Young teams in the American League for basketball .. Have a big future

Ft site bletsher Report a remarkable report on the 5 teams in the league professional basketball in the United States, characterized by a spirit of young people who have a great future on the way Oklahoma surprise last season.

The teams are:

- Sacramento Kings: it includes a number of young players under 24 years most notably Thomas Robinson and Teric Evans and Fredrica.

- Houston Rockets: which owns youthful distinctive like Terrence Jones and Jeremy Lamb and Marcus Morris.

- New Orleans Hornets: where promising Eric Gordon and Ryan Anderson and Anthony Davis.

- Washington Wizards: bringing together both John Wall and Bill Bradley and Jordan Crawford.

- Cleveland: strong Omri Caspi and Luc Harangodi constitute the depth of my youth is important to them.

The previous teams have a greater number of promising young and who is watching the media but has been said of preparing the best.

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Serbia basket in a corner and Turkey keep its destiny in hand

Put Serbia itself in a difficult position after falling away to Estonia 81-88 Saturday, the complicated calculations to qualify for the finals, while the revived Turkey hopes to cross and kept destiny in hand, and ensured Georgia appearing in the finals after beating Latvia, in the penultimate round of the playoffs European qualifying for the Euro finals in basketball in 2013 in Slovenia.

The Slovenia as an organization, and teams of France, Britain, Lithuania, Russia and Spain qualified after participating in the Olympic Games in London, while qualified teams of Greece and Macedonia during the qualifying session that preceded the Olympic Games to London in 2012.

The current in the playoffs teams has secured Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Italy, Montenegro, Poland, Ukraine transit, to complete the list after the last round matches in the six groups next Tuesday.

The first group

 Serbia need to win

Is imperative for the Serbia and runner-up 2009 version and a fourth of the world, winning the last round tough qualifying group first to ensure transit at the expense of Estonia, especially as the cards were still transit Mtoevertan in the conflict between the three teams.

Vbouksartha become Serbia, one of the oldest schools basketball globally, has 5 wins against 4 losses in third place (14 points), which is the same balance Estonia but the difference direct confrontation hurt the interest of the team Balkan means theoretically win Serbia lowly Israel in the last round will provide them Transit automatically, while the former Soviet republic hopes to loss against rival to ascend victory over third place as well.

Never to Serbia that were absent from the finals if under the name of Yugoslavia (1946 - 1991) or Serbia and Montenegro (1991 - 2006) or Serbia since 2006, and through this long history has been Serbs, the diversity denominated, the rise of the podium at various levels continental and global and Olympic, which means that its absence - that happened - for Slovenia would be catastrophic and unprecedented.

Noteworthy that the first elected from each of the six groups qualify directly add to the four best teams came in third place, something to Serbia since the DEP now disbanded third that scored the best among all other groups.

Return for the match scored the winner handsome Sander Feeney 15 points and picked up 10 offensive rebounds, including 4 with was Nenad Kirstic best Serbia with 20 points and 9 rebounds.

Noteworthy that Montenegro secured qualification for the group which won yesterday hosts Iceland 101-92 to maintain a clean record from the loss, though it was guaranteed to climb since the seventh round.

Group B

Bulgaria review and waiting

Bulgarian did not work to win broad Luxembourg 120-95 to ensure qualification after the matches ended in the second set and Pat waiting for what will happen in the next round last to be developed, to see where the results recorded.

Germany lead the group with 14 points (7-0) in front of Bulgaria's second 12 points (4-4) and the third Azerbaijan 11 n (4-3) and Sweden fourth 10 points (3-4), Luxembourg fifth and out of accounts 7 points (0-7) .

Bulgaria hopes that Germany wins, which marked the last qualification round, the lowly Azerbaijan or to lose Sweden before Mstadhavtha Luxembourg to rely on force through third service results in the following groups but the final result looks difficult in practice. As may cross directly over the second place that Azerbaijan and Sweden lost together.

Within meetings Saturday Germany achieved an easy victory in Stockholm, Sweden, which remained strongly hopes the list of the cross, the outcome of 91-86. Germany was ensured qualification after winning the sixth round on Bulgaria 79-69 last Wednesday.

Facing Germany Azerbaijan receives Luxembourg Sweden in the eighth and final round next Tuesday.

