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LeBron James of the Miami Heat ranks number one in jersey sales in the United States for the first time since his rookie season. Kobe Bryant held the position last season but he fell to the number two rank, ahead of Rajon Rondo and Amar’e Stoudemire.
LeBron is rank one in jersey sales: ESPN.com NBA
The Latest on the Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs last night 102-93. Here is the quarter-by-quarter recap of the game. [LakersNation]
Kobe Bryant is in the mix of controversy after making a homophobic remark during last night’s game. [LakersNation]
The Los Angeles Lakers called-up Derrick Caracter from the D-League. [LakersNation]
The Los Angeles Lakers can lock-up the second seed in the Western Conference if they beat the Sacramento Kings in the season finale. Here is a preview of the pivotal game. [LakersNation]
An MRI revealed a bone bruise in Andre Bynum’s right knee; however, he will play in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs. [LakersNation]
The Latest on the NBA
Chris Webber is trying to buy the Kings so that they remain in Sacramento. [Sporting News]
Steve Nash does not believe tonight’s game will be final time he plays for the Phoenix Suns. [ESPN.com NBA]
New Jersey Nets radio broadcaster Chris Carrino has been living with facioscapulohumeral dystrophy (a type of muscular dystrophy) for two decades. [ESPN New York]
NBA Game Results for April 12th, 2011
Chicago Bulls-103 New York Knicks-90-F
Portland Trail Blazers-102 Memphis Grizzlies-89-F
Los Angeles Lakers-102 San Antonio Spurs-92-F
NBA Game Schedule for April 13th, 2011
New York Knicks at Boston Celtics- 8:00 P.M. EST/ 5:00 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass
Atlanta Hawks at Charlotte Bobcats- 8:00 P.M. EST/ 5:00 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass
Washington Wizards at Cleveland Cavaliers- 8:00 P.M. EST/ 5:00 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass
Indiana Pacers at Orlando Magic- 8:00 P.M. EST/ 5:00 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass
Detroit Pistons at Philadelphia 76ers- 8:00 P.M. EST/ 5:00 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass
Miami Heat at Toronto Raptors- 8:00 P.M. EST/ 5:00 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass
New Jersey Nets at Chicago Bulls- 8:00 P.M. EST/ 5:00 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass
New Orleans Hornets at Dallas Mavericks- ESPN- 8:00 P.M. EST/ 5:00 P.M. PST
Houston Rockets at Minnesota Timberwolves- 8:00 P.M. EST/ 5:00 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass
Milwaukee Bucks at Oklahoma City Thunder- 8:00 P.M. EST/ 5:00 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass
Denver Nuggets at Utah Jazz- 8:00 P.M. EST/ 5:00 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass
Portland Trail Blazers at Golden State Warriors- 10:30 P.M. EST/ 7:30 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass
Memphis Grizzlies at Los Angeles Clippers- ESPN- 10:30 P.M. EST/ 7:30 P.M. PST
San Antonio Spurs at Phoenix Suns- 10:30 P.M. EST/ 7:30 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass
Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings- 10:30 P.M. EST/ 7:30 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass
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