NBA NEWS ARCHIVE
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| Tuesday, April 30, 2013 |
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| Nuggets' Gallinari has arthroscopic knee surgery |
| Lakers' Jamison has surgery |
| Kidd wins second straight NBA Sportsmanship Award |
| Clips, Grizz all even with series back in L.A. |
| Nuggets try to stave off elimination against Warriors |
| Nothin' but Net: Collins' announcement drawing reaction |
| Rockets stay alive with win over Thunder |
| Hawks hold off Pacers to even series |
| Monday, April 29, 2013 |
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| Nets bounce back against Bulls, force Game 6 |
| NBA committee denies Kings' move to Seattle |
| NBA veteran Collins tells SI he is gay |
| Bulls' Hinrich sidelined with calf injury |
| Durant, Thunder go for sweep in Houston |
| Hawks hope to even things with Pacers |
| Bulls can end series in Brooklyn |
| Curry, Warriors down Nuggets for 3-1 series lead |
| Heat finish off sweep of Bucks without Wade |
| Sunday, April 28, 2013 |
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| Spurs sweep injury-plagued Lakers |
| Celtics prevail in OT, force Game 5 in New York |
| Nuggets hope to even series with Warriors |
| Spurs ready to put down injury-ravaged Lakers |
| Heat shoot for sweep of Bucks |
| Sweep revenge? Knicks try to close out Celtics in 4 |
| Thunder blow huge lead, but Durant's clutch shot sinks Rockets |
| Bulls rally past Nets in 3-OT thriller |
| Hawks pound Pacers in Game 3 |
| Saturday, April 27, 2013 |
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| Grizzlies down Clips, knot series at 2-2 |
| Rockets' Lin starting Game 3 |
| NBA suspends J.R. Smith one game |
| Spurs' Splitter out indefinitely |
| Westbrook has surgery, out for playoffs |
| Thunder head into battle without Westbrook |
| Hawks hope for some home help against Indiana |
| Grizzlies try to even up series with Clippers |
| Bulls seek 3-1 series lead over Nets |
| Warriors edge Nuggets, take series lead |
| Spurs' Splitter hurts ankle |
| Spurs bury depleted Lakers to take 3-0 lead |
| Friday, April 26, 2013 |
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| Knicks cruise past Celts, take 3-0 series lead |
| Warriors' Curry expected to play in Game 3 |
| Nets give GM King contract extension |
| Westbrook sidelined with knee injury |
| Depleted Lakers welcome Spurs to Staples Center |
| Boston back home to try to salvage series with Knicks |
| Critical Game 3 on tap in Oakland between Warriors, Nuggets |
| Grizzlies get back into series with Game 3 win |
| Heat pull away from Bucks, grab 3-0 series lead |
| Boozer, Bulls hold off Nets |
| Thursday, April 25, 2013 |
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| Nash doubtful, Blake out for Lakers |
| Rockets' Lin uncertain for Game 3 |
| Nothin' but Net: The fantasy in Cleveland |
| Celtics' Rivers fined |
| Heat hope for 3-0 lead as series shifts to Milwaukee |
| Walking in Memphis: Grizz, Clips head east for Game 3 |
| Bulls, Nets take 1-1 series to Chicago |
| George carries Pacers to another win over Hawks |
| Spurs grab 2-0 lead in win over Lakers |
| Wednesday, April 24, 2013 |
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| Thunder hold off Rockets, take 2-0 series lead |
| Rockets' Lin exits early |
| Grizzlies' Gasol named NBA's best defender |
| Pacers aim for 2-0 lead against Atlanta |
| No Kobe tweeting when Lakers, Spurs meet in Game 2 |
| Cavs bring back Mike Brown |
| Thunder hope to roll in Game 2 against Rockets |
| Backed by Anthony, Knicks grab 2-0 series lead |
| Warriors snap Nuggets' home streak to even series |
| Tuesday, April 23, 2013 |
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| Heat pull away from Bucks for 2-0 lead |
| Report: Cavs to hire Mike Brown |
| Knicks' Prigioni set to return |
| One and done: Bobcats fire Dunlap |
| Indiana's George named Most Improved Player |
| Lee-less Warriors meet Denver in Game 2 |
| Celtics shoot to even series with Knicks in MSG |
| Heat try to continue domination of Bucks in Game 2 |
| Paul's last-second shot gives Clippers 2-0 series lead |
| Bulls down Nets in Game 2 |
| Monday, April 22, 2013 |
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| Suns oust GM Blanks |
| Nuggets' Faried good to go for Game 2 |
| Nothin' but Net: Much a Twitter about nothing |
| Clips aim for another dominant performance in Game 2 vs. Memphis |
| Nets shoot for 2-0 lead against Bulls |
| Thunder rout Rockets in Game 1 |
| Heat handle Bucks in Game 1 |
| Sunday, April 21, 2013 |
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| Big 3 pushes Spurs past Kobe-less Lakers |
| By George!: Pacers down Hawks for Game 1 victory |
| Warriors' Lee to miss remainder of season |
| Heat open postseason with visit from Bucks |
| Pacers, Hawks get back to work in East quarters |
| Thunder try to get defensive, begin playoffs vs. Rockets |
| Lakers ready for playoff challenge in San Antonio |
| Paul, Clippers rout Grizzlies |
| Nets dominate Bulls |
| Saturday, April 20, 2013 |
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| Nuggets take Game 1 on Miller's last-second shot |
| Warriors' Lee leaves early with hip injury |
| Knicks harass Celtics in second-half, take Game 1 |
| Bulls' Rose remains out, Noah starts |
| National Basketball Association Game Capsules |
| Clippers and Grizzlies to battle again in West quarters |
| Nets make return to playoffs, host Bulls |
| Nuggets open postseason play versus Warriors |
| Knicks, Celtics renew rivalry in the playoffs |
| Friday, April 19, 2013 |
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| Copeland, Lillard named NBA Rookies of the Month |
| Anthony, Curry named NBA Players of the Month |
| Nuggets' Faried questionable for Game 1 |
| Chandler, Martin expected back for Knicks' playoff opener |
| Stretching the Field: Where will amazing happen this year? |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Oklahoma City vs. Houston |
| NBA Playoff Preview - San Antonio vs. Los Angeles Lakers |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Sam Antonio vs. Los Angeles Lakers |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Denver vs. Golden State |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Los Angeles Clippers vs. Memphis |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Brooklyn vs. Chicago |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Indiana vs. Atlanta |
| NBA Playoff Preview - New York vs. Boston |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Miami vs. Milwaukee |
| Thursday, April 18, 2013 |
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| Blazers waive F Jeffries |
| Woodson, D'Antoni claim NBA Coach of the Month honors |
| New Orleans officially becomes the Pelicans |
| Pistons fire Frank |
| Cavs dismiss Scott |
| Collins resigns as Sixers coach |
| Warriors beat Blazers; Curry sets record |
| Lakers beat Rockets in OT, earn No. 7 seed |
| Heat start defending title on Sunday |
| Clippers clinch first-round homecourt in win over Kings |
| Raptors rout playoff-bound Celtics in season finale |
| Balanced attack helps Timberwolves edge Spurs |
| Heat close season with win over NBA-worst Magic |
| Utah loss gives Lakers playoff spot |
| Pacers rest up, fall to Sixers |
| Bucks down Thunder |
| Knicks reserves beat Hawks backups in finale |
| Boozer leads Bulls to victory in regular season finale |
| Nuggets down Suns, clinch No. 3 seed |
| Nets best Pistons in final playoff tune-up |
| Wednesday, April 17, 2013 |
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| Bobcats top Cavs to cap woeful season |
| Mavericks get past Hornets to finish at .500 |
| Grizzlies sign Greene |
| Knicks sign Barron |
| Nothin' but Net: Handing out the hardware |
| Knicks' Rasheed Wallace retires |
| Top-seeded Thunder close season with Bucks in town |
| Clips visit Kings in possible final game in Sacramento |
| Win and in! Lakers fight for playoff lives against Houston |
| Warriors make a run at sixth seed in trip to Portland |
| Heat hope to hand Magic worst record in NBA |
| McGrady, Spurs host Timberwolves in season finale |
| Mavs hope to finish .500, face Hornets in Big D |
| Bulls battle for five seed, welcome Wizards to Windy City |
| Huge playoff implications when Jazz visit Grizzlies |
| Nuggets try to clinch third seed, host Suns |
| Pacers prep for postseason against Philly |
| Nets ready themselves for playoffs with Pistons in town |
| Lottery-bound Cavs, Bobcats meet in Charlotte |
| Heavy-hearted Celtics return to action in Toronto |
| Hawks make one last pitch for fifth seed against Knicks |
| DeRozan leads Raptors to fourth straight win |
| Clippers win sixth in a row, keep Blazers on skids |
| Tuesday, April 16, 2013 |
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| Spurs reach deal with McGrady |
| Lakers' Nash has MRI |
| Knicks sign Quentin Richardson |
| Clippers continue push for homecourt against Portland |
| Hawks aim for fifth seed, host Raptors |
| Curry paces Warriors past Spurs |
| Thunder down Kings, clinch West's No. 1 seed |
| Jazz keep hopes alive in win over T'Wolves |
| Suns slip past Rockets |
| Shengelia provides spark for Nets in win over Wizards |
| Nuggets edge Bucks, clinch home-court advantage |
| Bulls cruise in Orlando |
| Heat steal one from Cavs |
| Grizzlies down Mavs |
| Bobcats win second straight, down Knicks |
| Monday, April 15, 2013 |
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| Monroe guides Pistons over 76ers |
| Celtics, Pacers cancel Tuesday's game |
| Anthony, Kobe earn NBA's weekly award |
| Nothin' but Net: Kobe injury provides cover |
| Nuggets try to stay hot against Bucks |
| Nets locked into fourth seed, host Wiz |
| Collins still at helm as Sixers visit Detroit |
| Playoff scenarios aplenty in Spurs-Warriors matchup |
| Rockets search for success in desert against Suns |
| Grizzlies try to improve status out West in visit with Mavs |
| Jazz continue push toward playoffs in meeting with Wolves |
| Thunder resume quest for top seed, host Kings |
| Top-seeded Heat head to the Q to meet Cavs |
| Knicks likely to rest some players against Charlotte |
| Bulls try to get on track in visit to Orlando |
| Report: Collins to resign at end of year |
| Howard leads Kobe-less Lakers past Spurs |
| Sunday, April 14, 2013 |
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| Nuggets hand Trail Blazers 11th straight loss |
| Nowitzki, Mavs ease past Hornets |
| Knicks beat Pacers, clinch No. 2 seed in East |
| Harden, Rockets down Kings |
| Sixers run past Cavs |
| DeRozan, Raptors trip up Nets |
| Heat get revenge, down Bulls |
| Kobe-less Lakers tangle with Spurs |
| Rockets shoot for sixth seed, host Kings |
| Mavs aim for .500 in visit to the Big Easy |
| Nuggets welcome Portland to Pepsi Center |
| Nets try to improve playoff positioning against Toronto |
| Knicks, Pacers in huge East battle at MSG |
| Lottery-bound Cavs, Sixers hook up in South Philly |
| Heat seek revenge against streak-busting Bulls |
| Timberwolves snap skid, top Suns |
| Clippers snap Memphis' home winning streak |
| Saturday, April 13, 2013 |
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| Celtics rout Magic, lock up No. 7 seed |
| McRoberts leads Bobcats past Bucks |
| Kobe out 6-9 months with torn Achilles tendon |
| Surgery for Kobe after MRI reveals torn Achilles |
| Wolves welcome Suns to Target Center |
| Memphis, Clips tangle in huge West showdown |
| Bucks hope to rebound, visit Charlotte |
| Celtics try to snap losing streak in Orlando |
| Lakers win game, lose Kobe |
| Westbrook nets 33 as Thunder top Blazers |
| Clippers maintain winning pace, get by Hornets |
| Knicks bounce back, best Cavaliers |
| Jefferson drops 40 as Jazz down T'Wolves |
| Mavericks shoot down surging Nuggets |
| Lakers' Bryant reportedly tears Achilles |
| Raptors deal Bulls third loss in four games |
| Gasol does it all as Grizzlies top Rockets |
| Durant fined for gesture |
| Balanced attack helps Spurs down Kings |
| Williams, Nets hold off Pacers |
| Sixers roll past Wizards |
| Jerebko leads Pistons past Bobcats |
| Friday, April 12, 2013 |
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| Big three return to Miami lineup, Heat down Celtics |
| Hawks claw back from down 19 to top Bucks |
| Willians, Nets hold off Pacers |
| Spurs' Jackson placed on waivers |
| Nets' Wallace to sit for contest with Indiana |
| Heat set for home matchup with Celtics |
| Big 3 to play Friday for Miami |
| Spurs' Diaw out 3-4 weeks following surgery |
| Stretching the Field: Don't blame Collins for 76ers' futility |
| Nets keep Joseph for remainder of season |
| Streak-busting Bulls head to Toronto |
| Wizards entertain Sixers at Verizon Center |
| Pacers eye third seed in East vs. Nets |
| Hawks shoot for rare season sweep of Bucks |
| Mavericks, Nuggets clash in Big D |
| Spurs still targeting top seed, welcome Kings to town |
| Jazz hope to stay alive in playoff race, host Wolves |
| Thunder make quick turnaround against Blazers |
| Playoff-hopeful Lakers open homestand versus Warriors |
| 'Melo leads Knicks into road bout with Cavs |
| Bobcats play final road game in tilt with Pistons |
| Clippers make a stop at New Orleans |
| Grizzlies, Rockets aim to improve playoff status |
| Thunder handle Warriors on the road |
| Another streak ends in Chicago as Bulls beat Knicks in OT |
| Thursday, April 11, 2013 |
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| Pierce, Garnett to miss Celtics' next game |
| Thunder set for showdown with Warriors |
| Knicks take win streak to Chicago |
| Griffin, Paul push Clippers past Timberwolves |
| Nuggets down Spurs for 21st straight home win |
| Mavs fall to Suns, eliminated from playoff contention |
| Heat defeat Wizards, set franchise season mark for wins |
| Drummond has career night, Pistons edge Cavs |
| Hawks halt slide with rout of Sixers |
| Thompson guides Kings past Hornets |
| Bryant dominates as Lakers down Blazers |
| Wednesday, April 10, 2013 |
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| Mavericks fall further out of playoff contention with loss to Suns |
| Nets drop Celtics behind Williams' 29 points |
| Nets drop of Celtics behind Williams' 29 points |
| Harris' big night helps Magic down Bucks |
| Nothin' but Net: Sorry fans, it's not about you |
| Spurs, Nuggets tangle in crucial Western showdown |
| Pacific-champion Clippers welcome Wolves to L.A. |
| Nets, Celtics resume Atlantic Division rivalry in Boston |
| Hornets, Kings collide in Sacramento |
| Heat aim for homecourt throughout playoffs against Wiz |
| Bucks try to get on track in Magic Kingdom |
| Lakers try to stay in postseason hunt, pay a visit to Blazers |
| Pistons go for season sweep against Cleveland |
| Mavs put slim playoff hopes on line vs. Suns |
| Hawks jockey for playoff positioning in Philly |
| Rockets edge Suns on goaltending at buzzer |
| Warriors clinch postseason berth with win over T'Wolves |
| Grizzlies handle Bobcats for 13th straight home win |
| Bryant leads Lakers past Hornets |
| Durant guides Thunder over Jazz |
| DeRozan helps Raptors hold off Bulls |
| Lopez, Evans pace Nets in key win over Sixers |
| Knicks win 13th in a row, clinch Atlantic crown |
| James helps Heat down Bucks |
| Pacers rally from 20 down to top Cavs |
| Tuesday, April 09, 2013 |
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| Lakers to get World Peace back in lineup |
| Jazz's Kanter out for season |
| Warriors try to inch closer to playoff trip, welcome Wolves |
| Lakers battle for playoff spot continues against Hornets |
| Huge playoff implications at stake when OKC visits Jazz |
| Grizzlies back home to take on lowly Bobcats |
| Rockets host lowly Suns in Space City |
| Knicks eye Atlantic Division crown versus Wizards |
| Bulls seek bounce back, host Raptors |
| Pacers try to get back on track in matchup with Cavs |
| Bucks, Heat square off in possible playoff preview |
| Nets still jockeying for playoff position, host rival 76ers |
| Monday, April 08, 2013 |
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| T'Wolves Love to have knee surgery |
| Anthony, Pekovic earn NBA's weekly award |
| Cavs issue updates on Walton, two others |
| Marty Blake, former NBA director of scouting, dies at 86 |
| Kaman, Mavs hold off Blazers |
| Knight, Pistons snap skid against Bulls |
| Anthony, Knicks thump Thunder; extend streak to 12 games |
| Conley, Grizzlies edge Kings |
| Jazz continue playoff push with win over Warriors |
| Celtics cruise past Wizards |
| Hornets down struggling Suns |
| Sunday, April 07, 2013 |
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| Cavs lock down perimeter to fend off Orlando |
| Pacers clinch Central Division crown |
| Clippers down Lakers to win Pacific Division |
| Suns vie to end slide versus Hornets |
| Mavs hope to stay alive in postseason hunt, visit Blazers |
| Warriors eye playoff berth vs. hopeful Jazz |
| Bulls put win streak against Pistons on the line |
| Grizzlies aim to regroup in trip to Sacramento |
| Magic close out road swing against Cavs |
| Celtics try to improve in home matchup with Wizards |
| Clippers seek Pacific title, rare sweep of Lakers |
| 'Melo leads Knicks into battle with Durant, Thunder |
| Ellis, Bucks rout Raptors |
| Timberwolves down Pistons, Adelman gets 1,000th win |
| Nuggets top Rockets for 20th straight home victory |
| Duncan dominates, Spurs hold on against Hawks |
| James helps Heat hammer Sixers |
| Saturday, April 06, 2013 |
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| Wall, Wizards stay hot at home with win over Pacers |
| Williams, Evans lead Nets past Bobcats |
| James returns for Heat, Wade and Bosh to sit |
| Spurs' Parker sidelined |
| Timberwolves search for more success against Pistons |
| Nuggets try to move on in home tilt with Rockets |
| Bucks, Raptors set for bout in Brew City |
| Spurs get back to work versus Hawks |
| Nets target bounce-back effort with Bobcats in town |
| Heat go for 60th win versus Sixers |
| Pacers try to start new streak at Washington |
| Jazz continue postseason push with win over Hornets |
| Raptors hold off Timberwolves |
| Rockets rout Blazers |
| Marion paces Mavs over Kings |
| Robinson carries Bulls over Magic |
| Anthony reaches 40 again, Knicks win 11th straight |
| Bryant, Lakers top Grizzlies |
| Miller makes seven 3-pointers as Heat beat Bobcats |
| Warriors continue playoff push, edge Suns |
| Thunder dominate Pacers |
| Friday, April 05, 2013 |
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| Cavs snap skid in win over slumping Celtics |
| Sixers thump Hawks |
| James, Durant named NBA Players of the Month |
| Lillard, Valanciunas named NBA rookies of the month |
| Nuggets' Gallinari lost for season |
| James, Wade out again for Heat; Allen also sitting |
| Rockets, Blazers square off in the Rose City |
| Hawks aim to regroup in home tilt with 76ers |
| Grizzlies face stiff test against Lakers |
| Warriors resume postseason push in trip to Phoenix |
| Mavs hope to resuscitate playoff chances, visit Kings |
| Jazz resume playoff charge with Hornets in Salt Lake |
| Surging 'Melo, Knicks host Bucks |
| Celtics welcome lowly Cavs to the Garden |
| Adelman goes for 1,000th win when Wolves host Raptors |
| Bulls hope to improve playoff positioning with Orlando in town |
| Stars may sit again as Heat battle Bobcats |
| After huge win over Spurs, OKC collides with Indy |
| Westbrook leads Thunder over Spurs |
| Nuggets slip past Mavs |
| Robinson boosts Bulls past Nets |
| Gallinari suffers left knee injury |
| Thursday, April 04, 2013 |
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| Pacers' Granger has surgery |
| Nothin' but Net: How does the coaching carousel go? |
| West supremacy at stake: Spurs, Thunder battle in OKC |
| Mavs face tough task in Denver |
| Nets, Bulls tangle in Eastern Conference clash |
| Lee leads Warriors past Hornets |
| Clippers down Suns, reach 50-win plateau for first time |
| Rockets beat Sacramento in Harden's return |
| Pekovic powers T'Wolves past Bucks |
| Grizzlies rout Blazers |
| Nuggets ease past Jazz |
| Celtics down Pistons, clinch playoff spot |
| Short-handed Spurs cruise past Magic |
| Raptors rally to best Wizards |
| Henderson, Bobcats down 76ers |
| Anthony scores 40 as Knicks down Hawks for 10th straight win |
| Wednesday, April 03, 2013 |
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| Sacramento, Seattle in battle for Kings |
| Brooks sparks Nets in Cleveland |
| Wizards' Beal to miss remainder of season |
| Spurs without Parker, Leonard |
| Grizzlies sign Dooling |
| Bobcats ink Pargo for remainder of season |
| Nets put finishing touches on trip, visit Cavs |
| Wizards carry momentum north of the border to Toronto |
| Knicks seek 10th win in a row against Hawks |
| Living on a Prayer: Sixers vie to stay alive in visit to Bobcats |
| Struggling Celtics search for success versus Pistons |
| Bucks aim to stay in playoff chase in clash with Wolves |
| Curry leads Warriors in clash with New Orleans |
| Clippers go for Pacific Division crown versus Suns |
| Grizzlies begin road trip in Portland |
| Houston hopes Harden returns against Kings |
| Jazz continue playoff push, welcome Nuggets to Salt Lake |
| Spurs hope to avoid buzzer-beater against visiting Orlando |
| Bryant lifts Lakers past Mavs |
| Anthony nets 50, Knicks snap Heat's home winning streak |
| Wall leads Wizards over Bulls |
| Tuesday, April 02, 2013 |
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| Knicks' Chandler returns to lineup |
| Lakers' Nash out for clash with Mavs |
| Suns extend Babby's contract |
| NBA official Greg Willard passes away |
| James, Wade to sit for matchup with Knicks |
| Knicks put winning streak on the line against Heat |
| Nets sign Kris Joseph to 10-day deal |
| Mavs, Lakers tangle in huge Western showdown |
| Bulls try to cool off Wizards in Washington |
| Pistons use balanced attack to beat Raptors |
| Timberwolves end losing streak against Celtics |
| Jazz down Blazers for fifth straight win |
| Conley's late buckets lead Grizzlies over Spurs |
| Pacers hold on for road win over Clippers |
| Asik, Rockets down Magic |
| Bucks crush Bobcats |
| Monday, April 01, 2013 |
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| Harris leads Hawks past Cavs |
| Spoelstra, Karl claim NBA Coach of the Month honors |
| Smith, Jefferson earn NBA's weekly honors |
| Spurs' Ginobili out 3-to-4 weeks |
| Nothin' but Net: Wiz are a team to like ... next season |
| Sixers sign Holiday, waive Pargo |
| Rockets aim to move closer to playoff spot, host Magic |
| Bucks try to get act together in meeting with Bobcats |
| Spurs seek bounce back in showdown with Grizzlies |
| Jazz hope to keep momentum going versus Blazers |
| Pacers go for perfect trip against Clippers |
| Celtics try to get on track, visit Minnesota |
| Hawks continue homestand with Cavs |
| Pistons, Raptors clash north of the border |
| Oh My Bosh: Heat edge Spurs without James, Wade |
| Monday, April 30, 2012 |
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| Pacers defeat Magic in Game 2 |
| Heat take 2-0 series lead over Knicks |
