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Can Brooklyn Nets Wrestle New York From Knicks With Record $180 Million Team?

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By Kurt Badenhausen, Forbes Staff

The Brooklyn Nets shocked the NBA last month when the team swung a trade with the Boston Celtics to acquire Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Jason Terry. The trio arrives in New York with championship rings, 25 combined All-Star game appearances, MVP and Sixth Man of the Year awards, as well as countless other accolades. The group was introduced Thursday at a press conference at the Barclays Center. Nets’ owner Mikhail Prokhorov made a surprise appearance after jetting in from Moscow and he made it clear what his expectations are. “I will [only] be proud when we win the championship,” Prokhorov said. “For me there is only one place: First place.” …read more

Source: FULL ARTICLE at Forbes Latest

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Notebook: Celtics 97, Knicks 90 (OT)

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THE FACTS: Paul Pierce scored 29 points, helping the Boston Celtics withstand a furious second half comeback by the New York Knicks and escape with a 97-90 overtime win. Carmelo Anthony scored a game-high 36 points for the Knicks, who were looking for a 4-0 sweep in the first round series, but fell short after rallying from a 20-point second half deficit. The hero? Jason Terry, who scored nine of his 18 points in the overtime period to carry Boston to the win. Jeff Green added 26 points for the hosts, who now trail 3-1 in the best-of-seven series.

Source: FULL ARTICLE at NBA

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Notebook: Knicks 90, Celtics 76

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THE FACTS: Carmelo Anthony scored a game-high 26 points, taking the lead in a dominating effort by the New York Knicks, as the visitors cruised to a 90-76 win over the Boston Celtics. With the victory, the Knicks have taken commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven first round series. Raymond Felton added 15 points and 10 assists for the Knicks, who nearly led the game from start to finish, thanks to a stifling defensive effort. The Knicks forced 18 turnovers, and scored 26 points off those miscues, while Boston struggled to score the ball for the third consecutive game in the series. Jeff Green had a team-high 21 points in the setback.

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Articles of Interest

Knicks Beat Celtics In Game 1, 85-78: Carmelo Anthony Scores 36 In Playoff Opener (VIDEO)

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By The Huffington Post News Editors

NEW YORK — Carmelo Anthony scored 36 points, and the New York Knicks beat the Boston Celtics 85-78 on Saturday in their playoff opener.

After knocking the Celtics from the top of the Atlantic Division, the Knicks took the first step to knocking them out of the playoffs by holding Boston to three baskets and eight points in the final period.

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From: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/20/knicks-celtics-game-1-carmelo-anthony-video_n_3124403.html

Basketball

Notebook: Knicks 85, Celtics 78

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THE FACTS: Carmelo Anthony scored 17 of his game-high 36 points in the second half, including a critical steal and layup with two and a half minutes remaining, and the Knicks fended off the Boston Celtics, 85-78, to take Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series at Madison Square Garden.

From: http://www.nba.com/data/html/nbacom/gameinfo/20130420/0041200111_notebook.html?rss=true

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Notebook: Nets 101, Celtics 93

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THE FACTS: Deron Williams had a game-high 29 points and 12 assists, as the Brooklyn Nets earned a road season sweep of the Boston Celtics with a 101-93 victory. Brook Lopez added 21 points, while Joe Johnson chipped in with 20 in the balanced offensive effort for the visitors, which helped Brooklyn build and maintain a double-digit lead for nearly the entire second half. Paul Pierce had 23 points in the loss, hurting Boston’s chances at moving up in the Eastern Conference standings before the postseason. With the win, Brooklyn takes the season series 3-1 over Boston.

Source: FULL ARTICLE at NBA

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Notebook: Cavaliers 97, Celtics 91

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THE FACTS: Tristan Thompson had a career night, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers hold off a late charge from the shorthanded Boston Celtics and finish off a 97-91 win at the TD Garden. Thompson took advantage of a Celtics front line missing Paul Pierce (ankle) and Kevin Garnett (ankle), to post career highs in both points (29) and rebounds (17). The outburst allowed the Cavaliers to snap a season-high 10-game losing streak. Jeff Green had a team-high 23 points for the hosts in the setback. …read more

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Notebook: Celtics 98, Pistons 93

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THE FACTS: Jeff Green had a game-high 34 points, helping lift the Boston Celtics to a hard fought 98-93 win over the Detroit Pistons at the TD Garden. With the victory, the Celtics clinched a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference for the sixth straight season. The clinched berth didn’t come easy though Wednesday night. Boston led by as many as 18 points in the second half, but surrendered much of it during the fourth quarter, in a feisty Detroit comeback before being rescued by Green. The hybrid forward scored 13 of his 34 points in the frame, helping carry the short-handed Celtics into the postseason. Greg Monroe posted 24 points and 17 rebounds for the Pistons in the setback. …read more

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Business, Finance, Occupation & Industry

Entercom Communications Schedules First Quarter 2013 Earnings Release

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By Business Wirevia The Motley Fool

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Entercom Communications Schedules First Quarter 2013 Earnings Release

BALA CYNWYD, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Entercom Communications (NYS: ETM) announced today that it will release first quarter 2013 financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, May 8, 2013.

Entercom will hold a conference call regarding the quarterly earnings release on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. The public may access the conference call by dialing 888-889-0278 (passcode: Entercom).

A replay of the conference call will be available for one week by dialing 866-489-8055. A webcast of the conference call will be available beginning six hours after the call on the Company’s website for a period of two weeks. Entercom Communications‘ website is located at www.entercom.com.

Investors will have the opportunity to submit questions to the Company regarding the earnings release by emailing their inquiries to questions@Entercom.com. Questions should be sent by 10 minutes prior to the call.


About Entercom

Entercom Communications Corp. (NYSE: ETM), led by President and CEO David Field, is one of the largest radio broadcasting companies in the United States, with a nationwide portfolio of over 100 stations in 23 markets, including San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Denver, Portland, Sacramento and Kansas City.

Known for developing unique and highly successful locally programmed stations, Entercom is home to some of radio’s most distinguished brands and compelling personalities. The company is also the radio broadcast partner of the Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Kansas City Royals, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Saints, New Orleans Hornets, Oakland Athletics and San Jose Sharks.

Entercom focuses on creating effective multi-platform marketing solutions for its customers, incorporating the company’s audio, digital and experiential assets. Additionally, the company has a long-standing commitment to responsible corporate citizenship and environmental stewardship. Entercom stations play a vital, hands-on role in improving their communities, providing over $100 million in annual support for local charitable organizations.

The company’s radio stations have received numerous awards, including multiple Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in broadcast journalism, as well as the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Marconi Award for excellence in radio broadcasting. In 2012, Entercom was named by Information Week as one …read more
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Basketball

Notebook: Timberwolves 110, Celtics 100

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THE FACTS: The Minnesota Timberwolves took advantage of a team even more injury-riddled than them, defeating the Boston Celtics 110-100 Monday night. Nikola Pekovic paced the Wolves with a season-high 29 points while Andrei Kirilenko added 17 points, nine boards and five assists. The pairs’ solid interior play led to a massive 62-to-38 advantage for the Wolves in the paint against the much smaller and depleted Celtics. …read more
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