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Rockets Dominate Clippers, 113-100

The Houston Rockets came out strong as they defeated the Los Angeles Clippers, 113-100, to advance to the Conference finals for the first time in 18 years.

Spurs Back in NBA Finals; Trade for Kawhi Leonard Turned Team’s Fortune

After six years of absence, the troika of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili are back in the NBA Finals. Yes, the ageless Spurs are playing for the title again in June, and apparently, only time can tell when they'll hoist their fifth championship trophy in 15 years.

(Video) Full Conference: Jeremy Lin after Scoring 24 Points in the Houston Rockets Against the Utah Jazz

Jeremy Lin after scoring 24 points in the Houston Rockets against the Utah Jazz.

NBA All-Star Game 2013: A Quick Look at the Western Conference and Eastern Conference Starters

With the 2013 NBA All-Star Game in Houston less than a week away, we glance at each starter and how he earned his spot on the team. We'll have a more in-depth look at them and the reserves later this week.

Gregg Popovich NBA All-Star 2013 Game Coach for West

One of the NBA's most serious, no-nonsense coaches for one of the league's best teams is thrilled to be a part of All-Star Weekend.

NHL 2012-13 Season Predictions: Previewing the Anaheim Ducks, Roster, Expectations, Standings

The Anaheim Ducks are coming of a season they would like to forget. Since winning the Stanley Cup in 2006-07, they qualified for the playoffs in four of five seasons and had never dropped to worse than 4th place in their division. However, the team did that last season despite a plethora of high expectations.