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Crazy postseason topping strange season
The usual guidelines no longer appear to be relevant. The NBA postseason has become unusually unpredictable. What comes next may no longer be based on what happened before.
Ian Thomsen: Strange NBA regular season gives way to even crazier postseason
Aren’t the superstars supposed to dominate? Aren’t the old giants supposed to crumble? Not this year, says Ian Thomsen. A crazy season has given way to an even crazier postseason.
Thunder claim 2-0 lead over Lakers
There was no blowout, but the result was the same. Kevin Durant hit the go-ahead basket with 18 seconds left as the Thunder edged the Lakers 77-75 for a 2-0 lead in the West semis.
Heat scrap practice, media following blowout loss
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Miami Heat canceled practice and their media availability one day after a blowout loss in Game 3 to the Pacers.
Heat scrap practice, media a day after blowout loss
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Miami Heat canceled practice and their media availability one day after a blowout loss in Game 3 to the Pacers.
Sam Amick: Safest bets in the 2012 draft
Every draft has that group of players who may never make an All-Star team but are easy to project. Call them the ’safe bets,’ writes sam Amick. Well, here is this year’s group.
Game Recap
The Pacers defended their home court. And how. Roy Hibbert collected 19 points, 18 boards and five blocks as Indiana took a 2-1 lead in its series with a 94-75 win over Miami.
Jan Hubbard: Parker celebrates 30th birthday winning point-guard battle, game
Tony Parker’s 22 points led the Spurs to an easy 105-88 win over the Clippers. By claiming a 2-0 series lead, San Antonio has made playing team ball an art form, writes Jan Hubbard.
Sweet 16
San Antonio’s balanced attack put Los Angeles in a big hole. Five reached double figures as the Spurs won their 16th straight game on Thursday with a 105-88 win over the Clippers.