76ers-Celtics Preview
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The eighth-seeded Sixers are still breathing after an 82-75 victory over the cold-shooting Celtics in Game 6 on Wednesday. The underdog 76ers missed 11 free throws, hit just 1-of-9 from three-point range and were outrebounded 48-37 in that one,
WALTHAM — Already without Avery Bradley, the Celtics practiced on Friday without backup guard Keyon Dooling, who [...]
Miami Heat Eliminate the Pacers in Game 6: Fan Reaction
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But with the Bulls out, the Miami Heat with its Big Three superstars — LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh — has become the favorite. Well, the Big Three are now the Big Two. Bosh is injured and out indefinitely with a pulled stomach muscle.
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra drew attention Thursday to the [...]
Dwyane Wade leads Miami Heat over Indiana Pacers to advance to Eastern …
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A pointed look at the Pacers as they prepare for perhaps their penultimate performance. PF: Vice. David Roth on Stan Van Gundy and the Orlando Magic. SF: Magic Basketball. Eddy Rivera on Stan Van Gundy and the Orlando Magic. SG: Orlando Pinstriped Post
The Pacers look to avoid elimination hosting the Miami Heat in Game 6.
The [...]
76ers Top Celtics to Force Game 7 in East Semis
ABC News
In a brief post Tuesday on Philly.com's “Deep Sixer” blog, Mitchell takes aim at the Celtics star who called Philly fans “fair-weathered” to the media Monday. The Sixers' response to Garnett's trash-talking consisted of the typical
An afterthought in a star-studded Boston lineup that includes three future Hall of Famers and perhaps the best pure point [...]
76ers force Game 7 with bounce-back win over Celtics
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By Mike Petraglia PHILADELPHIA — If there were ever a team that needed to close out a series, the Celtics are it. They will almost certainly be without Avery Bradley (left shoulder). Ray Allen is hurting bad but will give it a go.
PHILADELPHIA — Jrue Holiday scored 20 points, and Elton Brand had 13 points [...]
Heat pummel Pacers, move within win of Eastern Conference finals berth
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By Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY Larry Bird isn't one to keep his mouth shut, and the Pacers President made it clear that he wasn't happy with his team's performance in a 115-83 demolition by the Heat on Tuesday night. Bird, recently named the NBA Executive
Things are a bit dicier on the Pacers' side, where both [...]
Miami Heat defeats Indiana Pacers, takes 3-2 lead in series
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Granger received technical fouls in Games 2, 3 and 4, and the individual matchup between Granger and James has produced some heated moments in the series. On Tuesday, James called Granger's antics “stupid” and added that “whatever he's trying is not
Lebron James could not overcome, while the Celtics on the Cavs, and Dwyane Wade could [...]
Larry Bird calls Pacers 'soft' after Heat game
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By J. Michael Falgoust, USA TODAY Lance Stephenson has played less than four minutes in two rounds of playoff games for the Indiana Pacers, but the second-year guard garnered a lot of attention Saturday. Why? The Pacers lead this series with the Miami
MIAMI — Miami took a big step forward. Indiana lost two forwards.
The Indiana [...]
Miami Heat defeats Indiana Pacers, takes 3-2 lead in series
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INDIANAPOLIS — Refreshed in body and spirit, the Miami Heat returned to practice reunited and refocused. There was no looking back.
Former Heat player and current Pacers assistant coach Brian Shaw separated the two and walked Howard back toward the Miami side of the court. That was about all the action the two saw on Sunday. [...]
Gloriana announces second CD
Country Stan
By shielstenros After the 19 remaining for Emily's heart move into a Charlotte mansion, one of them gets the first date: a concert by the country band Gloriana. Good news NBA Fans. The moment that we've waiting for is finally here the battle between
Gloriana's latest single, '(Kissed You) Good Night' — which tells the story [...]