SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Andrei Kirilenko blocked Kobe Bryant twice in overtime and converted a three-point play with 35 seconds remaining as the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers 123-115 on Sunday, tying the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2.The Jazz went 9-for-9 from the foul line in   more...
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As Mike D'Antoni is looking into real estate trends in New York, will his move signal a growing trend of players and coaches moving to the easier Eastern Conference for a chance to win the big one?www.rwsportsblog.com
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This Paul Pierce "menacing" gesture thing was blown way out of proportion. Danny Ainge said they will appeal and Paul issued this statement before yesterdays game.Now in today's Herald is this NIFTY LITTLE PHOTO OF MAYOR MENINO from 2005!
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It's been one of the most fought out years in the NBA except for the eastern confrence which should juts join the NBDL...... Ok maybe I'm being somewhat harsh here, as fans we all want to see our team in the championship for others thats not possible because there team didnt make the playoffs.....   more...

Anyone want to know why LeBron didn't look worried at the end of last night's game? Probably because he remembers last year. In the Eastern Conference Finals, the Pistons won the first two games at home while holding LeBron to just 10 points and 19 points on a combined 12-34 shooting. The Cavs   more...
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Because hey, we're Celtics fans too!
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When LeBron was held to 2-18 shooting in game one, you could excuse us for thinking it was just an off night for him. When he is then held to 6-24 shooting, as he was tonight, you have to start giving credit to the Celtics amazing defense. Sure he got his 21 points and 6 assists, but in no way   more...
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Former New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas has been banned from having any contact with members of the team as part of his reassignment agreement with team president Donnie Walsh, the New York Daily News reported, citing a team source.Walsh, who replaced Thomas as the Knicks' president, fired him as   more...
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Admit it, you had questions about whether or not Perk would be able to step it up in the playoffs. You had these thoughts because, despite your internet browsing habits, you still need proof that Perk is a beast. Well, consider this, when it has counted the most Perk has stepped up his game to a   more...
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After a full year of Rondo and the backups by committee, I'm still getting used to seeing Sam I Am out there on the court. I can't help but think of the phrase: "he gives you a different look" because Sam is the anti-Rondo.Rajon is a 2nd year guy and Sam's got hundreds of years of experience.   more...
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Now that this fantasy season is finished, it is never too early to look ahead to next year. If you were in a championship matchup this week in a H-2-H league, hope you won!
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With all of things being said about Boston fans lately, I had to make a comment on the situation myself. First off, I'm sure by now Mike Bibby has learned his lesson. I don't really have anything against the guy, but come on. You don't say things like that. It shows true ignorance. Boston fans are   more...

Baby LeBron shows his hurt lip to a Cleveland writer. Hat tip to the Wizznutzz.
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Kobe Bryant has been selected the NBA's most valuable player for the first time in his 12-year career, the Los Angeles Times reported Friday. The newspaper cited sources familiar with the outcome who were not authorized to speak publicly about the award until the official announcement next week.   more...
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Great screengrab of Cavs coach Mike Brown during last night's game.
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