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All rights reserved.http://news.usti.net/News of basketballen-usWed May 14 05:28:02 2008288012336http://news.usti.net/http://rss.usti.net/xml_news.gif http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/at/Abkn-spurs-hornets.RLiy_IyE.htmlwed/at/Abkn-spurs-hornets.RLiy_IyE.html1210742402Wed, 14 May 2008 05:20:02 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/at/Abkn-spurs-hornets.RLiy_IyE.html"></a>NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- David West and the New Orleans Hornets sure looked happy to be at home.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/at/Abkn-spurs-hornets.RLiy_IyE.html">West lifts Hornets to 3-2 lead</a><br />NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- David West and the New Orleans Hornets sure looked happy to be at home.</p><br clear="all"/>(AP) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/cd/Abkn-magic-pistons.Rshb_IyD.htmlwed/cd/Abkn-magic-pistons.Rshb_IyD.html1210735201Wed, 14 May 2008 03:20:01 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/cd/Abkn-magic-pistons.Rshb_IyD.html"></a>AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- The Detroit Pistons made just enough shots and stops to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for a sixth straight year.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/cd/Abkn-magic-pistons.Rshb_IyD.html">Hamilton-led Pistons eliminate Magic in Game 5</a><br />AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- The Detroit Pistons made just enough shots and stops to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for a sixth straight year.</p><br clear="all"/>(AP) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/bz/Abkn-jazz-lakers.Rx5w_IyC.htmlwed/bz/Abkn-jazz-lakers.Rx5w_IyC.html1210635602Mon, 12 May 2008 23:40:02 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/bz/Abkn-jazz-lakers.Rx5w_IyC.html"></a>EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) -- Kobe Bryant met the media Monday with a new companion -- an electronic stimulating device hooked up to his sore lower back. Plans call for the two to spend a lot of time together for the next couple of days, or longer.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/bz/Abkn-jazz-lakers.Rx5w_IyC.html">Kobe's sore back remains problem as Game 5 looms</a><br />EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) -- Kobe Bryant met the media Monday with a new companion -- an electronic stimulating device hooked up to his sore lower back. Plans call for the two to spend a lot of time together for the next couple of days, or longer.</p><br clear="all"/>(AP) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/cw/Abkn-celtics-cavaliers.RUgj_IyA.htmlwed/cw/Abkn-celtics-cavaliers.RUgj_IyA.html1210477202Sun, 11 May 2008 03:40:02 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/cw/Abkn-celtics-cavaliers.RUgj_IyA.html"></a>CLEVELAND (AP) -- The shots didn't drop again for LeBron James, and it hardly mattered. The rest of the Cleveland Cavaliers made most of theirs.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/cw/Abkn-celtics-cavaliers.RUgj_IyA.html">James, Cavaliers shoot down Celtics 108-84</a><br />CLEVELAND (AP) -- The shots didn't drop again for LeBron James, and it hardly mattered. The rest of the Cleveland Cavaliers made most of theirs.</p><br clear="all"/>(AP) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/dn/Abkn-lakers-jazz.RbYS_IyA.htmlwed/dn/Abkn-lakers-jazz.RbYS_IyA.html1210393812Sat, 10 May 2008 04:30:12 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/dn/Abkn-lakers-jazz.RbYS_IyA.html"></a>SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Carlos Boozer broke out of his slump with 27 points and tied his career playoff-high with 20 rebounds, leading the Utah Jazz to a 104-99 victory over Los Angeles on Friday night, cutting the Lakers' lead in the series to 2-1.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/dn/Abkn-lakers-jazz.RbYS_IyA.html">Boozer leads Jazz to 104-99 win over Lakers</a><br />SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Carlos Boozer broke out of his slump with 27 points and tied his career playoff-high with 20 rebounds, leading the Utah Jazz to a 104-99 victory over Los Angeles on Friday night, cutting the Lakers' lead in the series to 2-1.