Once down 3-1 against Hurricanes, Bruins have chance to claim series with Game 7 on home iceMay 14th, 2009 Bruins hope to complete unlikely playoff comebackBOSTON — Claude Julien has a score to settle — with himself. Five years ago, he coached the Montreal Canadiens to a Game 7 win after they'd trailed the Boston Bruins 3-1.
Rockets' Yao Ming out for rest of playoffs with sprained left ankleMay 10th, 2009 Yao out for remainder of postseasonHOUSTON — Yao Ming will miss the rest of the playoffs because of a broken left foot. The Houston center limped off the court late in the Los Angeles Lakers' 108-94 victory over the Rockets on Friday night.
D Sami Salo gets back into Canucks lineup for Game 5 against BlackhawksMay 10th, 2009 D Salo back in Canucks lineup for Game 5 vs. HawksVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Canucks defenseman Sami Salo has returned to the Vancouver lineup after missing most of the previous three games because of an undisclosed lower-body injury.
Another rout, anyone? A series of blowouts goes the distance but fails to generate any dramaMay 3rd, 2009 A series of routs finally reaches a merciful endATLANTA — A seven-game series is supposed to be the ultimate playoff thriller. So, what can we say about this Miami-Atlanta matchup?
Yawn.
Brown will be back for Ducks in Game 2 after getting ejected for hit on Red Wings' HudlerMay 2nd, 2009 Ducks' Brown avoids suspension after bloody hitDETROIT — Mike Brown will be back for the Anaheim Ducks in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal. The Detroit Red Wings were told Saturday that Brown would not be suspended for his hit that bloodied Jiri Hudler.
Johnson, Murray lead Hawks to 106-91 win in physical game to reclaim series lead over HeatApril 30th, 2009 Johnson scores 25 in Hawks 106-91 victoryATLANTA — Dwyane Wade banged his head on the court. Al Horford hobbled to the locker room.
Hornets center Tyson Chandler sits out Game 5 against Nuggets with injured ankleApril 30th, 2009 Chandler sidelined for Game 5 on Wednesday nightDENVER — The New Orleans Hornets didn't have their big man for their big game. Tyson Chandler was sidelined for Game 5 against Denver on Wednesday night with a swollen left ankle.
Orlando Magic's Courtney Lee to have surgery, could be out for remainder of playoffsApril 30th, 2009 Magic's Lee to have surgery, could miss playoffsPHILADELPHIA — Starting guard Courtney Lee had surgery on his fractured sinus Thursday and could miss the remainder of the playoffs for the Orlando Magic. The Magic said Lee will be out for the rest of their first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers.
New Rob Thomas tune 'Give Me the Meltdown' helps NBA playoff broadcasts keep the beatApril 30th, 2009 Rob Thomas tune helps NBA playoffs keep the beatLOS ANGELES — Rob Thomas is rocking the basketball playoffs, again. "Give Me the Meltdown," a new song from the Matchbox Twenty band member, is featured during the NBA playoffs on ABC and ESPN.
Adelman, McMillan, Rivers all fined for criticizing officials during NBA playoffsApril 29th, 2009 3 NBA coaches fined for criticizing refsNEW YORK — The NBA has fined three coaches for publicly criticizing referees during the NBA playoffs. Houston's Rick Adelman, Portland's Nate McMillan and Boston's Doc Rivers all were penalized $25,000.
Orlando Magic guard Courtney Lee out for Game 6 against 76ers with fractured sinusApril 29th, 2009 Magic's Courtney Lee out for Game 6 against 76ersORLANDO, Fla. — Starting guard Courtney Lee will miss Game 6 of the Orlando Magic's playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Wings' Babcock on advancing: 'We're not going to have a parade, but we feel good about it.'April 25th, 2009 Red Wings 1st Cup champion to advance since '02DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings became the first defending Stanley Cup champion to advance in the playoffs in seven years. "We're not going to have a parade, but we feel good about it," Detroit coach Mike Babcock said Friday night in a telephone interview with the Associated Press.
'Spirit the Hawk' won't take flight when Hawks' playoff series returns to AtlantaApril 24th, 2009 Hawks' mascot grounded for playoffsATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks' real-life mascot has been grounded. "Spirit," the hawk who delayed the team's playoff loss to the Miami Heat on Wednesday night by flying around Philips Arena instead of returning to his handler, won't take flight when the playoff series returns to Atlanta next week.
Wade scores 33, Heat rebounds from dismal performance for 108-93 win to even series with HawksApril 23rd, 2009 Wade scores 33, Heat rebounds to beat Hawks 108-93ATLANTA — Remember how bad Dwyane Wade and his Miami teammates looked in Game 1 of the playoffs? They were that good in Game 2. Wade scored 33 points, 13 straight to close the first half before he banked in a 3-pointer with 2½ minutes left to finish off the Atlanta Hawks in a 108-93 victory Wednesday night that evened the series before it headed to south Florida.
Hawks may want to blame curse of the bird after getting burned by Wade, Heat 108-93 in Game 2April 23rd, 2009 Curse of the bird? Hawks flop after mascot fiascoATLANTA — If the Hawks lose again in the opening round of the playoffs, they may remember that pesky bird flying around their arena, disrupting the opening minutes of Game 2. Then again, if the Hawks had shown as much feistiness as their real-life mascot, they might have done a better job coping with Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat.
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