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Garnett, Perkins back at practice for Celtics Thu May  6 13:00:00 2010 EST

WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) -Boston Celtics big men Kevin Garnett and Kendrick Perkins were back at practice preparing for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Garnett says there's nothing his mid-foot strain prohibited him from doing in Thursday's workout.

Perkins said he feels a little pain, but his right knee didn't limit him, either.

The Celtics and Cavs are tied 1-1 in the best-of-seven series. Boston could take a big lead with victories at home on F

Celtics GM Ainge fined for tossing towel Thu May  6 12:46:23 2010 EST
New York, NY (Sports Network) - Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Thursday for tossing a towel in an attempt to distract Cleveland Cavaliers forward J.J. Hickson as he attempted a free throw. During the third quarter of Monday's Game 2 Eastern Conference semifinal win against the Cavaliers, Ainge flipped a white towel over his head as Hickson was lining up for his second free throw, which he made. NBA executive vice president of basketball operations Stu
Bulls fire Del Negro Tue May  4 02:53:57 2010 EST
about $2 million remaining on his contract, has had a turbulent two years with the Bulls, compiling an 82-82 regular season record to go with a 4-8 postseason mark. The Bulls finished with a 41-41 mark in each season and were ousted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the 2009-10 campaign. The move is reportedly not related to Del Negro's altercation with senior vice president John Paxson on March 30. Reports surfaced that the two had a shoving match and the relationship between th
Rondo, big third quarter lift Celtics to Game 2 win Mon May  3 23:08:35 2010 EST
Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - Rajon Rondo had 13 points and 19 assists, and Boston outscored Cleveland by 19 during a big third quarter to earn a 104-86 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers to even their Eastern Conference semifinal series after two games. Ray Allen scored 10 of his team-high 22 points in the third quarter for Boston, which bounced back from a 101-93 loss in the opener. Kevin Garnett added 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Rasheed Wallace went 7-of-8 from the field for 17 poi
Del Negro out as Bulls coach Mon May  3 20:56:00 2010 EST
g at a news conference on Tuesday morning. He did not return messages seeking comment, nor did Paxson or Del Negro.

The Bulls went 41-41 and made the postseason in each of their two seasons under Del Negro, losing to LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games after pushing Boston in a thrilling seven-game series last year.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or re

Reports: Del Negro out as Bulls coach Mon May  3 20:09:00 2010 EST
Negro did not return messages from the Associated Press seeking comment. Bulls spokesman Tim Hallam had no comment.

The Bulls went 41-41 and made the postseason in each of their two seasons under Del Negro, losing to LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games after pushing Boston in a thrilling seven-game series last year.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or re

LeBron garners second straight MVP award Sun May  2 17:02:38 2010 EST
Akron, OH (Sports Network) - Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James has been named the NBA's MVP for a second consecutive year. James received 116 first-place votes and 1,205 total points from a panel of 122 sportswriters and broadcasters. Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant finished a distant second with four first-place votes and 609 points, while Kobe Bryant of the Lakers was third in the balloting with 599 points. In 76 games this season, James averaged 29.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 8.6 assist
Celtics visit Cavs for Game 1 of East semis Sat May  1 10:34:00 2010 EST
(Sports Network) - The incidental stuff has been taken care of. Now, the top- seeded Cleveland Cavaliers and the veteran-laden Boston Celtics are preparing to do some heavy lifting, as the teams meet in the Eastern Conference semifinals in a rematch from two years ago when the Celtics survived in seven games on their way to an NBA championship. Both clubs finished off their opening round opponents this year in just five games, as Cleveland dispensed of Central Division rival Chicago, while the
LeBron to be named MVP again Fri Apr 30 12:58:40 2010 EST
Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James is set to be named the NBA's MVP for a second consecutive year. According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, James will be named as the league's top player on Sunday and will be presented with the award on Monday before Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against Boston. James will become the 10th player in NBA history to garner MVP honors two years in a row. The others are Steve Nash, Tim Duncan, Michael Jordan, Ma
Cavs aim to finish off Bulls Tue Apr 27 10:33:48 2010 EST
(Sports Network) - The top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers have a chance to put the finishing touches on their Eastern Conference quarterfinals set with the reeling Chicago Bulls tonight. LeBron James recorded his fifth career playoff triple-double with 37 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists on Sunday, as the Cavaliers dominated the eighth- seeded Bulls, 121-98, in Game 4 of the set. Antawn Jamison donated 24 points and seven rebounds for the Cavaliers, who bounced back from a 108-106 loss in Game 3
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