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'Nasty' Spurs strike first against Thunder

The Associated Press - 30 minutes ago

SAN ANTONIO (AP) It's a catchphrase likely coming soon to fan T-shirts, Internet memes and the lexicon of the NBA playoffs for the foreseeable future.

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Thunder Can't Finish Near-Upset in 'Nasty' Game 1
New York Times - 36 minutes ago
The Oklahoma City Thunder almost did it: Almost stopped one of the longest winning streaks in NBA history, started the Western Conference finals with an upset and finally shed their underdog label.
Unstoppable Spurs Silence Thunder
New York Times - 51 minutes ago
The San Antonio Spurs taught Oklahoma City a lesson in championship poise with a 101-98 win on Sunday that stretched their remarkable win streak to 19 games and earned them a 1-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals.
Spurs rally to beat Thunder in NBA's West finals
AFP via Yahoo! News - 51 minutes ago
Manu Ginobili scored 26 points and the San Antonio Spurs turned it on in the fourth quarter to beat Oklahoma City 101-98 in the first game of the NBA Western Conference Finals.
Popovich's tongue lashing spurs San Antonio to series-opening win
The SportsXchange via Yahoo! Sports - 2 hours 3 minutes ago
SAN ANTONIO -- San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich tried to play innocent.
Spurs 101, Thunder 98
The SportsXchange via Yahoo! Sports - Sun May 27, 11:30 pm ET
SAN ANTONIO -- The San Antonio Spurs overcame a sloppy start to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 101-98 Sunday at the AT&T Center in the opening game of the Western Conference finals.
Game Recap
Sports Illustrated - Sun May 27, 11:22 pm ET
Oklahoma City vs. San Antonio recap from game played on 27, 2012
Report: Heat's Bosh works out on the court
The SportsXchange via Yahoo! Sports - Sun May 27, 11:10 pm ET
Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh was seen working out on the court at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami late Sunday afternoon, ESPN.com reported.
Celtics-Heat Preview
The Associated Press via Yahoo! Sports - Sun May 27, 10:46 pm ET
MIAMI (AP) In 2010, Boston ousted Dwyane Wade in the first round and LeBron James in the second round. A year later, Wade and James were teammates and turned the tables, sending the Celtics into the offseason.
Spurs' quiet excellence bores fans
CNN - Sun May 27, 10:06 pm ET
LeBron James is cocky. Kobe Bryant is a ball hog. Kevin Garnett is a thug. Dwight Howard got his coach fired. And Metta World Peace? Ugh, Metta World Peace.
SB Nation: UK to pay Deng's Olympic insurance
Sports Illustrated - Sun May 27, 9:19 pm ET
While the Chicago Bulls cleared Luol Deng to participate in the 2012 London Olympics, a previous back injury means his contract is not covered by the NBA's insurance for the Olympics.
Celtics Finish Sixers, Prepare to Face Heat in Conference Finals: Fan Take
Yahoo! Contributor Network via Yahoo! Sports - Sun May 27, 8:58 pm ET
The Boston Celtics held on to win a tough Game 7 and a grueling series to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers and advance to the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals. With just a few minutes left in Game 7, Paul Pierce fouled out, and with the season on the line, Rajon Rondo stepped up and lifted the Celtics to their third Eastern Conference Finals in the last five years. His third triple-double of the ...
Boston Celtics at Miami Heat, NBA Eastern Finals Game 1: Fan Playoff Preview
Yahoo! Contributor Network via Yahoo! Sports - Sun May 27, 8:51 pm ET
The Boston Celtics are now just eight wins away from an NBA Championship. The team was nearly written off early in the season as they experienced their struggles and then again near the trade deadline. Danny Ainge then decided to take a chance and give it one more try with the current squad, and that chance happened to pay off.
NBA playoffs: Wizards could learn much from Celtics, Heat, Thunder and Spurs
Washington Post - Sun May 27, 8:22 pm ET
We know the Washington Wizards need franchise-saving help. When a team has missed the playoffs 19 times in the past 24 seasons, that’s not merely a rough stretch — it’s systemic failure. Fortunately for Wizards management, successful roster-building blueprints are available to them. All they have to do is turn on the television. Read full article >>
NBA roundup: Magic looking at Thunder, Spurs executives for GM job
The SportsXchange via Yahoo! Sports - Sun May 27, 6:41 pm ET
The Orlando Magic reportedly is eyeing executives with the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs for its vacant general manager position.
Eastern Conference Finals Capsule Preview
The Associated Press via Yahoo! Sports - Sun May 27, 6:24 pm ET
A look at the Eastern Conference finals, which begin Monday (with regular-season and playoff records):