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Pistons only as good as Rasheed

Time to stop doubting Hornets

East: Celtics (1), Cavaliers (4) tied 3-3

Back to Boston: Cavs win to force Game 7

Strange Celtics twist: Rondo to the rescue

Celtics' Ainge chosen as NBA's top executive

Jones: Celtics must prove title worthy

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DISCUSS: Sound off on series

East: Pistons (2) def. Magic (3), 4-1

Rite of spring: Pistons, Wings contend for titles

Pistons' Billups ready for conference finals

Current Pistons join Showtime Lakers in NBA lore

Pistons make Magic disappear from playoffs

Magic glum after season-ending loss

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Discuss: Sound off on the series

West: Lakers (1) def. Jazz (4), 4-2

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Kobe finally gets MVP award in his 12th year

Breakdown of NBA MVP voting

Walters: Phil, Kobe look for immortality... together

Slide show: Highs and lows of Kobe's career

DISCUSS: Sound off on series

West: Hornets (2), Spurs (3) tied 3-3

Spurs force Game 7

6 Questions: Horry could've been math teacher

Opinion: Paul quickly moves into NBA's point guard elite

Vote: Who will win Hornets-Spurs series?

Opinion: Duncan, not Kobe, is NBA's best

6 Questions: Manu can do your taxes next time

Opinion: For Spurs to repeat, Manu key

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Rodman charged with domestic violence in L.A.

Barkley says he'll pay $400,000 gambling debt

Mutombo wants to return for 18th NBA season

Horford, Durant lead All-Rookie team

Kobe, K.G. head NBA's All-Defensive Team

Kobe only unanimous All-NBA selection

NBA mascot showdown

Comparing stars of past to present

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The greatest trades in sports history

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D'Antoni doesn't hint at personnel changes

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Central (Chi, Cle, Det, Ind, Mil)

Bucks add Sampson to coaching staff

Skiles takes over as Milwaukee's coach

History of heartbreak: Cleveland's sports woes

Southeast (Atl, Cha, Miami, Orl, Wash)

Magic glum after season-ending loss to Pistons

Heat's Wade's working hard in offseason

Hawks' Marvin Williams suspended for 1 game

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Jordan turns to Larry Brown for Bobcats

Walters: Charlotte just another pit stop on Brown's road

Opinion: This time, Riley is really finished

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Southwest (Dal, Hou, Mem, NO, SA)

Yao ‘saddened’ by China earthquake

Carlisle says Mavs will 'really run' next season

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Blog Maverick: Selections from Cuban's blog

Northwest (Den, Minn, Port, Sea, Utah)

Sonics trial will begin as scheduled

Durant 1st Sonic as Rookie of Year

Nuggets' Karl says he'll run tighter ship next season

Opinion: Seattle needs to take money and let Sonics run

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