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Pacers hold off Knicks to reach NBA finals

Lance Stephenson.

Lance Stephenson scored a career playoff-high 25 points on Saturday to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 106-99 victory over the New York Knicks and into the NBA Eastern Conference finals.

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Knicks end their NBA post-season futility

Pablo Prigioni nd Raymond Felton

The New York Knicks turned back a furious late charge by the Boston Celtics on Friday, holding on for an 88-80 victory to reach the second round of the NBA playoffs.

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'I'm raising my hand': basketball star reveals he's gay after being inspired by bombings

Collins

Jason Collins, a veteran centre in the National Basketball Association (NBA), announced on Monday that he was gay, breaking one of the final frontiers in US sports and society.

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Spurs sign T-Mac for playoff push

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Houston Rockets center Yao Ming watches the scoreboard with teammate Tracy McGrady (R) before their game against the Washington Wizards in Houston February 26, 2008. Yao Ming will miss the rest of the NBA basketball season with a stress fracture in his left foot, dealing a crippling blow to the club in its postseason push, the team said on Tuesday.    REUTERS/Richard Carson  (UNITED STATES)

AFP The San Antonio Spurs have given their NBA playoff push an added boost by signing two-time league scoring champion Tracy McGrady for the rest of the season.

NBA play-offs preview: Bogut's Warriors face a tough task

Andrew Bogut

The NBA's Australian contingent have avoided a first-round showdown but San Antonio duo Patty Mills and Aron Baynes, and Golden State centre Andrew Bogut may meet in the Western Conference...

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Balanced scoring helps Chicago Bulls level series with Brooklyn Nets

Determined defence and a gritty performance from injured Joakim Noah helped the Chicago Bulls notch a 90-82 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday that evened their NBA Eastern Conference playoff...

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Bogut stars for winning Warriors

Andrew Bogut.

Australian Andrew Bogut an unstoppable force for NBA's Golden State Warriors, helping his side to a 3-1 series lead over Denver.

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Bogut back, helps Warriors to victory

Here's a comprehensive list of the highlights of Shane Watson's contributions to Australia's tour of India.

Minneapolis, Minnesota Boomers big man helps Golden State end a four-match losing streak.

Lin still making his mark

Jeremy Lin

Rebecca Bryan A year after 'Linsanity' gripped New York Knicks fans, the modest point guard is subdued.

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King James rules court with even more power

Lebron James

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.

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Gaze spurs Baynes on to higher goals

aron baynes

Roy Ward Andrew Gaze says Aron Baynes' move to San Antonio is a 'blessing from the hoop gods'.

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Lin returns to new York

Houston Rockets point guard Jeremy Lin.

The sense of momentum and excitement that characterized the thrilling rise of Jeremy Lin was evident again in Madison Square Garden on Monday night, but this time he was wearing Houston Rockets red.

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Carmelo the king of New York

Roy Ward CARMELO ANTHONY can do no wrong in New York right now.

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College basketballer's record points haul

Jack Taylor.

Grinnell, Iowa Jack Taylor shatters National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) record for most points in a game.

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Real deal Knicks vanquish Spurs

New York Knicks' Jason Kidd, left, talks to teammate Raymond Felton during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, in San Antonio. New York won 104-100. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

San Antonio: Raymond Felton scored 25 points as the New York Knicks rallied to beat the San Antonio Spurs 104-100 on Thursday to remain the only undefeated team in the NBA.

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Knicks give NY reason to smile

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 02: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks gestures to Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden on November 2, 2012 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.   Nick Laham/Getty Images/AFP

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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Impact of centres fading as small-ball grows

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard, top, dunks as Detroit Pistons guard Kim English watches during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 108-79. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Roy Ward From the look of the NBA all-star game voting ballot, you could be excused for thinking the centre position has been abolished.

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Lakers appoint D'Antoni as new NBA coach

Mike D'Antoni

The Los Angeles Lakers have appointed Mike D'Antoni as their new coach on a multi-year contract, the NBA team's spokesman John Black announced.

Sixers primed to knock Celtics over in Atlantic

Philadelphia 76ers center Andrew Bynum listens to a reporter's question at the team's NBA basketball training facility Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in Philadelphia.  Bynum remains sidelined with right knee pain and is a long shot to play in the Oct. 31 opener. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Paul Suttor, Paul Zalunardo BOSTON are ageing but still in contention for the NBA crown but Philadelphia have emerged as one of the dark horses from the Eastern Conference after snaring Lakers All-Stars centre Andrew Bynum.

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Linsanity! Knicks guard nails game-winning shot

New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin

Jeremy Lin scored a game-high 27 points and a career-high 11 assists as the New York Knicks extended their win streak by rallying in the fourth quarter to beat Toronto 90-87 on Tuesday.

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