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Daily Dime: Pierce lifts Celtics

Marc J. Spears, Special to ESPN.com

(Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) Thanks to Paul Pierce's late-game heroics, the defending champs have a 3-2 series lead on th...

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Daily Dime: Garnett powers Celtics past Pistons

Marc J. Spears, Special to ESPN.com

Jim Rogash/Getty Images/NBAE Round 1 between the two superstar power forwards clearly went to Garnett on Tuesday night. 1 Worth the Pri...

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Daily Dime: Ray of hope is Boston's now

Marc J. Spears, Special to ESPN.com

Photo by D. Clarke Evans/NBAE via Getty Images Ray Allen returned to Seattle, where he was a four-time All-Star with the Sonics. He scored a sea...

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Can Suns avoid Spurs' defensive vise grip?

Marc J. Spears, Special to ESPN.com

The Spurs more than displayed against the Nuggets that they have the defensive capabilities to make even the running Suns boring, too, Marc J. Spears writes.

Story | Conversation | May 02, 2007

Game 2 shows Spurs built on Fundamental foundation

Marc J. Spears, Special to ESPN.com

As important as Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili are to the Spurs' success, it all starts with the man in the middle.

Story | Conversation | April 25, 2007

Van Exel's yo-yo career finds him back at the top

Marc J. Spears, Special to ESPN.com

Nick Van Exel might have lost $12.8 million in the process, but he's not crying about joining the NBA champs, Marc J. Spears writes.

Story | Conversation | August 30, 2005

Game 7 heaven

Marc J. Spears, Special to ESPN.com

APWith the frontcourt struggling, Rip Hamilton picked up the Pistons with a stellar game: 24 points on 10-for-17 shooting, six assists, six boards. A...

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Supporting cast brings the Heat

Marc J. Spears, Special to ESPN.com

APAlonzo Mourning (left) and Udonis Haslem (with ball) were just two of the Miami supporting players who made major contributions Thursday. MIAMI ...

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Heat got Shaq's back

Marc J. Spears, Special to ESPN.com

APShaq at "75 percent" was pretty darn impressive in Game 3. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Shaquille O'Neal wouldn't pick his NBA championship teams with the...

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Detroit doubters fuel Pistons

Marc J. Spears, Special to ESPN.com

APHaving heard plenty about Dwyane Wade, the Pistons got their backs up and challenged him with their length and tremendous team effort. MIAMI -- It ...

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Lakers, Nuggets passing in the night

Marc J. Spears, Special to ESPN.com

As the Lakers and Nuggets face off, L.A. is suddenly in a do-or-die position and Denver is looking good.

Story | Conversation | March 21, 2005

International mix should keep Spurs strong

Marc J. Spears, Special to ESPN.com

San Antonio's strong presence in Athens bodes well for next season and beyond.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2004

Can Nuggets meet Mile High expectations?

Marc J. Spears, Special to ESPN.com

The Nuggets know the pressure is on and it has nothing to do with Denver's high altitude.

Story | Conversation | July 19, 2004

Olowokandi wants to contribute

Marc J. Spears, Special to ESPN.com

Michael Olowokandi is trying to fit in with the well-stocked Wolves and could be a factor in the playoffs.

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2004

Nuggets' playoff status suddenly questionable

Marc J. Spears, Special to ESPN.com

All of Denver wants to know if the Nuggets will make the playoffs. But only the players have the answer.

Story | Conversation | March 12, 2004