News for 'Eastern Conference Finals'

NY Knicks sweep Cleveland Cavaliers, reach first NBA Finals since 1999

NY Knicks sweep Cleveland Cavaliers, reach first NBA Finals since 1999

Rediff.com4 days ago

The New York Knicks swept the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-0 to reach their first NBA Finals since 1999, powered by Jalen Brunson's brilliance and a dominant Game 4 victory.

NBA: Celtics beat Philadelphia to reach Eastern Conference final

NBA: Celtics beat Philadelphia to reach Eastern Conference final

Rediff.com27 May 2012

The Boston Celtics held off the Philadelphia 76ers 85-75 in their decisive Game Seven on Saturday to advance to the NBA'S Eastern Conference finals against the Miami Heat.

NBA: Indiana beat Miami to force Eastern Conference decider

NBA: Indiana beat Miami to force Eastern Conference decider

Rediff.com2 Jun 2013

The Indiana Pacers beat the Miami Heat 91-77 on Saturday to force a decisive game seven in the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Eastern Conference finals.

As El Nino looms, govt making district-wise plan to tackle weak monsoon

As El Nino looms, govt making district-wise plan to tackle weak monsoon

Rediff.com2 days ago

"Rather than worrying, preparation is required. Contingency plans will be made for affected districts and crop changes will be considered wherever necessary"

'A whole civilisation will die tonight', Trump warns Iran as deadline looms

'A whole civilisation will die tonight', Trump warns Iran as deadline looms

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

As the deadline for military action against Tehran approaches, US President Donald Trump has issued a series of provocative statements suggesting a monumental shift in the geopolitical landscape.

What Suvendu Adhikari Must Understand

What Suvendu Adhikari Must Understand

Rediff.com9 May 2026

The electorate did not vote for the BJP as much as they voted against the TMC. This is an important distinction that the new government will ignore at its own peril, points out Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

5 Times When Trump Extended His 'Or Else...' Deadline for Iran

5 Times When Trump Extended His 'Or Else...' Deadline for Iran

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Each time a deadline almost runs out, President Trump hands out a new one.

'God Does Not Make People Like Mohsina Kidwai Now'

'God Does Not Make People Like Mohsina Kidwai Now'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

'She was not a yes person. She would tell the truth and her feelings to Indira Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi would value her opinion. The same was the case with Rajiv Gandhi who would value her opinion.'

Gauff's trophy for Spike Lee after Knicks NBA heartbreak

Gauff's trophy for Spike Lee after Knicks NBA heartbreak

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Gauff upset world number one Sabalenka 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 on Saturday to win her second Grand Slam singles title.

Miami levels Eastern finals

Miami levels Eastern finals

Rediff.com26 May 2005

Dwyane Wade poured in 40 points as the Miami Heat registered a 92-86 win over the Detroit Pistons to level the Eastern Conference finals at 1-1.

Bulls down Hawks to reach Eastern Finals

Bulls down Hawks to reach Eastern Finals

Rediff.com13 May 2011

The Chicago Bulls advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 1998 with a series-clinching 93-73 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday.

End of war 'very close': Trump after meeting Zelenskyy

End of war 'very close': Trump after meeting Zelenskyy

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

United States President Donald Trump on Sunday said a peace agreement to end the Russia-Ukraine war is getting 'very close', after a high-level meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.

Markram leads Sunrisers Eastern Cape to Eliminator win

Markram leads Sunrisers Eastern Cape to Eliminator win

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Markram, who had scored a century at the same venue against the same opposition two years ago, ensured the Orange Army, who turned up in large numbers, did not go home disappointed.

The Salil Chowdhury You Never Knew

The Salil Chowdhury You Never Knew

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'At a time when there was little awareness of world music, playing western tunes on eastern instruments like the flute and the dholak, blending vocal polyphony with Indian folk and contemporary styles, Salilkaku created a new musical genre in Bengal called Gana Sangeet.'

LeBron leads Cleveland Cavs sweep of Hawks to reach NBA Finals

LeBron leads Cleveland Cavs sweep of Hawks to reach NBA Finals

Rediff.com27 May 2015

LeBron James booked his place in the NBA Finals for the fifth straight year when the Cleveland Cavaliers crushed the Atlanta Hawks 118-88 to complete a 4-0 sweep of the Eastern Conference Final.

'US Needs India To Keep China In Check'

'US Needs India To Keep China In Check'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'If Washington has to balance Chinese power, she will have to turn to the third biggest power in the world which is India.' 'The United States and India will have to work together in order to keep Chinese ambitions in check.'

Champions League: Alexander-Arnold returns to Anfield

Champions League: Alexander-Arnold returns to Anfield

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Mouth-watering matches lined up as PSG to face Bayern and Barcelona in Champions League opening stage.

NBA: Wade takes charge as Heat reach East final

NBA: Wade takes charge as Heat reach East final

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Dwyane Wade turned on the style as the Miami Heat clinched a place in the NBA Eastern Conference finals with a 105-93 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game Six on Thursday.

NBA: Heat scorch Celtics to reach finals

NBA: Heat scorch Celtics to reach finals

Rediff.com10 Jun 2012

The Miami Heat secured a berth in the National Basketball Association (NBA) finals for a second consecutive year with a series-clinching 101-88 win over the Boston Celtics on Saturday.

NBA: Celtics cool off Heat to move one win from finals

NBA: Celtics cool off Heat to move one win from finals

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

The Boston Celtics drew on their famous grit and determination to move within one victory of the NBA Finals on Tuesday with an upset 94-90 road win over the Miami Heat to take a 3-2 series lead.

