Russell pens book portraying Auerbach’s greatness
Bill Russell can’t fathom why then-Chicago Bulls coach Scott Skiles benched center Ben Wallace for wearing a headband in violation of team rules during a 2006 game. Red Auerbach didn’t operate that way, a portrait Russell hopes to share in his new book about his beloved, wildly successful coach in the NBA.
All defensive 2nd Team:Rajon rando,Tim DUncan,Dwayne Wade,Shane Battier,Ron Artest
Cavs’ Pavlovic breaks nose in series opener
Cavaliers guard Sasha Pavlovic broke his nose in the fourth quarter of Cleveland’s Game 1 win over Atlanta on Tuesday night.
Magic’s Howard fronts All-Defensive Team (AP)
Orlando center Dwight Howard once again swatted away his competition. Picked last month as the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year, he drew the most votes Wednesday for the league’s All-Defensive Team. Howard was joined by Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Chris Paul and Kevin Garnett on the first team. Howard led the NBA by averaging 13.8 rebounds and 2.9 blocks this season.
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