Kirilenko stuffs Kobe, Lakers in OT as Jazz tie series 2-2Andrei Kirilenko blocked Kobe Bryant twice in overtime and converted a three-point play with 35 seconds remaining as the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers 123-115 on Sunday, tying the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2. The Jazz went 9-for-9 from the foul line in overtime and outscored the Lakers 15-7 in the extra 5 minutes.
Lakers' Ronny Turiaf ejected for flagrant foul in Game 4Lakers forward Ronny Turiaf was ejected early in the second quarter of Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Jazz on Sunday for a flagrant foul.
Lakers' Turiaf ejected for flagrant foulLos Angeles Lakers forward Ronny Turiaf was ejected from Sunday's Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals series with the Utah Jazz for a flagrant foul on Jazz guard Ronnie Price.
Mavs make it official, announce hiring of Carlisle as coachThe Dallas Mavericks made it official Saturday, announcing they had hired Rick Carlisle to replace Avery Johnson as their coach.
(1) Los Angeles Lakers (2-1) at (4) Utah Jazz (1-2), 3:30 p.m.The Utah Jazz attempt to knot their playoff series with the Los Angeles Lakers at two games apiece, as the clubs meet this afternoon at EnergySolutions Arena.
(2) New Orleans Hornets (2-1) at (3) San Antonio Spurs (1-2), 8 p.m.The defending world champion San Antonio Spurs try to even their Western Conference semifinal series with the New Orleans Hornets at two games apiece, as the teams battle tonight at the AT&T Center.
Recap: Cleveland vs. BostonLeBron James and Delonte West each scored 21 points, as the Cleveland Cavaliers dominated the Boston Celtics, 108-84, in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series.
James, Cavs shoot down Celtics to trim series deficit to 2-1
Recap: Orlando vs. Detroit
Pistons beat Magic without Billups; push Orlando to brink
Pistons' Chauncey Billups won't play in Game 4 against Magic
D'Antoni accepts Knicks' offer; deal reportedly worth $24M

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