Memphis takes 2-1 series lead

Marc Gasol scored 20 points and Memphis made all six of its free-throw attempts in the final 63 seconds to beat Oklahoma City 87-81 in game three of their NBA playoff second-round series.

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King James rules court with even more power

Since winning his third most valuable player award, first NBA championship, a finals MVP and a second gold medal, LeBron James is no longer chasing his contemporaries.

MVP race will go down to wire

Steve Smith This season's NBA Most Valuable Player race is too hard to call.

History in the making for Durant

Basketball Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant is on track to beat Larry Bird's stellar NBA feat of 1987-88.

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Knicks give NY reason to smile

NEW YORK: The New York Knicks gave the city's residents something to cheer about with a surprisingly comfortable 104-84 win over NBA champions Miami in their storm-delayed season opener on Friday.

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Harden gives Rockets a tough exterior

Roy Ward Shockwaves, or was it Thunder-claps, went across the NBA world when Oklahoma City traded James Harden on the verge of the new season.

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Olympics spurs on Mills in NBA mission

Chris Dutton He missed out on Olympic Games bling but Patrick Mills and the San Antonio Spurs are on a mission to ''achieve greatness'' and believe they have the firepower to win an NBA championship ring.

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Nuggets strike gold for battle with Thunder

Paul Suttor and Paul Zalunardo Oklahoma City Thunder were on the verge of their first NBA title last season, leading 1-0 over Miami in the finals but fell in a heap, losing the next four matches.

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Boomers keen to avoid booby prize

Paul Zalunardo A quarter-final meeting with LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant and company is the booby prize awaiting the Boomers should they fail to beat either Brazil or Russian during the pool stage of...

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'Getting loose' will help Mills in London

By Liam FitzGibbon US basketball star Chris Paul expects Australia's Patty Mills to ''get loose'' and make a big impact at the London Olympics.

Fourth quarter problems leave Lakers frustrated

For eight taut minutes Saturday night, Bryant tried to sustain the Los Angeles Lakers through the sheer force of his jump shot. When that failed, he turned the aggression toward his teammates.

Thunder edge Spurs to reach NBA finals

Kevin Durant had 34 points and 14 rebounds as the Oklahoma City Thunder claimed a spot in the NBA finals by beating the San Antonio Spurs 107-99 on Wednesday night.

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Spurs' loss in NBA to be gain for Boomers

AAP Boomers head coach Brett Brown and star point guard Patty Mills will shift their focus to the London Olympics campaign earlier than expected after the San Antonio Spurs were bundled out of the NBA...

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Miami take 3-1 NBA finals lead

LeBron James and the Miami Heat are one win away from an NBA championship after defeating Oklahoma City Thunder 104-98 in game four of the finals.

LeBron and Heat eyeing off NBA title

LeBron James and the Miami Heat are one win away from an NBA championship after defeating Oklahoma City Thunder 104-98 in game four of the finals.

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Miami Heat wins NBA championship

The Miami Heat won the NBA Finals on Thursday, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-106 to capture the best-of-seven championship series four games to one.

Bogut returns to NBA but Bucks lose

Milwaukee Bucks' Australian centre Andrew Bogut returned to NBA action, but was unable to inspire his side to victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.