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Heat's Andersen provides scoring lift

In the days leading up to the Eastern Conference finals, Heat big man Chris Andersen worked constantly on spacing the floor inside the paint to provide an extra option for driving teammates. 1369369181

Bucks stay close for three quarters, then lose sight in the fourth in loss to Heat

All it took was a couple of minutes, and the Milwaukee Bucks' hard work through three quarters came undone. 1369379416
NBA Quick Hits: 5 questionable coaching decisions

Deciding who plays, and when they don't, is one of the toughest parts of coaching. 1369381192
Andersen a playoff force for Heat

When Chris Andersen does something particularly impressive for the Miami Heat, a heavy metal guitar riff blares through their arena. Some children have shown up for games with replicas of his tattoos drawn upon their bodies. Others have gotten their hair gelled and shaped to match his Mohawk 'do. 1369381193
Barkley on ailing Wade: 'Father Time is kicking in'

The conversation has played out on TNT in recent weeks - Charles Barkley insisting Dwyane Wade "is not the same player," and Shaquille O'Neal responding with a stern: "Leave Dwyane alone." 1369368039
Pacers see chance slip in Game 1 of East finals

Paul George did all he could.
Heat, Pacers say Game 2 should be even better

Losing a game at the final buzzer, no less than a playoff game on the road against the reigning NBA champion Miami Heat, would seem to have potential to demoralize the Indiana Pacers.
Dan Le Batard: LeBron James takes the chaos of victory with an inner calm

Did you notice what LeBron James did as soon as it was over?
Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol is no longer an afterthought

MEMPHIS, Tenn.-He was the younger brother, a throw-in from the Pau Gasol trade, his name often appearing at the end of sentences describing what the Memphis Grizzlies received in exchange for their best player.
James, Bryant voted to All-NBA first team

LeBron James was a unanimous pick for the All-NBA team and Kobe Bryant earned his record-tying 11th first-team selection.
Nothin' but Net: To Hibbert, or not to Hibbert

On Thursday morning, everyone with a basketball opinion stated it about Indiana Pacers head coach Frank Vogel's decision to keep center Roy Hibbert on the bench during the closing sequence of the Miami Heat's Game 1 victory in the Eastern Conference Finals.
James, Durant headline All-NBA First Team

NBA MVP LeBron James and Kevin Durant headline the 2012-13 All-NBA First Team.
North Texas forward says tough but 'great' interview with Pistons

North Texas power forward Tony Mitchell expected the grilling over his underwhelming sophomore season.
Greg Cote: Heat's Game 1 thriller signals real start of playoffs

MIAMI - This was more like it. Ten games in, the playoffs felt like they started for real for the Heat here Wednesday night. Welcome back, tension and doubt. Good to see you again, major challenge. We missed you, edge of seat.
LeBron makes game-winning basket at buzzer to lift Heat

MIAMI - It all seemed frighteningly familiar.
Heat's Wade acknowledges knee is more painful

MIAMI - Dwyane Wade said before Wednesday's game that his injured right knee is causing him more pain than the left knee injury that hindered him in last year's postseason.
For Clippers, finding a great coach won't be easy

LOS ANGELES-The Los Angeles Clippers have begun their search for a new coach to replace Vinny Del Negro, with the hope that they can find someone who is capable of molding the team into a championship contender.
Linda Robertson: Chris Bosh needs to be more than an X-factor for Heat

Chris Bosh predicted his clashes with Indiana center Roy Hibbert, the prototypical 7-2 immovable object, would be pivotal to the fulfillment of the Miami Heat's Eastern Conference championship aspirations.
Pacers own the boards but fail to finish in stunning loss to Heat

MIAMI - Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel told his players on Tuesday that they would win Game 1.
LeBron, Heat dig deep to top Pacers in Game 1

It could have been the perfect matchup to cap an unforgettable game. LeBron James driving to the rim to face Roy Hibbert, one play to decide Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.