Byron Scott

A lost cause? Embattled Cleveland Coach Byron Scott, a former Lakers All-Star, on the struggling Cavaliers' mentality: "If guys don't fear or hate losing as much as I do, we're going to keep going through what we're going through. You have to be to...

TWO THUMBS UP, WAY UP 1. MIAMI (60-16) Chris Bosh should soon have some replacement jewelry for items taken from home. (1) 2. OKLAHOMA CITY (56-20) Top seeding in West may come with home court and a first-round bye (Lakers). (3) PULITZER-WORTHY 3....

CLEVELAND -- Evan Turner returned to the state where he played his college ball and helped dispose of the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday in the Philadelphia 76ers' 97-87 victory at Quicken Loans Arena. The former Ohio State standout finished with a game-...

   Before Erik Spoelstra could wish Pat Riley a happy 68th birthday Wednesday he first had to find him.    "Pat has actually been very busy," Spoelstra said. "Every game you put on TV, if there's a college game going on, he's at it. I don't care, he can...

INDIANAPOLIS — During the first two and a half quarters Tuesday night, Jacque Vaughn saw Tobias Harris absorb a shot to the mouth, Nik Vucevic receive an elbow to the face and the Indiana Pacers' defense stymie the Orlando Magic at every turn....

1979-80 FINALS Lakers 4, Philadelphia 76ers 2 An old dog, a new trickster and birth of 'Showtime' "Showtime" began as 20-year-old rookie Magic Johnson inspired this talented team to first in the Pacific Division. After four close games in the...

    This may not be a preview to 2014, when LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh hold their opt-out clauses, but the Heat are in the midst of having the opportunity to experience some of the more chilling aspects of the NBA's new collective-bargaining...

Coach Mike D'Antoni will continue to have Kobe Bryant defend opposing point guards. The Lakers have struggled throughout the season defensively. On Sunday, D'Antoni put Bryant on Cleveland Cavaliers star point guard Kyrie Irving, helping the Lakers...

CLEVELAND — With a smile, Nate Robinson revealed part of his strategy for being so hard on himself after Tuesday's loss to the Pacers. "I have to criticize myself before you guys do," he said. More seriously, Robinson addressed the "good Nate/...

   RuPaul has left the building. Or, more to the point, Shaquille O'Neal no longer sees the need to drag out the issue anymore.    The former Miami Heat center has come around on current Heat center Chris Bosh. While Bosh does not match up to Shaq in...

During the first half Friday night, Orlando Magic players spent too much time trying to make difficult plays on offense instead of easy plays. Glen Davis called it "hero" ball. They attempted crosscourt passes when a simple swing passes would've...

After a night of mostly forgettable basketball on both sides, the winning play was executed to perfection. Magic shooting guard J.J. Redick had the ball on the right side with the team leading 98-97 and about 40 seconds remaining. When Cleveland’s...