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Let the Games Begin: Kobe Starved for a Title

He must feed the beast of his addiction to b-ball dominance

(Newser) - The Wire's pitiable junkie Bubbles and Kobe Bryant wouldn't seem to have much, if anything, in common. But not so, Scoop Jackson writes on ESPN.com, arguing that the Los Angeles Lakers star has an addiction of his own—a fiendish thirst to win a championship "no athlete in...

Lakers, Celtics Renew Rivalry for Finals

Teams will face each other in reprise of '80s showdowns

(Newser) - The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics will revive a historic rivalry in this year’s NBA finals, the Los Angeles Times reports. The Celtics’ defeat of the Detroit Pistons last night will bring the celebrated franchises together for the 11th time in the finals. Lakers coach Phil Jackson will...

What's Next for the Spurs?
 What's Next for the Spurs? 
May 30, 2008 10:13 AM CDT

What's Next for the Spurs?

With no repeat in the works, team weighs future

(Newser) - With the Spurs' dreams of repeating as NBA champs foiled again, ESPN looks to the experts to explain why they couldn't go the distance, and to see what lies ahead for San Antonio. The advancing ages of Tim Duncan and most of the bench probably contributed to the loss, and...

Lakers Thump Spurs, Take 2-0 Series Lead
Lakers Thump Spurs, Take 2-0 Series Lead 
NBA PLAYOFFS
May 24, 2008 6:08 AM CDT

Lakers Thump Spurs, Take 2-0 Series Lead

LA never trails against defending champs in 30-point victory

(Newser) - No comeback required for the Lakers on Friday, as they scored the final nine points of the first half and never looked back in a 101-71 thrashing of defending champion San Antonio, reports AP. Kobe Bryant scored 22 points and Lamar Odom added 20 points and 12 rebounds as LA...

Pistons Head Home 'All-Square'
 Pistons Head Home 'All-Square' 
May 23, 2008 2:33 AM CDT

Pistons Head Home 'All-Square'

Detroit beats Boston on the road to tie series

(Newser) - The Detroit Pistons proved that a visiting team can win in Boston. Now they can reach the NBA finals without having to do it again. Richard Hamilton nailed 25 points, and the Pistons beat the Celtics 103-97 last night, tying the Eastern Conference finals at one game apiece and seizing...

Gambling Ref: Don't Trust NBA Game Results

Disgraced ex-official warns of ties among players, coaches, refs

(Newser) - Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy alleged yesterday that relationships among basketball officials, coaches, and players "affected the outcome of games." He may also have passed the league information about other referees with gambling problems, and about the flow of confidential information from an official to a coach, AP...

Spike Lee Plans Jordan Documentary

Director announces project at Cannes

(Newser) - You might remember Spike Lee's classic "Is it the shoes?" ads for Nike. But the director told a Cannes crowd he'll team up with Michael Jordan again for a different purpose: a documentary on the basketball legend, reports Variety. The NBA will finance the flick, which will feature unreleased...

Barkley Pays Up, But It's Not Over Yet

Ex-NBA star must shell out more for DA's fee

(Newser) - Former NBA great Charles Barkley has paid off his $400,000 gambling debt to a Las Vegas casino, but he's still got a charge left to settle: the district attorney's office is levying a $40,000 processing fee. Barkley says he hadn't known about the extra charge, but plans to...

Bulls Land No. 1 Pick in Lottery
 Bulls Land No. 1 Pick in Lottery 
May 21, 2008 12:12 AM CDT

Bulls Land No. 1 Pick in Lottery

Chicago beats long odds to capture top spot

(Newser) - Jay-Z may have gold records and a clothing line and Larry Bird may have MVPs and championship rings but neither was able to bring their teams, the Nets and Pacers, respectively, the luck necessary to win the NBA’s draft lottery. That honor went to the Chicago Bulls, who had...

James, Pierce Create Instant Classic
 James, Pierce Create
 Instant Classic 
OPINION
May 19, 2008 5:36 AM CDT

James, Pierce Create Instant Classic

Celts-Cavs Game 7 one for the ages, writes Boston Globe columnist

(Newser) - It was one for the ages, writes Dan Shaughnessy in the Boston Globe about yesterday's Celtics vs. Cavaliers Game 7 in the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals, thanks to a duel between Paul Pierce and LeBron James. Shaughnessy (and many other media observers) compares the duel to the storied 1988 matchup...

Can Basketball Keep Agents Out of High School?

