Miami put heat on Boston, take 2-0 series lead

2011-05-04 11:17:27

The Miami Heat piled the pressure on bruised and battered Boston by taking a 2-0 lead in their NBA playoff series with a 102-91 victory on Tuesday.

Mavs steal opener from Lakers, Hawks stun Bulls

2011-05-03 14:37:08

The Dallas Mavericks overcame a 16-point deficit and an aggressive Kobe Bryant to steal Game One of their second round playoff series with a last-second 96-94 triumph on Monday.

Lakers squash Hornets to march on

2011-04-29 16:58:31

Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol exploded for 23 of Los Angeles' 29 points in the third quarter to propel the two-time defending NBA champions to a 98-80 victory over Western Conference rivals the New Orleans Hornets on Thursday, sending them into the next round of the playoffs.

Heat, Thunder win opening playoff rounds

2011-04-28 14:04:28

The Miami supporting cast helped the Heat survive one final run from the Philadelphia 76ers to hold on for a 97-91 victory on Wednesday.

Los Angeles Lakers beat Hornet

2011-04-27 14:18:33

Lakers beat Hornet with 106-90, leading the best-of-seven series 3-2.

Rose helps Bulls eliminate Pacers, Magic stay alive

2011-04-27 13:48:25

Derrick Rose showed no effects of his injured left ankle and the Chicago Bulls pushed their way past the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday.

Hawks get Pachulia back for possible NBA clincher

2011-04-27 11:07:26

When Zaza Pachulia showed up for practice this week, one guy was really glad to see him.

Grizzlies push Spurs to brink

2011-04-27 09:38:32

Western Conference top seeds San Antonio were pushed to the brink of elimination from the first round of the NBA playoffs after the Memphis Grizzlies took a 3-1 series lead with a 104-86 win over the Spurs on Monday.

CBA stars cheer on Beijing football team

2011-04-26 14:05:35

Former NBA player Stephon Marbury became an attraction for the crowds during his visit to the Workers Stadium with a T-shirt rooting for Beijing and a hat borrowed from a security guard.

Grizzlies push Spurs to brink, Mavs go up 3-2 on Blazers

2011-04-26 13:55:36

San Antonio were pushed to the brink of elimination from the first round of the NBA playoffs after the Memphis Grizzlies took a 3-1 series lead with a 104-86 win over the Spurs on Monday.

Celtics score series sweep over Knicks

2011-04-25 11:03:17

The Boston Celtics swept their way into the Eastern Conference semifinals, holding on for a 101-89 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday.

Guangdong enjoy tough win

2011-04-25 10:50:40

After a tight brawl with Xinjiang Guanghui, defending champions Guangdong Hongyuan sealed the second home win 110-104 on Sunday.