NBA: Bryant passes Chamberlain for fourth on scoring list

source: yahoo.com

Kobe Bryant passed Wilt Chamberlain for fourth on the NBA's all-time scoring list Saturday to help the Los Angeles Lakers to a much-needed 103-98 victory over the Sacramento Kings. 

Mavs' Nowitzki ready for Game 5, says 'I feel great'

source: nba.com

The Mavericks star said "I feel great'' as he took the court for a shootaround Thursday, about eight hours before Game 5 of the NBA finals. He declared himself over the worst effects of a sinus infection he played through in Game 4.

Mavericks looking for a complete game against Heat

source: gmanews.tv

DALLAS - The success-starved Dallas Mavericks will have to stop the explosive scoring runs by the Miami Heat if they are going to win their first NBA championship, coach Rick Carlisle said on Monday.

Wade turns up Heat on Mavericks to take series lead

source: cnn.com

For Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat, a victory on the road in Game Three of this year's NBA Finals meant more than just retaking home court.

NBA: Injury will not stop Nowitzki

source: mb.com.ph

MIAMI (AFP) — Forget everything you ever heard about Dirk Nowitzki needing a championship to secure his place among the NBA legends.

Nowitzki, Marion send Mavericks back to NBA finals

source: philstar.com

Standing at center court with fans, teammates and team owner Mark Cuban living it up all around him, Dirk Nowitzki watched the presentation of the Western Conference championship trophy with all the enthusiasm of a guy being named player of the week in November.

Heat scorch Bulls in OT, lead series 3-1

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MIAMI — LeBron James scored 35 points and Chris Bosh added 22 as the Miami Heat overcame an early 11-point deficit to beat the Chicago Bulls 101-93 on Tuesday to take a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.

Bulls, Heat expect rugged match

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MIAMI (AP) — Dwyane Wade’s right arm had a nasty gash that left him unwilling to shoot the ball for Miami down the stretch. Omer Asik needed stitches around his chin, not to mention a Chicago jersey that wasn’t covered in his own blood.

Mavericks withstand late Thunder rally to take 2-1 lead

source: reuters.com

The Dallas Mavericks blitzed the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first quarter and held off a late rally for a 93-87 victory on Saturday that gave them a 2-1 lead in their best of seven Western conference finals series.

Durant, Harden lead Thunder past Mavs; series tied

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DALLAS (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 24 points and James Harden added 23 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 106-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday to level the Western Conference finals at one game each.

NBA: Late James magic pushes Heat past Bulls

source: gmanews.tv

CHICAGO - LeBron James produced some more fourth-quarter magic to propel the Miami Heat to a scrappy 85-75 win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, evening their NBA Eastern Conference final at a game each.

Nowitzki leads Mavericks past Thunder

source: abs-cbnnews.com

DALLAS - (UPDATE) Dirk Nowitzki scored 48 points and set an NBA record with a 24-for-24 free throw shooting performance to power Dallas over Oklahoma City 121-112 in Tuesday's opener of their NBA playoff series.

Fatigue the main factor behind Lakers letdown, says Bryant

source: abs-cbnnews.com

LOS ANGELES – Fatigue had been the biggest reason for the premature exit from the playoffs by the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, All-Star guard Kobe Bryant said on Wednesday.

Shaq out for Game 5 of Celtics-Heat series

source: philstar.com

MIAMI (AP) - Shaquille O'Neal lagged well behind the rest of the Boston Celtics on the short walk from the bus to the locker room on Wednesday morning.

Rose leads Bulls charge in win over Hawks

source: abs-cbnnews.com

CHICAGO - NBA Most Valuable Player Derrick Rose scored 33 points to lead Chicago to a 95-83 victory Tuesday that put the Bulls one win away from reaching the NBA's Eastern Conference finals.

Mavericks end Lakers' 3-peat bid

source: abs-cbnnews.com

MANILA, Philippines - The Dallas Mavericks have shot down the Lakers' dynasty, 122-86, with a stunning sweep of their Western Conference semi-finals series.

Rondo injures elbow as Boston beat Heat

source: reuters.com

Rajon Rondo overcame a dislocated left elbow to lead the Boston Celtics to a 97-81 win over Miami on Saturday which cut the Heat's lead to 2-1 in their Eastern Conference semi-final.

Smith, Teague lead Hawks past Bulls 100-88

source: mb.com.ph

ATLANTA (AP) – The Atlanta Hawks finally won a second-round playoff game at home.

Bulls rout Hawks; Mavs grab 3-0 lead

source: gmanews.tv

CHICAGO - Chicago's Derrick Rose was in MVP mode on Friday scoring a career-high 44 points to lead the Bulls to a 99-82 win over the Atlanta Hawks as Dallas beat the Los Angeles Lakers to leave the two-time defending champions on the ropes.

Bulls' Rose becomes NBA's youngest MVP winner

<source: reuters.com

Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose ended LeBron James's two-year reign as the NBA's most valuable player on Tuesday when he became the youngest winner of the sport's highest individual honor.