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Celtics' Thomas says hip surgery not top option 27 May 2017 - 09:03 am
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) and Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) meet after game five of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at the TD Garden. Greg M. Cooper
Gritty Celtics stun Cavs to reduce series deficit 22 May 2017 - 03:06 pm
Jonas Jerebko #8 of the Boston Celtics shoots against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second half during Game Three of the 2017 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on May 21, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. Jason Miller/AFP
NBA: Durant helps Warriors sink Spurs 21 May 2017 - 11:13 pm
Kevin Durant (centre) of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half during Game Three of their 2017 NBA Western Conference Finals at AT&T Center on Saturday in San Antonio, Texas.
LeBron and Co. cruise past Celtics in game one romp 18 May 2017 - 04:35 pm
LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers handles the ball in the second half against the Boston Celtics during Game One of the 2017 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 17, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts.   Elsa/AFP
'Stud' Ginobili thwarts Rockets with stunning block 10 May 2017 - 01:37 pm
Danny Green #14 hugs Manu Ginobili #20 and Patty Mills #8 of the San Antonio Spurs after an overtime win against the Houston Rockets during Game Five of the Western Conference Semi-Finals at AT&T Center on May 9, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas.  Ronald Martin
NBA opens first academy in cricket-mad India 09 May 2017 - 10:24 pm
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James scores 35 as Cavaliers put Raptors on brink 06 May 2017 - 09:15 am
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23). John E. Sokolowski
Cavaliers, Warriors well rested as round two opens 30 Apr 2017 - 03:55 pm
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Celtics, Wizards advance to second round 29 Apr 2017 - 09:39 am
Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) dunks against the Chicago Bulls during the second half in game six of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at United Center.  David Banks
Wizards seize 3-2 series lead over Hawks 27 Apr 2017 - 09:31 am
Atlanta Hawks forward Taurean Prince (12) and Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) battle fora loose ball in the third quarter in game five of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY S
Cavaliers looking forward to respite before conference semis 24 Apr 2017 - 02:02 pm
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) is guarded by Indiana Pacers guard Jeff Teague (44) in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.  Brian Spurlock
Warriors edge to Blazers' sweep after comeback win 23 Apr 2017 - 04:31 pm
Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum (3) shoots over Golden State Warriors in the second half of game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Moda Center. Jaime Valdez
Thomas and top-seeded Celtics bounce back against Bulls 22 Apr 2017 - 10:09 am
Boston Celtics forward Gerald Green (30) and guard Isaiah Thomas (4) celebrate during the second half in game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the Chicago Bulls at United Center. Credit: Caylor Arnold
Durant still in doubt as Warriors head to Portland 22 Apr 2017 - 10:03 am
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James, Cavs come from 26 down to beat Pacers and take 3-0 lead 21 Apr 2017 - 09:43 pm
LeBron James (left) of the Cleveland Cavaliers goes to the basket against Paul George of the Indiana Pacers in the second quarter of Game Five of the NBA Eastern Conference First Round during the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in
Bulls beat Celtics again, Raptors rebound 19 Apr 2017 - 11:11 am
Jimmy Butler #21 of the Chicago Bulls talks with Dwyane Wade #3 during the third quarter of Game Two of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on April 18, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts.  Maddie Meyer/AFP
Cavaliers, Spurs march on in NBA playoffs 18 Apr 2017 - 09:29 am
Kyrie Irving #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives past CJ Miles #0 of the Indiana Pacers during the second half in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on April 17, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. G
Cavs escape Pacers, Spurs put boot to Grizzlies in openers 16 Apr 2017 - 01:14 pm
LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts to a 109-108 win over the Indiana Pacers with Tristan Thompson #13 in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on April 15, 2017 in Cleveland, O