| Knicks' Stoudemire treated for lacerations after Game 2 loss |
| Lakers' Hill releases statement following assault charges |
| Rondo suspended for chest-bumping official |
| Silas out as Bobcats coach |
| The Sixth Man: Paul 'leads' Clippers' comeback |
| Clippers' Butler out 4-to-6 weeks |
| Heat try to follow up impressive Game 1 performance, host Knicks |
| Durant, Thunder try to take 2-0 series lead over Mavs |
| Pacers aim to bounce back in Game 2 vs. Magic |
| Clippers rally to stun Grizzlies in Game 1 |
| Smith leads Hawks past Celtics in Game 1 |
| Sunday, April 29, 2012 |
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| Bynum helps Lakers thump Nuggets in Game 1 |
| Parker spurs San Antonio to resounding Game 1 win |
| Grizzlies begin playoffs at home vs. Paul, Clippers |
| Hawks hope home-court advantage is enough to solve Celtics |
| Nuggets and Lakers renew postseason rivalry |
| Top-seeded Spurs open up West quarters against Jazz |
| Durant's game-winner lifts Thunder over Mavericks |
| Dentmon, Austin top Los Angeles for D-League crown |
| Saturday, April 28, 2012 |
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| Magic edge Pacers to take Game 1 |
| James, Heat dominate Knicks in Game 1 |
| Knicks' Shumpert has ACL tear, will have surgery |
| The Sixth Man: Wilted Rose stuns Chicago |
| Bulls win opener, but lose Rose to torn ACL |
| Bulls' Rose tears ACL, done for season |
| Knicks' Shumpert leaves Game 1 |
| Bulls win opener, lose Rose |
| Bulls' Rose leaves late in Game 1 |
| Mavericks open defense of NBA title against talented Thunder |
| Pacers host Howard-less Magic in Game 1 of first round |
| Heat and Knicks renew rivalry in East quarters |
| Sixers and Bulls kick off NBA playoffs in the Second City |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Indiana vs. Orlando |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Boston vs. Atlanta |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver |
| NBA Playoff Preview - San Antonio vs. Utah |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Oklahoma City vs. Dallas |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Chicago vs. Philadelphia |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Miami vs. New York |
| Friday, April 27, 2012 |
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| Paul, Anthony named NBA Players of the Month |
| Vogel, Hollins named NBA's top coaches for April |
| Johnson, Faried named NBA rookies of the month |
| NBA Playoff Preview - LA Clippers vs. Memphis |
| The Sixth Man: First round features intriguing matchups |
| Raptors pick up option on Casey |
| Spurs beat Warriors, but miss out on top overall spot |
| Kings close out season with win over Lakers |
| Playoff-bound Jazz down Blazers in finale |
| Spurs beat Warriors, but miss out on top overall spot overall |
| Nuggets rout Timberwolves in regular-season finale |
| Wizards crush Heat in season finale |
| Griz end season on high note, beat Magic |
| Knicks earn No. 7, Bobcats set dubious record |
| Celtics win, but lose homecourt to Hawks |
| Sixers lose to Pistons, finish 8th in East |
| Bulls wrap up NBA's best record |
| Bulls vs. Sixers to open playoffs Saturday |
| Houston downs New Orleans to end season |
| Thursday, April 26, 2012 |
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| Hawks beat Mavs, snag home-court advantage |
| Raptors hammer Nets in season finale |
| Warriors' Lee has successful surgery |
| Kobe to sit regular-season finale |
| Bulls, Heat among playoff openers for Saturday; Lakers Sunday |
| Grizzlies, Magic close out regular season |
| Playoff-bound Jazz entertain Trail Blazers |
| Rockets host Hornets in season finale |
| Sixers shoot for 5th straight win; visit Pistons |
| Knicks offer one final chance for Bobcats to avoid humiliation |
| Celtics tune up for playoffs by hosting Bucks |
| Heat wrap up regular season at Washington |
| Nuggets try to snare West's 6th seed in Minnesota |
| Hawks and Mavs still jockeying for playoff position in season finale |
| Bulls aim to lock down NBA's best record vs. Cavs |
| Next stop Brooklyn, Nets finish season vs. Raptors |
| Lakers prep for playoffs in meeting with Kings |
| Spurs still in the running for best record, visit Warriors |
| Knicks beat Clippers; LA finishes 40-26 |
| Lawson leads Nuggets past Thunder |
| Spurs top Suns in potential Nash farewell |
| Wednesday, April 25, 2012 |
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| Turner, Sixers top Bucks |
| Wizards down Cavs |
| Bulls take down Pacers |
| Magic top Bobcats, clinch East's sixth seed |
| Warriors G Curry has ankle surgery |
| Magic C Davis leaves with ankle injury |
| Warriors' Lee to undergo surgery |
| Cavs' Irving starts against Wizards |
| The Sixth Man: And the envelope, please: the 2011-12 NBA Awards |
| Wizards, Cavaliers clash in Cleveland |
| Cavs' Irving doubtful for Wednesday |
| Playoff-bound Sixers resume season-ending road trip in Milwaukee |
| Nash, Suns finish up with West-leading San Antonio |
| Clippers aim to lock down home-court advantage in New York |
| Nuggets jockey for playoff position vs. Thunder |
| Top-seeded Bulls still alive for best record, visit Pacers |
| Magic try to solidify playoff spot vs. Bobcats |
| Belinelli lifts Hornets over Warriors |
| Jazz top Suns to clinch final playoff spot |
| Bench, sans Harden, rally Thunder in fourth |
| Tuesday, April 24, 2012 |
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| Celtics top Heat; Bulls clinch East's top seed |
| Celtics top Heat |
| Hawks stay hot, top Clippers |
| Hawks stays hot, top Clippers |
| Lakers clinch division after Clips lose |
| Thunder's Harden out vs. Sacramento |
| World Peace suspended 7 games for elbow |
| Knicks name Grunwald executive VP/general manager |
| Warriors promote Myers to GM |
| Warriors welcome Hornets to town |
| Jazz eye playoff spot vs. Suns |
| Heat, Celtics renew hostilities |
| Second-seeded Thunder host Kings |
| Clippers begin quick trip in Atlanta |
| Wizards give Grunfeld extension |
| Bucks miss playoffs despite win |
| Grizzlies use balanced attack to top Cavs |
| Spurs beat Blazers, lock up West's top seed |
| Sixers top Nets to claim final playoff spot |
| Monday, April 23, 2012 |
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| Wizards move Bobcats closer to infamy |
| George, Pacers push past Pistons |
| NBA fines Sixers coach Collins |
| James, Jefferson named NBA Players of the Week |
| Grizzlies, Cavs square off on Beale Street |
| Desperate Bucks entertain Raptors |
| Spurs target West's top seed vs. Blazers |
| Sixers aim to clinch playoff berth in Nets' final game in Jersey |
| Bobcats take another shot at halting franchise-record skid in D.C. |
| Pacers tune up for playoffs against Pistons |
| Gordon pushes Pistons past Raptors |
| Kings rout Bobcats |
| Spurs roll over Cavs, inch closer to West's top seed |
| Clippers rally past Hornets |
| Nuggets rout Magic |
| Sunday, April 22, 2012 |
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| Rush lifts Warriors over Timberwolves |
| Heat knock Rockets out of the playoffs |
| World Peace ejected for violent act |
| Bryant leads comeback as Lakers top Thunder |
| Anthony carries Knicks past Hawks |
| Paul, Clippers host Hornets |
| Desperate Rockets visit banged-up Heat |
| Thunder visit Lakers in key Western Conference matchup |
| Knicks and Hawks tune up for playoffs |
| Bobcats aim for rare win vs. Kings |
| Pistons and Raptors square off in Auburn Hills |
| Spurs continue push for top spot in West, entertain Cavs |
| Timberwolves aim for rare April winning streak vs. Warriors |
| Playoff-bound Nuggets welcome Magic to the Rockies |
| Jazz beat Magic in OT in crucial playoff-push game |
| Grizzlies stay hot, top Blazers |
| Rockets edge Warriors, playoff hopes still alive |
| Lawson helps Denver lock down playoff spot |
| Jennings keeps Bucks clinging to postseason hopes |
| Rose returns, Bulls down Mavs |
| Saturday, April 21, 2012 |
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| Nene, Wall lift Wizards over Heat |
| Sixers nip Pacers in OT, inch closer to postseason |
| Wade exits with dislocated finger |
| Bulls' Rose returns to lineup |
| Suns' Frye injures shoulder |
| Warriors visit desperate Rockets |
| Warriors update Curry, Bogut |
| Nuggets angle for postseason berth vs. Suns |
| Howard-less Magic visit playoff-hopeful Jazz |
| Bucks aim to stop skid, stay in playoff hunt vs. Nets |
| Grizzlies eye fourth seed in West, open homestand vs. Blazers |
| Banged-up Bulls host Mavs |
| Heat press for East's top spot, host Wizards |
| Sixers hope to inch closer to playoffs vs. streaking Pacers |
| Thunder keep pace in chase for West's top spot |
| Kobe returns but Spurs rout Lakers |
| Grizzlies extend Bobcats' losing streak |
| Howard has season-ending surgery |
| Cavs top Knicks in Stoudemire's return to lineup |
| Mavs take care of lowly Warriors |
| Friday, April 20, 2012 |
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| Msvs take care of lowly Warriors |
| Hawks down short-handed Celtics |
| Celtics sign Sean Williams, waive O'Neal |
| Bucks' Sanders suspended; Pacers' Granger, West fined |
| Varejao out remainder of season |
| Knicks sign C Gadzuric |
| Stoudemire back in Knicks' lineup |
| Bryant set to return Friday |
| Grizzlies sign Hudson |
| Nets sign Johnson for remainder of season |
| The Sixth Man: Howard did all he could for Orlando |
| Knicks aim to continue late season run in Cleveland |
| Thunder eye top spot in West, continue road trip vs. Kings |
| Spurs host Lakers in key Western Conference matchup |
| Banged-up Warriors visit Mavs |
| Grizzlies finish up road sked against moribund 'Cats |
| Celtics visit Hawks in possible playoff preview |
| James leads Heat past Bulls |
| Suns keep hopes alive with win over Clippers |
| Hornets rally to stun Rockets in OT, damage Houston's playoff hopes |
| Pacers down Bucks to win 7th straight |
| Timberwolves defeat Pistons |
| Thursday, April 19, 2012 |
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| Report: Magic's Howard to have season-ending surgery |
| Heat move to within one game of Bulls |
| Suns aim to rebound in matchup with Clippers |
| Rockets bring losing ways into New Orleans |
| Bulls, Heat resume battle for top seed |
| Timberwolves hope to end slide against Pistons |
| Desperate Bucks take on sizzling Pacers |
| Grizzlies earn return trip to playoffs |
| Anthony leads Knicks over Nets |
| Mavs down Rockets |
| Crawford, Wizards down Bucks |
| Harris, Hayward lead Jazz past Blazers |
| Gasol leads Lakers over Warriors |
| Celtics top Magic, claim Atlantic Division crown |
| Martin lifts Clippers past Nuggets |
| Harden nets 40 as Thunder down Suns |
| Spurs roll past Kings |
| Wednesday, April 18, 2012 |
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| Bulls, sans Rose and Deng, still dominate Bobcats |
| Holiday leads Sixers past Cavaliers |
| Heat roll over Raptors |
| Hawks rout Pistons |
| Wizards' Nene expected to return against Bucks |
| Irving set to return against Sixers |
| Mavericks' West fined |
| Stretching the Field: Non-playoff teams to watch in 2012-13 |
| The Sixth Man: Pacers could surprise in the East |
| Potential playoff preview on tap between Celtics, Magic |
| Mavericks entertain rival Rockets |
| Clippers pay a visit to Nuggets |
| Spurs close out stretch at Kings |
| Thunder, Suns battle for playoff position |
| Jazz aim to keep playoff hopes alive against Blazers |
| Lakers try to recover from recent beating, visit Warriors |
| Grizzlies hope to inch closer to playoff spot, face Hornets |
| Heat kick off homestand vs. Raptors |
| Knicks and Nets renew rivalry in the Garden State |
| Hawks jockey for playoff position against Pistons |
| Sinking Sixers start season-ending road trip in Cleveland |
| Bucks take playoff push to D.C. |
| First meets worst as Bulls visit Bobcats |
| Parker pushes Spurs past Lakers |
| 'Melo, Novak pace Knicks over Celtics |
| Tuesday, April 17, 2012 |
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| Grizzlies hand Timberwolves another April loss |
| Knight stars as Pistons pummel Cavs |
| Indiana keeps rolling, beats stumbling Sixers |
| Warriors' Curry likely done for the season |
| Lakers set for showdown with Spurs |
| Futile Cavs, Pistons clash at The Palace |
| Grizzlies aim to play better in Minnesota |
| Celtics target division title at New York |
| Sixers stumble home to face Pacers |
| Jefferson leads Jazz over Mavs in triple-OT |
| James pushes Heat past Nets |
| Spurs beat Warriors for 14th straight time |
| Griffin, Clippers down Thunder |
| Nuggets sweep home-and-home with Rockets |
| Wizards pull over win over Bulls |
| Gortat, Suns scorch Trail Blazers |
| Bobcats lose franchise record 17th in a row |
| Monday, April 16, 2012 |
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| Depleted Magic take down Sixers |
| Atlanta downs Toronto, earns playoff spot |
| Pacers stay hot, down tumbling Timberwolves |
| Bulls' Rose, Deng sit out |
| New Orleans to host 2014 NBA All-Star Game |
| Garnett, Bynum named NBA Players of the Week |
| Warriors ink C Moore |
| Former Spurs pick Schintzius dies |
| Clippers face tough test against Durant, Thunder |
| Playoff-hopeful Suns open key homestand vs. Blazers |
| Spurs start grueling stretch vs. Warriors |
| Desperate Jazz host Mavericks |
| Bulls hope to inch closer to top seed vs. Wizards |
| Nuggets aim to finish off key home-and-home sweep of Rockets |
| Hornets, Bobcats tangle in Charlotte |
| Pacers search for success at home vs. Wolves |
| Hawks eye playoff berth in tilt with Raptors |
| Howard-less Magic host slumping Sixers |
| Heat try to stay hot against Nets |
| Nuggets shoot past Rockets |
| Sunday, April 15, 2012 |
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| Orlando tops Cleveland, clinches playoff spot |
| Thornton's late jumper sends Kings past Blazers |
| Rondo, Celtics send Bobcats to 16th straight loss |
| Gordon, Landry lead Hornets over Grizzlies |
| Pistons can't solve Bulls, lose in OT |
| Bynum boosts Lakers past Mavericks |
| James leads Heat over Knicks; Miami takes division |
| James leads Heat over Knicks |
| DeRozan leads balanced attack as Raptors top Hawks |
| Bobcats ink F Moon |
| Rockets, Nuggets open pivotal home-and-home set |
| Grizzlies put postseason aspirations on line at New Orleans |
| Hawks hope to improve playoff status vs. Raptors |
| Banged-up Magic make a stop in Cleveland |
| Blazers battle homestanding Kings |
| Bulls eye another series sweep of Pistons |
| Playoff-bound Celtics resume trek against Bobcats |
| Mavs, Lakers renew hostilities in LA |
| Heat head up eastern seaboard, visit Knicks at MSG |
| Grizzlies rally past Jazz |
| Harangody helps Cavs top Wizards |
| Spurs top Suns, win division |
| Celtics clinch playoff berth |
| Hibbert helps Pacers top Bucks |
| Durant, Westbrook combine for 78 in win over Timberwolves |
| Saturday, April 14, 2012 |
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| Celtics dominate Nets |
| Paul pushes Clippers past Warriors |
| Celtics continue rough stretch in New Jersey |
| Spurs in tight race for No. 1 seed, entertain Suns |
| Bucks battle playoff-bound Pacers |
| Big matchup on tap between Jazz, Grizzlies |
| Thunder still aiming for top seed, visit Wolves |
| Cavs pay a visit to Wizards |
| Clippers try to move closer to playoff spot vs. Warriors |
| Knicks rout Wizards |
| Nowitzki helps Dallas hold off Portland |
| Lakers, minus Kobe, clinch playoff berth |
| Durant, Westbrook star as Thunder throttle Kings |
| Gordon and Hornets get past Jazz |
| Suns bolster playoff chances with win over Rockets |
| Magic's Dwight Howard out indefinitely |
| Late spurt lifts Nets over Sixers |
| Friday, April 13, 2012 |
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| Bucks roll to win over Pistons |
| Hawks crush Magic |
| Pacers down Cavaliers to clinch playoff berth |
| Wade sits, but Heat hammer Bobcats |
| DeRozan leads Toronto over Boston |
| Deal for new Kings arena crumbles |
| Heat's Wade sits with sprained ankle |
| Groin injury sidelines Warriors' Lee |
| NBA formally approves Nets relocation to Brooklyn |
| Saints owner Benson buys Hornets |
| Raptors' Bargnani out for rest of season |
| Lakers set for key battle with Nuggets |
| Streaking Celtics kick off road trip in Toronto |
| Hawks and Magic wrestle for playoff position |
| The Sixth Man: Ziegler piles on unlucky Blazers |
| Stretching the Field: Bobcats failing breakfast test |
| Wizards try to play spoiler against Knicks |
| Struggling Heat hope to get healthy vs. lowly Bobcats |
| Sixers aim for another win over Nets |
| Pacers shoot for playoff berth against Cavs |
| Desperate Bucks try to bounce back against Pistons |
| Suns resume important stretch at Houston |
| Thunder host lowly Kings |
| Jazz search for success against Hornets |
| Mavs continue playoff push in Portland |
| Nowitzki and Dallas slip by Golden State |
| Spurs snap skid, top Grizzlies |
| Reserves help Bulls top Heat in OT |
| Griffin, Clippers top Timberwolves |
| Thursday, April 12, 2012 |
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| Detroit hands Charlotte 14th straight loss |
| Timberwolves F Love out with mild concussion |
| Cavs C Erden out with ankle sprain |
| Trail Blazers' Aldridge to miss remainder of season |
| Bobcats' Maggette to miss rest of season |
| Pistons finish road trip in Charlotte |
| Timberwolves' Love suffers mild concussion |
| Mavs kick off critical road trip against Warriors |
| Spurs aim to halt rare losing streak, face Grizzlies |
| Clippers take playoff push to Minnesota |
| Bulls aim to clinch Central crown at the expense of Heat |
| Portland gets past Golden State |
| Lawson lifts Denver past Minnesota |
| World Peace leads Lakers over Spurs |
| Paul the hero as Clippers edge Thunder |
| Smith lifts Knicks to crucial win over Bucks |
| Gay, Grizzlies down Suns |
| Hayward leads Jazz over Rockets |
| Pacers drop Cavs in OT |
| Rondo leads Celtics past Hawks in OT |
| Wednesday, April 11, 2012 |
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| Hornets top Kings |
| Young, Sixers score big win over Raptors |
| Desperate Blazers host Warriors |
| Nuggets resume playoff push vs. Timberwolves |
| Knicks and Bucks square off in key Eastern Conference battle |
| Pacers open home-and-home set with Cavs |
| Paul, Clippers face tough test in OKC |
| Sizzling Celtics host Hawks |
| Sixers seek revenge in Toronto |
| Suns, Grizzlies put postseason status on the line |
| Kings go for season sweep of Hornets |
| Rockets host Jazz in matchup of playoff-hopeful teams |
| Spurs, Lakers clash in the Alamo City |
| Rose-less Bulls top Knicks |
| Bulls' Rose sits again |
| Williams, 76ers race past Nets to snap skid |
| Mavs continue dominance of Kings in Dallas |
| Tuesday, April 10, 2012 |
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| Cavs send Bobcats to 13th straight loss |
| Celtics extinguish Heat in Miami |
| Seraphin leads Wizards past shorthanded Magic |
| Knicks hope to finish off home-and-home sweep of Bulls |
| Rose a game-time decision vs. Knicks |
| Kings aim to end futility in Dallas |
| Slumping Sixers try to turn things around in New Jersey |
| Hapless Bobcats visit struggling Cavs |
| Magic shoot for 10th straight win over Wizards |
| Streaking Celtics face tough test in Miami |
| Thunder rout Bucks behind Westbrook |
| Dragic pushes Rockets over Trail Blazers |
| Morris and Suns dominate T'Wolves |
| Jazz snap Spurs' 11-game winning streak |
| Howard-less Magic roll over Pistons |
| Nuggets dominate Warriors |
| Gasol and Memphis slip by Clippers |
| World Peace lifts Lakers past Hornets |
| Monday, April 09, 2012 |
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| Balanced attack helps Wizards drop Bobcats |
| Jazz G Watson out indefinitely |
| Jazz's Miles has strained calf |
| LeBron, Dragic named NBA Players of the Week |
| Cavs sign Hudson to another 10-day deal |
| Kobe out again as Lakers invade the Big Easy |
| Clippers kick off key road trip in Memphis |
| The Sixth Man: Odom's real reality, done in Dallas |
| Odom done in Dallas |
| Lowly Bobcats host woeful Wizards |
| Bucks face tall task vs. Thunder |
| Kobe questionable as Lakers invade the Big Easy |
| Nuggets, Warriors conclude home-and-home set |
| Suns open road trip in Minnesota |
| Rockets resume postseason push against Blazers |
| Playoff-bound Spurs surge into Utah |
| Hornets' Jack to miss remainder of season |
| Pacers aim to end homestand on positive note vs. Raptors |
| Magic try to cure home woes against Pistons |
| Rockets stay hot, crown Kings |
| Oklahoma City downs Raptors to stop skid |
| Sunday, April 08, 2012 |
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| Nets top Cavs in OT |
| Spurs top Jazz for 11th straight win |
| Heat crush Pistons sans Wade |
| Celtics rout Sixers, extend division lead |
| Anthony lifts Knicks in OT, spoils Rose's return |
| Rose returns for Bulls |
| Rose set to return for Bulls |
| Rockets take postseason push to Sacramento |
| Thunder try to snap skid against Raptors |
| Sizzling Spurs kick off home-and-home set with Jazz |
| Sinking Sixers face tough test in Boston |
| Heat aim to bounce back vs. Pistons |
| Improving Nets host Irving-less Cavs |
| Rose ready to return as Bulls open home-and-home set with Knicks |
| Hawks crush struggling Bobcats |
| Gay leads Grizzlies over Mavs |
| Warriors top Nuggets |
| Bucks dominate Trail Blazers |
| Magic strong in final minutes, rally past Sixers |
| Clippers complete home-and-home sweep of Kings |
| Suns take down Bryant-less Lakers |
| Smith paces Hornets over T'Wolves |
| Saturday, April 07, 2012 |
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| Celtics snap Pacers' winning streak at 4 games |
| Najera has surgery, expected to miss season |
| Celtics continue tough stretch against streaking Pacers |
| Bucks try to continue last season push against Blazers |
| Clippers aim to finish home-and-home sweep of Kings |
| Lakers and Suns renew hostilities in the desert |
| Warriors and Nuggets open home-and-home set in Oakland |
| Slumping Sixers host Magic team mired in controversy |
| Sinking Timberwolves hit the Big Easy, face Hornets |
| Grizzlies try to follow up big win, host Mavs |
| Playoff-hopeful Hawks shoot for another win over lowly Bobcats |
| Rockets take down Lakers |
| Afflalo lifts Nuggets over Suns |
| Ellis leads Bucks past skidding Bobcats |
| Nets drop struggling Wizards |
| Spurs cruise past Hornets for 10th straight win |
| Jazz top Warriors |
| Teague leads Hawks over Pistons |
| Aldridge lifts Blazers over Mavs in OT |
| Friday, April 06, 2012 |
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| Najera taken to hospital with head injury |
| Pacers hold off Thunder |
| Grizzlies snap Miami's 17-game home win streak |
| Cavs beat Raptors to snap 9-game losing streak |
| Magic's Turkoglu to miss 3 weeks with facial fracture |
| Nets C Lopez done for season with ankle injury |
| Kings' Cousins fined for postgame comments |
| The Sixth Man: Van Gundy liberates himself by outing Howard |
