Nets Beat Rondo-less Celtics

Brooklyn Nets defeated the Boston Celtics 102-97. Rondo did not play due to a sprained right ankle.

Boston trailed by as many as 13 points in the third quarter, but rallied to take the lead, before fading. Kevin Garnett gave the Celtics an 85-80 advantage with 7:57 remaining in the game. But the Celtics then hit a drought, failing to connect in the half-court offense and losing their defensive edge as their transition game disappeared.

Celtics led by Paul Pierce who scored 22 points, 7 Reb, 4 Ast, and 2 Stl while the Nets was led by Brooke Lopez with 24 Pts, 6 Reb, 4 Blk.

Manny Pacquiao with NBA legends Charles Barkley and Reggie Miller

TMZ got a shot of Manny Pacquiao with NBA legends Charles Barkley and Reggie Miller playing some hoops.

TMZ has obtained a photo of Manny ballin' around with NBA legends Charles Barkley and Reggie Miller.

Manny was running all day in Griffith Park. TMZ said cameras documented the entire thing for an upcoming special on TNT.

"Not only is he the man in the ring, but he's got an awesome jump shot too." - Reggie Miller

Photo source TMZ.com

Here's another picture of Manny from philboxing.com running with Reggie Miller.

LA Lakers Coach Mike Brown Fired

Mike Brown, the Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike Brown has been fired after a disappointing 1-4 start to the season, the team announced Friday.

"I have great respect for the Buss family and the Lakers' storied tradition and I thank them for the opportunity they afforded me," Brown said in a statement. "I have a deep appreciation for the coaches and players that I worked with this past year and I wish the organization nothing but success as they move forward."

Bernie Bickerstaff, the assistant coach will take over as interim coach for Friday night's home game against the Warriors.

"Today we relieved Mike Brown of his head coaching duties with the Los Angeles Lakers. Mike is a good man. Very hard working, maybe one of the hardest-working coaches that I ve ever been around," general manager Mitch Kupchak said. "The bottom line is that the team is not winning at the pace that we expected this team to win and we didn't see improvement. We wish Mike well and we're sorry it ended this way. So, we've decided to move in another direction and make a change."

Lakers will begin the search for a new coach.

Barack Obama Re-Elected President

Barack Obama Re-Elected President

Barack Obama will be re-elected as president of the United States defeating Mitt Romney, CNN projects.

NFL: San Diego Chargers beat Kansas City Chiefs 31-13

Norv Turner is off the tight spot after his San Diego Chargers ended a three-game losing streak.

Antonio Gates easily caught a 14-yard yard scoring pass from Philip Rivers on the game's opening drive to snap a streak of six straight quarters without a touchdown and the San Diego Chargers went on to a 31-13 victory over the staggering Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night.

Clippers drop Lakers to 0-3

The star-studded Los Angeles Lakers are now 0-3 after a drubbing from the Los Angeles Clippers.

Chris Paul had 18 points and 15 assists, Jamal Crawford scored 21 points and the Clippers beat the Lakers 105-95 Friday night to keep their Staples Center co-tenants winless.

Bryant scored 40 points and Dwight Howard had 13 points and eight rebounds.

Heat win over Celtics opener, 120-107

Wade scored 29 points, James with 26 points and 10 rebounds he missed much of the second half because of cramps in both legs. The reigning NBA champion Heat beat the Boston Celtics 120-107 on Tuesday night in the season opener for both teams.

For Boston Paul Pierce scored 23 points, Rondo finished with 20 points and 13 assists, and Leandro Barbosa scored 16.

Finally Rondo got his revenged on Wade when wade drove to the basket past Rondo, Rondo grabbed Wade around the neck. Oh sweet revenge for injuring Rondo.

TOP PERFORMERS:

Rajon Rondo Boston

FGM-FGA 9-14
Pts 20
Rebs 7
Assists 13

LeBron James Miami

FGM-FGA 10-16
Pts 26
Rebs 10
Assists 3