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NBA notes: Holiday, Brand help 76ers hold on

PHILADELPHIA — Jrue Holiday scored 20 points, and Elton Brand had 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead the tough and determined Philadelphia 76ers past the Boston Celtics, 82-75 on Wednesday night to send the Eastern Conference semifinals back to Boston...

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Dynamic duo leads Miami back to Eastern finals

With another season on the brink, Dwyane Wade and LeBron James took their two-man game to new heights.

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Wade scores 41, Heat eliminate Pacers 105-93

Miami's Big Two was more than enough to finish off the Indiana Pacers.

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James, Bryant lead All-NBA team

LeBron James was the leading vote-getter for the All-NBA team, while Kobe Bryant earned his 10th first-team selection, tied for second on the career list.

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76ers top Celtics to force Game 7 in East semis

In the most unpredictable of playoff series, Rajon Rondo was the one consistent playmaker for Boston.

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NBA notes: LeBron, Wade lead drubbing of Indiana

MIAMI — LeBron James scored 30 points, Dwyane Wade added 28, and the Miami Heat moved a win away from another trip to the Eastern Conference finals with a 115-83 victory over the suddenly hurting Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night.

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Haslem suspended for Game 6 of Heat-Pacers

Udonis Haslem insists he meant no harm. The NBA deemed otherwise, and the Miami Heat will be without one of their co-captains when they try to close out the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night.

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James and Wade lead Heat past Pacers, 115-83

Dwyane Wade was bleeding after taking a smack in the head from Tyler Hansbrough, who became the target of a retaliatory shot from Udonis Haslem a few moments later.

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Granger out of Pacers-Heat game with ankle injury

Indiana forward Danny Granger left the Pacers' Eastern Conference semifinal game against the Miami Heat on Tuesday night early in the second half with a sprained left ankle.

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