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Magic run over 76ers without Howard to advance to second round

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Despite missing suspended star Dwight Howard, the Orlando Magic advanced to the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 114-89 in Game 6 on Thursday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | April 30, 2009

Rockets reach second round for first time since '97

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For the first time in 12 years, the Houston Rockets advanced in the NBA playoffs.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | April 30, 2009

Carmelo, Nuggets beat Hornets to make second round

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Carmelo Anthony advances to the second round for the first time as Denver eliminated New Orleans on Wednesday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | April 29, 2009

Kobe, Lakers finish opening-round series in five games

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The Lakers ran away from the Jazz on Monday night, winning 107-96 to finish the opening-round series in five games.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | April 27, 2009

Butler, West shots lift Hornets past Heat, back into NBA playoffs

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New Orleans is going back to the playoffs, thanks in large part to dramatics from Rasual Butler and David West.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | April 07, 2009

Ford, Pacers squeak past Bulls to keep playoff hopes alive

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T.J. Ford hit the go-ahead jumper with 3.9 seconds left and the Pacers beat the Bulls 107-105 to tighten the race for the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | March 31, 2009

Aldridge continues strong play as Blazers nab third straight

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LaMarcus Aldridge scored 26 points, Brandon Roy had 25 points and 11 assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Utah Jazz 125-104 on Tuesday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | March 31, 2009

LeBron sinks 3-pointer, two free throws in final minute as Cavs hold off Magic

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LeBron James dropped a long 3-pointer with 47.4 seconds left and added two free throws with 8.7 seconds to go as the Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 30-1 at home with a 97-93 win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | March 17, 2009

James, West spark Cavaliers' rout of Bucks

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LeBron James scored 23 points, Delonte West had 13 and a career-high eight steals and the Cavaliers became the first team to clinch a spot in the NBA playoffs by beating the Bucks 91-73.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | March 04, 2009

Smith, Johnson help Hawks get back on winning track

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Josh Smith helped the Hawks end their skid and extend the losing ways of the Clippers.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | January 14, 2009

James quiets 'overrated' talk from Wizards with clutch play in Game 1

LeBron James scored 32 points, making two tough shots in traffic down the stretch as the Cavaliers opened the NBA playoffs with an intense 93-86 win over Washington on Saturday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | April 19, 2008

Iverson, Nuggets drill Rockets, need one win to clinch playoff berth

Allen Iverson and J.R. Smith put the enigmatic Denver Nuggets on the cusp of the NBA playoffs.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | April 13, 2008

Gibson sparks run as Cavs stop Heat, move closer to No. 4 spot

Daniel Gibson made a 3-pointer and three straight free throws early in the fourth quarter to give Cleveland some cushion and the Cavaliers moved closer to the East's No. 4 seed with an 84-76 win over the Miami Heat on Sunday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | April 13, 2008

Iverson, Nuggets score critical win over Warriors in race for playoffs

Allen Iverson scored 33 points, J.R. Smith added 24 off the bench and the Nuggets took control of the race for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference with a 114-105 victory over the Warriors on Thursday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | April 10, 2008

Williams scores 32 as Jazz stop streaking Celtics

Deron Williams had 32 points and eight assists, and Carlos Boozer added 17 points and 12 rebounds Friday night to lead the Utah Jazz to a 110-92 victory over Boston that snapped the Celtics' 10-game winning streak.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | March 14, 2008