Rematch Special: Utah Jazz vs. Houston Rockets Playoff Preview
emptythebench.com 4/20/2008 — In the middle of the West’s seeding we have a rematch of last year’s first round, and there’s a good chance it will to end in Tracy McGrady crying tears as big as horse turds again.

D-League Finals Schedule Released
bizofbasketball.com 4/20/2008 — The Idaho Stampede and the Austin Toros will play for the 2008 NBA Development League Championship in a best-of-three Finals series beginning on Monday, April 21 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, TX. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET. The regular season West Division champions, the Stampede advanced to the Finals with a 97-90 victory over Los Angeles D-Fenders on Friday. The Toros, the ...

Recap - Utah Jazz @ Houston Rockets - Game 1
basketballjohn.com 4/20/2008 — McGrady needs a reality check

Suns Let a Close One Slip Away in Double OT
projectspurs.com 4/21/2008 — Tonight was a spectacular opening game for what could likely be the highlight series of the playoffs. The Spurs and Suns have a history with each other, and nobody wants to go home yet. With buzzer beating shots, tough defensive plays, and hard ...

The Hornets beat the Mavericks; lead series 1-0
hornets247.com 4/21/2008 — Last night at the Arena was incredible. Everything felt pretty much the same before the game. The same road led to the Arena. I parked in the same spot on O'Keefe. The Buzz Fest wasn't much different save for an extra beer stand giving out smaller ...

Rockets look for answers after Game 1 loss — Celtics & NBA - BostonHerald.com 4/21/2008
HOUSTON - Yao Ming walked toward the Houston Rockets' locker room and was asked if he was ready to play Monday in Game 2 against Utah. "That's a secret,"...

Suns regroup after Game 1 loss — Celtics & NBA - BostonHerald.com 4/21/2008
SAN ANTONIO - For the Phoenix Suns, Sunday was for mourning. So said coach Mike D'Antoni the day after his team was on the losing end of a 117-115 double-overtime...

Mavs must focus on Paul — Celtics & NBA - BostonHerald.com 4/21/2008
NEW ORLEANS - With a quick behind-the-back dribble, Chris Paul darted left. Jason Kidd and Jason Terry, who had converged in the back court in an effort to trap the Hornets'...

Sports of The Times: Scott Provides the Hammer, as the Hornets Build a Legacy — NYT > Pro Basketball 4/21/2008
Byron Scott has turned the Hornets all the way around, and if voters are thinking clearly, the Hornets will have the most valuable player, Chris Paul, as well as the coach of the year.

Cavs' James immune to Wizards' physical tactics — USATODAY.com NBA - Top Stories 4/21/2008
LeBron James, feelin' good after playing like a bad man, wore wraparound sunglasses, fat diamond earrings and a smile as wide ...