14 Results for rafer alston

Daily Dime: Kobe named MVP as Lakers win NBA title

J.A. Adande, ESPN.com

Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Kobe Bryant holds up the Larry O'Brien trophy and the MVP trophy after the Lakers topped the Magic. ...

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Daily Dime: Fisher's big shots help Lakers win Game 4

J.A. Adande, ESPN.com

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images After missing his first five 3-point shots, Derek Fisher shoots a game-tying 3-pointer that forced OT. ...

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Jackson's advantage over Van Gundy

J.A. Adande, ESPN.com

As far as coaching battles go, Phil Jackson has an advantage -- or nine -- over Stan Van Gundy.

Story | Conversation | June 09, 2009

Daily Dime: Lakers survive

J.A. Adande, ESPN.com

Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images After taking an inbounds lob from Hedo Turkoglu, Courtney Lee misses this potential game winner. ...

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Daily Dime: Kobe focused in Game 1 rout

J.A. Adande, ESPN.com

Jeff Gross/Getty Images Lamar Odom, Kobe Bryant and Trevor Ariza appear to have turned up the playoff intensity. AP Photo/Chris Carlso...

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Will the Magic upset the Lakers? Almost

J.A. Adande, ESPN.com

The Orlando Magic handled the Los Angeles Lakers twice during the regular season. J.A. Adande examines whether the Finals will be different.

Story | Conversation | May 30, 2009

Hollins now a critic of NBA officiating

J.A. Adande, ESPN.com

Former NBA ref Hue Hollins talks about how he watches games and how he thinks the playoffs are being officiated.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2009

Daily Dime: Lakers top Rockets to even series

J.A. Adande, ESPN.com

...Game 2 win over the Rockets. AP Photo/Elise Amendola Eddie House, right, takes issue with Rafer Alston, who had just slapped House upside the head. Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images Celtics greats...

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Daily Dime: Yao, Rockets stun Lakers in Game 1

J.A. Adande, ESPN.com

...Photo/Charles Krupa Rajon Rondo and Boston could not keep defeat at arm's length against Rafer Alston and Orlando. « Flowing Brooks | Ron and Kobe | Yao floored | Magic's night » 1 Rockets...

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Daily Dime: Watch out for Orlando and Miami

J.A. Adande, ESPN.com

(Victor Baldizon/Getty Images) For the Magic to have postseason success, they need a superhero-worthy performance from Howard. ...

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Daily Dime: Deals are about more than just players

J.A. Adande, ESPN.com

Noah Graham/Getty Images The Thunder rescinded their trade for Tyson Chandler, making him teammates with Chris Paul again. Victor Baldizon...

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Daily Dime: Bosh and the foundering Raps

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Andrew D. Bernstein/Getty Images Toronto's Chris Bosh was back to soaring, scoring 31 points in a 97-75 win over the Clippers. Bill Kostroun/AP ...

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Daily Dime: Spurs send Suns home again

J.A. Adande, ESPN.com

Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images Amare Stoudemire and the Suns went from down to out on Tuesday. 1 Phoenix Frustration: D'A...

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A playoff guide to each team's biggest drama

J.A. Adande, ESPN.com

Here's how the playoffs look from the viewpoint of the person who has the most to gain or lose from the postseason, J.A. Adande writes.

Story | Conversation | April 16, 2008