| Cavs' Parker sidelined with bruised sternum |
| Raptors sign trio to 10-day contracts |
| Stretching the Field: No signs of rust on these Spurs |
| Heat shoot for 18th straight home win, meet Grizzlies |
| Lakers ready for another bout with Houston |
| Blazers take slim playoff hopes into Dallas |
| Wizards pay a visit to Nets |
| Smith, Hawks take on improving Pistons |
| Irving-less Cavs aim to snap skid, visit Raptors |
| Nuggets, Suns square off at Pepsi Center |
| Surging Spurs welcome Hornets to town |
| Bucks continue push towards playoffs, host dismal Bobcats |
| Jazz attempt to bounce back vs. Warriors |
| Durant, Thunder invade Indy |
| Foye helps Clippers slip by Kings |
| Deng dominates as Bulls down Celtics |
| Monroe leads balanced attack as Pistons drop Wizards |
| Thursday, April 05, 2012 |
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| Anthony guides Knicks past struggling Magic |
| The Sixth Man: Raptors finally focusing on a future |
| Bulls ink James for rest of season |
| Clippers pay a visit to Kings |
| Bulls aim to avoid rare slide vs. Celtics |
| Knicks, Magic set for battle |
| Pistons try to continue recent success vs. Wizards |
| Aldridge paces Blazers over Nets |
| Bryant helps Lakers slip past Clippers |
| James helps Heat silence Thunder |
| Spurs stay hot with win over Celtics |
| Gordon returns from surgery, lifts Hornets over Nuggets |
| Suns pull out win in Utah, close gap in playoff race |
| Wednesday, April 04, 2012 |
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| Bucks beat Cavs, gain ground in playoff chase |
| Mavs finish strong to beat Grizzlies |
| Granger pushes Pacers past Wizards |
| Raptors drop struggling Sixers |
| Warriors beat T-Wolves to snap 6-game slide |
| Hawks dominate Bobcats |
| Pierce, Durant named NBA Players of the Month |
| Allen returns for Celtics |
| Cavaliers G Irving out 7-10 days |
| Blazers put dim playoff hopes on line vs. Nets |
| Nuggets finish lengthy trek against Hornets |
| Bucks kick off key homestand vs. Cavs |
| Hawks try to get healthy vs. hapless Bobcats |
| Streaking Spurs seek to cool off Celtics |
| Sinking Sixers host Raptors |
| Pacers aim to build on big win in D.C. |
| Big matchup on tap between Suns, Jazz |
| Timberwolves limp into meeting with Warriors |
| Grizzlies close out tough stretch in Dallas |
| Clash of the Titans: Thunder try to cool off Heat down south |
| Clippers go for rare series win over Lakers |
| Heat edge Sixers, clinch playoff berth |
| Grizzlies stay hot against skidding Warriors |
| Suns beat Kings despite Cousins' 41 points |
| Bryant lifts Lakers past Nets |
| Tuesday, April 03, 2012 |
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| Pistons top depleted Magic |
| Spurs rout Cavs |
| Bargnani clutch down stretch as Raptors beat Bobcats |
| Granger rallies Pacers over Knicks |
| Iguodala leaves game with eye injury |
| Lakers' Bynum out with ankle injury |
| Cavs' Gibson has surgery on torn ankle tendon |
| Howard, Nelson and Anderson ruled out for Tuesday |
| Heat's Wade sits with sore knee |
| Celtics' Allen could return Wednesday |
| The Sixth Man: Lintrapment? New Knicks 'scandal' makes little sense |
| Streaking Spurs visit Cavs |
| Heat shoot for 16th straight home win, face Sixers |
| Bobcats aim to continue success against Raptors |
| Magic eye return to win column in visit with Pistons |
| Pacers try to solve banged-up Knicks |
| Grizzlies resume tough stretch vs. Warriors |
| Suns open key road trip against Kings |
| Lakers host Nets with or without Bynum |
| Kings top Timberwolves |
| Millsap helps Utah slip by Portland |
| Mayo guides Memphis over Thunder |
| Rockets hand Bulls 1st back-to-back losses |
| Bucks take down Wizards |
| Monday, April 02, 2012 |
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| Foye paces Clippers over Mavericks |
| Knicks G Lin has left knee surgery |
| Irving, Thomas once again named NBA's top rookies |
| Paul, Pierce named NBA Players of the Week |
| Mavs' Nowitzki puts hot hand to the test vs. Clippers |
| Timberwolves search for success in Sacramento |
| Jazz put postseason aspirations on line against Blazers |
| Powerful Thunder play host to Grizzlies |
| Bulls aim to bounce back with Rockets in town |
| Bucks try to regroup in matchup with Wizards |
| Aldridge guides Blazers over Timberwolves |
| Bryant returns to form as Lakers top Warriors |
| Lakers' Bynum hurts ankle |
| Dudley paces Suns over Hornets |
| Sunday, April 01, 2012 |
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| Raptors take care of Wizards |
| Nuggets hold off Howard-less Magic |
| Granger keys Pacers to OT win over Rockets |
| Back injury sidelines Magic's Howard |
| Rondo's triple-double sparks Celtics' drubbing of Heat |
| Durant, Westbrook lead Thunder in rout of Bulls |
| Warriors sign C Gladness for remainder of season |
| Timberwolves make a stop in Portland |
| Suns try to keep postseason hopes intact, host Hornets |
| Bryant, Lakers make fast turnaround vs. Warriors |
| Dragic aims to lead Rockets past Pacers |
| Wizards square off with Raptors up north |
| Nuggets take playoff push to Orlando |
| Division-leading Celtics, Heat set for battle |
| Powers collide with Thunder hosting Bulls |
| Morrow leads Nets past Kings |
| Clippers stay hot with win over Jazz |
| Mayo guides Memphis past Milwaukee |
| Lin-less Knicks handle Cavaliers |
| Duncan leads Spurs to seventh straight win |
| Pistons top Bobcats in OT |
| Sixers bounce back with win over Hawks |
| Friday, April 29, 2011 |
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| Grizzlies shock Spurs with first-round ouster |
| Hawks' Hinrich doubtful for series with hamstring strain |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Miami vs. Boston |
| Spurs try to stave off elimination in Memphis |
| Mavericks eliminate Blazers in Portland |
| Lakers advance in rout of Hornets |
| Hawks clip Magic, advance to second round |
| Thursday, April 28, 2011 |
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| NBA announces early entries for 2011 draft |
| Stayin' Alive: Magic try to extend set with Hawks |
| Lakers eye series win over Hornets in Big Easy |
| Mavs aim to jettison Blazers from postseason |
| Spurs escape in OT; send series with Memphis to Game 6 |
| Heat hold off Sixers to advance |
| Durant leads final quarter rally, Thunder oust Nuggets |
| Wednesday, April 27, 2011 |
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| Knicks pick up option on Billups |
| Warriors opt not to retain Smart as coach |
| NBA Notebook: Hawks have to close out in Game 6 |
| Grizzlies aim to finish off top-seeded Spurs |
| Sixers try to stave off elimination in Miami |
| Thunder aim to close out Nuggets in OKC |
| Bulls run past Pacers to reach second round |
| Balanced Lakers top Hornets, grab series lead |
| Orlando staves off elimination, topples Atlanta |
| Tuesday, April 26, 2011 |
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| Artest wins Citizenship Award |
| Rose, Bulls aim to finish off Pacers |
| Howard, Magic try to stave off elimination vs. Hawks |
| Lakers and Hornets return to LA for pivotal Game 5 |
| Nuggets sneak past Thunder to avoid elimination |
| Grizzlies dominate Spurs, take 3-1 series lead |
| Monday, April 25, 2011 |
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| Mavericks hold off Blazers, take 3-2 series lead |
| Allen helps turn Memphis into a tough out |
| Raptor Report: Prospect Watch - Enes Kanter |
| Celtics advance, Bulls and Heat miss chance |
| Rose questionable for Game 5 |
| Durant, Thunder try to finish off Nuggets |
| Mavs and Blazers return to Dallas for pivotal Game 5 |
| Grizzlies aim for 3-1 series lead vs. Spurs |
| Behind Paul, Hornets even series with Lakers |
| Spring cleaning: Celtics sweep Knicks |
| Sunday, April 24, 2011 |
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| Hawks down Magic, take 3-1 series lead |
| Not so fast: Sixers edge Heat, avoid sweep |
| Stoudemire in Knicks' lineup; Billups still out |
| Lakers shoot for 3-1 series lead in New Orleans |
| Magic aim to even series in Atlanta |
| Knicks on the brink; hope to stay alive vs. Celtics |
| Heat hope to sweep Sixers out of playoffs |
| Thunder push Denver to brink of elimination |
| Blazers ride Roy to 23-point comeback, even series |
| Saturday, April 23, 2011 |
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| Memphis grabs a 2-1 lead over San Antonio |
| Pacers hold off Bulls to avoid elimination |
| Pachulia, Richardson suspended for Game 3 fracas |
| Thunder try to grab commanding 3-0 lead vs. Nuggets |
| Spurs visit Memphis for pivotal Game 3 |
| Blazers try to even set with Mavs |
| Bulls aim to finish off Pacers |
| Lakers take 2-1 lead over Hornets |
| Friday, April 22, 2011 |
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| Crawford helps Hawks overcome Magic, Howard in Game 3 |
| Knicks' Billups out for Game 3; Stoudemire in |
| Rondo sets Celtics record; Boston up 3-0 on New York |
| Magic's Duhon sits with sprained ankle |
| Report: Kings expected to remain in Sacramento next season |
| Knicks' Billups out for Game 3 |
| Stoudemire, Billups both game-time decisions |
| Heat haven't been tested yet |
| Lakers and Hornets square off in crucial Game 3 |
| Magic visit Hawks for pivotal Game 3 |
| Down 2-0, banged-up Knicks host Celtics in Game 3 |
| Matthews helps Blazers get by Mavs in Game 3 |
| Miami takes a commanding 3-0 lead over 76ers |
| Thursday, April 21, 2011 |
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| Rose's late shot gives Bulls commanding series lead |
| Minnesota's Love named Most Improved Player |
| Top teams respond to dire situations |
| Mavericks visit Blazers for crucial Game 3 |
| Heat try to grab 3-0 lead vs. Sixers |
| Down 2-0, Pacers host Bulls in Game 3 |
| Thunder take 2-0 lead behind Durant, Westbrook |
| Kobe, Gasol struggle, but Lakers win Game 2 |
| Grizzlies ink Randolph to multi-year extension |
| Ginobili returns for Spurs |
| Manu scores 17, Spurs even series with Memphis |
| Wednesday, April 20, 2011 |
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| Grizzlies aim to keep momentum going in San Antonio |
| Durant, Thunder shoot for 2-0 lead over Nuggets |
| Lakers attempt to even series vs. Hornets |
| Howard helps Magic even series |
| Mavericks blaze past Portland in Game 2 |
| Tuesday, April 19, 2011 |
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| Celtics go two up on Knicks with another narrow victory |
| Knicks' Stoudemire leaves with back spasms |
| Hill becomes first active player named to HOF board |
| Knicks' Billups out for Game 2 |
| Lakers' Odom wins Sixth Man Award |
| NBA should take a hard look at playoff officiating |
| Bulls, Heat take different route to same destination |
| Starting Five: All-NBA Teams |
| Knicks try to even series in Boston |
| Blazers and Mavs square off in Game 2 |
| Hawks aim for 2-0 lead over Magic |
| Rose, Bulls build 2-0 lead over Pacers |
| Monday, April 18, 2011 |
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| Heat rout Sixers for 2-0 series lead |
| Adelman out as Rockets coach after 4 seasons |
| Grizzlies G Jason Williams retires |
| Howard again named Defensive Player of the Year |
| Report: Adelman out as Rockets coach |
| NBA says key Thunder basket was goaltending |
| Blazers' McMillan fined for criticizing officials |
| Knicks' Billups questionable for Game 2 |
| Grizzlies' late-season plan to face Spurs pays off in Game 1 |
| Bulls shoot for 2-0 lead over Pacers |
| Sixers try to even series in Miami |
| Durant scores 41, Thunder top Nuggets in Game 1 |
| Allen's late three lifts Celtics over Knicks in Game 1 |
| Sunday, April 17, 2011 |
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| Hornets sting Lakers in Game 1 |
| Grizzlies pull off Game 1 stunner in San Antonio |
| Ginobili sidelined for playoff opener |
| Grizzlies and Spurs kick off West quarters in San Antonio |
| Thunder and Nuggets begin series in OKC |
| Celtics and Knicks square off in Game 1 |
| Lakers begin title defense by hosting Hornets |
| Mavs rally behind Dirk, beat Blazers in opener |
| Saturday, April 16, 2011 |
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| Hawks overcome Howard, down Magic in series opener |
| Bosh and Heat take down Sixers in Game 1 |
| Three Cavs have surgery |
| Redick returns for Magic |
| Bulls rally late, beat Pacers in playoff opener |
| Shaq ruled out for Game 1 |
| Mavs and Blazers begin West quarters in Big D |
| Magic and Hawks square off in Game 1 of playoff rematch |
| Star-studded Heat host Sixers in Game 1 of East quarters |
| Bulls and Pacers kick off NBA playoffs in Chicago |
| Friday, April 15, 2011 |
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| Kings deadline for relocation extended |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Oklahoma City vs. Denver |
| NBA Playoff Preview - LA Lakers vs. New Orleans |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Boston vs. New York |
| Chalk will be the story in NBA's first round |
| Canadian basketball's growth comes at a cost |
| Thursday, April 14, 2011 |
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| Ginobili has elbow sprain, doubtful for Game 1 |
| Wall, Griffin named top rookies for April |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Miami vs. Philadelphia |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Dallas vs. Portland |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Orlando vs. Atlanta |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Chicago vs. Indiana |
| Thibodeau, McMillan named NBA's top coaches for April |
| Raptors: Thoughts From a Lost Season |
| Warriors to keep Riley as general manager |
| An NBA season for all ages |
| Chicago wraps up regular season with nine-straight wins |
| Celtics top Knicks in playoff preview |
| Heat down Raptors in season finale |
| Griffin's triple-double helps Clippers down Grizzlies |
| Lakers need OT to get by Kings, clinch No. 2 seed |
| Thunder lose to Bucks in OT, settle for fourth seed |
| Ginobili hurt as Spurs fall to Suns |
| Hayward scores 34 as Jazz upend Nuggets |
| Magic down Pacers to cap regular season |
| Warriors close season with rout of Blazers |
| Bulls get No. 1 overall seed, will open playoffs vs. Pacers |
| Spurs G Ginobili injures elbow in regular-season finale |
| Budinger's 35 boost Rockets past T-Wolves |
| Cavaliers beat Wizards, end season on high note |
| Mavericks crush Hornets to close regular season |
| Wednesday, April 13, 2011 |
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| Bobcats beat Hawks to end season on high note |
| Pistons edge playoff-bound Sixers |
| Heat down Pacers to cap regular season |
| Bryant comments after apparent slur toward official |
| NBA suspends Villanueva for five games |
| Lakers' Bynum undergoes MRI, has bone bruise |
| Report: NBA cancels Las Vegas summer league |
| Lakers go for No. 2 seed in Kings' likely last stand in Sacramento |
| Grizzlies visit Clippers at Staples Center |
| Spurs, Suns tangle in the desert |
| Blazers wrap up regular season at Golden State |
| No. 2 seed Miami makes a stop in Toronto |
| Mavs, Hornets jockey for position in Big D |
| Wizards and Cavs close out campaign in Cleveland |
| Nuggets close out regular season in Utah |
| East-leading Bulls host Nets in final tune-up before playoffs |
| Knicks and Celtics meet in playoff preview |
| Thunder finish regular season by hosting Bucks |
| Magic and Pacers square off in central Florida |
| Wolves aim to snap long losing streak vs. Rockets |
| Playoff-bound Sixers prep for postseason with Pistons |
| Stumbling Hawks try to right the ship in Charlotte |
| Lakers top Spurs, Bynum injures knee |
| Lakers' Bynum exits early |
| Blazers top Grizzlies, secure No. 6 seed |
| Rose, Bulls top Knicks at MSG |
| Tuesday, April 12, 2011 |
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| Bucks' Bogut has surgery on elbow |
| Hornets' West has surgery on torn ACL |
| NBA: Disappointments and Surprises |
| Blazers sign C Barron for rest of season |
| Bulls, Knicks put streaks to the test at MSG |
| Lakers vie to end slide vs. visiting Spurs |
| Blazers host Memphis in crucial contest at Rose Garden |
| Thunder top Kings, win fifth straight |
| Bucks come alive late to drop Raptors |
| Frye's career-high paces Suns over T-Wolves in OT |
| Augustin's last-second shot lifts Bobcats over Nets |
| Nuggets use balanced attack to down Warriors |
| Late-game flap mars Cavs' win over Pistons |
| Wizards beat Celtics' reserves in OT; Boston gets No. 3 seed |
| Mavs edge Rockets in OT |
| Jazz beat playoff-bound Hornets |
| Heat hold off Hawks, clinch No. 2 seed |
| Monday, April 11, 2011 |
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| Howard returns as Magic top Sixers |
| Rockets make roster moves |
| Anthony, Durant named NBA Players of the Week |
| Starting Five: Awards edition |
| Starting Five: Awards' edition |
| Perkins brings toughness, swagger to OKC |
| Ellis to miss rest of regular season with concussion |
| Nets' Williams undergoes surgery |
| Mavs take quest for West's second seed to Houston |
| Pistons host Cavaliers at The Palace |
| Bobcats try to end slide in New Jersey |
| Magic expect Howard back in road tilt with 76ers |
| Heat closing in on No. 2 seed in East; take on rival Hawks |
| Celtics hope to regroup in Washington |
| Lowly Wolves visit Phoenix |
| Streaking Thunder visit Sacramento |
| Nuggets host shorthanded Warriors |
| Bucks entertain Raptors in Brew City |
| Hornets jockey for playoff position vs. Jazz |
| Kings hold off Warriors |
| Warriors G Ellis suffers head injury |
| Balanced Pistons down Bobcats |
| Thunder beat Lakers with late run |
| Mavs complete sweep of Suns |
| Grizzlies cruise past Hornets |
| Sunday, April 10, 2011 |
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| Anthony's bucket lifts Knicks to 7th straight win |
| Raptors hold off late push by Nets |
| Heat dominate Celtics, hold East's No. 2 seed |
| Rose scores 39, Bulls edge Magic |
| Nets sign West for remainder of season |
| Nets pay a visit to Raptors up north |
| Mavs entertain Suns in Big D |
| Lakers aim to move closer to No. 2 spot vs. Thunder in LA |
| Warriors put win streak on the line vs. Kings |
| Anthony, Knicks vie to stay hot at Indiana |
| Hornets visit Grizzlies in test between playoff-bound teams |
| Bobcats seek first victory in April vs. Pistons |
| Heat, Celtics square off in South Beach |
| Bulls take winning streak to Orlando |
| Jefferson, Spurs handle Utah |
| Gooden, Salmons pace Bucks over Cavs |
| Lawson makes 10 threes as Nuggets crush Timberwolves |
| Rockets beat Clippers behind Miller's threes |
| Saturday, April 09, 2011 |
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| Wizards finally beat Hawks |
| Clippers suspend Bledsoe |
| Nuggets begin crucial stretch with Wolves in town |
| Top-seeded Spurs prep for playoffs with home tilt vs. Jazz |
| Rockets, Clippers clash in Space City |
| Bucks host Cavs in Brew City |
| Hawks pay a visit to Wizards |
| Durant, Thunder top Nuggets |
| Blazers send Lakers to fourth straight loss |
| Bulls clinch top spot in East |
| Sixers snap skid, edge Raptors |
| Grizzlies beat Kings, secure playoff spot |
| Hot-shooting Green leads Hornets over Suns |
| Celtics handle lowly Wizards |
| Strong second half propels Mavs past Clippers |
| Friday, April 08, 2011 |
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| Knicks win sixth straight, top lowly Nets |
| Wade returns, Heat hold off Bobcats |
| Wilcox leads Pistons over Bucks |
| Granger paces Indiana over Atlanta |
| Tom Gores agrees to purchase Pistons |
| Bucks and Pistons clash in Auburn Hills |
| Warriors G Law has successful wrist surgery |
| Knicks could use even more road support |
| Bucks' Bogut to miss the rest of the season |
| 'Melo, Knicks cross the Hudson to take on Nets |
| Nuggets' Karl Deserves Coach of the Year |
| Stoudemire to sit Friday, Billups probable |
| Grizzlies shoot for playoff berth in bout with Kings |
| Bulls hope to claim top spot in East vs. lowly Cavs |
| Lakers carry losing streak into Portland |
| Hornets host Suns in the Big Easy |
| Heat welcome Bobcats to south Florida |
| Thunder battle Nuggets in Okie City |
| Slumping Sixers host Raptors |
| Mavs vie to end slide vs. visiting Clippers |
| Celtics aim to bounce back vs. Wizards |
| Hawks and Pacers meet at Conseco Fieldhouse |
| Nets' Williams to miss remainder of season |
| Blazers use balanced attack to beat Jazz |
| Bulls stifle Celtics, on cusp of clinching East |
| Thursday, April 07, 2011 |
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| Magic's Howard suspended for 18th technical foul |
| Stoudemire, Billups questionable for Friday |
| Blazers aim to improve playoff position in Utah |
| Celtics hope to send a message to East-leading Bulls |
| Ellis, Warriors pick up rare win over Lakers |
| Thunder win, clinch Northwest Division |
| Bucks top Heat, knocked from playoff race anyway |
| Cavs post consecutive wins for first time since November |
| Magic win in OT, knock Bobcats out of playoff race |
| Nuggets keep rolling, drop Mavs in Dallas |
| Spurs crush Kings, wrap up No. 1 seed |
| Paul helps Hornets rally over Houston |
| Stuckey helps Pistons top Nets |
| Wednesday, April 06, 2011 |
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| Spurs crush Kings |
| Reserves spark Suns over lowly Timberwolves |
| Pacers playoff-bound after win, Bobcats loss |
| 'Melo, Knicks pass Sixers for No. 6 seed |
| Denver's Mozgov out 10-14 days with MCL sprain |
| Starting 5: A gamble that wasn't worth taking |
| Thunder take on Griffin, Clippers in OKC |
| Suns, Wolves tangle in Twin Cities |
| Spurs target win No. 60 vs. Kings |
| Heat host Bucks in south Florida |
| Mavs welcome Nuggets to Big D |
| Rockets face must-win situation in New Orleans |
| Pistons hope to stop skid vs. Nets |
| Lakers take on Warriors in Oakland |
| Reeling Bobcats host Magic |
| Pacers resume playoff push vs. lowly Wizards |
| Sixers and Knicks jockey for playoff position in Philly |
| Cavs and Raptors meet north of the border |
| Lakers lose to Jazz, fall back in West race |
| Thunder beat Nuggets in key division battle |
| Kings down Rockets; Houston still alive in West |
| Blazers clinch playoff berth despite loss to Warriors |
| Griffin helps Clippers edge Grizzlies |
| East-leading Bulls hold off Suns |
| Wall helps Wizards solve Pistons |
| Spurs hold off Hawks |
| Cavs hand Bobcats 3rd straight loss |
| Williams' late basket saves Nets against T-Wolves |
| Tuesday, April 05, 2011 |
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| Magic dent Bucks' playoff hopes |
| Celtics pull away from Sixers |
| Knicks drop Raptors for 4th straight win |
| Cuban takes on the media |
| Lakers vie to bounce back vs. Jazz |
| Knicks go for season sweep of Raptors |
| Grizzlies resume playoff push with Clippers in town |
| Bulls, Suns clash in Windy City |
| Rockets host Kings at Toyota Center |
| Blazers target postseason spot in bout with Warriors |
| Thunder, Nuggets refresh Northwest rivalry in Rocky Mountains |
