Here are the lottery standings going into Saturday, April 10 — four days before the regular season ends. This is do or die time folks. The next five days could either result in ecstasy, or torment. Sixers fans could either be dreaming of WTF for the next month(s), or Cole Aldrich and Greg Monroe. The [...]
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Dallas Mavericks had plenty on the line in their trip to Portland. A victory would mean the Southwest Division crown. It would prevent the Blazers from sweeping the season series. And it would be another step toward the second seed in the Western Conference. Complete Playoff Race That was enough motivation [...]
10:00 P.M. ESTVENUE: ARCO Arena The Southwest Division champs for the first time in three seasons, the Dallas Mavericks arent satisfied with their place in the Western Conference standings. Dallas continues its push for the second seed Saturday when it goes for its sixth consecutive victory over the Sacramento Kings. With San Antonio losing 107-99 [...]
MIAMI — Ben Gordon scored 26 of his 39 points in the second half, Tayshaun Prince added 28 points, seven assists and six rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons beat Miami 106-99 on Friday night, snapping a nine-game Heat winning streak that had been the NBAs longest current run. Charlie Villanueva scored 11 and Will Bynum [...]
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Devin Harris hit a go-ahead jumper early in the second overtime and the New Jersey Nets prevented the Chicago Bulls from taking over the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with a 127-116 victory Friday night. Terrence Williams had a career-high 27 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for the [...]
Manu Ginobili finally convinced the San Antonio Spurs his best days arent yet behind him. Ginobili signed a three-year, $39 million extension Friday that keeps off him this summers free agent market, and smooths over hurt feelings caused by the Spurs waiting for proof that the 32-year-old can still be an impact player. The last [...]