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Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce were stoic, almost listless in the postgame interview room moments after the Celtics narrowly avoided what would have been a sure knockout blow to their title aspirations.

As if the Cavaliers didn’t have enough to worry about in their quest to improve, now this: Chicago fought through overwhelming odds to land the No.

What if the Cleveland Cavaliers, with the first pick of the 2003 draft, shocked the world by passing on hometown hero LeBron James and selected Carmelo Anthony? Or Darko Milicic? The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame …

It wasn’t all too long ago that the Cavaliers were hot on the trail of former Ohio State star Michael Redd .

The Racine Journal-Times is reporting that the Bucks have been “gauging the interest” that other teams have in Michael Redd.

The big question heading into last night’s Celtics-Pistons series opener was would Paul Pierce be anywhere near full strength? After his heroic and draining 41-point effort in Game 7 vs.

They lost their season opener on Halloween, and their finale in hallowed surroundings.

Paul Pierce scored 41 points as the Boston Celtics held off LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers 97-92 Sunday to advance in the NBA playoffs.

Cavaliers forward LeBron James will be in China for the Summer Olympics when they begin Aug. via Chronicle-Telegram

Back to even, and back to Boston — with authority. LeBron James scored 21 points, jamming in a powerhouse dunk over a defenseless Kevin Garnett in the final two minutes, as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the … via Boston.com

“And people should understand that human rights and people’s lives are in jeopardy.”

In an interview aired today on ESPN , NBA Superstar LeBron James spoke out for the first time joining NBA players, Aid Still Required.org, and others in calling for action to help the millions suffering in … via Earth Times

By Lynn Saternow Herald Sports Editor OK, I’LL ADMIT that I’m not a big NBA fan. via The Herald

Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James celebrates after making a shot in the third quarter of Game 6 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals against the Boston Celtics on Friday, May 16, 2008, in … via Detroit Free Press

The Cleveland Cavaliers forced a game seven in the NBA Eastern Conference semifinal by beating the Boston Celtics 74-69 behind a 32-point, 12-rebound effort by LeBron James. via NBC29

“I’ve been coming over to help and (was willing) to give up a three by Rondo. He hadn’t made too many in this series.”

The Cavaliers lost a point guard in Game 5. The Celtics relocated one. Cleveland, down 3-2 in the best-of-seven series, will be without Daniel “Boobie” Gibson in Game 6 tonight at 8 at Quicken Loans Arena. via The Chronicle Telegram

“We know we’ve got our work cut out for us as we go out on the road and try to close it out”

Kevin Garnett had 26 points and 16 rebounds and Rajon Rondo 20 points and 13 assists Wednesday night as the Celtics beat the Cavaliers, 96-89. Paul Pierce scored 29 for Boston, which has a 3-2 lead in the … via Detroit News

May 15, 2008 Venus Williams is now the face of Powerade Zero. The tennis icon announced her partnership agreement with the zero-calorie sports drink last week. via Brandweek

VIDEO: WKYC/NBC News Channel Report By Dave Summers, WKYC/NBC News Channel EUCLID, OH — What is a 23-cent pizza worth? One man paid for it with a night in jail. via WJXX

“There was a misreading of the receipt, and the appropriate tip was provided.”

CLEVELAND Cavalier and Vogue cover boy LeBron James makes millions a year, but he was a lousy tipper the other night. via Celebrity Mound

“I thought it would be a tough two games for us without Chauncey,'’ Hamilton said. “But we’re the better team. We knew how to stick together.”

Let the NBA playoffs begin in earnest for the Pistons. Finally. The 76ers and Magic were the preliminary bouts. via Macomb Daily