News Source: Austin America-Statesman/Texas Longhorns
| 5 months ago
Jameer Nelson tore up his right shoulder on Feb. 2, had surgery on it 17 days later and began planning for an autumn renewal. The Orlando Magic moved on, acquired a replacement point guard, Rafer Alston, and hoped for the best. Nelson adjusted to...
News Source: Austin America-Statesman/Texas Longhorns
| 5 months ago
His name and jersey number hang on the backs of Lakers fans everywhere. Well-wishers greet him at grocery stores and barber shops. "I noticed it," said Ariza, a hyperathletic small forward. "It feels good." Ariza is living the dream, playing for an...
News Source: Seattle Times
| 5 months ago
Calif. — Behind Kobe Bryant's stone-faced mask and the icy grimace he's wearing in these Finals, his eyes are laser-locked on one target: his fourth NBA title. His vision is so narrow, so sharp that he can't think about anything but a shiny...
News Source: Turks and Caicos Free Press
| 5 months ago
The Los Angeles Lakers are convinced they will see a different Orlando Magic team in Game Two of the NBA Finals on Sunday. Orlando was outplayed, out-hustled and out-coached in the series opener, a 100-75 blowout by Los Angeles , and Lakers guard...
News Source: Los Angeles Times
| 5 months ago
Will it turn around in Game 2 of the NBA Finals tonight against the Lakers? "I don't think we could shoot worse," Magic forward Rashard Lewis said. "Somebody's got to make some shots somewhere." Orlando got this far by relying on Howard's strength...
News Source: Miami Herald
| 5 months ago
He's finally getting a chance to do something about bringing a title to Los Angeles...He had eight points and four rebounds playing just under 9 minutes in the first quarter. "That's what we want, that early inside presence out there in the ballgame,...