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The Thunder are returning to the West finals. Russell Westbrook and Co. overcame Kobe Bryant's 42 points for a 106-90 win in Game 5, finishing L.A. and advancing to play the Spurs.
The Magic possessed a dream combination -- a superstar with a coach who maximized his talents. They shattered that ridiculous advantage at Dwight Howard's behest, says Zach Lowe.
BOSTON (AP) They started as a Big Three and grew to a Big Four when Rajon Rondo earned the right to be mentioned along with the other Boston Celtics All-Stars.
It took the Thunder five games to eliminate the Lakers, but their 106-90 clinching win was really two years in the making. Oklahoma City matured, says Sam Amick. Bring on the Spurs.
Knowing this could have been their last game at TD Garden, the Celtics regained what Doc Rivers called "the Celtic spirit" and beat the 76ers 101-85 for a 3-2 lead, says Ian Thomsen.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) Rookie of the Year Kyrie Irving of Cleveland and Knicks star Jeremy Lin are among 13 NBA players chosen to scrimmage against the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team in July.
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