NBA Game Summaries

James, Cavs batter Celtics to even series at 2-2

Back to even, and back to Boston _ with authority. LeBron James scored 21 points, jamming in a powerhouse dunk over a defenseless Kevin Garnett in the final two minutes, as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the homesick Celtics 88-77 in Game 4 on Monday night to tie the best-of-seven series at 2-2.

Kobe’s sore back remains problem as Game 5 looms

Tim Duncan scores 22 as Spurs beat Hornets 100-80

Kirilenko stuffs Kobe, Lakers in OT as Jazz tie series 2-2

Pistons beat Magic without Billups; push Orlando to brink

Wallace boosts Cavs in Game 3 despite inner ear infection

Boozer, Jazz find home cookin’ better, beat Lakers 104-99

Parker, Ginobili both score 31 in Spurs’ Game 3 win

Pierce, Allen lead Celtics to 89-73 Game 2 win over Cavs

MVP Kobe Bryant leads Lakers to 2-0 series lead over Jazz

Billups scores 28 as Pistons edge Magic 100-93 for 2-0 lead