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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.
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In Pictures: Creative celebrity names
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In Pictures: 'Celebrity Apprentice' cast
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In Pictures: Joe Lieberman
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In Pictures: Regis Philbin retires
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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.
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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.
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Whitney Houston investigation: Too soon to tell if drugs involved
Whitney Houston: Toxicology test results won't be known for weeks. L.A. officials wouldn't comment on the prescription drugs found in Whitney Houston's hotel room.
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Why some musicians are protesting this year’s Grammy Awards show
The Recording Academy has eliminated 31 categories of Grammy Awards, many of which are often won by minorities. A protest rally and alternative concert will be held on Sunday.
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Chris Paul trade: Can the Clippers become LA's team?
Chris Paul, the coveted free agent point guard, could turn the lowly Clippers into a serious NBA contender. The addition of Chris Paul to the team is attracting other marquee players.
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In Pictures: Creative celebrity names
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In Pictures: 'Celebrity Apprentice' cast
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In Pictures: Joe Lieberman
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In Pictures: Regis Philbin retires
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In Pictures: The many faces of Maria Sharapova
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In Pictures: Riots in Los Angeles after the NBA finals
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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.
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Lakers riots: Lakers fans get ugly after LA beats Boston in NBA finals
Lakers riots occurred after the Lakers beat the Celtics in the NBA Finals Thursday night.
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NBA Finals Game 7: LA Lakers win NBA title beating Celtics 83 - 79
NBA Finals Game 7 goes to the Lakers as they defeated the Boston Celtics to win 16th championship.
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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.
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Kobe Bryant ready for Game 7 challenge of Lakers-Celtics
Kobe Bryant says he's ready for tonight's Lakers-Celtics Game 7.
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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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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 01/19
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Grammy nominations show was a ladies' night
Beyoncé and Taylor Swift scoop up 18 nominations between them, but Whitney Houston is a surprising absence.
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California Dream 2.0
There's still gold at the end of the rainbow, but in this new version, you need to pay for it.
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Jackson memorial: Unity the keynote
In a spectacle befitting the ultimate entertainer, friends and fans pay tribute to a man whose music touched millions worldwide.
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Los Angeles finds its heart
Downtown L.A.'s cultural corridor struggles to define its profile and its audience.
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Obama’s rapid rise to eminence
He’ll make his speech in Denver Thursday as the first African-American to win his party’s nod.
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