| Sixers and Celtics renew rivalry in Beantown |
| Bobcats hope to stop skid in Cleveland |
| Nets entertain hapless Wolves at The Rock |
| Spurs try to solve road woes in Atlanta |
| Desperate Bucks visit Orlando |
| Pistons and Wizards meet in DC |
| Sixers sign Antonio Daniels |
| Monday, April 04, 2011 |
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| Lakers' Gasol has bone bruise in knee |
| Rivers: Shaq may play this week |
| Mullin, Rodman headline 2011 Hall of Fame class |
| Blazers take down Mavericks |
| Knicks clinch playoff spot with win over Cavs |
| Spurs handle Suns to stop slide, clinch division |
| Sunday, April 03, 2011 |
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| Heat win to clinch division title |
| Martin and Rockets hold off Atlanta |
| Kings beat reeling Jazz |
| Playoff-hopeful Hornets down Pacers |
| Shaq gets hurt again |
| Celtics keep pace in win over Detroit |
| Raptors play spoiler against Magic |
| Spurs handle Suns to stop slide |
| Wizards deal blow to Charlotte's playoff hopes |
| Sixers G Williams to miss time with hamstring injury |
| Nuggets top surging Lakers, clinch playoff spot |
| Mavs finish up lengthy road trip in Portland |
| Nuggets aim to clinch playoff berth against streaking Lakers |
| Big game in the Big Easy as Hornets host Pacers |
| Hawks tangle with Rockets in south Texas |
| Orlando heads north of the border to face Raptors |
| Heat and Nets clash in the Garden State |
| Bobcats try to revive playoff push vs. Wizards |
| Jazz and Kings square off in Sacramento |
| Celtics entertain Pistons in Beantown |
| Knicks try to solve Cavs in MSG |
| Slumping Spurs hope to halt skid vs. Suns |
| Warriors trip up Mavericks |
| Grizzlies dump Timberwolves, run win streak to 4 |
| Gordon, Griffin lead Clippers over Thunder |
| Bucks pull out OT win over Sixers, stay alive in East |
| Bulls top Raptors, close in on top seed |
| Saturday, April 02, 2011 |
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| Love out again with strained groin |
| Thunder and Clippers square off at Staples Center |
| Mavs resume road trip in Oakland vs. Warriors |
| Playoff-bound 76ers visit desperate Bucks |
| Bulls aim to gain ground in the East; face lowly Raptors |
| Playoff-hopeful Grizzlies host hapless Wolves |
| Bulls beat the Pistons, again |
| Aldridge helps Portland edge Thunder |
| Lakers surge in second half to down Jazz |
| Denver nears playoff berth in win over Kings |
| Suns down Clippers |
| Rockets need extra time, but hand Spurs sixth straight loss |
| Grizzlies top Hornets to stay in playoff hunt |
| Friday, April 01, 2011 |
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| Magic deal blow to Bobcats' playoff aspirations |
| Hawks fly past Celtics with fourth-quarter surge |
| Crawford, Blatche pace Wizards over Cavs |
| Wade, Heat surge in third to top Timberwolves |
| Pacers hold on to top Bucks |
| Sixers secure playoff spot in rout of Nets |
| Rose, Bryant named NBA Players of the Month |
| Barnes suspended for Thursday incident |
| Thibodeau, Jackson named NBA's top coaches for March |
| Wall, Griffin named top rookies for March |
| Heat visit lowly Wolves |
| Nuggets take playoff push to Sacramento |
| 76ers eye playoff berth with Nets in town |
| Bulls aim for 11th straight win over Pistons |
| Bucks make important stop at Indiana |
| Cavs, Wizards tangle in nation's capital |
| Bobcats pay a visit to Magic |
| Surging Lakers visit slumping Jazz |
| Thunder resume road trip in Portland |
| Spiraling Suns entertain Clippers |
| Slumping Spurs visit desperate Rockets |
| Grizzlies and Hornets jockey for playoff position in the Big Easy |
| Celtics finish road trip in Atlanta |
| Lakers continue to streak, top Mavs |
| Celtics down reeling Spurs |
| Friday, April 30, 2010 |
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| Hawks stay alive, stave off cold-shooting Bucks to force Game 7 |
| Evans, Jennings, Curry headline NBA All-Rookie team |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Cleveland vs. Boston |
| Richardson, Suns take down Blazers in six games |
| Spurs finish off second-seeded Mavs in six games |
| Thursday, April 29, 2010 |
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| Tyreke Evans selected as NBA's top rookie |
| Rocky Mountain Sigh: Nene's knee only sprained |
| LeBron to receive daily treatments for elbow strain |
| Suns aim to finish off Blazers |
| Mavs hope to force Game 7 with Spurs |
| Sharp-shooting Nuggets topple Jazz to stave off elimination |
| Nene leaves game with knee injury |
| Wednesday, April 28, 2010 |
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| Fear the Deer: Bucks steal Game 5 in Atlanta to take series lead |
| Magic's Howard fined for criticizing officials |
| Pistons' Gordon undergoes ankle surgery |
| Bucks visit Hawks for pivotal Game 5 |
| Jazz aim to end series in Denver |
| Lakers pummel Thunder, take 3-2 series lead |
| Butler leads the way as Mavs dump Spurs, avoid elimination |
| Cavs get by Bulls, punch ticket to second round |
| Tuesday, April 27, 2010 |
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| Celtics eliminate Heat in five games |
| Wizards' sale to Leonsis nears completion |
| Hawks' Crawford wins Sixth Man Award |
| Williams takes CP3's title |
| Durant, Thunder invade Staples Center for pivotal Game 5 vs. Lakers |
| Spurs aim to sink Mavs in Big D |
| Cavs aim to finish off Bulls |
| Wade, Heat try and stave off elimination in Boston |
| Suns scorch Blazers to take series lead |
| Delfino helps Bucks even series with Hawks |
| Carter, Magic hold off Bobcats to complete sweep |
| Monday, April 26, 2010 |
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| Mavs' Dampier fined for criticizing officials |
| No one injured in Hawks' bus accident |
| Grant Hill wins NBA Sportsmanship Award |
| Roy, Blazers invade Phoenix for pivotal Game 5 |
| Hawks hope to rebound in Milwaukee |
| Magic try and finish off Bobcats |
| Former Warriors owner Mieuli passes away |
| LeBron's triple-double helps Cavs dismantle Bulls |
| Boozer leads Jazz to Game 4 win, Nuggets reeling |
| Sunday, April 25, 2010 |
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| Hill sparks Spurs to Game 4 win, Mavs on the brink |
| Wade's 46 points help Heat avoid elimination |
| Blazers' Roy is a rare breed |
| James, Cavs hope to rebound in Chicago |
| Nuggets try and even series vs. Jazz |
| Spurs shoot for 3-1 series lead over Mavs |
| Celtics try and finish off Heat in Miami |
| Thunder dominate Lakers in Game 4, even series |
| Saturday, April 24, 2010 |
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| Bucks crush Hawks in Game 3 |
| Blazers' Roy returns just eight days after surgery |
| Roy makes surprise return, Blazers even series with Suns |
| Ginobili cleared to play despite broken nose |
| Nelson, Magic edge Bobcats to take 3-0 series lead |
| Bucks' Hammond named executive of the year |
| Durant, Thunder try and even series vs. Lakers |
| Hawks-Bucks series shifts to Milwaukee for Game 3 |
| Suns shoot for 3-1 lead on banged-up Blazers |
| Magic aim for commanding 3-0 series lead in Charlotte |
| Millsap, Jazz take series lead over Denver |
| Ginobili suffers broken nose |
| Ginobili suffers bloody nose, but helps Spurs overcome Mavs |
| Ginobili's suffers bloody nose, but helps Spurs overcome Mavs |
| Friday, April 23, 2010 |
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| Pierce sinks winner, Heat at buzzer |
| Wade cramps up, not on court for game's final play |
| Mavs-Spurs series shifts to the Alamo City for pivotal Game 3 |
| Nuggets and Jazz battle for series edge in Salt Lake City |
| Celtics aim for commanding 3-0 series lead in Miami |
| Durant, Westbrook pace Thunder over Lakers in Game 3 |
| Richardson puts on a show in Phoenix's rout of Portland |
| Thursday, April 22, 2010 |
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| Bulls hold off Cavs to take Game 3 |
| Celtics forward Wallace fined $35,000 for criticizing officials |
| Houston's Brooks named Most Improved Player |
| Suns visit Blazers for pivotal Game 3 |
| Lakers-Thunder series shifts to Oklahoma City |
| Cavs aim for 3-0 series lead in Chicago |
| Duncan, Spurs fend off Mavs to tie series |
| Heat tell Hasbrouck to stay away from team |
| Wednesday, April 21, 2010 |
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| Magic build big lead, beat Bobcats in Game 2 |
| Blazers F Batum has strained shoulder |
| Brooks named coach of the year |
| Mavs shoot for 2-0 series lead over Spurs |
| Bobcats aim to even series in Orlando |
| Bryant's 39 carries Lakers past Thunder in Game 2 |
| Celtics clamp down on Heat, take Game 2 going away |
| Suns dominate Portland to even series |
| Tuesday, April 20, 2010 |
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| Johnson, Hawks cruise to 2-0 series lead over Bucks |
| Utah's Kirilenko undergoes successful treatment |
| Trail Blazers sign veteran Camby for two years |
| Hornets' Bower relinquishes coaching role, to focus on GM duties |
| Magic's Howard named Defensive Player of the Year |
| Despite injuries, Jazz will be a tough out |
| Lakers, Thunder resume series at Staples Center |
| Suns shoot to even series with Blazers |
| Celtics shoot for 2-0 series lead over Heat minus Garnett |
| Bucks aim to even series in Atlanta |
| Undermanned Jazz even up series with Nuggets |
| LeBron helps Cavs take 2-0 series lead against Bulls |
| Monday, April 19, 2010 |
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| Sixers' Dalembert wins citizenship award |
| Nuggets, Jazz resume series in Rocky Mountains |
| Bulls aim to even series in Cleveland |
| Blazers block out Suns in Game 1 |
| Nelson leads Magic over Bobcats to grab series lead |
| NBA suspends Celtics' Garnett for Game 2 |
| Sunday, April 18, 2010 |
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| Nowitzki leads Mavs to Game 1 win over Spurs |
| Lakers take Game 1 after stifling Durant, Thunder |
| Jazz's Okur out with ruptured Achilles |
| Texas-sized tussle in Dallas; Mavs welcome Spurs for Game 1 |
| Suns and banged-up Blazers meet in Game 1 of West quarters |
| Bobcats set to make first postseason appearance in Orlando |
| Top-seeded Lakers host Thunder in Game 1 of West quarters |
| Celtics top Heat with strong fourth; Garnett ejected |
| Anthony's 42 leads Nuggets past hobbled Jazz |
| Okur leaves game with injury |
| Saturday, April 17, 2010 |
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| Atlanta's balanced attack takes Game 1 against Bucks |
| Atlanta's balanced attack takes game one against Bucks |
| James shines for Cavs in Game 1 win over Bulls |
| Rose, Durant take April honors |
| Nuggets host banged-up Jazz in Game 1 of West quarters |
| Garnett, Celtics welcome Heat to Beantown for Game 1 |
| Hawks host Bucks in Game 1 of East quarters |
| Cavs and Bulls kick off NBA playoffs at the "Q" |
| Friday, April 16, 2010 |
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| Blazers' Roy has successful surgery |
| Legendary Lakers announcer Chick Hearn to be honored with statue |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Denver vs. Utah |
| Kirilenko sidelined with calf injury; Boozer game-time decision |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Phoenix vs. Portland |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Dallas vs. San Antonio |
| NBA Playoff Preview - LA Lakers vs. Oklahoma City |
| Jackson and Lakers bully Durant and Thunder |
| Thursday, April 15, 2010 |
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| Lakers head coach Jackson fined for comments |
| Portland's Roy to undergo surgery |
| Clippers fire interim head coach Hughes |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Boston vs. Miami |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Atlanta vs. Milwaukee |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Orlando vs. Charlotte |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Cleveland vs. Chicago |
| Van Gundy and Carlisle named top coaches for April |
| Curry, Williams named top rookies for April |
| Grizzlies' Hollins receives extension |
| Sixers fire Jordan after one season |
| Bulls take final spot in East, will open playoffs Saturday |
| Curry nets 42 as Warriors top playoff-bound Blazers |
| Suns gain No. 3 seed; Utah loss gives Denver division title |
| Report: Jordan to be fired after one season as Sixers coach |
| Blake's triple-double carries Clippers over Lakers in finale |
| Bulls beat Bobcats to grab East's final playoff spot |
| Durant solidifies scoring title as Thunder rumble into playoffs |
| Magic crush Sixers in Amway Arena finale |
| Heat top Nets in 2-OT; Boston up next in playoffs |
| Bucks take down Celtics |
| Hawks beat Cavs in season finale |
| Mavs clinch No. 2 seed, will face Spurs in first round |
| Wizards finish season with win over Pacers |
| Wednesday, April 14, 2010 |
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| Pistons end awful season by topping Minnesota |
| Bulls acknowledge confrontation between Paxson and Del Negro |
| Hornets end season with win in Houston |
| Raptors beat Knicks but fall short of playoffs |
| Kings pick up option on Landry |
| Raptors still alive for playoff berth; host Knicks |
| Heat hope to nail down No. 5 spot vs. Nets |
| Playoff-bound Bucks, Celtics clash in Beantown |
| Pacers visit Wizards in season finale |
| T'Wolves, Pistons square off in Twin Cities |
| Hawks host Cavs in Dixie |
| Mavs hope to lock up West's 2nd seed vs. Spurs |
| Jazz aim for Northwest crown; host Suns |
| Lakers, Clippers meet at Staples Center |
| Blazers eye up No. 6 seed out West; face Warriors |
| Thunder get ready for postseason by hosting Grizzlies |
| Rockets and Hornets close out season in south Texas |
| Magic gear up for playoffs against Sixers |
| Suns crush Nuggets to shake up Western Conference playoff race |
| Gasol, Lakers send Kings out on a losing note |
| Jazz still alive for No. 2 seed after downing Warriors |
| Report: Paxson shoved Del Negro |
| Rose has Bulls on playoff brink after career night vs. Celtics |
| Tuesday, April 13, 2010 |
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| Bulls try to inch closer to final playoff spot against Celtics |
| Lakers, Knicks, T-Wolves to play preseason games in Europe |
| Nuggets aim to clinch Northwest crown in the desert vs. Suns |
| Jazz still jockeying for playoff position; visit Warriors |
| Kings finish up season in LA vs. Lakers |
| Martin comes back to haunt Kings |
| Kings pick up Westphal's 2011-12 option |
| Hawks clinch third in East with win at Milwaukee |
| Portland beats Thunder; OKC to face Lakers in playoffs |
| Spurs slam Timberwolves again |
| Nuggets rout Grizzlies, take over first in Northwest |
| Camby helps Portland down Thunder |
| Nowitzki, Mavs bury Clippers |
| Roy has torn meniscus in right knee |
| Monday, April 12, 2010 |
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| Knicks rally in fourth quarter to down Washington |
| Raptors get must-win against Pistons |
| Nets close stay at Meadowlands with loss to Bobcats |
| Haslem hits winning shot as Heat edge Sixers |
| Magic start strong, rout Indiana |
| Suns' Lopez to miss at least another week |
| Lakers' Bryant to miss last two regular season games |
| Howard, Nowitzki take home NBA Player of the Week honors |
| Bobcats visit lowly Nets |
| Hawks aim to wrap up East's No. 3 seed in Milwaukee |
| Reeling Raptors try and keep hope alive against Pistons |
| Spurs aim for 12th straight win vs. T'Wolves |
| Nuggets still alive for No. 2 seed; host Grizzlies |
| Kings welcome Rockets to ARCO Arena |
| Playoff-bound Blazers, Thunder clash in Rose City |
| Mavs pay a visit to Clippers |
| Knicks and Wizards clash at MSG |
| Magic shoot for 5th straight win in Indy vs. Pacers |
| Playoff-bound Heat close out road sked in Philly vs. Sixers |
| Warriors rally from 20 down to drop Thunder |
| Suns pull away late to top Rockets |
| Hornets rout Timberwolves |
| Webster hits clutch FTs as Blazers edge Lakers |
| Sunday, April 11, 2010 |
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| Heat improve playoff positioning with win over Knicks |
| Bulls down Toronto to move ahead in final East playoff spot |
| Nuggets sign George Karl's son, Coby |
| Howard, Magic take down Cavs |
| Eastern heavyweights clash in Cleveland as Cavs host Magic |
| Suns jockey for playoff position vs. Houston |
| Thunder shoot for season sweep of Warriors |
| Hornets welcome woeful Wolves to the Big Easy |
| Playoffs come early to Toronto as Raptors host Bulls |
| Heat and Knicks meet in MSG |
| Lakers host Blazers in possible playoff preview |
| Nowitzki paces Mavs into second in West |
| Clippers edge Warriors; Baron Davis hurts wrist |
| Celtics top Bucks in ugly affair |
| Spurs move up to seventh in West; Martin returns for Nuggets |
| Sharp-shooting Sixers tame Grizzlies |
| Hawks use late push to upend Wizards |
| Saturday, April 10, 2010 |
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| Murphy powers Pacers over Nets |
| Augustin helps Bobcats outlast Pistons |
| Nuggets host Spurs in key Western Conference matchup |
| Warriors visit Clippers in Pacific Division tilt |
| Mavs jockey for playoff position in Sacramento |
| Bucks host Celtics in possible playoff preview |
| Grizzlies host struggling Sixers |
| Nets and Pacers collide in Indy |
| Bobcats and Pistons tangle in Charlotte |
| Hawks hope to snap road skid in Washington |
| Mavs clinch Southwest Division |
| Bulls lose in 2-OT to Nets, remain tied for eighth in East |
| Spurs lose ground in West with loss to Grizzlies |
| Hawks deal blow to Raptors' playoff hopes |
| Brooks, Rockets hold off Bobcats |
| Thunder edge Suns in playoff-positioning battle |
| Spurs ink Ginobili to multi-year extension |
| Williams leads Jazz over Hornets |
| Delfino paces Bucks over Sixers |
| Granger, Pacers pull out win over Cavaliers |
| Pistons snap Miami's nine-game winning streak |
| Lakers clinch West's No. 1 seed, beat Timberwolves |
| Blatche and Wizards take down Boston |
| Friday, April 09, 2010 |
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| Magic rout Knicks |
| Mavs open key road trip in Portland |
| Jazz battle for playoff position in New Orleans |
| LA tries again for West's top seed in tilt with Wolves |
| Thunder host Suns at Ford Center |
| Ginobili, Spurs welcome Grizzlies to Alamo City |
| Bobcats make a stop in Houston |
| Bulls resume playoff push in New Jersey vs. lowly Nets |
| Hawks host Raptors in key Eastern Conference matchup |
| Celtics jockey for playoff position against Wizards |
| Cavs and Pacers clash at the "Q" |
| Heat shoot for 10th straight win; face Pistons |
| Magic close out homestand vs. Knicks |
| Playoff-bound Bucks visit sorry Sixers |
| Carmelo, Nuggets deny shorthanded Lakers |
| Kings rout Clippers |
| Bulls beat LeBron-less Cavs to help playoff chances |
| Thursday, April 08, 2010 |
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| Turkoglu latest Raptor to suffer nasal fracture; Bosh likely done |
| Kings host division-rival Clippers |
| Lakers eye West's top seed in Denver |
| Bulls resume playoff push with home tilt vs. Cavs |
| Magic thump lowly Wizards |
| Rockets play spoiler, down Jazz |
| Suns bounce back with win over Spurs |
| Wade, Heat beat Sixers for ninth straight win |
| Denver's Anthony exits with apparent neck injury, quickly returns |
| NBA admits referees made mistake in Thunder/Jazz game |
| Billups lifts Nuggets over Thunder |
| Aldridge, Blazers fight off Clippers |
| Mavs roll over Grizzlies |
| Bobcats reach postseason after first win in New Orleans |
| Hawks road woes continue in loss to Pistons |
| Salmons helps Bucks get past Nets |
| Rondo and Celtics down Toronto |
| Wednesday, April 07, 2010 |
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| Granger, Pacers beat Knicks |
| Warriors beat Wolves; Nelson tops coaching wins list |
| Denver's Anthony exits with apparent neck injury |
| Knicks F Harrington to undergo shoulder surgery |
| Hornets' Paul to miss remainder of season |
| Nuggets coach Karl completes cancer treatments |
| Bosh has successful surgery |
| Sixers' Young to miss rest of season |
| Bosh ruled out for Wednesday |
| Salmons has become NBA's Mr. Fix-it |
| Nelson, Warriors hit the road to Minnesota |
| Bucks tangle with Nets in Brew City |
| Jazz pay a visit to Rockets |
| Bobcats eye playoff spot in New Orleans |
| Mavs, Grizzlies clash in Big D |
| Blazers invade LA to take on Clippers |
| Suns host Spurs in the desert |
| Knicks, Pacers clash in Indy |
| Thunder host Nuggets in key Northwest matchup |
| Scorching Heat host lowly Sixers |
| Hawks try and cure road woes in Auburn Hills vs. Pistons |
| Orlando welcomes Wizards to Magic Kingdom |
| Bosh-less Raptors host Celtics |
| Bosh fractures face |
| Jefferson leads Spurs over Kings in Parker's return |
| Gallinari sinks go-ahead shot as Knicks edge Celtics |
| Bucks beat Bulls to clinch playoff spot |
| Martin leads Rockets past Grizzlies |
| Williams, Jazz sink Thunder in OT |
| Wizards prevent Nelson's historic win |
| Bobcats beat Hawks, inch closer to playoffs |
| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 |
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| Cavs and James pound Toronto |
| Late surge pushed Bucks over Bulls |
| Pistons snap 11-game skid, blast Sixers |
| Spurs' Parker cleared to resume basketball activities |
| Magic clinch division title after Hawks loss |
| Bosh taken to hospital after being elbowed in face |
| Spurs, Kings go at it in Sacramento |
| Hawks' Johnson still sidelined with sprained thumb |
| Heat sign Shavlik Randolph |
| Thunder shoot for series sweep of Jazz |
| Bucks eye playoff spot in visit to Bulls |
| Cavs host Raptors in possible playoff preview |
| Rockets visit Grizzlies |
| Celtics jockey for playoff position vs. Knicks |
| Nellie stands on the precipice of history as Warriors visit Wizards |
| Pistons, Sixers clash in Philly |
| Hawks try and cure road woes in Charlotte |
| Monday, April 05, 2010 |
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| Bucks' Bogut undergoes surgery |
| Spurs' Hill out indefinitely |
| Bosh, Durant named NBA players of the week |
| Malone, Pippen and Dream Team highlight 2010 Hall of Fame class |
| Thunder roll; Durant's 40 sets franchise scoring record |
| Long-time coming: Knicks beat Clippers at Staples Center |
| Sunday, April 04, 2010 |
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| Blatche leads Wizards over Nets |
| Ginobili paces Spurs over Lakers |
| Magic sink Grizzlies, inch closer to division title |
| Pacers crush Rockets |
| Nelson ties Wilkens; Warriors deal Raptors tough loss |
| Allen helps Celtics hold off LeBron, Cavaliers |
| Report: Nuggets coach Karl likely to miss first round of playoffs |
| Raptors ink F/C Dorsey |
| Pacers, Rockets collide in Indy |
| Nets aim to snap road funk in Washington |
| Magic welcome Grizzlies to central Florida |
| Playoff-bound Thunder play host to T'Wolves |
| Knicks seek rare win at Clippers |
| Nelson eyes history as Warriors visit Raptors |
| Kobe, Lakers aim to cash in vs. Spurs |
