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Stage set for epic battle 06 Jun 2013 - 01:06 am

MIAMI: Two teams that were built to win will meet in the National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals when Miami Heat defend their title...

James’ Heat have big promise to live up to 06 Jun 2013 - 01:06 am

MIAMI: When LeBron James and Chris Bosh joined the Miami Heat in 2010, teaming up with Dwyane Wade to form the ‘Big Three’,...

Heat advance to NBA Finals 04 Jun 2013 - 11:30 pm

MIAMI: LeBron James scored 32 points and the defending champion Miami Heat advanced to the NBA Finals for the third year in a...

Pacers down Heat to level series 02 Jun 2013 - 11:45 pm

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana: The Indiana Pacers exploded in the second half en route to a 91-77 victory over Miami yesterday to force a deciding...

India’s Ranadive takes control of Kings 02 Jun 2013 - 12:42 am

SACRAMENTO, California: The sale of the NBA’s Sacramento Kings to an investment group headed by Indian software magnate Vivek Ranadive was finalised yesterday....

James stars in Heat’s win 01 Jun 2013 - 01:21 am

Miami Heat’s LeBron James (right) hangs from the net after a dunk as Indiana Pacers’ George Hill runs back for the ball during...

Parker-powered San Antonio Spurs sweep into NBA finals 28 May 2013 - 10:33 pm

MEMPHIS, Tennessee: Tony Parker netted 37 points, his highest-scoring game of the season, and the San Antonio Spurs defeated Memphis 93-86 yesterday to...

Heat bounce back with a vengeance in game three 28 May 2013 - 11:40 am

Tyler Hansbrough (50) of the Indiana Pacers goes up against Chris Andersen (11) of the Miami Heat during game three of the Eastern...

Spurs rally to beat Grizzlies 27 May 2013 - 04:59 am

Tiago Splitter (22) of the San Antonio Spurs goes up for the ball in front of Zach Randolph (50) of the Memphis Grizzlies...

Pacers edge Heat, level series 25 May 2013 - 11:51 pm

Paul George (24) of the Indiana Pacers celebrates with Ian Mahinmi (28) after a dunk in the second half against the Miami Heat...

Heat leave it late to seal victory against Pacers 24 May 2013 - 03:07 am

LeBron James (6) of the Miami Heat celebrates with team-mates after making the game winning basket in extra-time against the Indiana Pacers during...

Spurs hold off Grizzlies to take 2-0 lead in play-offs 23 May 2013 - 01:21 am

SAN ANTONIO, Texas: The San Antonio Spurs held off the late-charging Memphis Grizzlies to triumph 93-89 in extra time yesterday and stretch their...

Cavs win right to first pick in NBA Draft 23 May 2013 - 01:18 am

New York: The Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Draft Lottery and the top overall pick for the second time in three years yesterday....

James trades jibes with Pacers coach 22 May 2013 - 12:17 am

NBA player Jason Collins speaks after being presented with the Courage Award, at the annual GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network) Respect...

Spurs thump Grizzlies in series opener 20 May 2013 - 11:36 pm

SAN ANTONIO, Texas: The San Antonio Spurs drained 14 three-pointers in a convincing 105-83 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in yesterday’s opening game...

Pacers reach Eastern finals 19 May 2013 - 10:38 pm

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana: Lance Stephenson scored a career play-off-high 25 points yesterday to lead the Indianapolis Pacers to a 106-99 victory over the New...

Krzyzewski in talks to stay as the US Olympic coach 19 May 2013 - 10:35 pm

NEW YORK: Mike Krzyzewski, who coached US NBA stars to Olympic gold in 2008 and 2012 but said he was stepping down, is...

Spurs hold off Warriors to advance in play-offs 18 May 2013 - 05:12 am

Tony Parker (9) of the San Antonio Spurs congratulates Stephen Curry (30) of the Golden State Warriors after Game Six of their Western...