Sports - Basketball

Kobe Bryant wins first NBA Finals MVP of his career as he led the Los Angeles Lakers over the Orlando Magic.

Lakers Defeat Orlando, Win NBA Finals

Jun 15, 2009, 3:00 am

Kobe Bryant wins first NBA Finals MVP of his career as he led the Los Angeles Lakers over the Orlando Magic.

The Los Angeles Lakers moved to the brink of their 15th NBA Championship on Thursday.

Fisher's Heroics Lift Lakers to Brink of Title

Jun 12, 2009, 7:00 am

The Los Angeles Lakers moved to the brink of their 15th NBA Championship on Thursday.

The Orlando Magic stormed back into contention in the NBA Finals by knocking off the Los Angeles Lakers 108-104.

Magic Stun Lakers 108-104, Trim Deficit to 2-1

Jun 10, 2009, 7:00 am

The Orlando Magic stormed back into contention in the NBA Finals by knocking off the Los Angeles Lakers 108-104.

After 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 Hoping Home Court Gets Howard Going

Jun 9, 2009, 12:00 am

After 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.

Lakers are right where they are expected to be while the Magic are right where they thought they should be.

Magic Seek One More Upset Against Kobe and Lakers

Jun 4, 2009, 3:00 am

Lakers are right where they are expected to be while the Magic are right where they thought they should be.

Although 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.

NHL Edges NBA in Playoff Excitement

Jun 3, 2009, 2:00 am

Although 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.

After 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.

LeBron’s Days in Cleveland May Be Numbered

Jun 2, 2009, 11:00 pm

After 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.