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Bucks edge Celtics in OT despite Pierce's 35

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Monta Ellis scored five of his 27 points in overtime, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Boston Celtics in the teams' final meeting this season 99-94 on Friday night despite blowing a seven-point lead late in regulation.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

New York's Carmelo Anthony and three others were thrown out of a foul-filled game, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Knicks for the second time this season, 110-106 on Friday night.

nba.com

As much as it hurts, the Cavaliers would rather be without starting center Anderson Varejao for a few games than risk losing him for many more.

CNNSI.com

Paul George long showed the necessary traits of a talented NBA scorer. Now with a chance to finally shine, the forward is thriving when it counts for the Pacers, says Ben Golliver.

Kelly Dwyer, yahoo.com

Nearly a decade ago, Tyson Chandler’s touch was a go-to joke amongst Chicago Bulls fans. “Hands of stone” was the go-to phrase on the go-to message board in regards to a player that was not a go-to offensive threat for the team that drafted him. Cou…