West lifts Hornets to 3-2 lead
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- David West and the New Orleans Hornets sure looked happy to be at home.

Hamilton-led Pistons eliminate Magic in Game 5
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- The Detroit Pistons made just enough shots and stops to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for a sixth straight year.

Kobe's sore back remains problem as Game 5 looms
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) -- Kobe Bryant met the media Monday with a new companion -- an electronic stimulating device hooked up to his sore lower back. Plans call for the two to spend a lot of time together for the next couple of days, or longer.

James, Cavaliers shoot down Celtics 108-84
CLEVELAND (AP) -- The shots didn't drop again for LeBron James, and it hardly mattered. The rest of the Cleveland Cavaliers made most of theirs.

Boozer leads Jazz to 104-99 win over Lakers
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Carlos Boozer broke out of his slump with 27 points and tied his career playoff-high with 20 rebounds, leading the Utah Jazz to a 104-99 victory over Los Angeles on Friday night, cutting the Lakers' lead in the series to 2-1.

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