Topic: Philadelphia 76ers

'Dynamic Duo' proves too much for Pacers as Heat advance

Dwyane Wade scored 41 points and LeBron James added 28 to lead the Miami Heat to a Game 6 victory over the Indiana Pacers Thursday night in Indianapolis. Miami now advances to the Eastern Conference final and awaits the winner of Saturday's Celtics/76ers game.

NBA playoffs: 76ers beat Celtics, force Game 7

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics, 82-75, Wednesday night at Philadelphia's Wells Fargo Arena, setting the stage for a seventh and series-deciding game in Boston on Saturday.

Celtics get help from outside 'Big Three' in beating Sixers

Boston forward Brandon Bass had an up and down season until Monday night, when he scored 27 points as the Celtics downed Philadelphia to take a three games-to-two lead in the best of seven NBA playoff series.

NBA playoffs: One series settled, others still up for grabs in weekend action

NBA playoffs: San Antonio is through to the Western Conference finals, awaiting the Thunder-Lakers winner. In the East, it's going to take a little longer between the Heat and Pacers and Celtics and Sixers.

Boston Celtics' trident skewers Philadelphia 76ers

The Celtics' three-pronged attack was too much for the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday night. Celtics 107, 76ers 91.

Spurs go 'old school' to beat Clippers in Game 1 of NBA Western semifinals

San Antonio's version of the 'Big Three' - Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginobili - led the Spurs' effort Tuesday night against the LA Clippers.

NBA playoffs: Thunder rolls over Lakers, 76ers nip Celtics (+video)

NBA playoffs on Monday night saw Oklahoma City crush the Lakers, while Philadelphia beat Boston in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal.

NBA playoffs 2012: Postseason news and notes

The National Basketball Association season that almost never was is about to head into the home stretch, i.e. the playoffs. Here are some postseason facts and figures.

Wilt Chamberlain: How his 100-point game changed pro basketball

50 years ago Friday, Wilt Chamberlain set an NBA record by scoring 100 points against the Knicks in Hershey, Penn. How that big night put the NBA on the map.

From Wilt Chamberlain to Jeremy Lin: 10 NBA 'firsts'

Jeremy Lin's rise on the NBA radar provides the impetus to look back at Wilt Chamberlain's highest-scoring game and nine other NBA 'firsts.'

NBA, union agreement: not much change for fans

NBA, union have a labor deal that gives the owners $3 billion more over the life of the contract. But the NBA, union agreement keeps the league's structure largely intact. 

Julius Erving, a.k.a. Dr. J denies memorabilia auction tied to lawsuit

Julius Erving: Known on the hardwood as Dr. J, Erving told The Associated Press on Wednesday he's never been a "hoarder or collector," and plans to donate a portion of the auction proceeds to the Salvation Army.

Dallas Mavericks vs. Miami Heat: A tale of two cities, and of expectations

The Dallas Mavericks face the Miami Heat Tuesday night at Miami's American Airlines Arena in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The game will be televised, starting at 9 p.m., Eastern time, on ABC.

NBA playoffs: Celtics vs. Heat in clash of the NBA’s Big Threes

NBA playoffs: The Boston Celtics visit the Miami Heat at the American Airlines Arena Sunday for the first game of their second-round NBA Eastern Division playoff series. Tip-off at 3:30 p.m. Eastern time.

NBA title contenders: Which teams have the most championships?

The NBA playoffs are well underway. It started with 16 teams, trying to stay in the game over a two-month stretch to earn the title 'NBA Champions.' However, there are a handful of teams that have established themselves as the cream of the pro-basketball crop, having won multiple NBA titles since 1947.

John Alston turns kids in hoodies into a choral band of brothers

An after-school program in Chester, Pa., gives at-risk teenagers a music education – and much more

Should the NBA be cut back to 24 teams?

Fans yearn for the glory days of great rivalries like the Boston Celtics vs. the Los Angeles Lakers. Critics of the current NBA say there just aren't enough great players to fill out 30 teams.

Comcast wins OK to buy NBC

Comcast purchase of NBC will make it a media powerhouse, although regulators insisted upon certain conditions to ensure competition.

12 surprising things I learned from “The Undisputed Guide to Pro Basketball History”

As a sports chronicle, “The Undisputed Guide to Pro Basketball History” is not your father’s Oldsmobile.

Kelsey Grammer backs new conservative TV network

Kelsey Grammer is the front man in the RightNetwork, a new politically conservative TV network. First programs include 'Right2Laugh,' featuring stand up comedians, and 'Running' about Tea Party-backed candidates running for office. See the Kelsey Grammer pitch video below.

NBA draft: John Wall goes first, role players sprinkled everywhere else

NBA draft resulted in an immediate impact player, John Wall of Kentucky, going to the Wizards. After that, most teams drafted projects and role players.

NFL, NBA show solidarity

To promote Haiti earthquake relief efforts, CBS and FOX will air a 30-second NFL public-service announcement during the AFC and NFC divisional playoff games this weekend.

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How Celtics, Lakers rebuilt themselves – a trade at a time

Can other NBA cities do the same? It's a daunting task, experts say.