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Spurs can't ease up despite 2-0 lead on Grizzlies

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:26:48 +0800

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- If the Western Conference finals seem the slightest bit over after two San Antonio wins, hold that thought for a minute.

NBA - Cavs win right to first pick in NBA Draft

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:32:54 +0800

REUTERS - The Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Draft Lottery and the top overall pick for the second time in three years on Tuesday. The Cavaliers were able to edge out the Orlando Magic, who had the highest probability of winning the top selection, as they continue to rebuild a franchise reeling from the loss of LeBron James following the 2009-10 campaign. "It's huge for us," Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert told reporters. "This is our third year in a row in the lottery. Hopefully it's our last for a long, long time. ...

Cavs win right to first pick in NBA Draft

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:25:43 +0800

(Reuters) - The Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Draft Lottery and the top overall pick for the second time in three years on Tuesday. The Cavaliers were able to edge out the Orlando Magic, who had the highest probability of winning the top selection, as they continue to rebuild a franchise reeling from the loss of LeBron James following the 2009-10 campaign. "It's huge for us," Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert told reporters. "This is our third year in a row in the lottery. Hopefully it's our last for a long, long time. ...

Spurs blow late lead, beat Grizzlies 93-89 in OT

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:13:03 +0800

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- When Tony Parker started running low on masterful plays, Tim Duncan was there to take over and lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.

NBA - Spurs fend off rallying Grizzlies in Game Two overtime

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:05:00 +0800

REUTERS - San Antonio squandered a big lead in the fourth quarter and had Tim Duncan to thank for settling their nerves in overtime as the Spurs ground out a 93-89 win over the Memphis Grizzlies and took a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals on Tuesday. Up by 14 in the fourth, the Spurs failed to score in the last four minutes of regulation and were pushed to overtime by the rallying Grizzlies. However, Duncan scored his team's first six points in the extra session to put the Spurs back on track for the Game Two win. The series now shifts to Memphis for Game Three on Saturday. ...

Spurs fend off rallying Grizzlies in Game Two overtime

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:01:11 +0800

(Reuters) - San Antonio squandered a big lead in the fourth quarter and had Tim Duncan to thank for settling their nerves in overtime as the Spurs ground out a 93-89 win over the Memphis Grizzlies and took a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals on Tuesday. Up by 14 in the fourth, the Spurs failed to score in the last four minutes of regulation and were pushed to overtime by the rallying Grizzlies. However, Duncan scored his team's first six points in the extra session to put the Spurs back on track for the Game Two win. The series now shifts to Memphis for Game Three on Saturday. ...

Cavaliers win NBA draft lottery again

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:39:51 +0800

NEW YORK (AP) -- What's not to like? Being in the lottery every year.

Stern believes he is leaving the NBA in good shape

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:15:42 +0800

NEW YORK (AP) -- Commissioner David Stern believes he is leaving the NBA in great shape and in great hands in looking back on his nearly 30-year tenure as the league's boss.

Thunder star Kevin Durant makes $1M tornado pledge

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:29:40 +0800

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Oklahoma City isn't just a place where Thunder star Kevin Durant lives these days. It's home.

Michael Jordan: Bobcats changing name to Hornets

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:18:06 +0800

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Michael Jordan wants to ''bring the buzz back'' to Charlotte.

Clippers cut ties with head coach Del Negro

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:37:31 +0800

REUTERS - The Los Angeles Clippers have decided to part ways with head coach Vinny Del Negro, announcing on Tuesday they will not offer him a new contract to lead the National Basketball Association team. Del Negro compiled a 128-102 record with the Clippers in three seasons, guiding them to the playoffs in 2012 and 2013. The Clippers finished the 2012-13 season with a franchise-high of 56 wins, including a 17-game winning streak, and were fourth-seeded in the Western Conference playoffs before falling 4-2 to the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round. ...

Clippers won't offer Del Negro new deal as coach

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:43:25 +0800

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Vinny Del Negro is out as coach of the Los Angeles Clippers after a season in which the team won its first division title but lost in the first round of the playoffs.

Pacers-Heat Preview

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:35:37 +0800

MIAMI (AP) -- Dwyane Wade's rookie season ended with a playoff loss to the Indiana Pacers. The next year, the Miami Heat were headed to the Eastern Conference finals and certain that an NBA championship was in their sights.

Colangelo out as Raptors GM, still president

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:11:49 +0800

TORONTO (AP) -- Bryan Colangelo is still president of the Toronto Raptors, but he's no longer the club's general manager.

Knicks unsure about Stoudemire's role

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:38:12 +0800

GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) -- Amare Stoudemire will go into next season with $45 million left on his contract and no guarantee of a starting job.

Warriors GM: 'Sense of desperation has passed'

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:23:25 +0800

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- The turnaround has taken place. The total transformation might not be far away.

AP Source: Jordan changing team name to Hornets

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:56:53 +0800

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is changing his team's name to the Hornets, said a person familiar with the situation.

Grizzlies-Spurs Preview

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:16:07 +0800

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Zach Randolph's miserable Western Conference finals debut led to a sleepless night and a long film session.

West (leg) misses Pacers practice, expects to play

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:07:25 +0800

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Pacers forward David West is expected to play Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals at Miami, despite an injured right leg.

Knicks say they need time, not an overhaul

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:53:44 +0800

GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) -- Some of the players were old, though the New York Knicks say their team is young in its development.

Magic try to follow Howard trade with lottery luck

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:19:54 +0800

NEW YORK (AP) -- Pat Williams is pretty good at being lucky, and he's got a hunch.

Jay-Z's sports agency buys Diggins a new Benz

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:30:36 +0800

Looks like Skylar Diggins will have a new ride when she goes to Tulsa to join the Shock.

Belmont hires Louisville assistant coach Newbauer

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:58:04 +0800

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Belmont has found its new women's basketball coach in Cameron Newbauer, who reached the NCAA championship game this past season as an assistant at Louisville.

Spurs rout Grizzlies 105-83 in West finals opener

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:32:07 +0800

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- The San Antonio Spurs opened the Western Conference finals resembling the past champions who've been there so many times before.

Spurs come out hot, Randolph cold in West finals

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:12:28 +0800

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Mike Conley wouldn't let Zach Randolph take the blame for the Memphis Grizzlies' blowout loss in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.

Spurs cruise to opening win over Grizzlies

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:47:36 +0800

(Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs blew away Memphis 105-83 on Sunday to open the Western Conference finals with a convincing victory. Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard added 18 and the Spurs wasted little time sending a message to the visiting Grizzlies who are experiencing their first conference finals. San Antonio, meanwhile, is trying to get back to the NBA finals for the first time since 2007 and looked especially determined in Game One of the best-of-seven series. Game Two is on Tuesday in San Antonio. ...

Built to win now, Knicks didn't get close

Mon, 20 May 2013 05:48:47 +0800

NEW YORK (AP) -- A team built to win a title now didn't get close.

Pacers, Heat start bracing to square off again

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:29:02 +0800

MIAMI (AP) -- A year ago when Miami and Indiana faced off in the postseason, there were blood-drawing hits, flagrant fouls, technical fouls, choke signs being directed toward LeBron James and more than a few sharp-tongued comments.

Grizzlies try to extend best playoff run vs Spurs

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:27:17 +0800

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- On the best playoff run in their short history, the Memphis Grizzlies refuse to be satisfied with just reaching their first Western Conference final.

Pacers knock out Knicks with 106-99 win in Game 6

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:56:24 +0800

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Indiana spent the entire season perfecting its defense.