The Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz resume their Western Conference semifinal series tonight at EnergySolutions Arena, as the clubs square off in Game 3 of the set.

Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker each poured in 31 points as San Antonio used a strong second half to beat New Orleans, 110-99, in the pivotal Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series.

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Ben Wallace was forced out of Thursday's Eastern Conference semifinal matchup against Boston with bouts of dizziness.

The New Jersey Nets promoted Kiki Vandeweghe to general manager on Thursday. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Mo Williams had successful surgery to repair ligament damage in his right thumb, the club reported Thursday.

Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard was named to his first All-NBA First Team, the league announced on Thursday.

The defending world champion San Antonio Spurs have their backs against the wall, as they host the New Orleans Hornets tonight at the AT&T Center in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series.

The Boston Celtics attempt to take a 2-0 advantage over the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight at TD Banknorth Garden in their Eastern Conference semifinals series.

Kobe Bryant received his MVP trophy and then scored 34 points, as the Lakers remained perfect in this postseason with a 120-110 win over Utah in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series.

Rashard Lewis scored a career playoff-high 33 points, and the Orlando Magic took advantage of an injury to Chauncey Billups to pull away and beat the Detroit Pistons, 111-86, in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.