Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder Knock Off LA Lakers in Five: A Fan's Take
Yahoo! Sport
World News – By Michael McCarthy, USA TODAY Forget the resurgent LeBron James and Miami or Kevin Durant and the rising Oklahoma City Thunder. The San Antonio Spurs, unbeaten during these NBA Playoffs, will win another NBA title, Charles Barkley said during TNT's Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant celebrates during a timeout in the [...]
Read MoreStan Van Gundy out as Orlando Magic coach
USA TODAY
World News – After a rocky season down in Orlando, (now former) Magic coach Stan Van Gundy has officially been relieved of his duties, while GM Otis Smith and the team have agreed to “mutually part ways.” More via NBA.com:”Orlando Well, it finally happened. The Orlando Magic fired head coach Stan Van Gundy. NBA.com reports [...]
Read MoreTell us: Will Chris Bosh injury cost Heat a title?
USA TODAY (b
World News – Chris Bosh is the latest victim after he suffered an abdominal muscle strain on a dunk. Stern's schedule has already ended a couple of players' careers and others may never be the same. Derrick Rose, Kevin Love, Dwight Howard, Chauncey Billups, By Tom Haberstroh Speculating about Chris Bosh's injury when you don't [...]
Read MoreLetting Joakim Noah return after ankle injury was right move in pivotal situation
Chicago Sun-
World News – PHILADELPHIA — Although coach Tom Thibodeau said X-rays were negative, Joakim Noah's availability for Sunday's Game 4 against the Sixers is extremely doubtful. Joakim Noah turned his ankle over— badly— in the third quarter of Friday night's Game 3 vs. the Philadelphia 76ers, and the eyewitness prognosis from immediately after the game [...]
Read MoreBrooklyn Nets unveil black and white logo
BusinessWeek
World News – One thing is certain, the artist formerly known as the New Jersey Nets is headed to its new home in Brooklyn, the brand new Barclays Center, sporting a new attitude along with a fresh new look. What is uncertain is who will be The New Jersey Nets played their final game earlier [...]
Read MoreClippers shock Grizzlies in opener, 99-98
Los Angeles
World News – We kind of took that role in the 4th quarter,” Clippers point guard Chris Paul said a few minutes after his team completed a 28-3 closing run to register one of the greatest fourth-quarter swings in NBA playoff history and leave a capacity FedExForum Chris Paul hit a pair of free throws [...]
Read MoreShaq, Barkley, Magic: Derrick Rose knee injury ruins Bulls
USA TODAY
World News – After learning of Derrick Rose's season-ending torn ACL last night, Bulls forward Kyle Korver took to Facebook to share his thoughts. What he had to say was heartfelt and classy, and a great example of how social media can Three quarters and change into what seemed to be a very successful playoff [...]
Read MoreKevin Durant's last-second jumper lifts Thunder by Mavs in Game 1
ESPN
World News – The defending champs aren't going down without a fight. OKLAHOMA CITY — Kevin Durant was determined to not let the Oklahoma City Thunder lose another playoff game at home to Dallas. He scored 25 points and hit the winning jumper from the foul line with 1.5 seconds left to Richard Rowe/US Presswire [...]
Read MoreKevin Durant's last-second jumper lifts Thunder by Mavs in Game 1
ESPN
World News – The defending NBA champion Dallas Mavericks were able to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder last year in the playoffs. It looked like the Mavs were going to beat th. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY — Kevin Durant was determined to not let the Oklahoma City [...]
Read MoreKevin Durant embracing closer role
ESPN
World News – BY JENNI CARLSON | Published: April 29, 2012 Leave a comment Kevin Durant was having the toughest of nights at the worst of times. Missing shots. Clanging jumpers. Struggling to get to the free-throw line. Nothing seemed to be going well for the Durant with a huge shot to get the playoffs [...]
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