James has scored at least 25 points in all

Once viewed as a 21st century Magic Johnson, James is defying one-dimensional comparisons. He is passing like Magic, soaring like Michael Jordan and pounding defenses like a power forward.

"Last night, you see LeBron dominating the paint like Barkley and Malone," Mullin said, referring to Charles Barkley and Karl Malone. "But then you see him in the post, when the double team comes, he's throwing out of it like Magic or Bird. Nice, simple play. Then you see him scoring like Michael, so you get that crazy package in one guy."

James has scored at least 25 points in all but two playoff games, joining Jordan (1992) and Olajuwon (1995) as the only players to hit that mark in at least 20 games in a single postseason. 

That attitude has already won Reinhart respect in the Heat

Guillaume Desbiens potted an empty-netter to seal the 11th victory in a row for the surging Heat.

In three games as a pro, Reinhart has three goals and four points.

"I think I've had a lot of help," the Kootenay Ice graduate said, clearly intent on deflecting any praise.

That attitude has already won Reinhart respect in the Heat locker-room.

"He's been great," Jessiman said of his rookie centre. "He's a confident kid. He's been humble. He carries himself well. He thinks the game very well."

Jenkins fell to the second round despite being rated

However, former Gators cornerback Janoris Jenkins did get selected by the St. Louis Rams with the 39th overall pick.

Jenkins fell to the second round despite being rated by some as the best cornerback available based on talent alone.

His off-field issues — three arrests, including two for marijuana, and his dismissal from UF — made Jenkins slip from being potentially the first corner off the board to the fourth.

He will join Rams coach Jeff Fisher, who has shown no fear in selecting players with red flags.

As the coach of the Tennessee Titans in 2005, Fisher and his staff selected oft-suspended cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones.

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Hawkins noted the dwindling percentage of black players

Granderson's teammate, Mariano Rivera, is the only active player still wearing No. 42. The number was retired by MLB 15 years ago on the 50th anniversary of Robinson's debut.

"I think it's a great thing for baseball. I think it's a great thing for life in general, continuing to promote his legacy," Granderson said. "I don't think it's been forgotten, by the number of kids that are coming up to me saying, 'Hey, my first book report was on Jackie Robinson.' These are 6, 7, 8, 9-year-olds that are doing it."

Hawkins noted the dwindling percentage of black players in the big leaguers. There were only 8.5 percent on opening day in 2011 — there were twice as many in 1990 when the Richard Lapchick's Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sports at the University of Central Florida started tracking the number.

Gordon, who had a breakout 2011 season after a mediocre first four years

Alex Gordon went from a bust to busting the bank.

Gordon, who had a breakout 2011 season after a mediocre first four years in the majors, agreed to a $37.5 million, four-year deal that includes a player option for 2016 to remain with the Kansas City Royals.

The team had been working on a long-term deal with Gordon for several months. It was finally announced Friday, one week before the start of the regular season.

Gordon will make $6 million this season, $9 million next season, $10 million in 2014 and $12.5 million in 2015. The player option is also for $12.5 million.

Mahinmi said he thought it was a bad call

"I'm in disbelief that there was a foul called on Mahinmi," Carlisle said. "I just watched the play five times and it was a block. "And that's an enormous play. I'm at a loss."
Mahinmi said he thought it was a bad call.
"I didn't think I fouled him," Mahinmi said. "I think I went straight up. I think I got a good swipe at the ball, and no contact on the body."
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Lucic had two of Boston’s 48 shots

At the conclusion of yesterday's 2-0 loss to the Wild at the Xcel Energy Center, Milan Lucic lifted his stick and hammered it twice on the boards in front of the Boston bench. The stick didn't give. With one final whack, Lucic finally snapped the twig, then flung the shaft onto the ice in disgust.

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There was no sense in keeping a stick that had no juice.

Lucic had two of Boston's 48 shots, including a sparkling scoring chance in the third period. At 9:51 of the third, Lucic snapped a close-range shot on goal. But Niklas Backstrom gloved the bid to keep Minnesota's 2-0 lead in place. It was perhaps the sharpest of Backstrom's 48 saves, the most he's ever made as an NHL puckstopper.