'Corruption Is No Longer A Bad Word'

'Corruption Is No Longer A Bad Word'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'When India opened its doors to the world, moving away from an agrarian to a market economy, everything, whether life or love, was commodified.'

NBA: LeBron ends Lakers' 10-year Finals drought

NBA: LeBron ends Lakers' 10-year Finals drought

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

LeBron James made it to his 10th NBA Finals appearance, while LA Lakers made it to their first Finals in a decade as the Lakers earned a comfortable 117-107 win against Denver Nuggets in Game 5 to win Western Conference Finals 4-1.

India face tricky Bangladesh in Asian Cup qualifiers

India face tricky Bangladesh in Asian Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Tuesday's match holds importance for India as any slip-up could be disastrous in their bid to make it to the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

Army rushes in additional troops to eastern Ladakh

Army rushes in additional troops to eastern Ladakh

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The Indian Army will continue to maintain its aggressive posturing in all disputed areas in eastern Ladakh and will not back off till status quo is maintained, sources said.

Army commanders deliberate on eastern Ladakh situation

Army commanders deliberate on eastern Ladakh situation

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

In his initial remarks, Army Chief General M M Naravane briefed the commanders about the overall situation following which detailed discussions on the matter took place, the sources said.

James shines as Heat finish off Celtics

James shines as Heat finish off Celtics

Rediff.com12 May 2011

Miami Heat defeated Boston Celtics 97-87 on Wednesday in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semi-finals. Heat won the series 4-1, and will play either Chicago or Atlanta in the conference finals.

NBA: Thunder strike down Spurs, advance to finals

NBA: Thunder strike down Spurs, advance to finals

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

The Oklahoma City Thunder booked their place in the National Basketball Association finals on the back of a furious second-half comeback led by Kevin Durant to take a series-clinching 107-99 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday.

NBA: Bulls feel the Heat in Miami

NBA: Bulls feel the Heat in Miami

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

The Miami Heat defeated the Chicago Bulls 83-72 in an ill-tempered and physical encounter between the top two teams in the Eastern Conference on Thursday.

NBA: James red-hot as Heat tie series in Boston

NBA: James red-hot as Heat tie series in Boston

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

A red-hot night from LeBron James fired the Miami Heat to a crushing 98-79 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday, sending the NBA Eastern Conference Final series to a decisive seventh game.

NBA: Pacers fend off Heat to square series

NBA: Pacers fend off Heat to square series

Rediff.com29 May 2013

The Indiana Pacers withstood a late Miami charge to beat the Heat 99-92 and square their Eastern Conference final at two games all on Tuesday.

NBA:  Pacers turn up Heat in Miami to level series

NBA: Pacers turn up Heat in Miami to level series

Rediff.com25 May 2013

The Indiana Pacers threw open the NBA Eastern Conference finals on Friday, upsetting the Miami Heat with a 97-93 victory to level the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

NBA: James leads Heat past Thunder in finals rematch

NBA: James leads Heat past Thunder in finals rematch

Rediff.com26 Dec 2012

LeBron James scored 29 points and flirted with a triple-double as the Miami Heat claimed a 103-97 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in a rematch of last season's NBA finals on a Christmas Day schedule of five games.

NBA: Heat edge Celtics in overtime as Rondo sizzles for Boston

NBA: Heat edge Celtics in overtime as Rondo sizzles for Boston

Rediff.com31 May 2012

The Miami Heat withstood a virtuoso performance from Rajon Rondo, who tallied a career-high 44 points with 10 assists and eight rebounds, to eke out a 115-111 overtime victory over the Boston Celtics and claim a 2-0 Eastern Conference finals lead.

NBA: Miami Heat eliminate Chicago Bulls

NBA: Miami Heat eliminate Chicago Bulls

Rediff.com27 May 2011

Ice cold for three quarters of Thursday's Game Five, Dwyane Wade caught fire in the fourth and led Miami to an 83-80 win over Chicago that put the Heat in the NBA Finals.

'Street fighter' James takes Heat past Bulls

'Street fighter' James takes Heat past Bulls

Rediff.com19 May 2011

LeBron James produced some more fourth-quarter magic to propel the Miami Heat to a scrappy 85-75 win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, evening their NBA Eastern Conference final at a game each.

Tsari Yatra May Help Ease India China Tensions

Tsari Yatra May Help Ease India China Tensions

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Why can't the Indian government propose to the Chinese a corridor circumambulating the Holy Mountain where people from both sides could perform the yatra again? asks Claude Arpi.

Heat tame Bulls for 2-1 lead

Heat tame Bulls for 2-1 lead

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Chris Bosh scored 34 points and LeBron James added 22 as Miami Heat beat Chicago Bulls 96-85 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Sunday night. Miami now leads 2-1 in the best-of-seven series.

NBA: Bulls stifle Heat in easy opening win

NBA: Bulls stifle Heat in easy opening win

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Chicago's defence stifled LeBron James and Dwyane Wade to set-up an easy 103-82 victory over the Miami Heat in the opening game of their Eastern Conference Finals series on Sunday.

NBA: Heat down Pistons

NBA: Heat down Pistons

Rediff.com30 May 2005

Dwyane Wade scored 36 points and Shaquille O'Neal added 24 as the Miami Heat beat the Detroit Pistons 113-104 in Game Three of the Eastern Conference finals.

Pistons down Heat in Game One

Pistons down Heat in Game One

Rediff.com24 May 2005

Rasheed Wallace scored 20 points and pulled down 10 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons beat the Miami Heat 90-81 in the opening game of the Eastern Conference finals.