bizofbasketball.com - 5/7/2008
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According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the Papa John’s pizza chain has issued an apology to LeBron James after creating T-shirts that insulted Cleveland’s star forward. The T-shirts, which featured a Papa John’s logo, had James’ No. 23 and the word “Crybaby” printed on it. Their apology includes a special offer for Cleveland-area residents: a large one-topping pizza for just 23 cents. ...
Kobe Bryant Wins His First MVP Award
bizofbasketball.com 5/7/2008 — Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant won the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award on Tuesday, receiving 82 first-place votes. This is Kobe’s first MVP award. New Orleans’ guard Chris Paul finished second in the voting with 28 first-place votes. Boston forward Kevin Garnett earned 15 first-place votes for third place, and Cleveland’s LeBron James finished fourth, receiving one first-place vote. As ...
Celts hold LeBron to 2-of-18, win Game 1 (AP)
sports.yahoo.com 5/7/2008 — Kevin Garnett scored 28 points to make up for an off night for the rest of Boston's Big Three, and the Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 76-72 on Tuesday night in the opener of the Eastern Conference semifinals. LeBron James was held to 12 points ...
Garnett Carries Celtics as James Struggles
20secondtimeout.blogspot.com 5/7/2008 — On a night when the other three All-Stars on the court combined to shoot 4-36 from the field, Kevin Garnett shot 13-22, scored 28 points and grabbed eight rebounds as his Boston Celtics escaped with a 76-72 game one victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Celtics 76, Cavaliers 72: C's survive scare
metrowestdailynews.com 5/7/2008 — Doc Rivers said at Monday's practice that there were no LeBron James stoppers on this team. James Posey sure did one heck of a job impersonating one last night. Forced into action in the opening minutes after Paul Pierce picked up his second foul, ...
Celtics Shut Down James, Beat Cavs in Game 1 —
NBA.com: News 5/7/2008
Kevin Garnett scored 28 points and LeBron James couldn't make a basket down the stretch as the Boston Celtics eked out a 76-72 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night in the opener of the Eastern Conference semifinals.