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Heat apologize to Knicks, Stoudemire for announcer's commentMiami, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Miami Heat issued an apology on Thursday for public-address announcer Michael Baiamonte's "inappropriate choice of words" for Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire. Stoudemire fouled out late in the fourt
Nuggets' Andersen has property seized from home
Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Denver Nuggets center Chris "Birdman" Andersen has had property seized from his home as part of an ongoing investigation into internet crimes against children. The Post reported Thursday that the Douglas Coun
Thunder's Harden wins Sixth Man Award
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Oklahoma City Thunder guard James Harden has been selected as the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year. Harden, who led all NBA reserves in scoring with 16.8 points per game, came off the bench in 60 of his 62 a
Kobe a game-time decision after missing shootaround
Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant missed Thursday's shootaround prior to Game 6 of the Western Conference quarterfinals against Denver because of a stomach illness. He is considered a game-time decision.
Celtics' Pierce to play through sprained MCL
Waltham, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Boston Celtics star forward Paul Pierce will play through a sprained MCL in his left knee. The Celtics revealed the injury just hours before their Game 6 matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. Pierce has av
Celtics try to finish off Hawks in Game 6
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - When the Celtics' Rajon Rondo made a brilliant steal in the waning seconds on Tuesday in Atlanta, you couldn't help but think of Johnny Most's iconic call, "Havlicek stole the ball." Rondo's effort looked like it was going
Nuggets aim to avoid elimination against Lakers
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - It's all about transition basketball for the Denver Nuggets. When the younger and deeper Nuggets get out in the open floor against the favored Lakers, good things happen, especially in the mile-high altitude of Denver.
Banged-up Bulls try to force a Game 7 vs. Sixers
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Even after losing perhaps his two best players due to injury Chicago coach Tom Thibodeau has been steadfast in saying his club still has enough to win. On Tuesday his charges finally proved it and now the Bulls will try to
Grizzlies top Clippers to extend series
Memphis, TN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Memphis Grizzlies held on for a 92-80 win over the Clippers on Wednesday and managed to avoid elimination in Game 5 of this best-of-seven series. Memphis, which squandered a 27-point lead in a Game 1 l
Heat finish off Knicks
Miami, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - LeBron James had a solid all-around effort with 29 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and the Miami Heat dominated the shorthanded New York Knicks, 106-94, to win their Eastern Conference quarter