| Top-seeded Cavs pay a visit to Celtics |
| Bucks' Bogut out indefinitely with multiple injuries |
| Heat make emergency landing |
| Bucks snap Suns' 10-game win streak |
| Report: Bucks' Bogut lost for the season |
| Roy, Blazers take care of Kings |
| Heat down T'Wolves, on brink of playoffs |
| Nets roll over Hornets for rare blowout win |
| Thunder clinch playoff spot by downing Mavs |
| Nuggets roll past Clippers |
| Bulls stay in playoff hunt, down Bobcats |
| Saturday, April 03, 2010 |
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| Crawford and Hawks down Detroit |
| Bucks' Bogut leaves game with elbow injury |
| Bosh, Raptors top Sixers in overtime |
| Bryant stops posturing and gets deal done |
| Playoff-bound Blazers pay a visit to Kings |
| Heat take winning streak into Minnesota |
| Durant, Thunder conclude trip in Big D |
| Nuggets host Clippers in Rocky Mountains |
| Sixers host Raptors in matinee affair |
| Suns go for 11th straight win in Milwaukee |
| Bulls face Bobcats in Windy City |
| Nets, Hornets clash at the Meadowlands |
| Hawks try to stay hot at home vs. Pistons |
| Odom helps Lakers take down Jazz |
| Rockets slip past Celtics in overtime |
| Ginobili drops 43 on Magic in Spurs win |
| Stoudemire, Suns make it 10 straight with win over Pistons |
| Cavs shoot down Hawks, secure East's top seed |
| Jackson, Bobcats get past Bucks in OT |
| Rose, Bulls top Wizards |
| Morrow helps Warriors slip past Knicks |
| Grizzlies down Hornets, keep playoff hopes alive |
| Friday, April 02, 2010 |
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| Wade sparks Heat to seventh straight win |
| Bucks' Delfino makes return against Charlotte |
| Wade, Stoudemire take March honors |
| Laker for Life: Kobe inks three-year extension in LA |
| Celtics' Garnett fined for off-color remarks |
| Grizzlies visit Hornets, try to stave off elimination |
| Gasol, Brewer to miss remainder of season |
| Magic enter San Antonio hoping to complete Texas two-step |
| Bulls hit the road to Washington |
| Heat put win streak to the test in Indy |
| Eastern powers collide as Cavs host Hawks |
| Knicks resume Western swing in clash with Warriors |
| Streaking Suns visit hapless Pistons |
| Celtics and Rockets square off in Beantown |
| Lakers return home for key showdown with Jazz |
| 'Melo leads Nuggets over Portland |
| Thursday, April 01, 2010 |
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| Magic down Mavs in meeting of division leaders |
| Kings' Hawes to miss remainder of season |
| Jennings, Curry named NBA rookies of the month |
| Gentry and Spoelstra named top coaches for March |
| Knicks' Chandler out for season |
| Surging Blazers visit reeling Nuggets in key Northwest matchup |
| Division leaders clash in Dallas as Mavs host Magic |
| Nowitzki, Mavs clip Grizzlies in OT |
| Jazz rout Warriors |
| Timberwolves end 16-game skid, beat Kings |
| Blazers clinch playoff berth, blow out Knicks |
| Hill scores career-best 30 in Spurs' rout of Rockets |
| Suns top Nets for ninth straight win |
| James steals the show; Cavs cut magic number with win over Bucks |
| Durant's 37, Green's late threes propel Thunder over Celtics |
| Thursday, April 30, 2009 |
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| Rockets guard Wafer cleared to play |
| Welts named President and CEO of Suns |
| Rose, Mayo headline NBA All-Rookie team |
| Howard-less Magic go for series win in Philly |
| Blazers hope to stay alive in series at Houston |
| Celtics aim to eliminate Bulls in Windy City |
| Carmelo leads Nuggets to first series victory in 15 years |
| Johnson leads Hawks in rout of Heat |
| Hawks' Horford injures ankle |
| Wade leaves Heat-Hawks game after hitting head |
| Wednesday, April 29, 2009 |
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| Magic's Howard suspended for Game 6 versus Sixers |
| Frank to return as Nets coach |
| Pistons to stick with Curry as head coach |
| Orlando's Lee to miss Game 6 against Philadelphia |
| Pistons exercise option on Bynum |
| Nuggets hope to send Hornets packing |
| Hawks, Heat meet in pivotal Game 5 at Philips Arena |
| Mavericks hand Spurs rare first-round ouster |
| Magic's Lee leaves game |
| Blazers stay alive against Rockets |
| Celtics escape Bulls in OT; Boston one win away from advancing |
| Howard leads Magic to Game 5 win over Sixers |
| Tuesday, April 28, 2009 |
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| NBA issues fines to Adelman, McMillan and Rivers |
| Nuggets' Billups wins NBA sportsmanship award |
| Rondo takes his seat at the 'Big Boy Table' |
| Bulls, Celtics meet in pivotal Game 5 at TD Banknorth Garden |
| Heat F Moon to have surgery |
| Raptors G Calderon has finger surgery |
| Rockets hope to oust Blazers in the Rose Garden |
| Remember the Alamo: Spurs hope to stave off elimination vs. Mavs |
| Magic, Sixers square off in Game 5 |
| Hawks' Williams out for Game 4 |
| Lakers fend off Jazz, advance to West semis |
| Historical hammering: Nuggets wallop Hornets by 58 |
| Atlanta ties series, gets first playoff road win since 1997 |
| Monday, April 27, 2009 |
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| Hawks soar to burn Heat in Game 4 |
| Mutombo has successful surgery |
| Bulls G Gordon has injured hamstring, may miss Game 5 |
| Lakers aim to finish off Jazz |
| Hornets hope to even series with Denver in the Big Easy |
| Hawks need to cure road woes to get back in series with Heat |
| Yao and Rockets take 3-1 series lead over Portland |
| Bulls pull out double-OT thriller, even series with Celtics |
| Cavaliers sweep Pistons out of playoffs with Game 4 win |
| Turkoglu's late trey helps Orlando even series |
| Ming and Rockets take 3-1 series lead over Portland |
| Sunday, April 26, 2009 |
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| Rockets angle for 3-1 series lead vs. Blazers |
| Magic hope to deadlock series vs. Sixers in Philly |
| Cavs hope to finish off Pistons in Auburn Hills |
| Bulls aim to even series with Celtics |
| Hawks' Williams out with elbow injury |
| Kobe returns to form as Lakers blast Jazz |
| Saturday, April 25, 2009 |
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| Wade leads Heat in Game 3 rout of Hawks |
| Howard helps Mavs beat Spurs, take 3-1 lead in series |
| Paul helps Hornets sting Nuggets in Game 3 |
| Jazz hope to even series with Lakers |
| Hawks hope to end road playoff woes in Miami |
| Mavs aim for 3-1 series lead over struggling Spurs |
| Nuggets shoot for commanding 3-0 series lead over Hornets |
| Brooks helps Rockets take 2-1 series lead |
| Young gives Sixers 2-1 series lead |
| Cavs surge in fourth quarter, on verge of sweeping Pistons |
| Friday, April 24, 2009 |
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| Mavs' Terry wins Sixth Man Award |
| Sixers, Magic series shifts to Philly |
| Blazers, Rockets meet in pivotal Game 3 |
| Cavs shoot for commanding 3-0 series lead over Pistons |
| Williams, Boozer help Jazz beat Lakers in Game 3 |
| Celtics crush Bulls, take series edge |
| Nowitzki leads Mavericks to Game 3 win over Spurs |
| Thursday, April 23, 2009 |
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| Kings fire interim head coach Natt, assistants |
| Satisfaction kills in the NBA |
| Lakers hope to take commanding 3-0 series lead in Utah |
| Spurs, Mavs series shifts to "Big D" |
| Bulls host Celtics in pivotal Game 3 |
| Nuggets dominate Hornets again to take 2-0 series lead |
| Saunders to coach Wizards |
| Wade, Heat even series in Atlanta |
| Wednesday, April 22, 2009 |
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| Lee helps Magic top Sixers, even series |
| Rose named season's top rookie |
| Report: Mavs' Terry wins Sixth Man Award |
| Hornets try to even series with Nuggets |
| 76ers try to steal another win at Orlando |
| Hawks aim for 2-0 edge in series with Heat |
| Report: Rose to be named season's top rookie |
| Mutombo says his career is over |
| Lakers jump on Jazz early, take 2-0 series lead |
| Cavaliers rout Pistons to take 2-0 series lead |
| Roy scores 42 as Blazers even series with Rockets |
| Rockets' Mutombo leaves game |
| Tuesday, April 21, 2009 |
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| Celtics' Powe out for playoffs |
| Report: Celtics' Powe out for playoffs |
| Lakers, Jazz tangle in Game 2 at Staples Center |
| Blazers hope to bounce back vs. Rockets |
| James, Cavs shoot for 2-0 series lead vs. Pistons |
| Report: Spanish sensation Rubio to enter NBA Draft |
| Spurs regroup, crush Mavs to even series |
| Monday, April 20, 2009 |
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| Series saver: Allen's three-pointer lifts Celtics over Bulls |
| Powe injures knee, Rondo returns after ankle sprain |
| Rondo returns to Celtics-Bulls game |
| Rondo leaves Celtics-Bulls game |
| Magic's Howard to have eyes examined |
| Mavs shoot for second straight in San Antonio |
| Celtics hope to take bloom off Chicago's Rose |
| Billups shines as Nuggets rout Hornets in Game 1 |
| Report: Celtics GM Ainge out of hospital after heart attack |
| Sunday, April 19, 2009 |
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| Hawks have their way with Heat in Game 1 |
| Bryant, Lakers take Game 1 at home against Jazz |
| Iguodala's shot sends Sixers past Magic for series lead |
| Nuggets, Hornets cap first weekend of NBA playoffs |
| Hawks and Heat get underway in Atlanta |
| Magic kick off playoffs by hosting 76ers |
| Jazz visit Lakers in Western Conference quarters |
| Mavs use strong bench to rally past Spurs in Game 1 |
| LeBron, Cavaliers dominate Pistons in series opener |
| Yao, Rockets rout Blazers in series opener |
| Rose's 36 points help Bulls stun Celtics in OT |
| Saturday, April 18, 2009 |
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| Spurs meet Mavs in Texas-sized playoff opener |
| Blazers back in postseason vs. Rockets |
| Cavs and King James kick off quest for NBA title by hosting Pistons |
| Garnett-less Celtics begin defense of NBA tile vs. Bulls |
| NBA Playoff Preview - LA Lakers vs. Utah |
| Friday, April 17, 2009 |
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| Cavs F Wright has successful thumb surgery |
| James, Nowitzki named NBA Players of the Month |
| Beasley, Mayo capture NBA rookie honors |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Portland vs, Houston |
| NBA Playoff Preview - San Antonio vs. Dallas |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Denver vs. New Orleans |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Atlanta vs. Miami |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Cleveland vs. Detroit |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Orlando vs. Philadelphia |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Boston vs. Chicago |
| Thursday, April 16, 2009 |
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| Cavs forward Wright to miss six weeks with thumb injury |
| Celtics GM Ainge suffers heart attack |
| Garnett might miss entire playoffs |
| First round will feature few surprises |
| NBA playoffs to begin Saturday |
| Spurs outlast Hornets, claim Southwest Division |
| Brooks to remain Thunder's coach |
| Fernandez sets rookie record as Blazers rout Nuggets |
| Mayo, Grizzlies upend Hawks |
| Nowitzki, Mavericks finalize playoff position with win over Rockets |
| Sixers deny Cavs a chance to tie Celtics' home record |
| Marion leads Raptors over Bulls to close out regular season |
| Magic crush Bobcats |
| Boston rests regulars, still beat lowly Wizards |
| Suns conclude campaign with win over Warriors |
| Thunder close out inaugural season with win over Clips |
| Knicks end season with win over Nets |
| Cavs rest James, several others in season finale |
| Wednesday, April 15, 2009 |
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| Quinn leads Heat past Pistons |
| Pacers top Bucks in battle of lottery-bound teams |
| Kings down T-Wolves to end disappointing campaign |
| Cavs aim to make more history vs. slumping Sixers |
| Nuggets, Blazers try to improve playoff status in Rose City |
| Magic host Bobcats at Amway Arena |
| Bulls eye No. 6 seed vs. Raptors |
| Playoff scenarios alive in Spurs, Hornets matchup |
| Lowly Wizards wrap up campaign in Boston |
| Thunder, Clippers close out season in LA |
| Rockets hope to clinch Southwest Division title vs, Mavs |
| Bucks, Pacers finish up in Indy |
| Kings finish up in Twin Cities vs. 'Wolves |
| Knicks, Nets square off at MSG |
| Heat host Pistons in regular season finale |
| Hawks, Grizzlies meet in Memphis |
| Pierce helps Celtics edge Sixers |
| Lakers down Jazz in playoff preview |
| Hawks edge Heat in playoff preview |
| Tuesday, April 14, 2009 |
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| Celtics G Allen suspended |
| Slumping Sixers host rival Celtics |
| Heat, Hawks meet in playoff preview |
| Lakers conclude regular season vs. Jazz |
| Hornets no match for Rockets |
| Nuggets top Kings, win Northwest Division |
| Raptors rally to edge Wizards |
| Report: Saunders to coach Wizards |
| Bulls move up to sixth spot as Detroit settles for eighth |
| Spurs crush Warriors to keep pace in division race |
| Blazers blast Thunder |
| Suns use balanced attack to beat Grizzlies |
| Boozer helps Jazz snap skid with rout of Clips |
| Milwaukee cruises by short-handed Magic |
| Terry's bucket lifts Mavs over T'Wolves, into tie for No. 6 seed |
| Monday, April 13, 2009 |
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| Hayes rallies Nets past Bobcats |
| Cavs beat Pacers, lock up best overall NBA record |
| Raptors sign Douby through 2009-10 season |
| Gordon, Roy earn weekly honors |
| Cavs' Wallace to miss game vs. Pacers |
| Cavs hope to clinch NBA's best record in Indy |
| Nuggets shoot for Northwest title vs. Kings |
| Jazz aim to rebound at home versus Clippers |
| Blazers try to alter playoff spot vs. Thunder |
| Suns host Grizzlies in the desert |
| Spurs roll into Golden State |
| Rockets, Hornets meet in key Southwest Division matchup |
| Wizards welcome Raptors to Verizon Center |
| Mavs kick off season-ending homestand with 'Wolves |
| Magic hope to get back on track vs. Bucks |
| Bobcats visit Nets |
| Bulls, Pistons jockey for playoff position in Auburn Hills |
| Spurs beat Kings in controversial finish |
| Cavs rout Celtics, move to 39-1 at home |
| Lakers rout Grizzlies |
| Sunday, April 12, 2009 |
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| Wade scores 55, Miami secures fifth spot with win over Knicks |
| Bosh leads Raptors past Sixers |
| Paul leads Hornets past Mavs in critical Western Conference battle |
| Celtics, Cavs square off at the "Q" |
| Struggling Heat host Knicks in Miami |
| Spurs try to gain ground in Southwest at Sacramento |
| Top-seeded Lakers welcome Grizzlies to LA |
| 76ers try to snap funk in Toronto |
| Mavs, Hornets set for battle in the Big Easy |
| Celtics eye No. 2 seed in Cleveland |
| Carter leads Nets past Magic |
| Clippers falter in fourth; Blazers win fourth straight |
| Gordon helps Bulls move up in East standings |
| Watson posts career-high, leads Warriors past Jazz |
| Bucks silence Thunder |
| Orlando's Turkoglu leaves with ankle injury |
| Saturday, April 11, 2009 |
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| Pistons fall to Pacers at Conseco |
| Hill and Suns down Timberwolves |
| Bulls, Bobcats meet in Windy City |
| Pistons aim to stay hot in Indy |
| Jazz return home to host Warriors |
| Bucks, Thunder square off in Milwaukee |
| Blazers try to gain ground in Northwest against Clippers |
| Pistons beat Nets to secure playoff spot |
| Memphis tops Phoenix, snaps long losing string to Suns |
| Lakers fall in Portland, lose ground in chase for NBA's best record |
| Parker helps Spurs continue home success vs. Jazz |
| Scola's career-high propels Rockets over Warriors |
| Cavs wrap up East's top seed in Philadelphia |
| Thunder end inagural home slate, dash Bobcats' playoff hopes |
| Clippers rout Kings |
| Harrington and Knicks slip past Orlando |
| Celtics cool off Heat |
| Howard, Nowitzki pace Mavs over Hornets |
| Friday, April 10, 2009 |
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| The Butler did it: Wizards beat Raptors at buzzer |
| Hawks beat Pacers, secure home-court for first round of playoffs |
| Hawks F Marvin Williams returns to lineup |
| Pacers hope to stave off elimination vs. Hawks |
| Bynum's return turns Lakers into favorites |
| Spurs shoot for 20th straight home win over Utah |
| Kings, Clippers clash in LA |
| Rockets takes push for Southwest Division tile to Oakland |
| Jackson-less Lakers visit Portland |
| Hornets visit Dallas for front end of home-and-home set |
| Bobcats hope to keep slim playoff hopes alive vs. Thunder |
| Raptors, Wizards square off at Air Canada Centre |
| Suns resume road trip in Memphis |
| Magic host Knicks in Orlando |
| Pistons hope to clinch playoff berth vs. Nets |
| Surging Celtics host Heat |
| Cavs hope to clinch top seed in East vs. Sixers |
| Artest leads Rockets past Kings in return to Sacramento |
| Kobe helps Lakers down Nuggets in Bynum's return |
| Lakers' Bynum returns to action |
| Bulls draw closer to playoffs with thumping of Philadelphia |
| Thursday, April 09, 2009 |
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| Blazers forward Webster done for the season |
| Surging Nuggets face road test with Lakers |
| Knicks ink Sene to contract |
| Houston's Artest makes return to Sacramento |
| Bulls hope to keep up Windy City success against struggling Sixers |
| Love powers Minnesota over Warriors |
| Suns beat Hornets, but eliminated from playoff hunt |
| Nuggets win eighth straight, top Thunder |
| Pistons pound Knicks to continue playoff push |
| Portland rallies to beat San Antonio, reach 50-win plateau |
| Cavs forward Hickson sidelined |
| Cavs on brink of top seed in East after downing Wizards |
| Mavericks clinch West's final playoff spot in style, rout Jazz |
| Wednesday, April 08, 2009 |
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| Hawks continue fight for home-court advantage, top Bucks |
| Celtics hold off Nets |
| Magic edge Grizzlies, but remain behind Celtics |
| Pacers blow out Raptors |
| Lakers' Bynum ready to return |
| Former NBA player Webster dies |
| Pacers hope to keep slim playoff hopes alive vs. Raptors |
| Celtics try to stay hot vs. Nets |
| Cavs host lowly Wizards |
| Red-hot Nuggets host Thunder at Pepsi Center |
| Playoff-bound Hornets host Suns in the Big Easy |
| Pistons take playoff push to MSG vs. Knicks |
| Hawks make a stop in Milwaukee |
| Magic, Grizzlies clash in Orlando |
| Warriors, Wolves square off in Oakland |
| Mavs aim to clinch playoff spot vs. Jazz |
| Spurs host Blazers in key Western Conference matchup |
| Gasol helps Lakers overwhelm Kings |
| Outlaw's late shot lifts Trail Blazers over Memphis |
| Gomes, T-Wolves smother Clippers |
| Bobcats blow 20-point lead, but edge Sixers |
| Rockets down Magic |
| Hornets top Heat in OT, lock up playoff berth |
| Tuesday, April 07, 2009 |
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| Bulls move into seventh spot in East with win over NY |
| Rockets activate Landry |
| Johnson powers Hawks past Raptors |
| Spurs hit 50-win mark for 10th straight season |
| Knicks' Gallinari undergoes surgery |
| Magic pay a visit to Rockets at Toyota Center |
| Bulls try to stay hot at home vs. Knicks |
| Ginobili-less Spurs pay a visit to Thunder |
| Kobe leads Lakers into Sacramento |
| Wolves, Clippers square off in LA |
| Playoff-bound Blazers make a stop in Memphis |
| Hornets, Heat square off in South Beach |
| Desperate Bobcats host Sixers |
| Reeling Hawks hope to get back on track vs. Raptors |
| Monday, April 06, 2009 |
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| Spurs' Ginobili done for season |
| Clippers suspend Randolph |
| Jordan, Robinson, Stockton among Hall inductees |
| Howard, Kidd earn weekly honors |
| Howard, Parker earn weekly honors |
| Knicks sign G Crawford for rest of season |
| Warriors fend off Kings |
| Granger leads Pacers in blowout win over Oklahoma City |
| Nets rout Sixers but miss out on postseason |
| No Kidd-ing: Mavs G climbs assist list in rout of Suns |
| Lakers sweep Clippers again in Staples Center showdown |
| Sunday, April 05, 2009 |
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| Blazers fall to Yao, Rockets, but gain playoff berth |
| Pistons boost playoff chances while hurting Charlotte's |
| Utah takes down New Orleans |
| Anthony leads Nuggets in rout of T'Wolves |
| Knicks bounce Raptors from playoff contention |
| Cavs halt brief skid with home rout of Spurs |
| Mavs' Kidd passes "Magic" for third on NBA assists list |
| A.I.'s tarnished legacy |
| Cavs release veteran G Snow |
| Western Conference contenders meet as Rockets host Blazers |
| Lakers play host to Clippers at Staples Center |
| Bobcats face big test in Motor City vs. Pistons |
| Streaking Nuggets battle Wolves in Twin Cities |
| Warriors visit Kings in Sacramento |
| Nets welcome Sixers to the Meadowlands |
| Jazz, Hornets hookup in New Orleans |
| Pacers clash with Thunder at Ford Center |
| Raptors, Knicks finish home-and-home set at Air Canada Centre |
| Mavs host Suns in key Western Conference matchup |
| Cavs hope to get back on track at home vs. Spurs |
| Nuggets strengthen division lead with win over Clippers |
| Grizzlies down Bucks |
| Heat never trail in beating Wizards |
| Saturday, April 04, 2009 |
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| Howard, Magic down reeling Hawks |
| Sixers lock up playoff berth with win against Pistons |
| Bulls move closer to playoff spot with win over fading Nets |
| Raptors edge Knicks |
| Bucks' Bogut done for season |
| Streaking Nuggets finish homestand vs. Clippers |
| Bucks clash with Grizzlies at Bradley Center |
| Magic, Hawks battle in Atlanta |
| Heat and Wizards meet at Verizon Center |
| Iverson-less Pistons visit Sixers |
| Bulls continue playoff push in Windy City vs. Nets |
| Raptors, Knicks square off in front end of home-and-home set at MSG |
| Crawford helps Warriors stave off Hornets |
| Trail Blazers flatten Thunder |
| Suns stay in playoff race with rout of Kings |
| Lewis leads Magic over Cavs |
| Gay and Grizzlies slip past Mavericks |
| Timberwolves hold on to snap Utah's 15-game home win streak |
| Heat clinch playoff spot with win over Bobcats |
| Lakers down Rockets, inch closer to best record in NBA |
| Spurs hold off Pacers to maintain Southwest Division lead |
| Friday, April 03, 2009 |
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| Celtics handle Hawks, maintain second spot in East |
| Miami's Haslem leaves game with hand injury |
| Bobcats' Bell leaves game with calf injury |
| Pistons' Iverson to miss rest of season with back injury |
| James, Paul named NBA Players of the Month |
| Raptors ink Douby to second 10-day deal |
| Rose, Love capture NBA rookie honors |
| Knicks' Gallinari to have surgery |
| Celtics aiming to continue recent mastery of Hawks |
| Magic to host Cavs in marquee matchup |
| Suns try to keep playoff hopes alive vs. Kings |
| Top-seeded Lakers welcome Rockets to Hollywood |
