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Stern: NBA would like expanded drug tests
Apr 27 2005 11:19PM (CT)
CHICAGO (AP) - The NBA and its players' union are discussing expanded testing for performance-enhancing drugs, and commissioner David Stern said Wednesday he is optimistic it will be part of the new labor agreement.
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Bulls outgun Wizards 113-103 for 2-0 lead
Apr 27 2005 10:30PM (CT)
CHICAGO (AP) - Kirk Hinrich found his shooting touch and the Chicago Bulls are headed to Washington with a 2-0 lead over the Wizards in their opening-round playoff series.
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Spurs rout Nuggets 104-76, even series 1-1
Apr 27 2005 9:51PM (CT)
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - The San Antonio Spurs didn't let Game 2 come down to fourth-quarter shooting. The Spurs made nine of their first 10 shots Wednesday and then outscored Denver by 20 points in the second quarter en route to a 104-76 win that evened their first-round playoff series at one win each.
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Pistons fan charged for throwing coin
Apr 27 2005 7:36PM (CT)
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) - A Detroit Pistons fan was charged Wednesday with throwing an object onto the court after Philadelphia's Allen Iverson was struck with a coin during a playoff game.
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Heat keeping Nets' Kidd off stride
Apr 27 2005 6:09PM (CT)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - After leading the New Jersey Nets to 15 wins in their final 19 games, Jason Kidd has been a non-factor in the playoffs against the Miami Heat.
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McHale returning to Wolves' front office
Apr 27 2005 4:50PM (CT)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Kevin McHale will return as the Minnesota Timberwolves' vice president of basketball operations next season, saying the team's absence from the playoffs this season is a motivating factor.
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Injuries still nagging Pacers
Apr 27 2005 4:35PM (CT)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Indiana Pacers just can't seem to stay healthy. Jermaine O'Neal is still bothered by a shoulder sprain. Jamaal Tinsley is sidelined with a bruised foot. And now Stephen Jackson is smarting.
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Colangelo to head U.S. basketball team
Apr 27 2005 3:43PM (CT)
PHOENIX (AP) - Jerry Colangelo has been given total control of the U.S. men's Olympic basketball program and has promised radical changes in an effort to restore the United States to international prominence in the sport.
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76ers look for wins at home vs. Pistons
Apr 27 2005 2:30PM (CT)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Allen Iverson never found his shot. A fan pelted him with change. And his elbow was so banged up he needed an X-ray.
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Heat defeat Nets, take 2-0 series lead
Apr 27 2005 7:13AM (CT)
MIAMI (AP) - With Shaquille O'Neal not his typical playoff-dominant self, Alonzo Mourning had 21 points and nine rebounds in 16 minutes Tuesday and helped the Miami Heat beat the New Jersey Nets 104-87 in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.
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SuperSonics beat Kings, lead conference
Apr 27 2005 3:04AM (CT)
SEATTLE (AP) - Ray Allen heard the skeptics in training camp, the people who predicted Seattle would struggle to improve on a 37-win season. Two games into the playoffs, the SuperSonics have looked fabulous while streaking to a 2-0 series lead over the Sacramento Kings.
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Iverson misses 17 of 24 in 76ers loss
Apr 27 2005 2:53AM (CT)
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) - Allen Iverson looked at the big picture, perhaps because the one right in front of him isn't too pretty. Iverson missed 17 of 24 shots and the Philadelphia 76ers were unable to stop the Detroit Pistons from winning 99-84 on Tuesday and taking a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.
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Grizzlies trying for comeback against Suns
Apr 27 2005 2:50AM (CT)
PHOENIX (AP) - The Memphis Grizzlies want to get rough against the Phoenix Suns. There's one problem, though. "You have to catch up with them first," Memphis coach Mike Fratello said. The Grizzlies will give it another try Wednesday night in Game 2 of the best-of-seven first-round series. A loss would send the series to Memphis with the Suns up 2-0.
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