</p><br clear="all"/>(AP) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/av/Abkn-lakers-jazz.RSZs_Iy9.htmlwed/av/Abkn-lakers-jazz.RSZs_Iy9.html1210359003Fri, 09 May 2008 18:50:03 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/av/Abkn-lakers-jazz.RSZs_Iy9.html"></a>SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- The Utah Jazz are hoping home court really is an advantage. Right now, they'll take any edge they can get.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/av/Abkn-lakers-jazz.RSZs_Iy9.html">Jazz down 2-0 to Lakers as series comes to Utah</a><br />SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- The Utah Jazz are hoping home court really is an advantage. Right now, they'll take any edge they can get.</p><br clear="all"/>(AP) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/an/Abkn-hornets-spurs.RBBr_Iy9.htmlwed/an/Abkn-hornets-spurs.RBBr_Iy9.html1210308777Fri, 09 May 2008 04:52:57 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/an/Abkn-hornets-spurs.RBBr_Iy9.html"></a>SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- There was no third-quarter breakdown for the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night, just the desperate play of a team whose quest for a second straight NBA title was on the line.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/an/Abkn-hornets-spurs.RBBr_Iy9.html">Parker, Ginobili both score 31 in Spurs' Game 3 win</a><br />SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- There was no third-quarter breakdown for the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night, just the desperate play of a team whose quest for a second straight NBA title was on the line.</p><br clear="all"/>(AP) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/ad/Abkn-hornets-spurs.RGO3_Iy8.htmlwed/ad/Abkn-hornets-spurs.RGO3_Iy8.html1210268401Thu, 08 May 2008 17:40:01 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/ad/Abkn-hornets-spurs.RGO3_Iy8.html"></a>SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Chris Paul turned 23 on Tuesday. The New Orleans Hornets' talented point guard said he had a low-key birthday, just hanging out with his teammates.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/ad/Abkn-hornets-spurs.RGO3_Iy8.html">Hornets look to steal game in San Antonio</a><br />SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Chris Paul turned 23 on Tuesday. The New Orleans Hornets' talented point guard said he had a low-key birthday, just hanging out with his teammates.</p><br clear="all"/>(AP) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/ct/Abkn-pistons-magic.RUog_Iy7.htmlwed/ct/Abkn-pistons-magic.RUog_Iy7.html1210217402Thu, 08 May 2008 03:30:02 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/ct/Abkn-pistons-magic.RUog_Iy7.html"></a>ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- The Orlando Magic won't be swept by the Detroit Pistons again. Rashard Lewis made sure of it Wednesday night.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/ct/Abkn-pistons-magic.RUog_Iy7.html">Lewis' 33 points lead Magic past Pistons 111-86; series 2-1</a><br />ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- The Orlando Magic won't be swept by the Detroit Pistons again. Rashard Lewis made sure of it Wednesday night.</p><br clear="all"/>(AP) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/co/Abkn-pistons-magic.Rjwc_Iy7.htmlwed/co/Abkn-pistons-magic.Rjwc_Iy7.html1210187402Wed, 07 May 2008 19:10:02 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/co/Abkn-pistons-magic.Rjwc_Iy7.html"></a>ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- The Orlando Magic know what it takes to beat the Detroit Pistons.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/co/Abkn-pistons-magic.Rjwc_Iy7.html">Magic need to execute flawlessly to tie series with Pistons</a><br />ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- The Orlando Magic know what it takes to beat the Detroit Pistons.</p><br clear="all"/>(AP) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/bu/Abkn-cavaliers-celtics.RBHW_Iy6.htmlwed/bu/Abkn-cavaliers-celtics.RBHW_Iy6.html1210131011Wed, 07 May 2008 03:30:11 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/bu/Abkn-cavaliers-celtics.RBHW_Iy6.html"></a>BOSTON (AP) -- LeBron James couldn't make a basket down the stretch -- or at virtually any other time -- and the Boston Celtics eked out a 76-72 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night in the opener of the Eastern Conference semifinals.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/bu/Abkn-cavaliers-celtics.RBHW_Iy6.html">Celtics hold off LeBron James and beat Cavaliers 76-72</a><br />BOSTON (AP) -- LeBron James couldn't make a basket down the stretch -- or at virtually any other time -- and the Boston Celtics eked out a 76-72 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night in the opener of the Eastern Conference semifinals.</p><br clear="all"/>(AP) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/bt/Abkn-cavaliers-celtics.RrVc_Iy6.htmlwed/bt/Abkn-cavaliers-celtics.RrVc_Iy6.html1210099201Tue, 06 May 2008 18:40:01 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/bt/Abkn-cavaliers-celtics.RrVc_Iy6.html"></a>WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) -- Doc Rivers got a chance to see another side of LeBron James in February, when the Celtics coach was running the Eastern Conference All-Star team and the Cavaliers forward was winning the game's MVP award for the second time.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/bt/Abkn-cavaliers-celtics.RrVc_Iy6.html">LeBron comes to Boston to try to oust Celtics</a><br />WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) -- Doc Rivers got a chance to see another side of LeBron James in February, when the Celtics coach was running the Eastern Conference All-Star team and the Cavaliers forward was winning the game's MVP award for the second time.</p><br clear="all"/>(AP) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/cq/Abkn-magic-pistons.R8ar_Iy5.htmlwed/cq/Abkn-magic-pistons.R8ar_Iy5.html1210040474Tue, 06 May 2008 02:21:14 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/cq/Abkn-magic-pistons.R8ar_Iy5.html"></a>AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- The Detroit Pistons took advantage of what seemed to be a little help from the scorer's table and went on beat the Orlando Magic.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/cq/Abkn-magic-pistons.R8ar_Iy5.html">Billups' 28 points and disputed shot lifts Pistons to win</a><br />AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- The Detroit Pistons took advantage of what seemed to be a little help from the scorer's table and went on beat the Orlando Magic.</p><br clear="all"/>(AP) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/bg/Abkn-jazz-lakers.Rb5w_Iy4.htmlwed/bg/Abkn-jazz-lakers.Rb5w_Iy4.html1209942601Sun, 04 May 2008 23:10:01 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/bg/Abkn-jazz-lakers.Rb5w_Iy4.html"></a>LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kobe Bryant, celebrating what is expected to be his first NBA MVP award, did just enough to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to another postseason victory.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/bg/Abkn-jazz-lakers.Rb5w_Iy4.html">Bryant scores 38 as Lakers beat Jazz in Game 1</a><br />LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kobe Bryant, celebrating what is expected to be his first NBA MVP award, did just enough to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to another postseason victory.</p><br clear="all"/>(AP) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/cn/Abkn-spurs-hornets.RlJX_Iy4.htmlwed/cn/Abkn-spurs-hornets.RlJX_Iy4.html1209880404Sun, 04 May 2008 05:53:24 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/cn/Abkn-spurs-hornets.RlJX_Iy4.html"></a>NEW ORLEANS - David West scored a career playoff-high 30 points to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 101-82 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series Saturday night.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/cn/Abkn-spurs-hornets.RlJX_Iy4.html">West leads Hornets over Spurs</a><br />NEW ORLEANS - David West scored a career playoff-high 30 points to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 101-82 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series Saturday night.</p><br clear="all"/>(AP) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/dn/Abkn-magic-pistons.RpYs_Iy3.htmlwed/dn/Abkn-magic-pistons.RpYs_Iy3.html1209840001Sat, 03 May 2008 18:40:01 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/dn/Abkn-magic-pistons.RpYs_Iy3.html"></a>AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- The Detroit Pistons will host the Orlando Magic in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference semifinal less than 48 hours after tipping off in Philadelphia.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/dn/Abkn-magic-pistons.RpYs_Iy3.html">Magic's Howard drawing comparisons to Wilt and a young Shaq</a><br />AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- The Detroit Pistons will host the Orlando Magic in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference semifinal less than 48 hours after tipping off in Philadelphia.</p><br clear="all"/>(AP) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/by/Abkn-cavaliers-wizards.Rm95_Iy3.htmlwed/by/Abkn-cavaliers-wizards.Rm95_Iy3.html1209796200Sat, 03 May 2008 06:30:00 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/by/Abkn-cavaliers-wizards.Rm95_Iy3.html"></a>WASHINGTON (AP) -- LeBron James was everywhere and did a little bit of everything. And, just as he seems to do every spring, he led the Cleveland Cavaliers past the Washington Wizards in the first round of the playoffs.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/by/Abkn-cavaliers-wizards.Rm95_Iy3.html">James' triple-double helps Cavs beat Wizards to end series</a><br />WASHINGTON (AP) -- LeBron James was everywhere and did a little bit of everything. And, just as he seems to do every spring, he led the Cleveland Cavaliers past the Washington Wizards in the first round of the playoffs.</p><br clear="all"/>(AP) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/az/Abkn-rockets-jazz.RiPJ_Iy3.htmlwed/az/Abkn-rockets-jazz.RiPJ_Iy3.html1209793802Sat, 03 May 2008 05:50:02 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/az/Abkn-rockets-jazz.RiPJ_Iy3.html"></a>SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Deron Williams scored 13 of his 25 points in the decisive third quarter, and the Utah Jazz beat Houston 113-91 on Friday night to win the series 4-2 and knock the Rockets out of the playoffs in the opening round for the second straight year.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/az/Abkn-rockets-jazz.RiPJ_Iy3.html">Jazz oust Rockets with 113-91 victory in Game 6</a><br />SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Deron Williams scored 13 of his 25 points in the decisive third quarter, and the Utah Jazz beat Houston 113-91 on Friday night to win the series 4-2 and knock the Rockets out of the playoffs in the opening round for the second straight year.</p><br clear="all"/>(AP) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/ap/Abkn-celtics-hawks.RcoB_Iy2.htmlwed/ap/Abkn-celtics-hawks.RcoB_Iy2.html1209786016Sat, 03 May 2008 03:40:16 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/ap/Abkn-celtics-hawks.RcoB_Iy2.html"></a>ATLANTA (AP) -- The Atlanta Hawks just won't let go of their first trip to the postseason in nine years.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/ap/Abkn-celtics-hawks.RcoB_Iy2.html">Hawks beat Celtics again in Atlanta, 103-100, force Game 7</a><br />ATLANTA (AP) -- The Atlanta Hawks just won't let go of their first trip to the postseason in nine years.</p><br clear="all"/>(AP) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/ca/Abkn-pistons-76ers.RUC-_Iy1.htmlwed/ca/Abkn-pistons-76ers.RUC-_Iy1.html1209697802Fri, 02 May 2008 03:10:02 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/ca/Abkn-pistons-76ers.RUC-_Iy1.html"></a>PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Close for four games, no contest the last two.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/ca/Abkn-pistons-76ers.RUC-_Iy1.html">Pistons crush 76ers in Game 6 to reach second round</a><br />PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Close for four games, no contest the last two.</p><br clear="all"/>(AP) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/cd/Abkn-wizards-cavaliers.RcEd_Iy1.htmlwed/cd/Abkn-wizards-cavaliers.RcEd_Iy1.html1209657600Thu, 01 May 2008 16:00:00 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/cd/Abkn-wizards-cavaliers.RcEd_Iy1.html"></a>CLEVELAND (AP) -- Caron Butler saved Washington's season. Butler made a layup with 3.9 seconds left and the Wizards held their breath as LeBron James missed a potential series-ending layup at the horn, giving Washington an 88-87 victory Wednesday night and adding at least one more game to this overheated NBA playoff series.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/cd/Abkn-wizards-cavaliers.RcEd_Iy1.html">Butler's late basket helps Wizards win Game 5 in Cleveland</a><br />CLEVELAND (AP) -- Caron Butler saved Washington's season. Butler made a layup with 3.9 seconds left and the Wizards held their breath as LeBron James missed a potential series-ending layup at the horn, giving Washington an 88-87 victory Wednesday night and adding at least one more game to this overheated NBA playoff series.</p><br clear="all"/>(AP) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/cy/Abkn-hawks-celtics.Rl7V_IAU.htmlwed/cy/Abkn-hawks-celtics.Rl7V_IAU.html1209614402Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:02 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/cy/Abkn-hawks-celtics.Rl7V_IAU.html"></a>BOSTON (AP) -- Takedowns and menacing gestures. Double technicals and flagrant fouls. And the Boston Celtics are heading to Atlanta to try to deliver the knockout punch.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/cy/Abkn-hawks-celtics.Rl7V_IAU.html">Celtics beat back Hawks for 110-85 victory in Game 5 [Apr 30]</a><br />BOSTON (AP) -- Takedowns and menacing gestures. Double technicals and flagrant fouls. And the Boston Celtics are heading to Atlanta to try to deliver the knockout punch.</p><br clear="all"/>(AP) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/ac/Abkn-wizards-cavaliers.RiEJ_IAU.htmlwed/ac/Abkn-wizards-cavaliers.RiEJ_IAU.html1209611410Thu, 01 May 2008 03:10:10 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/ac/Abkn-wizards-cavaliers.RiEJ_IAU.html"></a>CLEVELAND - Caron Butler saved Washington's season. Butler made a layup with 3.9 seconds left and the Wizards held their breath as LeBron James missed a potential series-ending layup at the horn, giving Washington an 88-87 victory Wednesday night and adding at least one more game to this overheated NBA playoff series.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/ac/Abkn-wizards-cavaliers.RiEJ_IAU.html">Butler's basket helps Wizards win Game 5 in Cleveland</a><br />CLEVELAND - Caron Butler saved Washington's season. Butler made a layup with 3.9 seconds left and the Wizards held their breath as LeBron James missed a potential series-ending layup at the horn, giving Washington an 88-87 victory Wednesday night and adding at least one more game to this overheated NBA playoff series.</p><br clear="all"/>(AP) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/at/Abkn-mavericks-hornets.Rbi9_IAU.htmlwed/at/Abkn-mavericks-hornets.Rbi9_IAU.html1209544202Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:30:02 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/at/Abkn-mavericks-hornets.Rbi9_IAU.html"></a>NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Byron Scott accepted his NBA coach of the year award, then guided his team to the second round of the playoffs. Chris Paul had 24 points, 15 assists and 11 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets held on for a 99-94 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night to win their first-round series in five games.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/at/Abkn-mavericks-hornets.Rbi9_IAU.html">Paul's triple-double helps Hornets oust Mavs with 99-94 win</a><br />NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Byron Scott accepted his NBA coach of the year award, then guided his team to the second round of the playoffs. Chris Paul had 24 points, 15 assists and 11 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets held on for a 99-94 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night to win their first-round series in five games.</p><br clear="all"/>(AP) http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/bx/Abkn-suns-spurs.ReYn_IAU.htmlwed/bx/Abkn-suns-spurs.ReYn_IAU.html1209532865Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:21:05 GMT<p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/bx/Abkn-suns-spurs.ReYn_IAU.html"></a>SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Tony Parker scored 31 points, Tim Duncan added 29 points and 17 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with a 92-87 Game 5 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night.</p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://news.usti.net/newsstory/sports.basketball/2/wed/bx/Abkn-suns-spurs.ReYn_IAU.html">Spurs win Game 5 to win first-round series against Suns</a><br />SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Tony Parker scored 31 points, Tim Duncan added 29 points and 17 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with a 92-87 Game 5 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night.</p><br clear="all"/>(AP)