| Bobcats, Heat to tangle in key Southeast showdown |
| Spurs open crucial trek against surging Pacers |
| Hornets visit Warriors in Oakland |
| Jazz shoot for 16th straight home win vs. Wolves |
| Blazers hope to close in on playoff spot vs. Thunder |
| Mavs, Grizzlies set to battle at FedEx Forum |
| J.R. Smith shoots Nuggets past Jazz |
| Butler, Jamison help Wizards stop Cavs' win streak at 13 |
| Williams, Iguodala pace Sixers over Bucks |
| Thursday, April 02, 2009 |
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| Portland assistant coach Lucas has cancer surgery on bladder |
| Knicks sign C Sims to another 10-day contract |
| Young-less Sixers welcome Bucks to Philly |
| Cavs go for 14th straight win at Washington |
| Nuggets host division-rival Jazz at Pepsi Center |
| Allen's heroics carry Boston over Bobcats in double OT |
| Ellis scores 42 to offset Martin's 50 as Warriors win in OT |
| Grizzlies beat Wizards in battle of also-rans |
| Suns keep playoff hopes alive, trump Rockets |
| Mavericks hold off Heat, close in on playoff berth |
| Hornets beat Clippers for ninth straight time |
| Wednesday, April 01, 2009 |
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| Kobe stops Lakers' mini-slump with win over Bucks |
| Bosh helps Raptors halt Magic rally |
| Wizards' Haywood active for first time all season |
| Dooling lifts Nets over Pistons |
| Warriors' Jackson undergoes season-ending surgery |
| Sixers' Young to miss 2-3 weeks |
| Pistons' Wallace receives one-game suspension |
| Heat make a stop in Dallas |
| Bobcats to try their luck against powerful Celtics |
| Top-seeded Lakers take on playoff-hopeful Bucks |
| Wizards, Grizzlies set to battle at FedEx Forum |
| Desperate Nets host Pistons in key late-season clash |
| Magic return home to face surging Raptors |
| Hornets face lowly Clippers in Hollywood |
| Banged-up Warriors host Kings |
| Rockets hope to take over top spot in Southwest vs. slumping Suns |
| Sixers lose Young, but beat Atlanta |
| Wallace leads Bobcats over Lakers |
| Butler's triple at buzzer leads Hornets over Kings |
| James leads Cavs past Pistons |
| Nuggets clinch playoff berth with win over Knicks |
| Portland slams Jazz in key divisional clash |
| Thunder triumph in San Antonio for first time since 2004 |
| Nowitzki leads Mavs in rout of T'Wolves |
| Sixers' Young leaves with right ankle sprain |
| Ford sends Pacers past Bulls, tightens race for East's eighth seed |
| Wednesday, April 30, 2008 |
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| Arenas out for Game 5, and rest of season |
| The Butler does it: Wizards edge Cavs to force Game 6 |
| Mavs' Johnson out after second straight early exit |
| Durant to be NBA's top rookie |
| D'Antoni's time in Phoenix up? |
| Wizards attempt to stave off elimination versus Cavaliers |
| Celtics, Hawks meet in Boston for pivotal Game 5 |
| Parker and Duncan lead Spurs to second round |
| McGrady, Rockets stay alive by silencing Jazz |
| Hornets sting Mavs out of postseason |
| Tuesday, April 29, 2008 |
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| Pistons push Sixers to brink of elimination |
| Nuggets are missing a lot |
| Brown tabbed to coach Bobcats, his 9th NBA team |
| Scott named NBA Coach of the Year |
| Spurs attempt to knock Suns out of playoffs |
| Mavs have their backs against the wall in New Orleans |
| Rockets try to stay alive against Jazz |
| Pistons, Sixers battle in pivotal Game 5 at The Palace |
| Brown reportedly to guide Bobcats |
| Nuggets shown another quick playoff exit by Bryant, Lakers |
| Howard continues to shine as Magic advance past Raptors |
| Monday, April 28, 2008 |
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| Hawks soar again, tie series with Celtics |
| NBA issues fines to Pierce, Stevenson |
| Pioneer basketball coach Robinson passes away at 96 |
| Riley steps down as Heat coach; Erik Spoelstra takes over |
| Orlando's Turkoglu named most improved |
| Riley to step down as Heat coach |
| Lakers go for sweep in Denver |
| Celtics try to bounce back in Game 4 versus Hawks |
| Magic attempt to knock out Raptors |
| Hornets end road woes in Dallas, take 3-1 series lead |
| Mavs' Kidd ejected in loss to Hornets |
| Sunday, April 27, 2008 |
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| Prince nearly perfect as Pistons even series |
| West shoots Cavs to a 3-1 lead over Wiz |
| Sound the Bell! Suns rout Spurs in Game 4 |
| Suns' Hill sits with groin injury |
| Nowitzki, Mavericks try to even series with Paul, Hornets |
| Surprising Sixers try to take 3-1 lead over Pistons |
| LeBron, Cavs try to bounce back versus Wizards in Game 4 |
| Suns try to avoid being swept by Spurs |
| Okur and Jazz take 3-1 series lead over Houston |
| Smith, Johnson help Hawks top Celtics in Game 3 |
| Saturday, April 26, 2008 |
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| Lakers on brink of sweep after routing Nuggets in Game 3 |
| Lewis, Howard star as Magic push Raptors to brink of elimination |
| Pistons forward McDyess has surgery |
| Rockets attempt to knot series with Jazz |
| Bobcats' Vincent out as head coach |
| Raptors hope to even series with Magic |
| Desperate Nuggets host Kobe, Lakers |
| Celtics attempt to take commanding 3-0 lead over Atlanta |
| Mavs' Howard admits offseason marijuana use |
| Parker's career game has Spurs eyeing sweep of Suns |
| Pistons forward McDyess breaks nose |
| Nowitzki pulls Mavs back into series with Game 3 win over Hornets |
| Friday, April 25, 2008 |
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| Sixers take 2-1 series lead after pummeling Pistons |
| Suns' Hill wins sportsmanship award |
| Artest undergoes surgery |
| Spurs try to take commanding 3-0 lead over Phoenix |
| Paul, Hornets visit Dallas for Game 3 of first-round series |
| Pistons, Sixers resume series in City of Brotherly Love |
| McGrady, Alston help Rockets grab huge win in Utah |
| Wizards' Arenas hurts knee |
| Thursday, April 24, 2008 |
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| Raptors top Magic, cut series to 2-1 |
| Wiz crush Cavs, still trail 2-1 |
| Brown resigns as Sixers' executive VP |
| Rockets, Jazz series continues in Utah |
| Paul continuing to play like an MVP in postseason |
| Wizards are desperate for a win in Game 3 against Cavs |
| Magic, Raptors resume playoff series in Toronto |
| Kobe, Lakers shut down Nuggets for 2-0 lead |
| Celtics cruise past Hawks to go up 2-0 |
| Wednesday, April 23, 2008 |
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| Motor City Massacre: Pistons even series with big win over Sixers |
| Officials mourn death of former NBA referee Garretson |
| Nets' Carter has successful surgery |
| Kobe, Lakers try to take 2-0 lead over Denver |
| Pistons, Sixers meet for Game 2 at The Palace |
| Celtics, Hawks battle in Game 2 of first-round series |
| Howard stars as Magic take 2-0 series lead |
| Parker pushes Spurs past Suns as San Antonio takes 2-0 lead |
| Tuesday, April 22, 2008 |
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| Paul, Hornets rip Mavs for 2-0 series lead |
| Wizards woke a sleeping giant |
| Garnett tabbed NBA's best defender |
| Spurs attempt to take 2-0 lead over Suns |
| Mavs try to even series versus Hornets |
| Raptors visit Orlando for Game 2 of first-round series |
| Jazz beat Rockets, head home with 2-0 series lead |
| LeBron leads Cavs to 30-point pasting of Wizards in Game 2 |
| Monday, April 21, 2008 |
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| Skiles becomes Bucks head coach |
| Bucks set to hire Skiles |
| Spurs' Ginobili wins Sixth Man Award |
| Cavaliers try to continue playoff domination over Wizards |
| Rockets need a win in Game 2 against Jazz |
| Howard's 25 points, 22 boards lift Magic in Game 1 |
| Allen, Celtics cruise in series opener |
| Sunday, April 20, 2008 |
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| Fourth quarter surge helps Philly take Game 1 |
| Gasol leads Lakers past Nuggets in series opener |
| Raptors visit Orlando for opener of first-round series |
| Kobe, Lakers face Iverson, Nuggets in round one of postseason |
| Sixers begin playoffs in Detroit |
| Celtics start playoff run at home against Hawks |
| Utah takes Game 1 in Houston behind Williams, Boozer |
| LeBron scores 32, gives Cavs 1-0 series lead |
| Ginobili's running layup gives Spurs wild double-OT win in Game 1 |
| Saturday, April 19, 2008 |
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| Paul helps Hornets over Mavs in Game 1 |
| Jazz, Rockets meet for playoff opener at Toyota Center |
| Cavs, Wizards meet for third straight year in postseason |
| Spurs, Suns renew rivalry in playoffs |
| Hornets host Mavs in return to playoffs |
| Friday, April 18, 2008 |
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| Knicks, T-Wolves win lottery tiebreakers |
| Thomas out as Knicks coach |
| NBA owners approve Sonics move to Oklahoma City |
| Report: Knicks president Walsh wants Marbury back |
| NBA Playoffs - A trip back in time |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Cleveland vs. Washington |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Orlando vs. Toronto |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Detroit vs. Philadelphia |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Utah vs. Houston |
| NBA Playoff Preview - San Antonio vs. Phoenix |
| NBA Playoff Preview - New Orleans vs. Dallas |
| NBA Playoff Preview - LA Lakers vs. Denver |
| Sonics' Sene has surgery |
| Thursday, April 17, 2008 |
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| Bulls oust interim coach Boylan |
| Turkoglu, Kobe named NBA Players of the Month |
| Bucks can Krystkowiak after less than two seasons |
| Report: Thomas out as Knicks coach |
| Durant's career night helps Sonics overcome Warriors |
| Houston ends regular season with blowout of Clippers |
| Bulls end disappointing season with win over Raptors |
| Magic prep for playoffs by pummeling shorthanded Wizards |
| Giricek and Suns down Trail Blazers |
| Spurs blast Jazz to wrap up West's third seed |
| Richardson, Bobcats down Sixers |
| Pistons' reserves take down short-handed Cavs |
| Powe, Celtics close strong by burning Nets |
| Kidd picks up 100th career triple-double as Mavs down Hornets |
| Heat close season with win over Hawks |
| Nuggets close out season by besting Grizzlies |
| Wednesday, April 16, 2008 |
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| Foye, Minnesota drop Bucks in OT |
| Dunleavy helps hot-shooting Pacers top Knicks in season finale |
| LeBron, NBA's leading scorer, sits out season finale |
| Bucks' Ivey suspended three games |
| Rockets put playoff seed on line vs. Clippers |
| Blazers try to alter Suns' playoff status |
| Sonics, Warriors close out campaigns in Oakland |
| Nuggets square off with Grizzlies at Pepsi Center |
| Mavericks welcome Hornets to town |
| Playoff-bound Raptors visit Bulls |
| Bucks wrap up season at Minnesota |
| Jazz, Spurs battle for playoff positioning |
| Playoff-bound Sixers visit Charlotte |
| Magic, Wizards get ready for playoffs in Orlando |
| Cavs, Pistons battle before postseason |
| Knicks visit Indiana for season finale |
| Nets wrap up disappointing season versus NBA-best Celtics |
| Hawks prepare for playoffs in Miami |
| Jones, Trail Blazers down Grizzlies |
| Lakers rout Kings; secure top spot in West |
| Wild, Wild West! Hornets sting Clippers |
| Tuesday, April 15, 2008 |
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| Hayes helps Pistons knock off Timberwolves |
| Nets finish off comeback with OT win over Bobcats |
| Evans guides Magic over Hawks |
| Rockets' Alston out at least a week |
| Cavs' Pavlovic has left ankle sprain |
| Anthony apologizes for DUI arrest |
| Report: Former Sonics owner to sue to get team back |
| Playoff-bound Hawks take on Magic at home |
| Nets, Bobcats square off at the Meadowlands |
| Timberwolves visit Pistons at The Palace |
| Hornets still alive for top seed vs. Clippers |
| Blazers welcome Grizzlies to Rose Garden |
| Lakers host Kings with chance for top seed |
| Warriors knocked out of playoff picture with loss to Suns |
| Parker paces Spurs in close finish at Sacramento |
| Jazz ground Rockets |
| Suns' Hill leaves after aggravating injury |
| Cavs' controversial win earns homecourt advantage in first round |
| Mason helps Wizards extinguish Pacers' playoff hopes |
| Monday, April 14, 2008 |
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| Big three-less Boston rolls past struggling Knicks |
| Bulls win shootout over struggling Bucks |
| NBA Game Summary - Boston at New York |
| Raptors blast Heat, lock up sixth seed in East |
| Garnett, Iverson earn NBA weekly honors |
| Anthony arrested for DUI |
| Playoff-hopeful Warriors visit Suns |
| Toronto hosts the Heat |
| Jazz, Rockets square off in Salt Lake City |
| Spurs try to boost playoff status at Sacramento |
| Cavs visit the City of Brotherly Love |
| Pacers, Wizards meet in Washington |
| Celtics travel to New York |
| Sonics rally late to down Mavs in possible Seattle farewell |
| Sonics use late rally to down Mavs |
| Sunday, April 13, 2008 |
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| Lakers vault into West's top spot with rout of Spurs |
| Nuggets get a leg up for final playoff spot by crushing Rockets |
| Turkoglu, Magic slow down Bulls |
| West is best as Cavs beat up on lowly Heat |
| Pistons use balanced attack to drop playoff-bound Raptors |
| Pistons resume homestand vs. Raptors |
| Lakers host Spurs in crucial matchup out west |
| Cavs try to solidify playoff status vs. Heat |
| Magic, Bulls square off in Windy City |
| Surging Rockets visit playoff-hopeful Nuggets |
| Mavs take on Sonics at KeyArena |
| Utah pulls away late and dampens Denver's playoff hopes |
| Davis, Warriors top Clippers to pull into tie for eighth in West |
| Roy, Blazers snap Mavs' streak |
| Artest, Kings sting Hornets |
| Butler sits out against Sixers |
| Wizards use fourth-quarter magic to stun Sixers |
| Saturday, April 12, 2008 |
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| Jefferson, Carter help Nets pull away from Bucks |
| McCants, Wolves hold off Memphis |
| Cassell's huge fourth helps Celts soar over Hawks |
| Indiana fumbles playoff chances with loss at home to Charlotte |
| Mavs square off with Blazers at Rose Garden |
| Warriors try to stay in playoff contention vs. Clippers |
| Nuggets visit Jazz with playoff berth looming |
| Pacers put playoff hopes on line vs. Bobcats |
| Hornets try to stay atop West standings against Kings |
| Nets take on Bucks at Bradley Center |
| Minnesota pays a visit to Memphis |
| Hawks try to inch closer to playoffs vs. Boston |
| Sixers, Wizards battle for playoff positioning |
| Kings give Blazers royal thrashing |
| Spurs coast to victory over lowly Sonics |
| Lakers hold off Hornets to clinch Pacific Division |
| Pacers stifle Sixers to remain in East playoff picture |
| Rockets keep pace in West by topping Suns |
| Friday, April 11, 2008 |
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| Pistons blast Wizards behind Maxiell's career night |
| Pistons VP Hammond tabbed as next Bucks GM |
| Memphis edges Miami as Heat clinch season's worst record |
| Bulls run past Cavs as LeBron goes cold after huge first quarter |
| Johnson, Hawks soar past Knicks |
| Raptors rout Nets to tie for sixth in East |
| T-Wolves rally to deny Magic win No. 50 |
| Rondo, balanced Celtics stomp lowly Bucks |
| Report: Pistons VP Hammond tabbed as next Bucks GM |
| Spurs sign Johnson |
| Paul, Scott deserve hardware |
| Miami welcomes Memphis to South Beach |
| Suns set for big showdown in Houston |
| Spurs try to boost playoff status vs. Seattle |
| Kings host Blazers at ARCO Arena |
| West Side Story: Lakers, Hornets meet in LA |
| Pacers, Sixers battle at the Wachovia Center |
| Magic go for win No. 50 against Minnesota |
| Cavs stop off in the Windy City |
| Boston hosts the Bucks |
| Hawks try to inch closer to playoff berth in New York |
| Nets visit Toronto |
| Lakers crush Clippers in Battle of Los Angeles |
| Nowitzki's game-winning three-pointer clinches playoff spot for Mavs |
| Nuggets power past Warriors to gain vital edge in playoff race |
| Thursday, April 10, 2008 |
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| Nuggets, Warriors continue battle for last playoff berth |
| Clippers host Kobe, Lakers |
| Jazz, Mavericks square off in Dallas |
| Stoudemire, Suns stifle Spurs |
| LeBron carries Cavs on ailing back during late surge |
| Jones helps Knicks over Bobcats |
| Hornets rip T'Wolves |
| Rockets' Battier goes down |
| Wednesday, April 09, 2008 |
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| Novak's career night helps Rockets breeze past Sonics |
| Bosh helps Raptors beat Bucks |
| Jamison's return sparks Wizards over Celtics |
| Howard dominates as Magic tame Bulls |
| Dalembert, Iguodala help Sixers keep pace in the East |
| Rockets have home-court advantage on their mind |
| Raptors seem comfortable in No. 7 spot |
| Nets hanging by a thread in playoff race |
| Suns, Spurs square off in San Antonio |
| Rockets host Sonics at Toyota Center |
| Western Conference-leading Hornets visit Minnesota |
| Knicks welcome Bobcats to Big Apple |
| Toronto hosts the Bucks |
| Pistons, Sixers battle in the City of Brotherly Love |
| Celtics visit Washington |
| Magic, Bulls meet in Orlando |
| Cavs wrap up homestand against Nets |
| Nuggets win to keep pace with Warriors |
| Davis highlights Warriors victory over Kings |
| Roy paces Portland past Lakers |
| Shaq out with hip bruise |
| Stoudemire, Suns roll over Grizzlies |
| Celtics keep rolling with OT win over Bucks |
| Tuesday, April 08, 2008 |
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| Terry leads Mavericks past SuperSonics |
| Knicks stumble late, but still top Pistons |
| Sacramento center Miller to miss rest of season |
| Powell makes most of opportunity as Heat down Bulls |
| Jazz top Hornets to clinch Northwest Division title |
| Stoudemire, Suns roll over Grizzlies sans Shaq |
| Richardson, Bobcats hold off T-Wolves |
| Pacers hammer Hawks to keep playoff hopes alive |
| Bobcats announce name change for arena |
| Now is not the time for Denver to go on a losing streak |
| Kobe, Lakers closing in on Pacific Division crown |
| Heat sign F Powell for rest of the season |
| Hawks continue playoff push in Indiana |
| Warriors welcome Kings to ORACLE Arena |
| Bulls, Heat meet in Miami |
| Lakers try to stay on winning track at Portland |
| Playoff-hopeful Mavs host Sonics |
| Timberwolves visit Charlotte |
| Hornets, Jazz square off by the bayou |
| Suns take on Grizzlies at FedExForum |
| Pistons welcome Knicks to The Palace |
| Celtics pay a visit to Bucks |
| Monday, April 07, 2008 |
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| Johnson, Bryant earn NBA weekly honors |
| Durant lifts Sonics over Nuggets in 2-OT affair |
| Bryant helps Lakers past Kings |
| Rockets clinch playoff berth with drubbing of Clippers |
| Duncan shines as Spurs win sloppy one over Blazers |
| Mavs come back in fourth to down Suns |
| Paul's big day propels Hornets past Warriors |
| Chandler's career night helps Knicks upend Orlando |
| Sunday, April 06, 2008 |
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| Miller's 34-point barrage leads Grizz past T-Wolves |
| Pistons bench smothers punchless Heat |
| Blazers' Przybilla breaks hand |
| Diener's big fourth keeps Pacers in playoff hunt |
| Bucks, Pacers wrap up home-and-home set |
| Spurs try to clinch playoff berth in Portland |
| Grizzlies, Timberwolves meet at the Target Center |
| Knicks, Magic square off at MSG |
| Nuggets begin important four-game road trip in Seattle |
| Lakers begin road trip in Sacramento |
| Rockets conclude road trip against Clippers |
| Warriors have to be ready to play in New Orleans |
| Mavericks travel to Phoenix |
| Heat open homestand versus Detroit |
| Kings edge Nuggets despite big night from 'Melo |
| Saturday, April 05, 2008 |
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| Haywood's career night leads Wizards past Bulls |
| Orlando uses fourth-quarter magic to knock off slumping Cavs |
| Carter leads Nets in win over Raptors |
| Johnson leads Hawks past Sixers |
| Celtics rout Bobcats to clinch top seed in East |
| Nuggets continue push for playoff berth versus Kings |
| Celtics try to stay hot in Charlotte |
| Cavs, Magic battle in Cleveland |
| Hawks, Sixers finish home-and-home set in Philly |
| Nets need a win against Raptors |
| Wizards stop off in the Windy City |
| Lakers confirm postseason appearance with win against Mavs |
| Bobcats surprise Raptors, but Toronto clinches playoff berth anyway |
| Utah smothers San Antonio, Spurs tie franchise mark for futility |
| McGrady blasts Rockets past Sonics |
| Stoudemire leads Suns to rout of T-Wolves |
| Wizards top Heat to clinch playoff berth |
| Pacers edge Bucks to stay in race in the East |
| Nets' playoff hopes slipping away after drubbing at Detroit |
| Friday, April 04, 2008 |
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| Paul, Hornets sting struggling Knicks |
| Report: Blazers' Webster has irregular heartbeat |
| Golden State crushes Memphis to remain in playoff picture |
| Sixers beat Hawks to clinch playoff berth |
| Bucks' Yi out for rest of the season |
| Sixers have playoffs on their mind in Atlanta |
| Wizards try to lock up playoff berth with a win over Miami |
| Pistons welcome fading Nets to The Palace |
| Warriors need a win in Memphis |
| New Orleans hosts the Knicks |
| McGrady sparks Rockets past Blazers |
| Hot-shooting Martin leads Kings over Clips |
| Gordon's late surge helps Bulls edge Cavs |
| Thursday, April 03, 2008 |
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| Blazers' Webster hospitalized |
| Nuggets' Martin suspended one game |
| Rockets aim for 50th win at Portland |
| Cavs open homestand vs. Bulls |
| Gasol returns for Lakers |
| Dirk returns to help Dallas damage Warriors' playoff hopes |
| Gasol returns to Lakers' lineup in win over Blazers |
| Nowitzki back in starting lineup Wednesday |
| Bryant leads Lakers past Blazers |
| Brand's return sparks Clippers in rout of Sonics |
| Arenas returns in Wizards-Bucks game |
| Arenas returns, but Wizards lose at buzzer to Bucks |
| Garnett, Celtics shut down Pacers to continue home dominance |
| Jazz, Okur tear apart Wolves from downtown |
| Clippers' Brand makes season debut |
| Wednesday, April 02, 2008 |
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| Bibby's heroics help surging Hawks sink Raptors in OT |
| Chandler shines as Hornets decimate woeful Heat |
| James leads Cavs past Bobcats |
| Grizzlies stomp Knicks as New York's woes continue |
| Jazz better be ready for a tough finish |
| Knicks introduce Walsh as president, no decision on Thomas |
| Report: Wizards' Arenas cleared to play since Saturday |
| Lakers welcome Blazers to Staples Center |
| Jazz host T'Wolves in Salt Lake City |
| Mavs, Warriors set to battle for playoff positioning |
| Sonics host Clippers in Emerald City |
| Knicks pay a visit to Grizzlies |
| Bobcats, Cavaliers meet in Charlotte |
