Sports - Basketball
Knicks and Nets First Round Draft Preview
Jun 24, 2009, 2:00 amThe 2009 NBA draft class has been said to be one of the weakest draft classes ever. While it is a weak class, with Oklahoma power forward and Los Angeles Clipper-bound Blake Griffin being the main star, there are still some gems in this draft.
Kobe’s Quest to Be the Best
Jun 18, 2009, 2:00 amWith his fourth NBA championship wrapped up, Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant got a 7–1, 325-pound monkey off his back by winning his first title without the help of center Shaquille O’Neal.
Phil, Kobe, and Lakers Win It All Again
Jun 16, 2009, 1:00 pmWith the NBA playoffs over and done with, the Los Angeles Lakers are world champions for the 15th time in franchise history. Head coach Phil Jackson captured his historic 10th title as a coach, and shooting guard Kobe Bryant won his fourth title.
Lakers Defeat Orlando, Win NBA Finals
Jun 15, 2009, 3:00 amKobe Bryant wins first NBA Finals MVP of his career as he led the Los Angeles Lakers over the Orlando Magic.
Fisher's Heroics Lift Lakers to Brink of Title
Jun 12, 2009, 7:00 amThe Los Angeles Lakers moved to the brink of their 15th NBA Championship on Thursday.
Magic Stun Lakers 108-104, Trim Deficit to 2-1
Jun 10, 2009, 7:00 amThe Orlando Magic stormed back into contention in the NBA Finals by knocking off the Los Angeles Lakers 108-104.
Magic Hoping Home Court Gets Howard Going
Jun 9, 2009, 12:00 amAfter going down 0–2, the Orlando Magic are back home for three games hoping that some home cooking is just what they need to compete with the Lakers and win the franchise’s first ever finals game—they are currently 0–6.
Magic Seek One More Upset Against Kobe and Lakers
Jun 4, 2009, 3:00 amLakers are right where they are expected to be while the Magic are right where they thought they should be.
NHL Edges NBA in Playoff Excitement
Jun 3, 2009, 2:00 amAlthough Sports Illustrated opined “Why the NHL is hot and the NBA is not” on an issue cover back in June 1994, the NBA has pretty much been front and center in terms of media exposure while the NHL has taken a backseat in the U.S.
LeBron’s Days in Cleveland May Be Numbered
Jun 2, 2009, 11:00 pmAfter an NBA-best 66–16 regular season record highlighted by a 39–2 home record, hopes were high in Cleveland that the team was bound for the finals and a shot at the title.
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