Group C

 Hungary formally outside accounts

Ruled Croatia hopes Hungarian book a seat in the finals of the nations of Europe to basketball after winning in Bodaasebt 81-79 quarters (16-12 and 18-20 and 16-21 and 31-26) to maintain a clean record (7-0).

The teams of Croatia and Ukraine implicitly Tahlhma from previous rounds, as they kept Austria struggled to transit through third place, although it seems difficult to achieve, especially that in the record 3 wins and 4 losses which Stlaab Croatia in Zagreb in the last round while facing Cyprus lowly Hungary marginally, while Ukraine finished their games.

Group D

Georgia to the finals

And ensured Georgia rally after winning in Riga Latvia Mstadhavtha 73-70 quarters (7-13 and 24-11 and 17-21 and 25-25) to secure second place in the group behind Bosnia and Herzegovina qualifying Kmtsdrh the isolation from the results of the last round.

Georgia increased its position to 12 points (5 wins - two defeats), compared to 11 for Latvia, facing Romania in Bucharest in the last round and hopes to implement one of the cards for third place.

Best Registered Georgia Manuchar Marcoishvila with 17 points and 6 rebounds while Martins Mears was the best Latvia with 14 points and 8 rebounds.

Group E

Belgium revives hopes

Belgium hopes revived in the finals after beating Finland 71-68 quarters (19-28 and 25.10, 15-8 and 12-22), to raise its total to (4-3) against (5-2) to its rival, and suffice Belgium to win in the last trip to Albania to express as one of the best teams in ranked third.

And ensured Finland, qualified mathematically since the sixth round, finished second in the group behind Poland as it is superior to Belgium on points in a direct confrontation.

Group F

Turkey keeps her own destiny

Turkey succeeded, and world champion runner, to maintain the determination to qualify her hand after overcoming difficult to hosts Portugal 79-69 quarters (17-21 and 18-10 and 12-21 and 32-17) to be next Tuesday before the match lowly Czech crucial to qualify won.

Turkey and will qualify for the second place that defeated the Czech Republic more than 18 points (going 82-64 for the Czech Republic) or the best Trinities The winning less than this difference, or even lost hopes will remain in transit.

Best between Icahn Karaman Turks 21 points and 11 rebounds, while Claudio Fonseca was the best Portuguese with 20 points and 8 rebounds.

And was elected Italy and the Czech Republic implicitly transit since the fifth and sixth rounds, respectively. The Italians kept their record clean after winning Saturday Belarus 83-58.

And play in the final round of Belarus with Portugal and Turkey with the Czech Republic, while Italy ended their eight matches.

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Russia and Spain in the final of the Women's Basketball League under-20

Was elected Russia and Spain final of the European Championship for the women's basketball under twenty years after their dismissal Netherlands and Turkey respectively on Saturday in the semi-finals of the competition held in Hungary.

The Russian qualified after an easy win over the Netherlands achieved mainly in the fourth quarter and the game ended 73-55 quarters (18-19 and 13-9 and 19.16 and 23.11) while Spaniards found some difficulty before Tabern Turkish counterparts score 58-50 quarters (15-8, 19-11 and 9-18 and 15-13).

The traditional final between the two teams monopoly final since 2010 when Russia won 75-74 before avenge Spain last year 62-53.

Elected and controlled Russia and Spain for the tournament and are rarely Igba for the semi-finals or final, and Russia has five titles which is the largest number, followed by Spain and France with two titles each.

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Germany reach the finals of Euro Basketball

German team achieved a deserved victory on his Swedish counterpart 87 -81 and reached the finals of Euro Basketball established in Slovenia in 2013.

The German team, which dominated the play for the second set of the match since the first quarter of, advanced Vonhah colon, before it expands the difference in the second quarter and terminates 45-28, to continue German domination in the second half without any resistance from the Swedish national team players.

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Heat wins maiden semi-final match play-off

Brilliance of LeBron James, recently crowned the title of best player for the NBA this season, and teammate Dwyane Wade to lead their team to win the Miami Heat after an injury colleague Chris Bosh. And scored James scored 32 points and 15 rebounds for the Heat, added Wade scored 29 points the other team to lead the Heat to win over the Indiana Pacers 86/95 Sunday evening in the first matches of both teams semi-final play-off EU's eastern league basketball-American professionals.

Bush scored 13 points for the Heat yesterday, but it was a muscle to flatten the lower abdomen, leaving the game from the first half. And the departure of Bush, and James Lloyd received the reins of control over where things led the Heat to beat the Pacers at home 38/42 in half a second game.

