Online wire reportsApril 21, 2012 PHOENIX — Now that the Denver Nuggets are in the playoffs for the ninth consecutive season, there will be no letting up for the final three games of the regular season. Coach George Karl wants his young team to gain some momentum, and theres still a chance to pass Dallas [...]
Online wire reportsApril 21, 2012 SACRAMENTO, Calif. — With Oscar Robertson sitting courtside and soaking up the crowds adulation in recognition of his Hall of Fame career, it would have been a fitting occasion for Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant to record the first triple-double of his career. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of his [...]
Online wire reportsApril 21, 2012 SACRAMENTO, Calif. — With Oscar Robertson sitting courtside and soaking up the crowds adulation in recognition of his Hall of Fame career, it would have been a fitting occasion for Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant to record the first triple-double of his career. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of his [...]
TIME: 07:30 P.M. ESTVENUE: AmericanAirlines Arena In the Miami Heats last eight games, Dwyane Wade has sat out the four against opponents with losing records while playing four times against playoff teams. If that pattern holds, Wade wont be on the court when the Heat look for a sixth straight win in a home matchup [...]
TIME: 05:30 P.M. ESTVENUE: US Airways Center Both the Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns will control their playoff fate regardless of the result of this matchup. Denver, though, certainly is in the more enviable position. Either the Nuggets will clinch a postseason berth or the Suns will take a big step closer to getting one [...]
Online wire reportsApril 20, 2012 PHOENIX — The Los Angeles Clippers have been beating just about everybody. Then came the dreaded trip to Phoenix, where they havent won in five years. That streak of futility didnt end Thursday night when the Suns came away with a rough, intense 93-90 victory that bolstered their playoff hopes [...]