NBA Playoffs 1st Round

Eastern Conference

(1) Detroit Pistons defeat (8) Milwaukee Bucks 4-1
Game 1: DETROIT 92, Milwaukee 74
Game 2: DETROIT 109, Milwaukee 98
Game 3: MILWAUKEE 124, Detroit 104
Game 4: Detroit 109, MILWAUKEE 99
Game 5: DETROIT 122, Milwaukee 93

(2) Miami Heat defeat (7) Chicago Bulls 4-2
Game 1: MIAMI 111, Chicago 106
Game 2: MIAMI 115, Chicago 108
Game 3: CHICAGO 109, Miami 90
Game 4: CHICAGO 93, Miami 87
Game 5: MIAMI 92, Chicago 78
Game 6: Miami 113, CHICAGO 96

(3) New Jersey Nets defeat (6) Indiana Pacers 4-2
Game 1: Indiana 90, NEW JERSEY 88
Game 2: NEW JERSEY 90, Indiana 75
Game 3: INDIANA 107, New Jersey 95
Game 4: New Jersey 97, INDIANA 88
Game 5: NEW JERSEY 92, Indiana 86
Game 6: New Jersey 96, INDIANA 90

(4) Cleveland Cavaliers defeat (5) Washington Wizards 4-2
Game 1: CLEVELAND 97, Washington 86
Game 2: Washington 89, CLEVELAND 84
Game 3: Cleveland 97, WASHINGTON 96
Game 4: WASHINGTON 106, Cleveland 96
Game 5: CLEVELAND 121, Washington 120 (OT)
Game 6: Cleveland 114, WASHINGTON 113 (OT)

Western Conference

(1) San Antonio Spurs defeat (8) Sacramento Kings 4-2
Game 1: SAN ANTONIO 122, Sacramento 88
Game 2: SAN ANTONIO 128, Sacramento 119 (OT)
Game 3: SACRAMENTO 94, San Antonio 93
Game 4: SACRAMENTO 102, San Antonio 84
Game 5: SAN ANTONIO 109, Sacramento 98
Game 6: San Antonio 105, SACRAMENTO 83

(2) Phoenix Suns 3-3 defeat (7) Los Angeles Lakers 4-3
Game 1: PHOENIX 107, LA Lakers 102
Game 2: LA Lakers 99, PHOENIX 93
Game 3: LA LAKERS 99, Phoenix 92
Game 4: LA LAKERS 99, Phoenix 98 (OT)
Game 5: PHOENIX 114, LA Lakers 97
Game 6: Phoenix 126, LA LAKERS 118 (OT)
Game 7: PHOENIX 121, LA Lakers 90

(6) Los Angeles Clippers defeat (3) Denver Nuggets 4-1
Game 1: LA CLIPPERS 89, Denver 87
Game 2: LA CLIPPERS 98, Denver 87
Game 3: DENVER 94, LA Clippers 87
Game 4: LA Clippers 100, DENVER 86
Game 5: LA CLIPPERS 101, Denver 83

(4) Dallas Mavericks defeat (5) Memphis Grizzlies 4-0
Game 1: DALLAS 103, Memphis 93
Game 2: DALLAS 94, Memphis 79
Game 3: Dallas 94, MEMPHIS 89 (OT)
Game 4: Dallas 102, MEMPHIS 76

LA Lakers' Kwame Brown Accussed of Alleged Sexual Assault

Police are investigating a report of sexual assault allegedly involving Los Angeles Lakers center Kwame Brown.

Although no charges have been filed yet and authorities are not disclosing when the report was filed or by whom, police have started a preliminary investigation into an alleged sexual assault by Brown. The incident reportedly took place early Saturday (April 29), after the Lakers defeated the Phoenix Suns in Game 3 of their playoff series.

Despite the news beginning to overshadow the underdog Lakers 3-2 lead over the Suns, Brown is strongly denying early allegations.

"I want to assure everyone that I am completely innocent of any wrongdoing and look forward to the truth coming out when this matter is fully investigated," Brown said through an issued statement released by the Lakers to The Associated Press. "I'm just staying grounded and staying with my family. I'm confident it will get resolved.

“You've just got to roll with the punches -- life goes on. I just come out and play."

Police have yet to interview Brown about this alleged sexual assault.

Brown, Kobe Bryant and the rest of the Lakers can advance to the second round of the playoffs with a win over the Suns, Thursday night at the Staples Center. A win tonight would set the stage for an all-Los Angeles second round matchup, as the Lakers would meet the Clippers.

The HipHopRuckus Staff writes,"Why is it that these bitches (gold diggers, poppers,etc.) always have to get a brotha for his riches. I tell you...you really gotta watch these shady ass hoes 'cause they keep trying to get to a brothas' paper. Maybe next time he'll bring a waiver form. Damn!!"

-article courtesy of Vibe.Com

Marcus Banks

Admittedly, I don't know anything about Marcus Banks' game. I know he was part of dealing Gary Payton until the mitten failed his physical. But the latest rumors are that Banks is coveted by management....

The word is that Wolves free agent point guard Marcus Banks is headed for the Los Angeles Lakers. Two years ago, the Boston Celtics and the Lakers made a trade that had Banks going to the Lakers and Gary Payton moving to the Celtics. But Payton failed a physical and the deal was called off. The Lakers have been trying to land Banks ever since, and that is where he is likely to be when the 2006-2007 season starts.

Lakers Remember Chick Hearn

The Lakers celebrated "Chick Hearn Night" on Sunday, November 27th, which would have been the legendary Hall of Fame sports broadcaster's 89th birthday. All fans attending the game received an I Love Chick bear and Mark Haas, winner of the 2005 Chick Hearn Memorial Scholarship, was recognized at halftime.

la lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are a National Basketball Association team based in Los Angeles, California. They are notable for having (at the end of the 2004–05 season) the highest number of wins (2,621), the highest winning percentage (61.9%), the most number of finals appearances (28), and the second most championships (14), behind the Boston Celtics who have 16. They also have the record for most number of consecutive wins in a season (33).