New Orleans forward David West left Game 6 of the Hornets' Western Conference semifinal series against the San Antonio Spurs after re-injuring his back in the fourth quarter.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson will miss the next 1-2 weeks of action due to a shoulder injury, possibly keeping him out the remainder of the playoffs.

The defending world champion San Antonio Spurs attempt to stave off elimination, as they host the New Orleans Hornets tonight at the AT&T Center in Game 6 of their Western Conference semifinal series.

Milwaukee Bucks general manager John Hammond announced Wednesday that Kelvin Sampson and three others will join the team as assistant coaches under new head coach Scott Skiles.

The Toronto Raptors exercised the team option on forward Jamario Moon for the 2008-09 season. Per club policy, terms of the pact were not disclosed.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz meet for Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinal series tonight at the Staples Center.

New Orleans Hornets center Tyson Chandler hurt a toe on his left foot in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's 101-79 playoff win over San Antonio.

David West had career playoff-highs of 38 points and 14 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets continued their success at home with a 101-79 win over San Antonio, pushing ahead after five games of their Western Conference semifinal series.

Richard Hamilton scored 31 points, and Tayshaun Prince came up with a crucial block in the closing seconds, as the Pistons moved into the Eastern Conference finals for a sixth straight year by holding on for a 91-86 victory over the Orlando Magic.

Pistons guard Chauncey Billups missed Game 5 of Detroit's Eastern Conference semifinal series with the Orlando Magic on Tuesday with a strained right hamstring.