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Lakers 1970s champ teammate Flynn Robinson dies

May 24

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In this April 6, 2012 file photo, Flynn Robinson is honored along with other members of the 1974 Los Angeles Lakers Championship baskeball team in Los Angeles. Robinson, who was on the 1971-1972 Lakers team that won Los Angeles its first NBA title, died Thursday, May 23, 2013 in Los Angeles. He was 72. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas, File)

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Flynn Robinson, the former NBA guard who played on the Los Angeles Lakers’ 1971-72 championship team, has died after a two-year fight with cancer. He was 72.

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Pacers see chance slip in Game 1 of East finals

May 23

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Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24) reacts to a call during the first half of Game 1 in their NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series against the Miami Heat, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

MIAMI (AP) — Paul George did all he could.

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Parker guides Spurs to 2-0 lead in West finals

May 22

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San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker, of France, reacts during the second half in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in San Antonio. At right is San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20), of Argentina. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Even if the San Antonio Spurs can’t help but feel a touch uneasy about their 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals, Tony Parker is completely comfortable.

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Bosh aiming to be impactful against Pacers

May 20

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MIAMI (AP) — This is the matchup Chris Bosh wanted in the Eastern Conference finals.

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