NBA
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NBA admits mistake … but
May 06, 2008 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- The NBA admitted Chauncey Billups' 3-pointer at the end of the third quarter of Monday's Detroit-Orlando playoff game should not have counted, but said refer...
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Celtics keep James in check, take Game 1
May 06, 2008 11:00 pm - BOSTON -- LeBron James couldn't make a basket down the stretch -- or at virtually any other time -- and the Boston Celtics eked out a 76-72 victory over the Cleveland Ca...
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Phil Jackson: No one has ever worked as hard as Kobe BryantMay 06, 2008 11:00 pm - In case you missed it in all the reports about Kobe Bryant winning his first MVP trophy, Phil Jackson's praise of his superstar sounded a bit over the top, even in the s...
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Paxson also interviews Denver assistantMay 05, 2008 11:00 pm - While the rest of the NBA world focused on the status of Phoenix coach Mike D'Antoni and ex-Dallas coach Avery Johnson, Bulls general manager John Paxson threw in a curv...
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Two winning coaches, two different stylesMay 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Phoenix Suns general manager Steve Kerr confirmed Monday that he has given other teams permission to speak with coach Mike D'Antoni. That means a virtual dream scenario ...
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Pistons grab 2-0 lead over Magic
May 05, 2008 11:00 pm - AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- The Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic cut down the trash talk and just played, combining for a riveting playoff game. Too bad a disputed play is w...
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Bryant, Lakers thrive on freebies
May 04, 2008 11:00 pm - LOS ANGELES -- Kobe Bryant made most of the shots that mattered, which he didn't view as any great accomplishment. That's because there was nary a hand in his face when ...
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Phoenix Suns coach gets OK to talk to Bulls
May 04, 2008 11:00 pm - PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns granted permission for coach Mike D'Antoni to talk to other teams, with the Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks apparently the leading suit...
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Garnett to Hawks: It's over
May 04, 2008 11:00 pm - BOSTON -- Kevin Garnett took a behind-the-back pass from Paul Pierce, slammed in the dunk to make the lead three dozen points and then slashed his hand across his throat...
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Bulls could miss out on top NBA coaching candidatesMay 04, 2008 11:00 pm - After an eventful week in some other NBA locales, here's an update on the Bulls' coaching search. • Dallas' Avery Johnson became available a few hours after the Maverick...