After having been ahead by eight points at the beginning of the game the last quarter, the Heat made a difference reduced to 85/86 by the end of the game four minutes and 50 seconds. But James hit two free throws and scored three Otbahma corrections field to lead the Heat to record nine points in a row against a single point for the Pacers to secure victory for his team.

On the other hand David West scored 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Pacers Roy Hibbert added 17 points for the team who scored only 16 points in a quarter final match against 26 points for the Heat. Heat will host the second game in front of his Pacers play-off semi-final of the East Union on Tuesday.

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Celtics rise up strongly in the face of Sixers Seventa

Boston Celtics bounced back strongly and cohesion to the end to win 92-91 over the Philadelphia Sixers Seventa in the opening series of games the two teams semi-final in the eastern section of the National Football League NBA on Saturday.

Kevin Garnett scored 29 points and grabbed 11 rebounds with the Celtics, which was delayed by ten points with just over 11 minutes on end.

Rajon Rondo added 13 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and gave to his colleagues in the Celtics 17 assists. And delayed Seventa Sixers by five points with 56 seconds remaining on the end, but he scored another four points in the game to a near tie and extend the match to extra time.

Andre Iguodala and the meeting ended with 19 points with Seventa Seskerz and Evan Turner chipped in 16 points and grabbed ten rebounds. Will be held the second game in the series on the Celtics court on Monday.

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NBA - Playoffs: Chicago on the brink of exit

Chicago Bulls became the leaders arrange regular role on the verge of out of the first round of the playoffs Basketball NBA, after suffering a third consecutive loss to Philadelphia 89-82 on Sunday.

The Philadelphia on his opponent 3-1, taking advantage of the absence of the most prominent players in the team red, distributor Derrick Rose, the best player in last season with an injured knee, and the player bearing the French - American with an injured ankle.

Chicago did not achieve any victory since the absence of Rose, who suffered a torn ligament in his left knee in the first game on April 28 last year. Philadelphia and in case they achieved victory in Game Five on Tuesday, will qualify to the second round of the playoff semi-final or the eastern region, as it will qualify to the second round before the rival team to win in 4 out of 7 games.

At the "Lawless Fargo Center" in Philadelphia and in front of 20,412 spectators, record the young puppy Holiday had 20 points and 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winner, including Thelathitan respectively four minutes before the end of time giving the progress of his team's 80-73, and added Spencer Howes 22 points (17 in the first half) and 8 rebounds and Andre Aagoudala 14 points and 12 rebounds.

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Indiana to the second round for the first time since 2005, Chicago, avoids early exit

Indiana Pacers reached the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2005 after resolving the confrontation with the Orlando Magic 105-87 to win it 4-1 in the fifth game, while avoiding Chicago Bulls, his best record in the regular season, the early exit being built be reduced difference with Philadelphia Sixers to 2-3 to win it 77-69 on Tuesday in the NBA in basketball.
At the "Bankers Life Feldhaws" and in front of 18,165 spectators, Indiana celebrated reaching the second round of the playoff between the fans for the first time since 2000, when the time exceeded the Milwaukee Bucks 3-2 in the final en route to the eastern region as they beat New York Knicks 4-2 before losing the final league in front of the Los Angeles Lakers 2-4. And beating Indiana in the second round date with the Miami Heat or the New York Knicks, knowing that I now lead 3-1.
This is the first time that exceeds the barrier Indiana the first round since 2005 when he beat the Boston Celtics 4-3 before losing to the Detroit Pistons 2-4, which benefited to the fullest from Orlando to the lack of absolute star player Dwight Howard focal since the first game due to injury in the back. And condemns the Pacers Bhsmh Game Five with Orlando to Danny Granger, who scored 25 points and Darren Koleezzon, who scored 15 of the points of the 19 in the fourth quarter after he succeeded through in trying to seven in addition to being able to limit playmaker Orlando, Jameer Nelson in the quarter, decisively, and force him to sufficiency one successful shot.
The fourth quarter crucial for the Pacers because he ended the third quarter, two points behind after he was ahead 15 points in the first half, but he regained the lead and hit the power superiority at home 36-16 in the opening minutes of the last 12 of the confrontation, avoiding the scenario that experienced in the fourth match while he was ahead of his rival behind 19 points in the fourth quarter before returning to the last game and force him to fight a half extra.

