Heat, Bulls catch fire late, Blazers sting Mavericks

2011-04-22 13:59:02

The Miami Heat tore past the Philadelphia 76ers with an explosive fourth-quarter surge for a 100-94 road win on Thursday.

Kevin Love awarded NBA Most Improved Player

2011-04-22 11:17:25

Minnesota's Kevin Love was entitled the NBA's Most Improved Player of 2010-2011 on Thursday after a season of leading the league in rebounding.

Lakers and Spurs even series 1-1

2011-04-21 14:16:17

The Los Angeles Lakers came alive following their disappointing playoff opener to grind out an 87-78 victory over the New Orleans Hornets.

Spurs level up with Memphis while Thunder roar again

2011-04-21 13:47:23

The San Antonio Spurs came from behind to level their first round playoff series with the Grizzlies at 1-1 with a 93-87 win on Wednesday.

Lakers' Odom voted league's best bench player

2011-04-20 14:44:09

Lamar Odom, who became the first Los Angeles Laker to win the NBA award for best player in a reserve role on Tuesday, hopes the recognition will make people think twice before considering him an underachiever.

Celtics beat Knicks; Mavs, Magic also win

2011-04-20 13:29:52

The Boston Celtics overcame an inspired performance from Carmelo Anthony to beat the New York Knicks on Tuesday, while Orlando and Dallas also grabbed victories.

Houston Rockets part ways with coach Adelman

2011-04-20 10:19:41

Rockets want to name a new coach as soon as possible but any announcement may be delayed as some of their preferred candidates are involved in the NBA playoffs.

NBA-Fans chant 'MVP' for Heat's unsung Anthony

2011-04-19 13:39:46

On a night when the Miami's 'Big Three' shined as the Heat crushed the Philadelphia 76ers 94-73, it was one of the team's lesser lights that earned the playoff plaudits in Monday's Game Two of the Eastern Conference first round.

Bulls charge to 2-0 series lead over Pacers

2011-04-19 14:25:49

The Chicago Bulls survived another scare from the Indiana Pacers on Monday to grind out a tense 96-90 victory and take a 2-0 lead in the East's best-of-seven playoff series.

Portland coach fined $35,000 for comments about officiating

2011-04-19 13:17:36

Portland Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan was fined $35,000 for criticising the officiating after his team lost to the Dallas Mavericks in the opening game of their playoff series, the NBA said on Monday.

Howard named defensive player of year

2011-04-19 09:38:53

Dwight Howard was named the NBA's defensive player of the year on Monday.

In pictures: NBA slam dunk show

2011-04-18 14:41:01

Editor's choice of NBA dunk photos over the month.