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Late turnovers doom Heat in Game 2 loss, 97-93
May 24, 2013
MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James blamed one person after the Miami Heat let home-court advantage in the Eastern Conference finals slip from their hands. Predictably, that was himself. The league's MVP had two turnovers in the final minute — both times on passes that were knocked away by David West — and they... Read More
May 24, 2013
MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James blamed one person after the Miami Heat let home-court advantage in the Eastern Conference finals slip from their hands. Predictably, that was himself. The league's MVP had two turnovers in the final minute — both times on passes that were knocked away by David West — and they... Read More
Pacers steal Game 2 from Heat, 97-93
May 24, 2013
MIAMI (AP) — David West punched two passes from LeBron James away in the final minute, then punched the air. He had plenty of reason to celebrate. The Eastern Conference finals are tied, and home-court advantage now belongs to West and the Indiana Pacers. Roy Hibbert scored a postseason career-high 29 points... Read More
May 24, 2013
MIAMI (AP) — David West punched two passes from LeBron James away in the final minute, then punched the air. He had plenty of reason to celebrate. The Eastern Conference finals are tied, and home-court advantage now belongs to West and the Indiana Pacers. Roy Hibbert scored a postseason career-high 29 points... Read More
Oklahoma City Thunder: In his absence, Russell Westbrook's value becomes obvious
May 24, 2013
As Russell Westbrook continued to elevate himself at the league's most competitive position, perhaps never before had his talent been more appreciated than when he wasn't playing. Though Westbrook's worth was acknowledged before the injury, it perhaps was undervalued given OKC's 3-6 record after his departure. Read More
May 24, 2013
As Russell Westbrook continued to elevate himself at the league's most competitive position, perhaps never before had his talent been more appreciated than when he wasn't playing. Though Westbrook's worth was acknowledged before the injury, it perhaps was undervalued given OKC's 3-6 record after his departure. Read More
Oklahoma City Thunder report card: Breaking down Russell Westbrook's season
May 24, 2013
Thunder point guard earns solid grades, especially in leadership in playmaking. Read More
May 24, 2013
Thunder point guard earns solid grades, especially in leadership in playmaking. Read More
Oklahoma City Thunder: Evaluating Russell Westbrook's season
May 24, 2013
The Oklahoman's staff writers discuss three questions about Russell Westbrook's season. Read More
May 24, 2013
The Oklahoman's staff writers discuss three questions about Russell Westbrook's season. Read More
Former NBA guard Flynn Robinson dies at 72
May 24, 2013
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Flynn Robinson, the former NBA guard who played on the Los Angeles Lakers' 1971-72 championship team, has died after a two-year fight with cancer. He was 72. Flynn's wife, Nancy Pitts-Robinson, told the Lakers he died Thursday at Keck Hospital in Los Angeles. Called "Mr. Instant Point" by... Read More
Allen to match fans' donations for tornado relief
May 24, 2013
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The American Red Cross will be accepting donations from fans attending the Memphis Grizzlies' next two home games in the Western Conference finals against San Antonio, and guard Tony Allen will matching those gifts. Allen played at Oklahoma State in college, and he said Friday seeing the... Read More
May 24, 2013
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The American Red Cross will be accepting donations from fans attending the Memphis Grizzlies' next two home games in the Western Conference finals against San Antonio, and guard Tony Allen will matching those gifts. Allen played at Oklahoma State in college, and he said Friday seeing the... Read More
Grizzlies, Memphis ready to 'believe' vs Spurs
May 24, 2013
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The towels are showing up all around Memphis. They hang over neighborhood signs and even at a door to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The sentiment? Believe Memphis. The Grizzlies certainly do. Yes, they are down 0-2 to San Antonio in their first Western Conference final, but they... Read More
May 24, 2013
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The towels are showing up all around Memphis. They hang over neighborhood signs and even at a door to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The sentiment? Believe Memphis. The Grizzlies certainly do. Yes, they are down 0-2 to San Antonio in their first Western Conference final, but they... Read More
NBA fines Grizzlies G Tony Allen $5,000 for flop
May 24, 2013
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The NBA has fined Grizzlies guard Tony Allen $5,000 for violating the league's anti-flopping rule during Game 2 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs. Officials called a flagrant foul on Manu Ginobili for grabbing Allen's arm as the Grizzlies guard drove to the... Read More
May 24, 2013
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The NBA has fined Grizzlies guard Tony Allen $5,000 for violating the league's anti-flopping rule during Game 2 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs. Officials called a flagrant foul on Manu Ginobili for grabbing Allen's arm as the Grizzlies guard drove to the... Read More
Report: Raptors going after Ujiri
May 24, 2013
