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Spurs beat Heat 104-87 in Game 5 to win NBA title

The San Antonio Spurs finished off a dominant run to their fifth NBA championship Sunday, ending the Miami Heat's two-year title reign with a 104-87 victory that wrapped up the series in five games.

Pesky Pelicans ground Hawks

2015-02-04 07:54

Dominated from the start, the Atlanta Hawks saw their team-record 19-game win streak - tied for fifth-best in NBA history - snapped on Monday with a 115-100 loss at New Orleans.

Yao giving kids a boost

2015-02-04 07:54

In an indoor court at Shanghai's Yuanshen Basketball Park, 13-year-old Tian Yuke and a group of other children were practicing sliding, dribbling and defending, coached by former NBA point guard Gary Payton.

NBA in expanded digital partnership with China's Tencent

2015-02-04 13:51

The National Basketball Association is forming its largest international digital partnership through an expansion of its arrangements with Chinese Internet giant Tencent.

Lakers general manager expects Kobe back

2015-01-30 15:04

The Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said Thursday that he doesn't believe Kobe would retire due to the recent season-ending shoulder injury.

NBA stars to celebrate Chinese New Year

2015-01-29 15:19

NBA will pay tribute to its largest international fanbase from Feb. 20 to March 5 with its biggest ever Chinese New Year celebration, ushering in the Year of the Goat with millions of fans in China.

Whiteside proves his worth in the Heat's victory over Clippers

2015-01-12 14:16

Miami's Hassan Whiteside proved his worth with career highs of 23 points off the bench in the Heat's 104-90 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.

Curry scores 32 as Warriors top Raptors 126-105

2015-01-03 17:13

Stephen Curry had 32 points and 12 assists and Draymond Green got his first career triple-double as the Golden State Warriors rolled past the Toronto Raptors 126-105 on Friday in a matchup of the NBA's two conference leaders.

Woeful Knicks on slow learning curve under Jackson regime

2014-12-19 11:21

In a season full of hope in the first full campaign under club president Phil Jackson, the New York Knicks are struggling with a new offense, a rookie coach and a frustrated star in Carmelo Anthony.

James, Love lead Cavaliers over Hornets 97-88

2014-12-16 15:54

LeBron James scored 27 points with 13 assists, and Kevin Love added 22 points and 18 rebounds, as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 97-88 on Monday.

Leuer's double-double leads Grizzlies past Heat

2014-12-08 15:09

The Memphis Grizzlies showed they are not solely dependent on their inside game for success.

ZTE, NBA team partners in business, charity

2014-12-08 10:29

ZTE USA CEO Cheng Lixin and Houston Rockets CEO Tad Brown announced their joint holiday charity program Season of Giving prior to the second annual ZTE Title Night on Saturday at the Toyota Center.

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