News archive: April 2014 (Page 7)
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NBA games
Zach Randolph scored 25 points to help Memphis defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-105 in overtime and tie their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.
NBA games
Blake Griffin scored a career playoff-high 35 points without a foul and Los Angeles led all the way in a 138-98 rout Monday night to even their series.
NBA D-League
Sioux Falls Skyforce guard DeAndre Liggins has been selected as the 2014 NBA Development League’s Defensive Player of the Year.
Injuries
Rockets point guard Patrick Beverley has been cleared to play in Game 2 on Wednesday night after injuring his right knee in the opening game.
NCAA news:
Tennessee State started a new era Monday by reaching back to its past and hiring former Tigers assistant Dana Ford as its men's basketball coach.
NCAA news:
Southern Miss coach Donnie Tyndall has reached an agreement in principle with Tennessee and will be the next head coach of the Vols.
NCAA news:
Rice University transfer Sean Obi announced that he will be heading to Duke next season.
NBA awards
Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah is the recipient of the 2013-14 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award, the NBA announced today.
Coaches
New York Knicks President Phil Jackson announced today that the team’s coaching staff have been relieved of their duties, effective immediately.
Coaches
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Rick Adelman today announced his retirement from coaching in the NBA after 23 seasons as a head coach.
NBA rumors
Wolves president of basketball operations Flip Saunders said he’ll conduct an extensive search to replace Rick Adelman after consulting with owner Glen Taylor.
Injuries
Al Jefferson said that while his left foot remains extremely sore, he plans to play in Game 2 of the playoff series Wednesday night against Miami Heat.
NBA games
LaMarcus Aldridge scored a career-high and franchise playoff-record 46 points to lift the Trail Blazers to a 122-120 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday.
NBA games
Nene dominated with 24 points, Trevor Ariza scored 18, and the Washington Wizards rallied from 13 down to beat the Chicago Bulls 102-93 in their playoff opener.
NBA games
LeBron James scored 27 points, Dwyane Wade added 23 and the Heat beat the Charlotte Bobcats 99-88 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.