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Celtics handle Kobe onslaught and lead Lakers 3-2
A Los Angeles native who has played his entire career with the rival Celtics, Pierce scored 27 points to help Boston withstand 38 points from Kobe Bryant to beat the Lakers 92-86 on Sunday night and move within one victory of an unprecedented 18th NBA title.

The Atlanta Hawks have officially named Larry Drew as their new head coach.

On another difficult night for the Boston starters, the bench came through, and the Celtics bullied their way to a 96-89 victory to tie the N.B.A. finals at 2-2.

Home-court advantage? What's that? For the second time in three games, the visitor walked into unfriendly confines and walked out with a win. Tuesday night it was the Lakers stealing back the advantage they lost on Sunday with a 91-84 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

The NBA Board of Governors has unanimously approved the sale of the Washington Wizards to Ted Leonsis.

Ray Allen set a finals record for 3-pointers while scoring 32 points, and Rajon Rondo had 19 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists as Boston won in Los Angeles.

Ron Artest proved it in his opening-minute scuffle with Paul Pierce, tumbling to the ground with a vise grip on the Celtics star's elbow....

Kobe Bryant had 37 points and 6 rebounds as Los Angeles won the Western Conference title and advanced to face the Boston Celtics.

The team that muddled through its last 54 regular-season games with a 27-27 record is headed to the NBA finals after winning Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals over the Orlando Magic 96-84 Friday night.

The NBA says Dwyane Wade did not break any league tampering rules by saying he wants to talk with other marquee players before deciding whether to stay with the Miami Heat.