Basketball: O'Neal remains cheerful

Friday 09 May 2003 00:00 BST

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Shaquille O'Neal and his Los Angeles Lakers unexpectedly found themselves 2-0 down in their semi-final play-off series against San Antonio Spurs in the NBA's Western Conference following Wednesday night's 114-95 defeat. "We're in a dangerous spot," O'Neal said. "But this team can bounce back. We now have to take care of business in Los Angeles."

At East Rutherford, New Jersey, Richard Jefferson scored 25 points as New Jersey Nets held off Boston Celtics to take a 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference semi-final with a 104-95 victory.

NBA PLAY-OFFS Semi-finals: Eastern Conference: New Jersey 104 Boston 95 (New Jersey lead best-of-seven series 2-0). Western Conference: San Antonio 114 LA Lakers 95 (San Antonio lead 2-0).

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Basketball: O'Neal remains cheerful

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering