Although it would have made for a great story, the Los Angeles Lakers will reportedly not be bringing legendary coach Phil Jackson back into the fold. According to Mike Bresnahan of the Los Angeles Times (via Twitter), the Lakers are set to hire Mike DAntoni as their new head coach. Mike D'Antoni signed a four-year deal with the Lakers. Phil Jackson was asking for the moon, according to a source familiar with the situation, tweeted Bresnahan. This move reunited Lakers point guard Steve Nash (currently injured) with his former Suns coach. Courtesy of: insidehoops.com
Lebron James helps the Heat snatch victory in Game 1 against the Pacers - May 23, 2013
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Miami Heat - Indiana P. 103-102 OT
LeBron James (6'8''-SF-84) made a layup as time expired in overtime, and the Miami Heat found a way to beat the Indiana Pacers 103-102 in a wild Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Wednesday night. James finished with 30 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for the Heat - his ninth postseason triple-double, and barely anyone noticed. All that mattered was the last shot, which simply saved the Heat. Paul George (6'9''-G/F-90, college: Fresno St [read more]
Miami Heat - Indiana P. 103-102 OT LeBron James (6'8''-SF-84) made a layup as time expired in overtime, and the Miami Heat found a way to beat the Indiana Pacers 103-102 in a wild Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Wednesday night. James finished with 30 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for the Heat - his ninth postseason triple-double, and barely anyone noticed. All that mattered was the last shot, which simply saved the Heat. Paul George (6'9''-G/F-90, college: Fresno St.) made three free throws with 2.2 seconds left in the overtime, which he forced with a miracle 3-pointer, to give the Pacers the lead. But James - with Indiana shot-blocking center Roy Hibbert curiously on the bench - just drove down the left side of the lane, scored with ease and the Heat escaped. Game 2 is Friday night in Miami. Officials reviewed James' play at the end, though it was clear he beat the clock, and the Pacers walked slowly toward their locker room, lamenting one that got away - by no fault of George's. George was fouled by Dwyane Wade (6'4''-G-82, college: Marquette) on the play where the Pacers had to think they had stolen the series opener. George saved the Pacers in regulation with a 32-footer with 0.7 seconds left in regulation that tied the game, and tried a shot from a similar distance as time was expiring in the extra session. Referee Jason Phillips said Wade hit George, and the Pacers' star made all three free throws for the 16th lead change of the night. The final lead change came moments later, and Miami survived a game that had 18 ties and neither team ever leading by more than seven points. Wade scored 19 points, Chris Bosh (6'11''-F-84, college: Georgia Tech) had 17 and Chris Andersen (6'10''-C/F-78, college: Blinn JC) had 16 on 7 for 7 shooting for Miami. George scored 27 for the Pacers, who got 26 from David West (6'8''-F-80, college: Xavier), 19 from Hibbert. The Pacers have won only two series in franchise history after dropping a Game 1. The final few seconds of regulation were stunning, with Ray Allen - the sixth-best free-throw shooter in NBA history - missing one that proved big, and George making a miracle happen. Trailing by two with 17.7 seconds left, the Pacers had to foul Allen, who surely would have been their last choice. But he missed one of the two free throws, and it remained a one-possession game. Indiana brought the ball into the frontcourt, called time, and then seemed to have nothing really working as the final seconds of regulation ticked away. So George simply made something happen. From 32 feet - from the newly applied Eastern Conference finals sticker on the side of the court, technically - George connected with 0.7 seconds left, tying the game and giving Indiana life. Allen didn't get much of a desperation shot off at the end of regulation, and to overtime the teams went. The Pacers kept landing the first punches. George made a pair of free throws to open the extra session, and Andersen tied it with a pair of his own. Hibbert scored from close range, and Wade answered with an easy one after a runout for the 16th tie of the night. George was far from done. He went past James, got into the lane, tossed up a shot after contact and started what became a three-point play that put the Pacers up 99-96. Miami had three chances at the tie - a desperation 3-pointer by Shane Battier as the shot clock was expiring, then a 3-point try by Battier and another 3 attempt by Battier. All missed. But Bosh grabbed the rebound of the last Battier shot that bounced off the rim in that sequence, scored while being fouled by George with 49.7 seconds left, calmly swished the free throw and the teams were - what else? - tied again at 99-all. Courtesy of: nj.com
James, Bryant voted to All-NBA first team - May 23, 2013
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LeBron James (6'8''-SF-84) was a unanimous pick for the All-NBA team and Kobe Bryant (6'6''-SG-78) earned his record-tying 11th first-team selection. James received all 119 votes for the first team from a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters throughout the U.S. and Canada [read more]
LeBron James (6'8''-SF-84) was a unanimous pick for the All-NBA team and Kobe Bryant (6'6''-SG-78) earned his record-tying 11th first-team selection. James received all 119 votes for the first team from a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters throughout the U.S. and Canada. Joining the league's MVP and Bryant on the first team Thursday were Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant (6'9''-SF-88, college: Texas), San Antonio center Tim Duncan (6'11''-F/C-76, college: Wake Forest) and Clippers guard Chris Paul (6'0''-PG-85, college: Wake Forest). Bryant tied Utah Hall of Famer Karl Malone with his 11th first-team nod. NBA scoring leader Carmelo Anthony (6'8''-SF-84, college: Syracuse) led the second team, joined by guards Russell Westbrook and Tony Parker (6'2''-PG-82), center Marc Gasol (7'1''-C-85, agency: Interperformances) and forward Blake Griffin (6'10''-F-89, college: Oklahoma). The third team was Houston's James Harden (6'5''-SG-89, college: Arizona St.), Miami's Dwyane Wade (6'4''-G-82, college: Marquette), Lakers center Dwight Howard (6'11''-C-85) and forwards Paul George (6'9''-G/F-90, college: Fresno St.) of Indiana and David Lee (6'9''-F-83, agency: Priority Sports, college: Florida) of Golden State. Courtesy of: huffingtonpost.com
Knicks star Carmelo Anthony has partially torn labrum in left shoulder, MRI reveals - May 23, 2013
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Carmelo Anthony (6'8''-SF-84, college: Syracuse) played 12 playoff games with a partially torn left shoulder, the Daily News has learned. An MRI of Anthony's shoulder revealed a partially torn labrum, according to a Knicks source, and he may need surgery. The Knicks are hopeful that the injury will heal on its own and the club has told Anthony to rest for the next three to four weeks, at which point he will be reevaluated [read more]
Carmelo Anthony (6'8''-SF-84, college: Syracuse) played 12 playoff games with a partially torn left shoulder, the Daily News has learned. An MRI of Anthony's shoulder revealed a partially torn labrum, according to a Knicks source, and he may need surgery. The Knicks are hopeful that the injury will heal on its own and the club has told Anthony to rest for the next three to four weeks, at which point he will be reevaluated. The Daily News reported on Monday that Anthony was scheduled to have his shoulder examined by team doctors after he experienced chronic pain dating back to April 14, when he originally injured his arm against the Pacers. Anthony then re-injured it in Game 5 against Boston and later reported he was experiencing the sensation of his shoulder popping out of the socket, which is common for someone suffering from a torn labrum. The Knicks had not given a medical update on Anthony as of Wednesday night. If surgery is needed, it could sideline Anthony from three to five months and could compromise his availability for the start of training camp in October. Throughout the playoffs, Anthony refused to use the injury as an excuse, even though his shooting percentage dipped considerably. Having to play against two defensive-minded teams in Boston and Indiana also didnt help, but it was obvious that Anthony, the NBAs scoring champion, wasnt 100%. In the Knicks second-round series loss to the Pacers, Anthony made 65 of 150 shots, including scoring 39 points on 15- for-29 shooting in Game 6. Anthony was unavailable for comment on Wednesday. When he left his exit meeting with Mike Woodson and Glen Grunwald, Anthony was optimistic that his shoulder was fine. I don't think its any major damage, Anthony said Monday. But we'll see. Well find that out. Anthony admitted he was playing with pain since the regular-season game against the Pacers. It was bothering me since it happened, Anthony said. To be able to play with that and get through the pain, it just came to a point where you just try not to think about it. Thats where I was at mentally. Anthony reinjured it against Boston when Kevin Garnett yanked on his left arm. He played with a brace over his shoulder for the rest of the season. Anthony shot 40% from the floor in 12 postseason games after shooting 45% in the regular season. It's just a matter of resting it and letting it heal, he said Monday. Anthony finished third in the MVP voting behind LeBron James and Kevin Durant and enjoyed arguably his best NBA season. Anthony led the Knicks to 54 victories and their first playoff series victory in 13 seasons. Courtesy of: nydailynews.com
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