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NBA - Playoffs: Results of Saturday

- Eastern Region:

Indiana Pacers - Orlando Magic 101-99 in overtime (Indiana lead 3-1)

- Western Region:
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Los Angeles Clippers - Memphis Grizzlies 87-86 (Clippers lead 2-1)

Oklahoma City - Dallas Mavericks 103-97 (Oklahoma qualified to offer 4 - zero)

San Antonio Spurs - Utah Jazz 102-90 (lead San Antonio 3 - zero) * qualify to the second round before the rival team to win in 4 out of 7 games.

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Oklahoma Dallas stripped of the title

The Dallas Mavericks for the title as the league American Basketball Association after losing the fourth in a row and was the result of (97-103) in front of Oklahoma City, who advanced to the second round of the "playoffs," the Western Region on Saturday, it will qualify to the second round the team that preceded his rival to win in 4 out of 7 games.

The last time that came out where the defending champion of the first round for the following season and with four consecutive losses in 2007 with the Miami Heat, and was crowned in Dallas last season, beating the Miami Heat (4-2) in the final round.

And condemns the achievement of Oklahoma to win the fourth star James Harden, who starred remarkably in the last quarter of the match and scored a 15 of the 29 points.

The Dallas en route to their first win in the group, as he was ahead 13 points in less than ten minutes at the end of the game, after that the imposition of the performance of the offensive in the third quarter ends with 13 points, and provides a score 86-73 following a three-pointer to Jason Terry before 9.44 minutes from the end.

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Hardin and Davis instead of Rose and Howard

American Federation decided to call the basketball players James Harden and Anthony Davis, instead of the two stars Derrick Rose and Dwight Howard to run with the Olympic Games scheduled in London from July 26 to August 12 / August next.   

The Hardin wing Oklahoma City with an excellent season for his team, a candidate for the award for best player in the sixth National Basketball Association NBA.

For his part, made Anthony Davis Cup team with Kentucky universities, one of the most prominent players in Aldravc wanted next.

The call to the Davis team with the Stars professional league consecration of which usually practice in the past to join a university players to Olympic team.

He missed the starting lineup, which included 20 players Derrick Rose star Chicago Bulls to a knee injury, and the player fulcrum Orlando Magic Dwight Howard to a back injury, after the withdrawal of LaMarcus Aldridge injured in the hip, and distributor Chansa Billups injured in the Achilles tendon.

Still Lamar Odom under contract with the Dallas Mavericks until June next, but he banished on the composition of the latter since April / April, four months after disappointing in the squad coach Mike Kr_evski, but the player the Lakers former will be an opportunity almost non-existent to meet the squad 12 players will reveal on June 18 / June.

The American team won gold in basketball Beijing Olympic Games 2008.

A list of the 18 players:

Chris Paul (Los Angeles Clippers), Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma), Deron Williams (New Jersey), James Harden (Oklahoma), Eric Gordon (New Orleans), Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers), Dwyane Wade (Miami), Carmelo Anthony ( New York), LeBron James (Miami), Blake Griffin (Los Angeles Clippers), Rudy Gay (Memphis), Kevin Durant (Oklahoma), Andre Aagoudala (Philadelphia), Anthony Davis (Kentucky / Championship universities), Lamar Odom (Dallas), Chris Bosh (Miami), Tyson Chandler (New York), Kevin Love (Minnesota).

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Miami and Oklahoma approaching the second round

He Miami Heat, Oklahoma City Thunder Antlaguethma good in the first round of the playoffs NBA basketball, and Bata closer to the second round after both achieved their second win in a row: the first at the expense of home to the New York Knicks 104-94, and the second on Dallas Mavericks 102 - 99.

And advance to the second round of the playoff team before the opponent to win four games out of seven, and thus become both the Miami and Oklahoma need two wins to book Btaguetehma to the next round, in what has become Dallas Mavericks need to restore balance in the next two matches at home on Thursday The next Saturday for an equalizer, at least to keep alive their hopes of defending his title, and the same thing for New York Knicks host the Miami Heat in the next two matches next Thursday and Sunday.

