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Lakers prove speed and athleticism beat power
A road team actually won a playoff game. It was the Lakers, who ousted the Jazz thanks to their great speed, Charley Rosen says.

Lakers eliminate Jazz in Game 6
Unlike the Celtics, who lost Game 6 in Cleveland, the Lakers earned a rare playoff road win in Utah and advanced to the West finals.

Lakers prevail in Utah, advance to West finals

LIVE: Lakers trying to put away Jazz
The Cavaliers forced a Game 7 with the Celtics. The Lakers, trying to avoid the same fate, have jumped all over the Jazz. Follow it LIVE.

LIVE: Can visiting Kobe, Lakers eliminate Jazz?

LeBron lights up Celtics, pushes series to limit

Cavs stave off elimination in Game 6
The Cavaliers fought off the Celtics, extending the dominance of home teams in the playoffs and forcing a Game 7 Sunday.

Hawks put together initial list of GM candidates
The Atlanta Hawks have established an initial list of four candidates in their search to replace outgoing general manager Billy Knight, according to NBA front-office sources.

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LIVE: Cavs try to stave off elimination in Game 6
"A LeBron James team is never desperate," LeBron said about tonight's Game 6 vs. the Celtics. We'll see about that. Follow it LIVE.

For our sake, let's hope Chuck's OK
A $400K gambling debt? Not surprising. Seven months to pay it back? A bit extreme. Kevin Hench has a warning for Charles Barkley.

For our sake, let's hope Chuck's OK
A $400K gambling debt? Not surprising. Seven months to pay it back? A bit extreme. Kevin Hench has a warning for Charles Barkley.

For our sake, let's hope Chuck's OK
A $400K gambling debt? Not surprising. Seven months to pay it back? A bit extreme. Kevin Hench has a warning for Charles Barkley.

For our sake, let's hope Chuck's OK
A $400K gambling debt? Not surprising. Seven months to pay it back? A bit extreme. Kevin Hench has a warning for Charles Barkley.

For our sake, let's hope Chuck's OK
A $400K gambling debt? Not surprising. Seven months to pay it back? A bit extreme. Kevin Hench has a warning for Charles Barkley.

For our sake, let's hope Chuck's OK
A $400K gambling debt? Not surprising. Seven months to pay it back? A bit extreme. Kevin Hench has a warning for Charles Barkley.

For our sake, let's hope Chuck's OK
A $400K gambling debt? Not surprising. Seven months to pay it back? A bit extreme. Kevin Hench has a warning for Charles Barkley.

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