| Celtics try to earn win No. 60 versus Indiana |
| Bucks stop off in Washington |
| Atlanta hosts the Raptors |
| Hornets finish road trip in Miami |
| Nuggets hold off Suns to take over eighth in West |
| Redd leads Bucks over Knicks in OT |
| Artest, Kings edge Rockets at ARCO |
| Knicks to introduce Walsh as president |
| Celtics stay hot behind Allen, Garnett |
| Tuesday, April 01, 2008 |
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| Spurs win eighth straight, keep pace on top out West |
| Miller, Sixers outlast scuffling Nets |
| Paul leads Hornets over Magic |
| Pistons use mostly reserves to down hapless Timberwolves |
| Golden State should be able to sneak into the playoffs |
| Joe Johnson, Chris Paul named Players of the Month |
| Horford, Durant earn NBA rookie honors |
| Rockets sign C Woods to 10-day deal |
| O'Neal's return makes no difference for Pacers |
| Top-seeded Celtics visit Bulls in Windy City |
| Warriors take playoff aspirations to San Antonio |
| Nuggets, Suns close out home-and-home set |
| Rockets aim for 50th win of season at Kings |
| Hornets fly into Orlando |
| Sixers continue road trip against Nets |
| Bucks, Knicks meet at the Bradley Center |
| Pistons visit Minnesota |
| Jazz jump all over Wizards |
| Pacers' O'Neal plays versus Heat |
| Suns storm back in second half, sprint past Denver |
| Clippers' Kaman leaves game with sprained ankle |
| Howard pours it on late as Mavs down Clippers |
| Hawks tame Grizzlies for fourth straight win |
| O'Neal's return bolsters Pacers in romp over Heat |
| Bosh helps Raptors fend off Bobcats |
| Monday, April 30, 2007 |
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| Camby, Bowen, headline All-Defensive Team |
| Jazz, Rockets meet in pivotal Game 5 |
| Cavs try to earn first-ever playoff sweep in Washington |
| Nuggets need a win in Game 4 versus San Antonio |
| Warriors stun Mavericks and take 3-1 series lead |
| Sunday, April 29, 2007 |
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| Carter, Nets cruise past Raptors in Game 4 |
| Nash, Suns push Lakers to brink of elimination |
| Bulls sweep Heat out of the playoffs |
| Bulls can sweep Heat out of the playoffs |
| Lakers, Suns meet at Staples Center for Game 4 |
| Warriors try to grab 3-1 lead over Mavs |
| Nets hope to take 3-1 lead over Raptors |
| Jazz cruise past Rockets to square series |
| Saturday, April 28, 2007 |
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| Duncan lifts Spurs to Game 3 win over Nuggets |
| Cavs move to brink of sweeping Wizards |
| Detroit breaks out the brooms in sweep of Orlando |
| Magic try to stay alive against Pistons |
| Utah attempts to knot series with Rockets |
| Cavaliers try to take commanding 3-0 lead in Washington |
| Nuggets welcome Spurs to Pepsi Center for Game 3 |
| Warriors rout Mavs; take series lead |
| Bulls push Heat to brink of elimination |
| Friday, April 27, 2007 |
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| Kidd carries Nets to series lead |
| SuperSonics promote Wilkens |
| Warriors' Jackson fined |
| Nuggets' Camby named NBA's best defender |
| Pistons are doing what they do best |
| Heat have their backs against the wall versus Chicago |
| Nets, Raptors resume playoff series at Meadowlands |
| Top-seeded Mavericks try to take 2-1 lead over Golden State |
| Bryant scores 45 as Lakers win Game 3 |
| Boozer leads Jazz over Rockets |
| Prince leads Pistons to 3-0 series lead |
| Thursday, April 26, 2007 |
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| Kidd diagnosed with strained left knee |
| Golden State's Ellis named Most Improved Player |
| Desperate Lakers host Suns in Game 3 at Staples Center |
| Jazz need a win against Houston |
| Pistons, Magic resume playoff series in Orlando |
| Top-seed Mavericks even series with Warriors |
| Wednesday, April 25, 2007 |
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| Cavs fend off Wizards to take 2-0 series lead |
| Spurs even series with Nuggets |
| Clippers' Maggette headed for surgery |
| Pacers' Carlisle out as coach |
| Warriors try to leave Dallas with 2-0 advantage |
| Denver tries to take control of series against Spurs |
| Cavaliers, Wizards battle in Game 2 at Quicken Loans Arena |
| Suns crush Lakers to take 2-0 series lead |
| Telfair's days in Boston reportedly numbered |
| Tuesday, April 24, 2007 |
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| Raptors even series with Nets |
| Bulls put defending champs in 2-0 series hole |
| Head coach Hill, GM Sund out in Seattle |
| Raptors need a win at home vs. Nets |
| Bulls attempt to jump out to 2-0 lead over Heat |
| Lakers try to even first-round series with Suns |
| Mitchell named Coach of the Year |
| Aggressive Rockets gain 2-0 lead on Jazz |
| Monday, April 23, 2007 |
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| Wallace provides dagger; Hamilton paces Pistons past Magic |
| Bulls' Hinrich fined $25K |
| Suns' Barbosa wins Sixth Man Award |
| Baron Davis has come to play |
| Pistons welcome Magic to The Palace for Game 2 |
| Rockets try to take 2-0 lead over Jazz |
| Warriors stun Mavs in Game 1 |
| AI and 'Melo rally Nuggets past Spurs |
| Sunday, April 22, 2007 |
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| Cavs rout Wizards; take series lead |
| Barbosa helps Suns rally past Lakers in Game 1 |
| Cavs host banged-up Wizards in Game 1 |
| Lakers, Suns meet for second straight year in postseason |
| Nuggets, Spurs start first-round series at AT&T Center |
| Mavs, Warriors open best-of-seven series in Dallas |
| Rockets topple Jazz in Game 1 |
| Saturday, April 21, 2007 |
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| Billups and Hamilton help Detroit to Game 1 win |
| Deng helps Chicago to Game 1 victory |
| Nets hold off Toronto to win playoff opener |
| Fourth-seeded Jazz open playoffs at No. 5 Houston |
| Magic, Pistons start first-round series at The Palace |
| Defending world champion Heat begin playoffs in Windy City |
| Nets, Raptors play Game 1 in Toronto |
| Friday, April 20, 2007 |
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| Ties broken for NBA draft order selection |
| Kings fire Musselman |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Toronto vs. New Jersey |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Miami vs. Chicago |
| NBA Playoff Preview - San Antonio vs. Denver |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Phoenix vs. LA Lakers |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Dallas vs. Golden State |
| Thursday, April 19, 2007 |
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| Carmelo and Vince earn NBA honors for April |
| NBA sets all-time attendance record |
| McHale to return in Minnesota |
| Curry lifts Knicks over Bobcats in season finale |
| Warriors top Trail Blazers to grab final playoff spot in West |
| Butler's basket sends Hornets past Clippers |
| Lakers down Kings, head into playoffs as seven seed |
| Mavs pound Sonics in playoff tune-up |
| Nuggets rout Spurs in first-round playoff preview |
| Jazz top Rockets in first-round playoff preview |
| Wizards grab No. 7 seed in East, down Pacers |
| Nets grab sixth seed by beating Bulls |
| Murray lifts Pistons over Celtics at buzzer |
| Sixers top playoff-bound Raptors in regular season finale |
| Cavaliers earn No. 2 seed in East with win over Bucks |
| Magic wrap up regular season with win over Heat |
| Wednesday, April 18, 2007 |
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| Spurs C Oberto treated for chest pains |
| Gasol leads Grizzlies to rout of T-Wolves |
| Boston names Gotham team President |
| Nuggets, Spurs play one more time before playoffs |
| Grizzlies, Timberwolves wrap up their miserable seasons |
| Celtics' Scalabrine has successful surgery |
| Jazz, Rockets battle before playoff meeting |
| Lakers battle for playoff positioning in Sacramento |
| Warriors try to clinch playoff spot in Portland |
| NBA-best Mavericks finish regular season in Seattle |
| Clippers have to win against Hornets |
| Playoff-bound Raptors host Sixers |
| Bobcats, Knicks wrap up season in North Carolina |
| Orlando hosts the Heat |
| Cavs need a win versus Bucks |
| Fading Wizards visit Indiana |
| Bulls, Nets battle for playoff positioning |
| Smith, Lue power Hawks over Pacers |
| Warriors rout Mavs to keep edge for final playoff spot |
| Clippers beat Suns to stay alive in playoff race |
| Sonics likely done in Seattle |
| Tuesday, April 17, 2007 |
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| Cavaliers edge Sixers |
| Magic overcome Jamison's big night to down Wizards |
| Pistons rout Raptors |
| West stepping down with Grizzlies |
| NBA official Joey Crawford suspended; Duncan fined |
| Cavs still in hunt for No. 2 seed |
| NBA official Joey Crawford suspended |
| What does the future hold for 76ers? |
| Phoenix hosts the desperate Clippers |
| Pistons, Raptors battle at The Palace |
| Playoff-hopeful Warriors host the Mavericks |
| LeBron, Cavs visit City of Brotherly Love |
| Magic, Wizards get ready for playoffs in Washington |
| Atlanta hosts the Pacers |
| West leads Hornets over Kings |
| Rockets top Suns, earn home court |
| Iverson leads Nuggets over Timberwolves |
| Monday, April 16, 2007 |
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| Carter, Nets top Knicks |
| Boozer, Jazz pound Trail Blazers |
| Spurs rest stars; fall to Grizzlies |
| Williams, Bucks down Hawks |
| Jefferson leads Celtics past Heat |
| Heat gearing up for playoffs |
| Gordon, McGrady earn Player of the Week honors |
| Bucks set to close out season |
| Hornets, Kings meet at ARCO Arena |
| Utah tries to get back on winning track versus Portland |
| Playoff-bound Nuggets host Timberwolves |
| Rockets, Suns battle at Toyota Center |
| Grizzlies, Spurs clash in Memphis |
| Bucks, Hawks meet at the Bradley Center |
| Kobe hits for 50 as Lakers clinch playoff spot |
| Golden State inches closer to playoff berth with blowout of T-Wolves |
| Sunday, April 15, 2007 |
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| Block Party: Turkoglu, Magic clinch playoff spot |
| Green boosts Sixers over Pistons |
| Nets hold off Pacers; Indiana's playoff hopes evaporate |
| Duncan ejected as Mavs down Spurs |
| Kings hold off Clippers |
| Carter, Nets hold off Pacers |
| Gordon, Bulls dominate Wizards |
| Indiana hosts the Nets |
| Clippers try to stay in hunt for playoff berth versus Sacramento |
| Timberwolves visit the playoff-hopeful Warriors |
| Knicks visit the red-hot Raptors |
| Celtics, Magic meet in Orlando |
| Pistons welcome Sixers to The Palace |
| Lakers need a win against Seattle |
| Bulls travel to Washington |
| Jacked up: Blazers top Sonics |
| Atkins, Grizzlies stun Nuggets |
| Yao paces Rockets past Hornets |
| Hermann leads Bobcats past Bucks |
| Suns down Jazz |
| Saturday, April 14, 2007 |
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| James, Cavs rout Hawks |
| Orlando ends Philly's playoff hopes |
| Raptors sign Jackson for remainder of season and next year |
| Magic stop off in City of Brotherly Love |
| Cavs, Hawks meet in Cleveland |
| Playoff-bound Nuggets visit Memphis |
| Bobcats, Bucks clash at the Bradley Center |
| Hornets try to keep playoff hopes alive in Houston |
| Jazz host high-powered Suns |
| SuperSonics travel to Portland |
| Anthony leads streaking Nuggets past Hornets |
| Mobley, Clippers rout Trail Blazers |
| Playoff-hopeful Warriors down Kings |
| Lakers' struggles continue, fall to Suns |
| Ginobili, Bonner lead Spurs past T-Wolves |
| Bulls pound Wizards in final regular-season home game |
| Wizards down Hawks |
| Friday, April 13, 2007 |
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| Wade stars as Heat drop Pacers |
| Boozer leads Jazz past Mavs |
| Knicks routed by Nets, eliminated from playoff race |
| Bucks hang on to beat Celtics |
| Raptors edge Pistons |
| Nets closing in on postseason spot |
| Wizards hope to halt losing streak versus Hawks |
| Hornets need a win against Nuggets |
| Spurs travel to Minnesota |
| Bulls play final regular season home game against Bobcats |
| Struggling Jazz stop off in Dallas |
| Warriors continue push towards postseason in Sacramento |
| Suns try to collect 60th win against slumping Lakers |
| Playoff-hopeful Clippers host Portland |
| Nets try to get back on winning track versus Knicks |
| Bucks, Celtics meet at TD Banknorth Garden |
| Pistons, Raptors put winning streaks on the line |
| Business as usual for Pistons |
| Maggette, Clippers spoil Bryant's 50-point effort |
| James, Cavs roll past New Jersey |
| Thursday, April 12, 2007 |
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| Mavs sign Willis for rest of season |
| LeBron, Cavs welcome Nets to town |
| LA Story: Clippers take on city-rival Lakers |
| Marion, Suns eclipse Sonics |
| McGrady paces Rockets over Blazers |
| Shaq misses Wizards-Heat game |
| Pistons secure home-court throughout East playoffs |
| Pacers top Bucks to stay alive in playoff hunt |
| Anthony, Nuggets down Jazz |
| Wednesday, April 11, 2007 |
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| Mourning, Miami edge Washington for Southeast crown |
| Mavs cruise past T-Wolves |
| Hunter helps Sixers overcome Celtics |
| Celtics' Pierce out for season |
| Garnett out indefinitely with quad injury |
| Hawks' Smith drops the ball |
| Jazz need to get their act together |
| Wells' season over with Rockets |
| Short-handed Mavericks visit disappointing Timberwolves |
| Nuggets, Jazz battle in Utah |
| Suns try to extend winning streak versus Seattle |
| Portland hosts Yao, Rockets |
| Pistons welcome Magic to The Palace |
| Fading Pacers visit Milwaukee |
| Spurs try to stay hot against Kings |
| Heat, Wizards meet in South Beach |
| Sixers stop off in Beantown |
| Bulls rout Knicks |
| Playoff-hungry Hornets top Clippers in OT |
| Tuesday, April 10, 2007 |
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| Nets top Wizards; Washington clinches playoff spot |
| Bibby, Kings pound Grizzlies |
| Shorthanded Sixers down playoff-hopeful Pacers |
| Wallace leads Bobcats over Shaq-less Heat |
| Lue powers Hawks over Celtics |
| Payton out 2-3 weeks |
| Charlotte's Morrison fined |
| Are the Nuggets for real? |
| Martin has been a pleasant surprise for disappointing Kings |
| Grizzlies didn't see this coming |
| Bobcats host Shaq-less Heat |
| Grizzlies try to halt losing streak against Kings |
| Clippers, Hornets meet at the Ford Center |
| Celtics visit Atlanta |
| Fading Knicks travel to Windy City |
| Pacers need a win in Philly |
| Nets, Wizards conclude home-and-home set |
| Bobcats host Shaq, Heat |
| Parker leads Raptors to win over T'Wolves |
| Spurs sweep aside Blazers |
| Jackson paces Warriors past Jazz |
| Yao paces Rockets past Sonics |
| Bucks' Redd out for remainder of season |
| Mavs clinch home-court advantage |
| Anthony, Nuggets hold off Lakers |
| Monday, April 09, 2007 |
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| Pistons top Knicks; NY's playoff hopes continue to fade |
| Magic stay in the hunt with win over Bucks |
| Shaq expected out for Heat Tuesday |
| Portland's Aldridge to miss rest of season |
| Way to go, Isiah |
| Wallace, Duncan earn Player of the Week honors |
| SuperSonics ready for season to end |
| Nuggets are hot at the right time |
| Time keeps on slippin' for the Pacers |
| Hawks suspend F Smith |
| Clippers visit Dallas |
| Lakers, Nuggets battle for sixth seed in West |
| Rockets land in Seattle |
| Golden State hosts the Jazz |
| Knicks, Pistons meet at MSG |
| Playoff-hopeful Magic travel to Milwaukee |
| Raptors, Timberwolves clash at Target Center |
| Spurs try to stay hot against Portland |
| Despite a bad back, McGrady leads Houston over Sacramento |
| Sunday, April 08, 2007 |
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| Iguodala and Sixers down Atlanta in OT |
| Heating up: Wade returns |
| Parker powers Raptors over Bulls |
| Heat lose to Bobcats in Wade's return |
| Nash, Suns scorch Lakers |
| Pistons take big step toward home court advantage |
| Wade back on Heat roster |
| Motown Showdown: Cavs pay a visit to Detroit |
| Suns wrap up road trip at Lakers |
| Atlantic Division-champion Raptors host Bulls |
| Heat open home-and-home set with Bobcats |
| Hawks, Sixers square off in Philly |
| Kings try to take down Rockets |
| Iverson, Nuggets edge Clippers |
| Paul powers Hornets past Timberwolves |
| Curry, Knicks beat Bucks in OT |
| Terry, Mavs down Trail Blazers |
| Lewis leads SuperSonics past Jazz |
| Saturday, April 07, 2007 |
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| Pacers topple Celtics |
| Carter, Kidd lead Nets past Wizards |
| Howard helps Magic pound Grizzlies |
| Spurs spurn Warriors |
| Celtics hit the road to Indiana |
| Magic welcome Grizzlies to town |
| Spurs continue homestand vs. Warriors |
| Hornets try to sting T'wolves |
| Knicks pay a visit to Milwaukee |
| Mavs try to lasso win over Blazers |
| Jazz, Sonics square off in Salt Lake City |
| Clippers close out stand vs. Nuggets |
| Wizards try to clinch playoff spot at New Jersey |
| Bryant leads Lakers past Sonics; Ridnour carried off floor |
| Anthony leads Nuggets over Mavericks |
| Martin, Kings topple Jazz |
| Roy leads Blazers over shorthanded Rockets |
| Smith leads Hawks over Bucks |
| Raptors top Sixers; Toronto captures division crown |
| Friday, April 06, 2007 |
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| Gordon, Bulls steamroll Nets |
| Wade may return next week as sixth man |
| Shaq's 22 helps Heat hold off Celtics |
| Barbosa, Suns burn Hornets |
| Foye, T'Wolves down slumping Knicks |
| Davis, Warriors dump Grizzlies |
| James, Cavaliers hold off Wizards |
| Granger leads playoff-hopeful Pacers past Bobcats |
| Raptors top Sixers |
| Raptors ready to make history |
| Bobcats close to taking next step |
| Boozer, Okur and Williams continue to shine for Jazz |
| No playoffs could mean Hill's exit in Orlando |
| Lakers need to find their game |
| Wounded Hornets try to buzz past Suns |
| Bulls, Nets put winning streaks on the line |
| Playoff-hopeful Warriors visit Grizzlies |
| Atlanta hosts the Bucks |
| Lakers try to put brakes on losing streak in Seattle |
| Denver hosts the NBA-best Mavericks |
| Jazz attempt to get back on track at Kings |
| Rockets, Trail Blazers meet at Toyota Center |
| Celtics try to turn down Heat |
| Pacers take a trip to Charlotte |
| Sixers host Raptors at Wachovia Center |
| Knicks, Timberwolves clash at MSG |
| Parker, Spurs hold off Suns |
| Thursday, April 05, 2007 |
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| Heat overcome Cavs in OT |
| Mason out indefinitely for Hornets |
| Arenas out 2-3 months following surgery |
| Phoenix is getting warmed up for the postseason |
| Arenas sidelined with knee injury |
| Spurs, Suns battle at the AT&T Center |
| Shaq, Heat visit LeBron, Cavs |
| Clippers grab big win over Lakers |
| Hornets overcome Sonics in OT |
| Pistons Bulled over |
| Roy leads Blazers over Jazz |
| Richardson leads Warriors over Rockets; McGrady injured |
| 'Melo leads Nuggets over Kings |
| Arenas hurt as Wizards lose again to Bobcats |
| Wednesday, April 04, 2007 |
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| Iguodala and Sixers knock off Knicks |
| Bucks top Celtics |
| Bosh, Raptors down Magic |
| Nets clip Hawks |
| Arenas injures knee |
| Butler out 7-10 days for Wizards |
| Portland's Aldridge out indefinitely |
| Golden State is still alive in playoff race |
| Trail Blazers are playing like they are ready to go on vacation |
| It's time for Philly to focus on next season |
| Clippers, Lakers renew rivalry |
| Nuggets continue push towards playoffs against Kings |
| Rockets continue homestand vs. Golden State |
| Hornets, SuperSonics clash at Ford Center |
| Boston hits the road to Milwaukee |
| Bulls on parade in Motor City |
| Sixers take on Knicks in Big Apple |
| Hawks swoop into New Jersey |
| Magic host Raptors at Amway Arena |
| Wizards, Bobcats close out home-and-home set |
| Nuggets top Lakers |
| Mavericks clinch division with win over Kings |
| Stoudemire, Barbosa lift Suns over Grizzlies |
| Tuesday, April 03, 2007 |
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| Hornets keep in playoff hunt with win over Bucks |
| Heat top Raptors; regain division lead |
| James, Cavs rout 'Wolves |
| Bowen leads Spurs over Sonics |
| Prince leads Pistons over Pacers |
| Wallace, Bobcats crush Wizards |
| Hawks' Childress out for remainder of season |
| Knicks' Thomas fined |
| Is Garnett wrapping up his final season with the Timberwolves? |
| Hornets attempting to make one last run at playoff berth |
| Mavs battle Kings at ARCO Arena |
| Hornets try for two wins in a row against Bucks |
| Cavs finish road trip against Garnett, Timberwolves |
| San Antonio hosts disappointing SuperSonics |
| Suns open road trip in Memphis |
| Raptors visit Miami |
| Pacers, Pistons battle at Conseco Fieldhouse |
| Bobcats, Wizards begin home-and-home set |
| Bulls prepare for crucial showdown |
| Monday, April 02, 2007 |
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| Mavs sign Willis |
| Kobe, LeBron earn NBA honors for March |
| Bosh, Yao earn Player of the Week honors |
| Wizards' Butler likely out for the season |
| Nuggets hold off Sonics |
| Lakers surge past Kings |
| Suns halt Mavs' nine-game winning streak |
| Sunday, April 01, 2007 |
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| Warriors win despite Davis' early ejection |
| Tinsley lifts Pacers over Spurs |
| Davis lifts Timberwolves over Magic in OT |
| Jazz rally past Rockets |
| Boston downs shorthanded Cleveland |
| Raptors clinch playoff berth with win over Charlotte |
| Wizards' Butler fractures hand |
| Butler breaks hand in Washington win |
| Pistons edge Heat |
| Deng helps Bulls down Atlanta |
| Heat, Pistons battle at The Palace |
| Bulls try to get back on winning track vs. Hawks |
| Warriors finish homestand vs. Memphis |
| Mavericks, Suns meet for final time in regular season |
| Nuggets, SuperSonics clash at KeyArena |
| Lakers continue homestand versus Kings |
| Mobley helps Clippers down Blazers |
| Hornets sting Knicks playoff chances with OT win |
| Sunday, April 30, 2006 |
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| Kobe's OT buzzer-beater gives Lakers 3-1 lead over Suns |
| Feeling the Heat: Chicago downs Miami to even series |
| Bulls' Chandler leaves game with ankle injury |
| Nuggets suspend Martin for remainder of quarterfinal series |
| Bulls try to even set with Heat at United Center |
| Nash, Suns battle Kobe, Lakers in Game 4 at Staples Center |
| LeBron, Cavs try to take control of first-round series at Washington |
| Spurs try to bounce back in Game 4 at ARCO Arena |
| Clippers share the wealth in Game 4 win over Nuggets |
| Home sweet home: Redd scores 40 as Bucks rout Pistons |
| Saturday, April 29, 2006 |
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| Nowitzki and Mavs take commanding lead over Grizzlies |
| Carter helps Nets draw even in series |
| Nuggets hope to knot series with Clippers |
| Mavs, Grizzlies resume playoff series in Memphis |