In the first game in the Eastern Province and at the "American Airlines Arena" in Miami and in front of 19,684 spectators, shine "triple dream" Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh and the "King" LeBron James led the team to impose its control on the outcome of the game and win valuable enhances his chances of reaching the semi second.
The Miami Heat won a landslide victory in the first game last Saturday, the outcome of a supplement 100-67 Difa toughest playoff loss since falling to the Chicago Bulls 85-126 in April 1991.
The match was strong between the two groups did not exceed the difference 3 points in the first three quarters of which resolved Miami 27-24 and 26-23 and 25-22, respectively, before the fourth quarter to win by one point 26-25.
Wade was the best recorded in the ranks of Miami with 25 points with 4 rebounds and assists like, Bush added 21 points with 4 rebounds and assists like her also, with only James registered 19 points with 7 rebounds and 9 assists.
On the other hand, it was Carmelo Anthony best enrolled in the ranks of the losing and the game with 30 points with 9 rebounds and assists once, followed by Lamar Stoudemire with 18 points with 7 rebounds, but that the latter is likely to miss the rest of the games his team because of his badly wounded in his left hand, When the dawn of scorn in the cabin glass fire extinguisher on the way to the dressing room, where a strong hit and suffered wounds.
He needed stitches and Stoudemire to leave the pitch and his evidence-Bedd on the chest. Stoudemire and refused to undergo X-ray examinations in Miami and decided to return to New York with his colleagues.
Stoudemire said on his personal Twitter: "I want to apologize to my colleagues in the team and the public. I would like it very much. I'm not proud of what I have done." The coaching staff for the New York Knicks, "that the player is suffering from the wounds," without reason or to determine the seriousness of the injury.
A team player Tyson Chandler's 13 points and 7 rebounds, "will be out probably for the rest of the playoff games. I do not know if the injury is very serious."
In the eastern region, he regained his footing and the Indiana Pacers won 93-78 at home dearly, "Bankers Life Feldhaws" in Indianapolis and in front of 18,165 spectators.
The Indiana Pacers lost 77-81 at home against Orlando in the first game last Saturday.
And condemns the Pacers to win the big uprising in the third quarter where earned 17 points (30-13), where failure to lead on a basket (42-44) at the end of the first half to provide a difference of 15 points (72-57) maintained until the end of the game after the fourth quarter ended 21-21 tie.
And ended the first quarter with difficulty to Indiana 24-21, Orlando responded strongly in the second 23-18.
And the brilliance of Grant Hill and triple Granr Danny and David West in the ranks of the Indiana Pacers to register all of them 18 points with 4 rebounds and assists and is one of the first, and 7 rebounds for the second, and 13 rebounds and assists and one for third. He said Paul George had 17 points with 8 rebounds and passes crucial.
On the other hand, Glen Davis was the best recorded in the ranks of the Orlando Magic with 18 points with 10 rebounds, and Jameer Nelson added 12 points and 4 rebounds and 3 assists.
In the Western Region for the second time in a row suffered Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 102-99 champions at the "Chizibek Energy Arena" in Oklahoma and in front of 18,203 spectators.
The Oklahoma City Thunder has a difficult win over the Dallas Mavericks 99-98 last Saturday thanks to two points to star Kevin Durant.
Oklahoma City and hit strongly in the first quarter and earned a difference of 6 points (32-24), but soon turned to the control of the guests, who won the second quarter 26-25 and 27-22 in particular the third quarter, scoring the giant German Dirk Nowitzki scored 14 points in 9 minutes.
 
And intensified the conflict between the two teams throughout the game, where tied 13 times and exchanged preference 12 times, and the excitement reached a peak in the fourth quarter, when he succeeded Dallas 97-96 in progress thanks to Vince Carter to the basket and missed a basket after Kevin Durant to expand the gap to 3 points. Lord James Hardin basket lecturer excellence for his team 98-97 and 100-97 after three 25 seconds before the end of the game.

Contrary to his habit Nowitzki missed a three for an equalizer before scoring the bilateral trimming the difference 99-100. Jason Terry missed two free throws in the final seconds Hardin responded two free throws of his success in achieving a perfect score of 10 free throws and giving his team's 102-99 win.
And the imposition of Russell Westbrook himself as the star in the ranks of the winner, scoring 29 points with Mtabotain and two assists, and Kevin Durant added 26 points with 10 rebounds and assists once, and Harden had 15 points with 7 rebounds and 5 assists.
On the other hand, Nowitzki was the best in the game and recorded among the losers with 31 points with 6 rebounds and assists once, and Shawn Marion added 15 points with 4 rebounds and 8 assists, and all of Jason Terry and Delont and not 13 points.

