Lakers reach West finals, hold off Jazz (AP)
(May 17, 2008 05:38)
Kobe Bryant scored 34 points and Los Angeles held off a furious rally by the Utah Jazz for a 108-105 victory Friday night, putting the Lakers in the Western Conference finals for the first time in four years. The Jazz trailed by 19 at halftime and 16 at the end of the third quarter, but hit a flurry of 3-pointers to get within two points in the final minute. ... [Cont'd]
Cavs ride James, force Game 7 at Boston (AP)
(May 17, 2008 02:57)
LeBron James scored 32 points -- 19 in the second half -- and the Cleveland Cavaliers forced a decisive and fitting finale to this home-sweet-home playoff series with a 74-69 win Friday night over the Boston Celtics, who have gone from regular-season road kings to postseason road kill. James, whose jump shot has mysteriously been missing in this series, made two key baskets midway through the... ... [Cont'd]
Prince helping Pistons at both ends (AP)
(May 16, 2008 21:25)
In some ways, Tayshaun Prince seems like the same player he was when he suddenly went from the bench to playing for the Detroit Pistons during the 2003 playoffs. Prince slows down opponents with his lanky 6-foot-9, 215-pound frame and basketball IQ. He scores on an array of runners and spin moves around the lane, and from the outside with an awkward stroke. ... [Cont'd]
World's Highest Scoring Team: Your Central Oregon Hotshots!
(May 16, 2008 20:46)
Bend Weekly reports: Central Oregon boasts the distinction of being the world's highest scoring basketball team, having averaged 147 points per game last season... Last season, Central Oregon tied the record for the highest scoring professional basketball game in history by putting up a combined 370 points in a 194-176 victory on June 17, 2007... ... [Cont'd]
The Best Finishes in College Sports History
(May 16, 2008 16:31)
From the "Miracle Minute" , fans charging the field, convinced the game was over, to a school of 900 students pulling out out a championship from 7 behind with seconds left against the team with the longest winning streak ever in DII basketball. Yes, ever. ... [Cont'd]
NBA Basketball Pick: Muggsy Bogues
(May 16, 2008 16:12)
The NBA is an ever-changing subject of many conversations. People are constantly comparing players while debating who has more skill. The masses also want information regarding any top NBA basketball pick. Even though there seems to be all different types of debate, one fact rings true - Muggsy Bogues was an underdog who delivered. ... [Cont'd]
Fun Flash Pop-A-Shot Basketball game
(May 16, 2008 16:10)
Perfect for wasting time. They really captured the sense of speed and urgency, and "getting into the groove" feeling of the arcade game. ... [Cont'd]
Rein in Sick Basketball Coach Billy Gillespie
(May 16, 2008 13:16)
Jack Conway, AG of Kentucky, should send a squad of state troopers to seek out a child molester named Billy Gillespie, head basketball coach @ the Univ of Kentucky. For all I know, has never abused any kids, but he has come close in the last few weeks when he, in somewhat sickening fashion, has offered basketball scholarships to two 9th gr & 1 8th. ... [Cont'd]
Dennis Rodman: Charged of inciting domestic violence
(May 16, 2008 13:01)
Dennis Rodman, the famous basketball player, has been charged of inflicting domestic violence. According to the prosecutors Dennis has allegedly hit his darling girlfriend during their stay at a hotel last month. ... [Cont'd]
Friday Tidbits 5/16/08
(May 16, 2008 12:58)
A look back at the week that was in the sports world. 5/9/08/-5/15/08.Basketball, Hockey, Baseball, and Football news. ... [Cont'd]
