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Thunder strike late over Lakers, Celtics spank 76ers

Posted on 17 May 2012 by ta tvnz basketball headlines auto group

The Oklahoma City Thunder scored nine unanswered points in the final two minutes to edge the Los Angeles Lakers today.

Indiana Pacers, San Antonio Spurs doing well

Posted on 16 May 2012 by TV3

The Indiana Pacers beat Miami Heat, while the San Antonio Spurs slammed the LA Clippers.

Pacers stun Heat, Spurs rout Clippers

Posted on 16 May 2012 by ta tvnz basketball headlines auto group

Without Chris Bosh for the first time in the NBA playoffs, championship favourites Miami suddenly looked vulnerable.

Thunder embarrass Lakers

Posted on 15 May 2012 by ta tvnz basketball headlines auto group

The Thunder delivered a blow to rival Metta World Peace's infamous elbow by crushing the Lakers today.

Clippers beat Grizzlies, reach conference semis

Posted on 13 May 2012 by ta tvnz basketball headlines auto group

The Los Angeles Clippers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 82-72 in game seven of their NBA first round playoff today.

Celtics rally, then hang on to beat 76ers

Posted on 13 May 2012 by ta tvnz basketball headlines auto group

The Celtics came back, then just hung on, for victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

LeBron named MVP

Posted on 12 May 2012 by ta tvnz basketball headlines auto group

Miami Heat forward LeBron James was named today as the National Basketball Association's Most Valuable Player for the 2011-12 season

Grizzlies and Clippers heading to Game Seven

Posted on 12 May 2012 by ta tvnz basketball headlines auto group

The Memphis Grizzlies have beaten the Los Angeles Clippers 90-88 to level the best-of-seven series at 3-3.

Game over for Chicago Bulls

Posted on 11 May 2012 by TV3

There were tense finishes to two of the three NBA playoff games today.

Celtics and 76ers advance, Nuggets stay alive

Posted on 11 May 2012 by ta tvnz basketball headlines auto group

The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics savoured playoff joy while the Denver Nuggets avoided elimination by the Los Angeles Lakers.

Celtics to meet 76ers in NBA semi-final

Posted on 11 May 2012 by TV3

Kevin Garnett had 28 points and 14 rebounds, hitting a jumper to give Boston the lead with 31 seconds left in Game 6.

Paul Henare to assist Tall Blacks

Posted on 11 May 2012 by TV3

Former New Zealand Breakers point guard Paul Henare will be an assistant coach of the New Zealand men's basketball team as they seek to secure a place at the Olympics.

Miami Heat too hot for Knicks

Posted on 10 May 2012 by TV3

Five games was all the Miami Heat needed to sew up their series against the New York Knicks.

Heat knock out Knicks of playoffs

Posted on 10 May 2012 by ta tvnz basketball headlines auto group

The Miami Heat hammered the final nail into the injury-ravaged New York Knicks' coffin.

Hawks, Bulls stay alive, Pacers win first series since 2005

Posted on 09 May 2012 by ta tvnz basketball headlines auto group

The Atlanta Hawks edged the Boston Celtics and kept their playoff hopes alive.




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