NEW YORK Mike D'Antoni has agreed to coach the New York Knicks, bringing his entertaining offensive style from the Phoenix Suns to a team coming off one of the worst seasons in franchise history.
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ORLANDO, Fla. Detroit Pistons guard Chauncey Billups won't play in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Orlando Magic on Saturday.
CLEVELAND Cavaliers starting forward Ben Wallace is unlikely to play in Game 3 against the Boston Celtics on Saturday night after missing the morning shootaround because of an inner ear infection.
Detroit Pistons guard Chauncey Billups will miss Game 4 of Detroit's Eastern Conference semifinal series with the Orlando Magic on Saturday with a strained right hamstring.
Mike D'Antoni will reportedly bring his run-and-gun coaching style to the "Big Apple" next season.
The Orlando Magic attempt to even their Eastern Conference semifinal series with the Detroit Pistons at two games apiece, as the teams battle tonight at Amway Arena.
Rick Carlisle has reportedly come to terms on a four-year contract to become head coach of the Dallas Mavericks.
The Boston Celtics attempt to take a commanding 3-0 lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers in their Eastern Conference semifinal series, as the teams meet tonight at Quicken Loans Arena.
DALLAS Rick Carlisle will be the new coach of the Dallas Mavericks, a decision expected for nearly a week but slowed by contract negotiations.
SALT LAKE CITY Carlos Boozer broke out of his slump with 27 points and tied his career playoff-high with 20 rebounds, leading the Utah Jazz to a 104-99 victory over Los Angeles on Friday night, cutting the Lakers' lead in the series to 2-1.
Carlos Boozer had a huge night with 27 points and 20 rebounds, as the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers, 104-99, in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series.
Houston Rockets forward Shane Battier and guard Rafer Alston each had surgery on Friday.
Cleveland Cavaliers big man Ben Wallace was forced out of Tuesday's Game 2 Eastern Conference semifinal matchup against Boston with bouts of dizziness.
The New York Knicks are reportedly negotiating with Suns head coach Mike D'Antoni to become their next coach.
The Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz resume their Western Conference semifinal series tonight at EnergySolutions Arena, as the clubs square off in Game 3 of the set.
SAN ANTONIO There was no third-quarter breakdown for the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night, just the desperate play of a team whose quest for a second straight NBA title was on the line. Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili both scored 31 points to lead the Spurs to a 110-99 victory over the New Orleans Hornets in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals.
NEW YORK Kobe Bryant added another honor Thursday to go with his MVP award, becoming the only unanimous selection to the All-NBA team.
BOSTON Paul Pierce and Ray Allen found their shooting touch. LeBron James can only hope he left his in Cleveland. Pierce scored 19 points, Kevin Garnett added 13 with 12 rebounds, and Allen broke out of a seven-quarter scoring drought with 16 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Cavaliers 89-73 on Thursday night and take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio Maybe Cleveland Cavaliers fans can hope for cheap gas if an oil company insults All-Star LeBron James.
Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker each poured in 31 points as San Antonio used a strong second half to beat New Orleans, 110-99, in the pivotal Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series.
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