| Pistons, Bucks continue set at Bradley Center |
| Pacers try to take 3-1 lead over Nets at Conseco Fieldhouse |
| Martin beats clock, Duncan to give Kings Game 3 win |
| Kobe, Lakers down Suns in Game 3 to take series lead |
| James leads Cavs to first playoff road win in over a decade |
| Friday, April 28, 2006 |
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| Former T-Wolves' co-owner dies |
| Miller selected as NBA's top reserve |
| Cavs, Wizards resume series in Washington |
| Spurs attempt to take 3-0 lead over Sacramento |
| Lakers, Suns play Game 3 of first-round series at Staples Center |
| Anthony's strong effort leads Nuggets past Clippers |
| Mourning returns for Miami |
| Hinrich, Bulls blast Heat to take Game 3 |
| Thursday, April 27, 2006 |
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| Pacers blow out Nets to take series lead |
| NBA fines Indiana's O'Neal |
| NBA Playoff Notebook: Pistons primed for another run |
| Nets, Pacers take series to Conseco Fieldhouse |
| Bulls try to cool off Heat in Windy City |
| Clippers try to go up 3-0 against Nuggets |
| Bryant, Lakers even series with Suns |
| Prince of the Palace; Tayshaun leads Pistons past Bucks |
| Wednesday, April 26, 2006 |
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| Nowitzki, Mavs take 2-0 lead over Grizzlies |
| Nuggets Martin apologizes to team |
| NBA Playoff Notebook: Carter has taken the lead in New Jersey |
| Pistons, Bucks resume first-round series at The Palace |
| Mavs try to take 2-0 lead against Memphis |
| Lakers hope to knot series at Phoenix |
| Report: Nash to be named MVP |
| Barry and Ginobili help Spurs beat Kings in OT |
| Nuggets suspend Martin indefinitely |
| Carter and Nets even series with Game 2 victory |
| Tuesday, April 25, 2006 |
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| Pacers' Stojakovic out of Game 2 |
| Arenas paces Wizards past Cavs in Game 2 |
| Mavs' Johnson named NBA Coach of the Year |
| NBA Playoff Notebook: Shaq, Wade have that look in their eyes |
| LeBron, Cavs host Wizards in Game 2 of first-round series |
| Nets attempt to rebound from tough loss in Game 2 versus Pacers |
| Kings try to even set against Spurs without Artest |
| Clippers rout Nuggets as series moves to Denver |
| Miami's Haslem suspended, misses Game 2 |
| Supporting cast propels Heat past Bulls |
| Monday, April 24, 2006 |
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| Miami tries to turn up the heat against Bulls in Game 2 |
| Sacramento's Artest suspended |
| Miami's Haslem suspended |
| NBA Playoff Notebook: Spurs have been waiting for this time of year |
| Nuggets attempt to even best-of-seven series versus Clippers |
| Nowitzki paces Mavs in Game 1 win over Memphis |
| Sunday, April 23, 2006 |
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| Pistons use defense to beat Bucks in opener |
| Thomas' big game lifts Phoenix over Lakers |
| Free throws lift Pacers past Nets in series-opener |
| Nets, Pacers open best-of-seven series at Meadowlands |
| Lakers, Suns meet in what should be an entertaining playoff series |
| Top-seeded Pistons begin playoffs at The Palace vs. Bucks |
| Dallas starts playoff run at home versus Grizzlies |
| NBA Playoff Notebook: LeBron makes big splash in playoff debut |
| Clippers down Nuggets for first playoff win in 13 years |
| James' triple-double gives Cleveland a 1-0 series lead |
| Heat hold off Bulls to take series lead |
| Haslem ejected for throwing mouthpiece |
| Saturday, April 22, 2006 |
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| Spurs crown Kings in first round |
| Kings try to take down Spurs in Game 1 |
| LeBron makes playoff debut against Wizards |
| Kings try to taken down Spurs in Game 1 |
| Bulls, Heat meet in Game 1 of opening round |
| Third-seeded Nuggets open playoffs on road against No. 6 Clippers |
| Friday, April 21, 2006 |
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| Can the Spurs Repeat? |
| Thursday, April 20, 2006 |
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| NBA makes six rule changes for 2006-07 season |
| NBA sets new attendance record |
| NBA Playoff Preview - New Jersey vs. Indiana |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Detroit vs. Milwaukee |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Denver vs. LA Clippers |
| NBA Playoff Preview - Dallas vs. Memphis |
| NBA Playoff Preview - San Antonio vs. Sacramento |
| Bobcats end season with win over 76ers |
| Triple trouble: Allen sets record in Seattle win |
| NBA playoff marathon set to begin on Saturday |
| Lakers wrap up seventh spot with win over Hornets |
| Gomes, Celtics down the Heat |
| Marion, Nash lead Suns past Trail Blazers |
| Maggette returns as Clippers roll past Dallas |
| Bulls clinch seventh spot with win over Toronto |
| Utah ends season with a win over Golden State |
| Wednesday, April 19, 2006 |
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| Crawford pushes Knicks past Nets |
| Wizards secure five seed with win over Pistons |
| Pacers use Magic to claim No. 6 seed |
| Cardinal lifts Memphis past Minnesota |
| Spurs hold on to beat Rockets |
| Murray helps Cavs enter playoffs with win over Hawks |
| Celtics extend lease on TD Banknorth Garden |
| Hawks swoop down in Cleveland |
| Pacers aim for home win vs. Magic |
| Heat head north to Beantown |
| Nets take on Knicks in Jersey |
| Bobcats host Sixers in Charlotte |
| Wizards seek crucial win vs. Pistons |
| Spurs play postseason tune-up at Houston |
| Mavs, Clippers battle before playoffs |
| Memphis aims for fifth straight win against Minnesota |
| Bulls prepare for playoffs, host Raptors |
| Warriors, Jazz close out season at Delta Center |
| Suns set at the Rose Garden |
| Lakers host Hornets at Staples Center |
| Nuggets, Sonics wrap up season in Seattle |
| Wells, Kings dump Sonics |
| Iverson, Webber out for Sixers |
| Iguodala pushes Sixers past Nets |
| Tuesday, April 18, 2006 |
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| Arenas pushes Washington closer to East's fifth seed |
| Grizzlies secure fifth seed in West with win over Clippers |
| Lue lifts Hawks past Heat |
| Nets get ready for playoffs, visit Sixers |
| Bucks, Wizards square off in DC |
| Heat visit Hawks at Philips Arena |
| Grizzlies/Clippers: Loser wins |
| Kings welcome Sonics to ARCO |
| Anderson, Bobcats down Knicks |
| Dunleavy leads Warriors past Portland |
| Portland fines, suspends Randolph |
| Spurs crush Jazz to clinch top seed in West |
| Barbosa, Suns roll past Hornets |
| Hayes' jam caps Houston comeback in win at Denver |
| Pacers pound Raptors in effort to improve playoff seed |
| Monday, April 17, 2006 |
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| Celtics' bad luck continues against Cavs |
| Bucks hunt for 5th spot in East with win over Pistons |
| Red-hot Bulls defeat Orlando in overtime |
| Sonics exercise Hill's option |
| Hoiberg retires; joins Minnesota front office |
| Bryant, Gordon named NBA players of the week |
| The new Bad Boys of Motown |
| Raptors end long, dirty skid |
| Nets have easy road to playoffs |
| Who deserves NBA hardware? |
| Pacers conclude trip in Toronto |
| Playoff-bound Bulls play with Magic |
| Knicks, Bobcats square off at MSG |
| Spurs aim to clinch division, top seed in West |
| Rockets in flight in Denver |
| Hornets buzz into Phoenix |
| Warriors welcome Blazers to The Arena |
| Deng celebrates birthday by leading Bulls back to playoffs |
| Kings clinch playoff spot with win over Hornets |
| Bryant leads Lakers to playoffs with win over Suns |
| Mavs handle Utah; still chasing San Antonio |
| Allen lifts Sonics over Clippers |
| Sunday, April 16, 2006 |
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| Nets sweep home-and-home with the Celtics |
| Spurs move closer to divison title with win over 'Wolves |
| Detroit sets franchise mark in win over Knicks |
| Arenas pushes Wizards into the playoffs |
| Spurs clinch division with easy win over 'Wolves |
| Howard's blast carries Phillies past Rockies |
| Celtics, Nets conclude home-and-home set |
| Jazz must win against Mavs |
| Clippers continue to prepare for playoffs vs. Sonics |
| Kings host Hornets |
| Cavs, Wizards battle at Verizon Center |
| Bulls play big game in Miami |
| Lakers try to clinch playoff berth against Suns |
| Spurs try to win division and conference at Minnesota |
| Warriors edge Trail Blazers |
| Miller, Grizzlies top Rockets |
| Felton, Bobcats steal one against Pacers |
| The Magic continues as Orlando drops Philly to stay alive |
| Bucks clinch playoff spot despite setback to Hawks |
| Kings roll past Denver |
| Saturday, April 15, 2006 |
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| LeBron likely to return Sunday |
| Brown can't stomach the Knicks |
| Deep Six: Philly sinking from playoff picture |
| Sixers and scorching Magic meet in critical contest |
| Streaking Pacers continue push towards playoffs in Charlotte |
| Bucks need to collect third straight win vs. Hawks |
| Grizzlies, Rockets meet at Toyota Center |
| Kings, Nuggets clash in Denver |
| Warriors visit Portland |
| Clippers rally in second half to beat Seattle |
| Lakers' Bryant sets franchise mark in win over Portland |
| Richardson, Warriors down Suns |
| Gordon, Bulls down Wizards |
| Friday, April 14, 2006 |
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| Jazz edge Hornets in fourth quarter |
| James pushes Raptors past Pistons |
| Brown out of hospital, but missed Friday's game |
| Haslem, Heat blow by Sixers |
| Carter carries Nets over Celtics |
| O'Neal, Pacers move closer to playoffs after win over 'Wolves |
| Redd stars as Bucks rout Knicks |
| Felton leads Charlotte over Atlanta |
| Artest aggravates thumb injury |
| Blazers send Miles back to Portland |
| Brown out of hospital, but will miss Friday's game |
| Hawks' Childress suspended |
| Celtics waste playoff opportunity |
| 76ers cruise down to South Beach |
| Pistons visit reeling Raptors |
| Hawks face Bobcats at Philips Arena |
| Celts aim to cut down Nets in Beantown |
| Pacers take on Timberwolves in Indy |
| Bulls have playoffs in sight, host Wizards |
| Hornets aim to tune out Jazz |
| Lakers welcome Blazers to LA |
| Suns set in Oakland |
| Clippers travel to Emerald City |
| Magic extend win streak after downing Spurs |
| Suns rout Mavs |
| Cavs clip Knicks without LeBron; NY's Larry Brown hospitalized |
| Thursday, April 13, 2006 |
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| Cavs clip Knicks without LeBron |
| LeBron's status in limbo vs. Knicks |
| Suns aim to lasso Mavs in Phoenix |
| Streaking Magic travel to San Antonio |
| Richardson leads Golden State past Dallas |
| Brand leads Clippers past Portland |
| Bulls keep hold of final playoff spot with victory over Hawks |
| Jones leads Memphis past Charlotte |
| T-wolves topple Rockets in fourth quarter |
| Detroit cruises past Cleveland as LeBron sprains ankle |
| Wednesday, April 12, 2006 |
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| O'Neal lifts Pacers over Celtics |
| Redd's jumper spurs Bucks to victory over Wizards |
| Boozer, Jazz blow by Nuggets |
| Paul pushes Hornets past Sonics |
| Iverson leads Sixers over Nets |
| Nelson leads Magic over Raptors |
| Trouble in Houston |
| Hornets barely alive in playoff race |
| Timberwolves finishing up campaign |
| Dallas getting hot for playoffs |
| Jazz host Nuggets |
| Mavs go for 60th win of season against Warriors |
| Nuggets preparing for postseason |
| Grizzlies battling for playoff positioning |
| Cavs, Pistons clash at The Palace |
| Clippers try to get back on winning track against Blazers |
| Bucks, Wizards battle for their playoff lives |
| Hornets, Sonics square off at the Ford Center |
| Rockets, Timberwolves meet at Toyota Center |
| Bulls continue push towards playoffs against Hawks |
| Streaking Magic host slumping Raptors |
| Sixers play critical game against Nets |
| Playoff bound Grizzlies visit Charlotte |
| Celtics, Pacers meet at Conseco Fieldhouse |
| Shaq's triple-double boosts Heat past Raptors; Wade out with flu |
| Bell rings for 25 points as Suns down Kings in Sacramento |
| Lakers move into seventh spot with win over Warriors |
| Spurs beat Sonics to widen lead in West |
| Bulls top Nets to tie for eighth in East |
| Tuesday, April 11, 2006 |
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| Gasol leads Memphis over Timberwolves; Garnett sits out game |
| Boston's Szczerbiak has successful surgery |
| A little late for the Sonics |
| Spurs fighting for top spot in Western Conference |
| Suns preparing for postseason |
| Sacramento trying stay away from No. 8 in West |
| Warriors trying to find a win |
| NBA expands playoff rosters to 13 |
| Raptors bring eight-game skid into Miami |
| Timberwolves on the prowl in Memphis |
| Bulls set for showdown with Nets |
| Kings aim to crown Suns at ARCO |
| Lakers face crunch time vs. Warriors |
| Spurs welcome Sonics to AT&T Center |
| Nowitzki lifts Mavs past Clippers |
| Nuggets clinch Northwest with win over Trail Blazers |
| Jazz hold off Rockets; Yao breaks bone in foot |
| Jazz hold off Rockets |
| LeBron's late basket lifts Cavs over Hornets |
| Monday, April 10, 2006 |
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| Magic beat Hawks to keep slim playoff hopes alive |
| Yao breaks bone in foot |
| Sixers beat Wizards to overtake eighth spot again in East |
| Jackson powers Pacers past Knicks |
| Kobe makes the Lakers a dangerous squad |
| Crawford, Wilcox earn NBA weekly honors |
| Magic try to stay alive in playoff race against Hawks |
| Cavs, Hornets meet in Oklahoma City |
| Knicks go for fourth straight win against struggling Pacers |
| Don't ignore the Lakers |
| Wizards visit City of Brotherly Love |
| Rockets land in Utah |
| Nuggets hope to capture division title in Portland |
| Mavs, Clippers tangle at Staples Center |
| Lakers down Clippers in battle for LA |
| Spurs edge Grizzlies to cling to first place |
| Allen leads SuperSonics' comeback over Suns |
| Sunday, April 09, 2006 |
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| Kings keep pace in West with win over Rockets |
| Magic beat Heat to keep slim playoff hopes alive |
| Nuggets' Hodge released from hospital |
| Kidd and Nets upend Milwaukee |
| Knicks rally in fourth to deal Boston blow to playoff hopes |
| Knight stars as Bobcats beat Raptors |
| Garnett misses game with knee tendinitis |
| Hassell hits winning shot for T'Wolves; Garnett misses game |
| Hassell hits winning shot as T'Wolves edge Hawks |
| Detroit routs slumping Indiana |
| Bobcats, Raptors meet in Toronto |
| Nets try to get back on winning track against Bucks |
| Timberwolves host Hawks |
| Knicks go for third straight victory in Beantown |
| Magic try to extend winning streak vs. Heat |
| Spurs need a win against Memphis |
| Kings host Rockets |
| Suns stop off in Seattle |
| Clippers, Lakers battle for bragging rights |
| Shaq and Miami continue domination of Washington |
| Nowitzki and Dallas breeze by Hornets |
| Iverson has the answer: Sixers tie Bulls for final playoff spot |
| Harpring leads Jazz past Blazers |
| Nuggets clinch share of Northwest Division in win over Warriors |
| Saturday, April 08, 2006 |
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| James continues blistering play to stop streaking Nets |
| Nuggets' Hodge hospitalized after shooting |
| Bulls, Sixers battle for playoff spot |
| Nets go for 15th straight win vs. Cavs |
| Heat try to bounce back against Wizards |
| Jazz try to stay alive in playoff race versus Blazers |
| Mavs, Hornets clash in Dallas |
| Yao, Rockets defeat Warriors |
| Suns topple Lakers despite 51 from Kobe |
| Bibby leads Kings over Clippers |
| Gasol leads Grizzlies past Bucks |
| Boozer boosts Jazz past Timberwolves |
| Allen hits for 38 in Seattle's win at Portland |
| West propels Hornets past Raptors |
| Celtics hand slumping Sixers third straight loss |
| Nelson's late jumper helps Magic past Pistons; Turkoglu hurt |
| Crawford's basket beats buzzer and Pacers |
| Mavs move closer to Spurs in Western Conference race |
| Friday, April 07, 2006 |
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| Smith leads Atlanta over Washington |
| Bucks keep heads pointed towards playoffs |
| Disappointing campaign for Timberwolves |
| Road wins hard to come by for Indy |
| Bulls on the move in the East |
| 76ers try to rebound against Boston |
| Wizards aim to clip Hawks |
| Pistons travel to Orlando |
| Pacers face Knicks at MSG |
| Where the wild things are: Grizzlies host Bucks |
| Hornets host skidding Raptors |
| Spurs take on Mavs in big West battle |
| Timberwolves try to tune out Jazz |
| Sonics visit Blazers at Rose Garden |
| Clippers aim for postseason berth vs. Kings |
| Boston's Szczerbiak out for rest of season |
| Suns host Kobe and the Lakers |
| Rockets in flight in Oakland |
| Playoff hopes fading for Celtics |
| Carmelo's late basket lifts Nuggets past Lakers in OT |
| Pistons use balanced attack to shut down Heat |
| Thursday, April 06, 2006 |
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| Nets tie franchise mark with 14th straight win |
| Knicks put to rest two streaks |
| The end is near for Raptors |
| Streak over, but LeBron is on a point binge |
| Nets in search of 14th straight win |
| Pistons pump into South Beach |
| Kobe, Lakers return to Denver |
| Sixers playing at CYO level |
| Bosh out for remainder of season |
| Bibby leads Sacramento past San Antonio |
| Brand leads Clippers past slumping Suns |
| Portland ends losing streak with win over Houston |
| Wednesday, April 05, 2006 |
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| Bulls down 76ers, move into final playoff spot in East |
| Paul notches triple-double as Hornets best Warriors in OT |
| Stojakovic, Jackson push Pacers past Raptors |
| Turkoglu helps Magic down Bucks |
| Childress beats buzzer as Hawks down Timberwolves |
| Crawford leads Knicks past Cavs' in thriller |
| Arenas stars as Wizards dump Celtics |
| NBA fines Denver's Anthony |
| Report: Miami's Williams to miss rest of regular season |
| Miami turning up the Heat at home |
| Pistons closing in on history |
| Nets still hangin' on |
| More knee surgery for Stoudemire |
| Bobcats dealing with road rage |
| Suns keep scoring |
| Cavs' Ilgauskas doubtful with ankle injury |
| Portland's nightmare continues |
| Bulls charge into Philadelphia |
| Hawks tangle with Timberwolves |
| Bucks hit the road to Orlando |
| Pacers in search of desperate win vs. Toronto |
| LeBron on the loose in Big Apple |
| Hornets aim to sting Warriors at Ford Center |
| Kings march into San Antonio |
| Lakers continue solid play |
| Suns host Clippers in AZ |
| Rockets resume road trip at Rose Garden |
| Report: Knee surgery for Stoudemire |
| Gordon leads late Bulls rally over Pacers |
| Atkins paces Memphis past Golden State |
| Cassell rallies Clippers past Nuggets |
| Shaq and Wade lead way as Heat scorch Bucks |
| Allen and Sonics scorch Rockets |
| Cavs welcome Hughes back; lose Ilgauskas to ankle injury |
| Wizards rout Knicks to take command of fifth spot |
| Solid shooting leads Dallas to rout of Kings |
| Pierce leads the way as Celtics top Raptors |
| McDyess shines as Pistons down Hornets in Motown |
| James leads Cavs' past Sixers |
| Bobcats edge Timberwolves |
| Ginobili leads Spurs past Jazz |
| Nets win 13th straight, clinch division |
| Tuesday, April 04, 2006 |
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| Van Horn has successful hand surgery |
| Doesn't look good for Houston |
| Sonics not the team they were supposed to be |
| Grizzlies close to earning third straight playoff berth |
| Too many losing streaks for Golden State |
| Grizzlies host struggling Warriors |
| Mavs need to find their swagger |
| Sacramento has no time to relax |
| Time is running out on Utah |
| San Antonio is all business |
| Hornets still have some sting left |
| Nuggets closing in on Northwest crown |
| Heat try to halt two-game losing streak against Milwaukee |
| Knicks stop off in Washington |
| Cavs go for ninth straight win against Sixers |
| Nets try to make it 13 wins in a row versus Hawks |
| Disappointing Timberwolves visit Charlotte |
| Bulls, Pacers battle for their playoff lives |
| Celtics try to keep playoff hopes alive vs. Toronto |
| Kings hope to continue push towards playoffs against Mavs |
| Jazz host Spurs |
| Rockets, Sonics meet at KeyArena |
| Clippers, Nuggets try to get back on winning track |
| Are the Nets contenders or pretenders? |
| Are the Nets contenders of pretenders? |
| Monday, April 03, 2006 |
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| Clippers have shocked the NBA |
| Clippers moving towards the postseason |
| James, Anthony get top honors for March |
| Paul and Felton earn NBA rookie honors |
| Yao, James capture NBA weekly honors |
| Barkley headlines 2006 Basketball Hall of Fame class |
| Artest, Miller lead Kings past Clippers |
| Kobe goes over 40 again in Lakers' win over Rockets |
| Sunday, April 02, 2006 |
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| Paul propels Hornets past Raptors in double-overtime |
| Atkins ignites Grizzlies in win over Hawks |
| Seattle routs struggling Portland |
| Nets continue to roll in win over Miami |
| King James drops 35 as Cavs win eight straight |
| A.I. passes Isiah as Sixers sweep home-and-home with New York |
| Banks drops 24 as Minnesota wins in OT |
| Nowitzki, Mavs pound Nuggets to end skid |
| Van Horn out with broken hand |
| Pistons win battle of division leaders |
| Magic rolling along at season's end |
| Buck shots: Milwaukee standing strong |
| Indiana not keeping pace in East |
| No Bull: Chicago only a game out |
| Wizards begin Big East battle |
| Nets in search of 12th straight win |
| Suns set in Auburn Hills |
| Dallas hosts the Nuggets |
| Warriors meet Timberwolves at Target Center |
| Rockets visit Kobe and Co. in LA |
| Sinking Grizzlies take on lowly Hawks |
| Cavs aim to keep streak alive vs. Bobcats |
| 76ers host Knicks in back end of home-and-home |
| Hornets buzz up north, take on Raptors |
| Kings welcome Clippers to ARCO |
| Blazers try to halt 10-game skid in Seattle |
| Redd leads Bucks past Pacers |
| Kirilenko leads Jazz past Trail Blazers |
| Bulls inch closer to playoff spot with win over Boston |
| Saturday, April 01, 2006 |
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| Parker and Spurs defeat Washington |
| Bobcats no longer feeling the Rush, release guard |
| James outshines Wade to lead Cleveland past Miami |
| Boston takes on Bulls in Windy City |
| Cavs host Heat in Eastern Conference showdown |
| Playoff-bound squads meet at Bradley Center |
| Spurs welcome Wizards to AT&T Center |
| Blazers try to end skid against Jazz |
| Kings improve playoff chances with win over Warriors |
| Yao leads Rockets past Wizards |
| Clippers assured of winning season after downing Jazz |
| Nets clinch playoff berth with win over Hawks |
| Kobe's 43 helps Lakers beat Sonics |
| Still in playoff hunt: Hornets top Grizzlies |
| 'Melo leads Nuggets past T'Wolves |
| Comeback win places Pistons closer to homecourt in East |
