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NBA Playoff Schedule-Round 2

The regular season of the NBA has come to a close and the playoffs are here. See the official schedule of games and seedings.

2013/05/15

Kobe Bryant tweeted (@KobeBryant) photos to fans making fun of how he looked as he got ready for surgery. He said, “Surgery prep time. Lookin like Mrs. Doubtfire with a jerri curl cap lol Anesthesia next #highasakite #mambaout.” (credit: twitter.com/kobebryant)

Kobe Won’t Be Tweeting During Game 2

The Los Angeles Lakers have battled injuries, turmoil and lofty expectations under a heavy spotlight all season, so excuse them if they roll their eyes over the attention given to Kobe Bryant’s tweets.

2013/04/23

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 17: Antawn Jamison #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Omer Asik #3 of the Houston Rockets at Staples Center on April 17, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lakers Finish 7th After OT Win Over Houston, To Play Banged-Up Spurs In 1st Round

Steve Blake scored 24 points, Pau Gasol added his seventh career triple-double, and the Los Angeles Lakers secured the seventh playoff seed in the Western Conference with a 99-95 overtime victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.

2013/04/17

LA Kings Hold Off Colorado 3-2 In Shootout

Jeff Carter scored his 24th goal and scored again in the shootout, and the Los Angeles Kings moved back into fourth place in the Western Conference with a 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night.

2013/04/12

Pau Gasol #16 of the Los Angeles Lakers is fouled by Serge Ibaka #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center on January 27, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (credit: Harry How/Getty Images)

Gasol May Return By Friday

Pau Gasol may return to the Lakers lineup by Friday’s game against the Washington Wizards.

2013/03/20

Tyler Toffoli #73 of the Los Angeles Kings skates with the puck during the preseason NHL game against the Phoenix Coyotes at Jobing.com Arena on September 21, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. The Kings defeated the Coyotes 3-2. (credit: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

LA Kings Recall Prospect C Tyler Toffoli

The Los Angeles Kings recalled center Tyler Toffoli from Manchester of the AHL on Sunday.

2013/03/10

Drew Doughty #8 of the Los Angeles Kings keeps Jared Boll #40 of the Columbus Blue Jackets from getting to the rebound as Jonathan Quick #32 of the Los Angeles Kings makes a save during the third period on February 5, 2013 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (credit: Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

LA Kings Taking Early Lumps In NHL Title Defense

The Los Angeles Kings’ defense of their Stanley Cup title looks a whole lot like their championship season so far.

2013/02/16

COLUMBUS, OH - FEBRUARY 5: Drew Doughty #8 of the Los Angeles Kings keeps Jared Boll #40 of the Columbus Blue Jackets from getting to the rebound as Jonathan Quick #32 of the Los Angeles Kings makes a save during the third period on February 5, 2013 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Los Angeles defeated Columbus 4-2. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Richards, Quick Lead Kings To 4-2 Win Over Blue Jackets

Mike Richards provided late insurance with his first goal of the season and Jonathan Quick stopped 18 shots to lead the Los Angeles Kings over the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 on Tuesday night.

2013/02/05

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 18: Head Coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs reacts during the game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Denver Nuggets on December 18, 2012 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich To Coach Western All-Stars

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich will coach the Western Conference All-Stars for the third time in his career.

2013/01/30

Landon Donovan #10 of Los Angeles Galaxy takes the ball past of Real Salt Lake's goalie Nick Rimando #18 and scores a goal during the first half of an MLS soccer game June 20, 2012 at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah. (Photo by George Frey/Getty Images)

Donovan Scores, Galaxy Rally To Beat Real Salt Lake

Landon Donovan scored a goal in each half to fuel a rally from a two-goal deficit and lift the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 3-2 victory over Real Salt Lake 3-2 on Wednesday night.

2012/06/20

Simon Gagne #12 of the Los Angeles Kings plays the puck through the neutral zone during the NHL game against the Phoenix Coyotes at Staples Center on December 26, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. The Kings defeated the Coyotes 4-3. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)

Gagne Back At Practice, Enjoying Kings’ Success

Simon Gagne thought the Los Angeles Kings would be a Stanley Cup contender. That’s why he signed with them as a free agent last summer.

2012/05/25

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NBA Western Conference Finals Matchup And Prediction

Back in 1999, while Prince was partying, the NBA played a 50 game strike-shortened season that ended with the San Antonio Spurs being crowned champions. That first title for the Spurs began their odd dynasty as they would win the NBA Finals in only odd number years (2003, ‘05, and ’07).

2012/05/24

Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives on Corey Brewer #13 of the Denver Nuggets during Game Two of the Western Conference Quarterfinals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on May 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Kobe Scores 38 To Lead Lakers Past Nuggets, Go Up 2-0 In Series

Kobe Bryant scored 38 points, Andrew Bynum followed up his playoff-opening triple-double with 27 points and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers weathered Denver’s late rally for a 104-100 victory over the Nuggets on Tuesday night, taking a 2-0 series lead.

2012/05/02

NBA Western Conference Playoff Matchups And Predictions

The NBA lockout-shortened regular season has come to a close and the playoff teams have been decided. Let’s take a look at the Eastern Conference matchups to give you insight into who we think will come out on top.

2012/04/27

Caron Butler #5 of the Los Angeles Clippers takes a shot against Ty Lawson #3 of the Denver Nuggets on April 17, 2012 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Clippers Fighting For 3rd Spot In Western Conference As They Edge Nuggets, 104-98

Kenyon Martin helped beat his old team with a tip-in and blocked shot in the final half-minute, leading the Los Angeles Clippers past the Denver Nuggets 104-98 on Wednesday night.

2012/04/18