BOSTON, Massachusetts (AFP) - Paul Pierce scored 19 points and Boston's defense was again dominant as the Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 89-73 in the National Basketball Association playoffs. ...Read More
ORLANDO, Florida (AFP) - The Orlando Magic made sure they won't be swept out of the National Basketball Association playoffs by Detroit this time, thanks to 33 points from Rashard Lewis and an injury to Pistons guard Chauncey Billups. ...Read More
The former owner of the Hunter Pirates basketball team may face a police investigation over his alleged role in the collapse of his business and a youth charity. ...Read More
BOSTON, Massachusetts (AFP) - In a game where some of the top scorers in the National Basketball Association struggled to find the mark, the Boston Celtics proved they could defeat Cleveland even on a bad night. ...Read More
LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was named this season's National Basketball Association's Most Valuable Player here on Tuesday, marking the first time the flamboyant playmaker has won the award. ...Read More
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (AFP) - Chris Paul scored 30 points and added 12 assists to power the New Orleans Hornets past defending National Basketball Association champion San Antonio 102-84 here Monday. ...Read More
DETROIT, Michigan (AFP) - Chauncey Billups scored 28 points and Detroit dominated with defense and free throws down the stretch to beat Orlando 100-93, taking command of their National basketball Association playoff series. ...Read More
The Australian men's basketball team will play Iran in a three-game series in June. ...Read More
BOSTON, Massachusetts (AFP) - Paul Pierce scored 22 points and Kevin Garnett added 18 as the Boston Celtics overwhelmed Atlanta 99-65 Sunday to reach the second round of the National Basketball Association playoffs. ...Read More