Mayo scandal shocks few, and penalties remain slight

(Newser) - The NBA can't stop agents from scurrying around high school and college basketball these days, offering illegal gifts to sign young players. Although the players are getting younger—more go pro right out of high school—punishments for players and agents alike remain slight, the New York Times reports.

Spurs Keep Hopes Alive; Win Over Hornets
Spurs Keep Hopes Alive;
Win Over Hornets
NBA PLAYOFFS
May 15, 2008 11:36 PM CDT

Spurs Keep Hopes Alive; Win Over Hornets

(Newser) - The San Antonio Spurs' Big Three came through, but they'll still have to win one on the road to keep their title defense alive. Manu Ginobili scored 25 points, Tim Duncan had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and Tony Parker added 15 points in the Spurs' 99-80 victory over the...

Lakers Top Jazz, Take 3-2 Lead
 Lakers Top Jazz, 
 Take 3-2 Lead
NBA Playoffs
May 15, 2008 7:13 AM CDT

Lakers Top Jazz, Take 3-2 Lead

(Newser) - So much for Kobe Bryant's sore lower back. Bryant scored 26 points, his teammates kept Utah at bay down the stretch, and Los Angeles Lakers extended the stunning home success by NBA teams in the second round of the playoffs, beating the Jazz 111-104 on Wednesday night to take a...

C's Best Cavs, Take 3-2 Series Lead
 C's Best Cavs,
 Take 3-2 Series Lead 
NBA Playoffs
May 14, 2008 11:17 PM CDT

C's Best Cavs, Take 3-2 Series Lead

(Newser) - Someone is going to have to win in Boston to keep the Celtics from winning their 17th NBA title. Cleveland hopes for one more chance. Kevin Garnett had 26 points and 16 rebounds, Rajon Rondo added 20 points and 13 assists, and the Celtics beat the Cavaliers 96-89 on Wednesday...

West, Hornets Push Spurs to Brink, Lead 3-2
West, Hornets Push Spurs to Brink, Lead 3-2
NBA Playoffs
May 14, 2008 12:03 AM CDT

West, Hornets Push Spurs to Brink, Lead 3-2

Forward has 38 points, 14 boards and 5 blocks in 101-79 victory

(Newser) - David West and the New Orleans Hornets sure looked happy to be at home. West had career playoff highs of 38 points, 14 rebounds and five blocked shots, lifting New Orleans to a 101-79 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night and a 3-2 series lead. New Orleans...

Pistons Oust Magic, Advance to East Finals
 Pistons Oust Magic,
 Advance to East Finals
Game of the Night
May 13, 2008 10:53 PM CDT

Pistons Oust Magic, Advance to East Finals

(Newser) - The Detroit Pistons made just enough shots and stops to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for a sixth straight year. Richard Hamilton scored 19 of his 31 points in the first half, made victory-sealing free throws late in the game and Tayshaun Prince had a key block, helping Detroit...

Knicks Introduce D'Antoni as New Coach

(Newser) - Mike D'Antoni is bringing his high-scoring brand of basketball to a Knicks team that seems ill-suited to run it. No matter. The former Phoenix Suns coach figures he'll come up with something that works. "I will adapt what I do. Now I like to play fast, move the ball...

USC's Mayo Accused of Taking Gifts

College faces sanctions if star accepted illegal benefits from future agent

(Newser) - USC star OJ Mayo received tens of thousands of dollars from the agency that would eventually represent him, a violation of NCAA rules, according to former friend Louis Johnson. The money was allegedly funneled through one Rodney Guillory, who lavished on Mayo just a fraction of what the agency gave...

Duncan Scores 22 as Spurs Even Series
Duncan Scores 22
as Spurs Even Series
NBA PLAYOFFS
May 11, 2008 10:18 PM CDT

Duncan Scores 22 as Spurs Even Series

(Newser) - Tim Duncan had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets 100-80 tonight in Game 4 to even the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2. Tony Parker added 21 points for the Spurs, who led nearly the entire game and are assured of a...

Kirilenko, Jazz Tie Series with Overtime Win
Kirilenko, Jazz Tie Series with Overtime Win
NBA PLAYOFFS
May 11, 2008 6:24 PM CDT

Kirilenko, Jazz Tie Series with Overtime Win

He makes key block on Kobe, three-point play in victory over Lakers

(Newser) - 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 8-for-8 from the foul line in overtime and outscored the Lakers...

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