DENVER (AP) — Masai Ujiri has done a masterful job of reshaping the Nuggets into a Western Conference contender ever since Carmelo Anthony forced his way out of Denver. With nary an All-Star this season, the Nuggets won a franchise record 57 games and went an NBA-best 38-3 at home, helping Ujiri garner the NBA's... Read More
Vice President Joe Biden calls Kevin Durant to thank him for tornado relief efforts
May 24, 2013
Kevin Durant's generous contributions to tornado relief in Oklahoma haven't gone unnoticed. Not by the people he helped, not by the NBA fans who adore him and not by the decision-makers in Washington D.C. Vice President Joe Biden reportedly called the Oklahoma City star this week to thank Durant for his $1 million... Read More
May 24, 2013
Kevin Durant's generous contributions to tornado relief in Oklahoma haven't gone unnoticed. Not by the people he helped, not by the NBA fans who adore him and not by the decision-makers in Washington D.C. Vice President Joe Biden reportedly called the Oklahoma City star this week to thank Durant for his $1 million... Read More
Mayors from San Antonio, Memphis bet BBQ on hoops
May 24, 2013
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The mayor of San Antonio says everyone knows the best barbecue and basketball comes from Texas. The mayor of Memphis notes barbecue is prized in his city, where restaurant smoke stacks rise like steeples. So the mayors have bet barbecue on the NBA Western Conference final. Mayor Julian... Read More
May 24, 2013
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The mayor of San Antonio says everyone knows the best barbecue and basketball comes from Texas. The mayor of Memphis notes barbecue is prized in his city, where restaurant smoke stacks rise like steeples. So the mayors have bet barbecue on the NBA Western Conference final. Mayor Julian... Read More
Kevin Durant: The gift who keeps on giving
May 24, 2013
Ever since an EF5 tornado ripped through the heart of Oklahoma, Thunder All-Star Kevin Durant has been on a mission to mend all broken hearts left in its path.
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May 24, 2013
Ever since an EF5 tornado ripped through the heart of Oklahoma, Thunder All-Star Kevin Durant has been on a mission to mend all broken hearts left in its path.
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Andersen a playoff force for Heat
May 24, 2013
MIAMI (AP) — When Chris Andersen does something particularly impressive for the Miami Heat, a heavy metal guitar riff blares through their arena. Some children have shown up for games with replicas of his tattoos drawn upon their bodies. Others have gotten their hair gelled and shaped to match his Mohawk 'do.... Read More
May 24, 2013
MIAMI (AP) — When Chris Andersen does something particularly impressive for the Miami Heat, a heavy metal guitar riff blares through their arena. Some children have shown up for games with replicas of his tattoos drawn upon their bodies. Others have gotten their hair gelled and shaped to match his Mohawk 'do.... Read More
NBA Quick Hits: 5 questionable coaching decisions
May 24, 2013
Deciding who plays, and when they don't, is one of the toughest parts of coaching. Sometimes coaches stick with a player too long. Sometimes they have too much of a quick hook. Indiana's Frank Vogel was still being criticized Thursday, long after he sent the Pacers out on the floor for the game's final possession... Read More
May 24, 2013
Deciding who plays, and when they don't, is one of the toughest parts of coaching. Sometimes coaches stick with a player too long. Sometimes they have too much of a quick hook. Indiana's Frank Vogel was still being criticized Thursday, long after he sent the Pacers out on the floor for the game's final possession... Read More
OKC Thunder: Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook selected All-NBA
May 23, 2013
For the fourth straight season, Thunder forward Kevin Durant was selected to the All-NBA first team, while point guard teammate Russell Westbrook was selected to the second team for the third straight year. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Thunder reverses the role, takes a turn at cheering on the community
May 23, 2013
Big games and big shots and the NBA Finals are great fun. But when a few tall fellows, and a couple of short ones, can counter despair, can put smiles on faces and sparkles in eyes, well, that's more valuable than a truckload of O'Brien trophies. Read More
May 23, 2013
Big games and big shots and the NBA Finals are great fun. But when a few tall fellows, and a couple of short ones, can counter despair, can put smiles on faces and sparkles in eyes, well, that's more valuable than a truckload of O'Brien trophies. Read More
Oklahoma City Thunder: Will setbacks make Kevin Durant stronger?
May 23, 2013
The Thunder was eliminated in the second round, as a knee injury to Russell Westbrook derailed what potentially could have been a championship season. This is the third straight season that a championship-caliber Thunder team has fallen short. Read More
May 23, 2013
The Thunder was eliminated in the second round, as a knee injury to Russell Westbrook derailed what potentially could have been a championship season. This is the third straight season that a championship-caliber Thunder team has fallen short. Read More
Oklahoma City Thunder: Evaluating Kevin Durant's season
May 23, 2013
The Oklahoman's staff writers discuss three questions about Kevin Durant's season. Read More
May 23, 2013
The Oklahoman's staff writers discuss three questions about Kevin Durant's season. Read More
Oklahoma City Thunder report card: Breaking down Kevin Durant's season
May 23, 2013
Kevin Durant enjoyed his best season to date, but he still fell short of straight As. Read More
May 23, 2013
Kevin Durant enjoyed his best season to date, but he still fell short of straight As. Read More
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