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Thunder runs past Lakers in Game 5, advance to Western Conference final

Despite 42 points from Lakers star Kobe Bryant, Oklahoma City got big performances from both Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant Monday night to reach the conference finals for the second year in a row.
Known for scoring, Thunder turns up defense to edge Lakers in Game 2

Oklahoma City trailed Los Angeles by seven late in Game 2 of their NBA Western Conference semifinal series. But a 9-0 scoring run to close out the game gave the Thunder a 2-0 series lead.
Final Four: Is Obama the best celebrity bracketologist?

President Obama is still in with a shout at being the celebrity with the most accurate Final Four bracket, according to ESPN. But things are stacked against him this weekend.
Chris Paul trade rejected: Was it really to save NBA parity?

The NBA rejected a trade to send superstar Chris Paul from small-market New Orleans to the Los Angeles Lakers. In doing so, the league apparently made some small-market owners happy.
NBA lockout: Players tweet their frustration

NBA lockout means another two weeks lost as talks break down. So players take to Twitter to express their views on NBA lockout.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks: In Big D, that's D for determination

The Los Angeles Lakers play the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 of their NBA Western Division playoff series. What must the Lakers do to win? The game starts Wednesday 10:30 p.m. Eastern time.
Contador's Tour de France win caps off banner summer of sports for Spain

Alberto Contador's Tour de France win – with only a 39-second lead over rival Andy Schleck, who finished second – is the latest triumph in an amazing summer of sports for Spain.
Derek Fisher staying with Lakers after free agent talks

Derek Fisher thought about joining that burgeoning superteam in Miami, but in the end Derek Fisher will remain with the Lakers.
Lakers' NBA title caps a lucrative month for sports business

It didn't hurt that the Lakers were up against their rivals, the Celtics, for the NBA title. But it isn't just ABC and the NBA that are scoring financially. There's hockey, golf, tennis, and the World Cup, too.
Ron Artest: Embattled forward learned to trust himself as Lakers win NBA title

Ron Artest had 20 points on 7 of 18 shooting, five steals and five rebounds in the decisive game of his first season with the Lakers.
NBA Finals MVP: Kobe Bryant says this championship is the 'sweetest'

NBA Finals MVP? It's Kobe Bryant. He says the championship is the 'sweetest' because LA beat the Celtics.
NBA Finals Game 7: Lakers beat Celtics, win 16th title

NBA Finals Game 7: It wasn't the prettiest NBA finals game but Game 7 went to the Lakers 83-79 over the Boston Celtics.
NBA Finals: Celtics, Lakers have game 7 date with history

Of the NBA's 63 championships, the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers account for 32. The Lakers trail the Celtics 15 to 17 in NBA Finals championship banners heading into Thursday's decisive Game 7.
Kobe Bryant ready for Game 7 challenge of Lakers-Celtics

Kobe Bryant says he's ready for tonight's Lakers-Celtics Game 7.
Kobe Bryant and the Lakers destroy Boston Celtics; Game 7 next

Kobe Bryant scored 26 enroute to a Lakers 89 - 67 victory over the Boston Celtics.
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NBA finals: Where will the next Pau Gasol come from?

Looking beyond the current Lakers-Celtics NBA finals, basketball scouts are hunting for the next Pau Gasol. With the NBA's recent push into developing countries, many expect a star to rise from Africa, India, or China.
Boston Celtics handle Kobe Bryant, lead Los Angeles Lakers 3-2

Boston Celtics withstood 38 points from Kobe Bryant to beat the Lakers 92-86.
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Pau Gasol, Lakers-Celtics, and the outsourcing of the NBA Finals

Game 3 of the Lakers-Celtics NBA Finals continues tonight. While the Celtics have no international players, the Lakers have three, including Spaniard Pau Gasol. Could that be decisive?
Spanish athletes set winning trend

Spain's Olympic hopes soar after recent championship victories suggest that increased investments and better athlete training are paying off.
How Celtics, Lakers rebuilt themselves – a trade at a time

Can other NBA cities do the same? It's a daunting task, experts say.
NBA hopes Celtics-Lakers rivalry can respark the fans

But current finals lacks superstar matchup of Bird vs. Magic.
Celtics vs. Lakers: Which laundry are you cheering for?

Too many trades hurt team identity and rivalry.