mavs sting Hornets
Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavericks finally made the Hornets look like playoff novices on their way to a 97-87 victory. Hear postgame reaction after Dallas' victory.
Rockets, Raptors, Wizards find new life
Game 3 was the charm for the Wizards and Raptors, but especially for Tracy McGrady and the Rockets in Utah, Mike Kahn says.
More e-mail headaches for Clay Bennett
More e-mails involving SuperSonics owner Clay Bennett have been revealed that could slow or even stop the team's move from Seattle to Oklahoma City, a move the NBA overwhelmingly approved last week. A filing by the city of Seattle this week in federal court in New York includes e-mails to and from Bennett that show the NBA was concerned last summer that Sonics owners may be breaching their contractual promise of good-faith efforts to find a new arena in Seattle.
Hard-to-rattle Rockets, McGrady reduce Jazz edge to 2-1
Tracy McGrady snapped out of his fourth-quarter slump and scored seven of his 27 points in the final period to lead Houston to ...
McGrady Leads Rockets in Game 3 Win
Tracy McGrady snapped out of his fourth-quarter slump and scored seven of his 27 points in the final period, leading Houston to a 94-92 victory over Utah on Thursday night that gave the Rockets life in a series that could have been headed for a sweep. - Read More...
NBA Joins In on Malaria Awareness Day
The NBA Family has gathered to support the fight against malaria. NBA, WNBA and D-League teams are doing their part to raise awareness and support the efforts by donating auction items, hosting in-arena nights, creating netraiser teams, showing public service announcements, and more. - Read More...
Suns, Mavs have backs to the wall
The Suns are staring at a 2-0 deficit and face a critical Game 3 at home. Same with the Mavs. Mike Kahn previews tonight's action.
Celts' Pierce OK for Game 3 after hard hit
Boston Celtics swingman Paul Pierce is ready for Game 3 of the playoffs series against Atlanta, despite being body-slammed to the floor in their last win. Pierce had no problems in practice Friday before the Celtics headed to Atlanta for Saturday's game. Coach Doc River says the training staff placed no restrictions on Pierce, who the team says injured his back before returning later in the first half of Wednesday's 96-77 victory over the Hawks.
Celtics' Pierce OK for Game 3 after hard hit
Boston Celtics swingman Paul Pierce is ready for Game 3 of the playoffs series against Atlanta, despite being body-slammed to ...
Celtics' Pierce says he's OK for Game 3 vs. Hawks
Boston Celtics swingman Paul Pierce is ready for Game 3 of the playoffs series against Atlanta, despite being body-slammed to the floor in their last win. - Read More...
Suns' Hill wins Dumars trophy for sportsmanship
Grant Hill of the Phoenix Suns has won the Joe Dumars trophy for outstanding sportsmanship in the NBA, becoming the first player to earn the award twice. - Read More...
NBA fines Cheeks for Game 2 actions
Philadelphia coach Maurice Cheeks was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Friday for his actions after Game 2 of the 76ers' playoff series against Detroit. Cheeks was cited for verbal abuse of the officials and for not leaving the court and going directly to the locker room at the end of Philadelphia's 105-88 loss. "It's just an error in judgment by me," Cheeks said before Game 3. "They have the upper hand. I just need to abide by the rules.
LIVE: Follow tonight's NBA playoff action
The Sixers won big in Philly. The Mavs are thriving in Dallas. What will happen in Phoenix? Follow tonight's playoff action LIVE.
Schuhmann's Live-Game Blog: Hornets-Mavericks Game 3
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LIVE: Can Paul, Hornets make it 3-0 in Dallas?
Stern thinks SuperSonics will end up in Oklahoma
NBA commissioner David Stern knows a court order can only keep the SuperSonics in Seattle for the short term.
Mavericks shut down Hornets behind Nowitzki, Terry
Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavericks finally made the New Orleans Hornets look like playoff novices in a 97-87 Game 3 victory Friday ...
Sixers stomp Pistons, seize 2-1 lead in series
76ers Crush Pistons to Take 2-1 Series Lead
The 76ers added one more surprise victory in a season stuffed with them. The Sixers ran all over the court in a dominating 95-75 victory Friday night over the Pistons to take a 2-1 lead in their first-round series. - Read More...
LIVE: Suns seek critical Game 3 win vs. Spurs
Sixers dominate Pistons to take 2-1 series lead
Andre Miller scored 21 points and the Philadelphia Sixers dominated the Detroit Pistons 95-75 on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead ...
LIVE: Spurs close to grabbing 3-0 lead on Suns
Sixers strike back
The Sixers took control of the second half and dominated the Pistons with a 95-75 win. Hear postgame reaction as Philadelphia took a 2-1 lead in the series.