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Bryant leads Lakers to progress on the Nuggets

Kobe Bryant scored 38 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to win over the Denver Nuggets 104-100, and the progress it 2-0 in the first round of the playoff in the National Basketball NBA (Western Group).

And contributed to more than one player in the Lakers win as Andrew Bainom added 27 points and Ramon Sychens 14 and Pau Gasol of Spain 13 points and 10 rebounds. The best recorded in Denver was among the Tai Lawson (25 points).

The Lakers 52-48 at halftime thanks to 21 points and Bryant 16 points for Bainom. Then scored the Lakers 14 points respectively to lead the largest difference in the match 71-52 in five minutes, where Denver was unable to score any points. However, the last salute ideals, recording 14 points versus only two for the Lakers to enter the fourth quarter trailing 74-81.

Approached from Denver and the Lakers difference by 4 points when he scored Italy's Danilo Galinara three trimming the gap to 94-98 by the end of the game a minute and 55 seconds, but had the last word for the Lakers, who settled the game by scoring four points from free throws.

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Bainom shine and lead the Lakers to win in front of Denver Nuggets

Began to Los Angeles Lakers Champion 2009 and 2010 and the San Antonio Spurs leader region Bank JEF successfully in their opening match in the first round of the "playoffs" Basketball NBA, where he won the first at home to the Denver Nuggets 103-88 and the second at home to the Utah Jazz 106-91 Sunday.

The Lakers Bainom Ataleghan

At the "Staples Center" and in front of 18,997 spectators, has giant Andrew Bainom triple double "Triple Double" rare, with 10 balls to fend off Nuggets players, in addition to 10 points and 13 rebounds.

This is the first time investigated by the player from the Lakers three-double in playoff legend since Magic Johnson in 1991 in the final against the Chicago Bulls.

The Lakers, Denver 1 - zero thanks to the breakthrough performance of Bainom (24 years old and 2.13 m) player team all-star, who starred alongside star Kobe Bryant's 31 points, and Spain's Pau Gasol had 13 points and 8 rebounds and 8 assists.

Bainom commented on winning: "If you are ferocious in the defense, such as today, this is compounded by our hopes for victory."

As coach Mike Brown, said: "Andrew made the difference. Can control the game even without pay. It was fantastic."

Did not succeed Denver players disturbed the host team, with average age of 23.6 years of its formation, basic, yellow They held the team since the first quarter (27-14) and continued to offer until the end of the game.

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Bulls lead at the end of regular season

Chicago Bulls made ​​the overall standings after he won his session at the end of regular season games of Basketball NBA on Thursday.

We beat the Chicago Bulls made ​​the overall standings after his victory achieved at the end of the fifty games of the regular season National Basketball NBA on Thursday.

The Bulls beat the host Cleveland Cavaliers 107-75 to take his tally to 50 wins and 16 league has made​​, and will have the advantage over the earth in all their matches in the playoff potential.

Rested Bulls coach Tom Thibaudeau distributor team Derrick Rose the best player in last season in preparation for the playoffs, as well as the British Wall Corvr Deng and Kyle, scored the alternative John Lucas scored 25 points.

And starred in the ranks of Spears, who were without Tim Duncan and Tony Parker distributor French and Argentine Manu Ginobili, Patrick Mills, the owner of 34 points and 12 assists, including 4 three-pointers and Blair Dykhoan 22 points and 13 rebounds and James Anderson scored 19 points and 7 rebounds.



And meet in the eastern region also champion Boston Celtics winning the Atlantic and set over the Milwaukee Bucks (87-74), with the Atlanta Hawks at Dallas Mavericks winning the title holder (106-89).

The Orlando Magic losing to the Memphis Grizzlies (88-76), Indiana Pacers will face third region.

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NBA - Playoffs:The results of Saturday

We'll show you the results and standings after Saturday's first league in the playoffs of the NBA's games:

- Eastern Region:
Chicago Bulls - PHILADELPHIA 103-91 (lead Chicago 1 - zero)
Miami Heat - New York Knicks 100-67 (lead Miami 1 - zero)
Orlando Magic - Indiana Pacers 81-77 (Orlando ahead 1 - zero)

- Western Region:
Oklahoma City - Dallas Mavericks 99-98 (lead Oklahoma 1 - zero)

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