May 23
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."
May 23
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?
May 23
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.
May 23
Role reversal: Pacers' Vogel confident; Heat's Spoelstra concerned
Frank Vogel's Indiana Pacers lost a heartbreaking overtime game Wednesday night to open these Eastern Conference finals.
May 23
Missed free throw puts Heat's Ray Allen back in the 'lab'
The ones Miami Heat guard Ray Allen misses are much easier for him to remember.
May 23
Pacers' Hibbert and Vogel move forward after tough decision in opening loss
A day after the surprising decision to keep his top shot-blocker on the bench in the final seconds of the Miami Heat's 103-102 overtime win in the opening game of the Eastern Conference finals, Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel is trying to move his team forward.
May 23
LeBron James unanimous first-team All-NBA
This time it was unanimous for LeBron James.
May 23
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.
May 23
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.
May 23
James, Durant headline All-NBA First Team
NBA MVP LeBron James and Kevin Durant headline the 2012-13 All-NBA First Team.
May 23
North Texas forward says tough but 'great' interview with Pistons
North Texas power forward Tony Mitchell expected the grilling over his underwhelming sophomore season.
May 23
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.
May 23
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.
May 23
LeBron makes game-winning basket at buzzer to lift Heat
MIAMI - It all seemed frighteningly familiar.
May 23
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.
May 23
National Hockey League Playoff Game Capsules
LeBron James one-upped Paul George in the final seconds of overtime, beating the Pacers All-Star for a left-handed layup just before the buzzer to give the Miami Heat a thrilling 103-102 victory over Indiana in the opener of the Eastern Conference finals. George sent Game 1 into overtime with a stunning 3-pointer at the end of regulation, then gave the Pacers a 102-101 lead with three free throws after a questionable foul call with 2.2 seconds left in the extra session. George overplayed the inbounds pass at the top of the key, and James never hesitated attacking the basket as he blew by his defender for the game-winner to cap his sensational 30-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist performance -- the ninth triple- double of his stellar career. Game 2 is set for Friday night in Miami Chris Andersen played a critical role off the Heat's bench, connecting on a perfect 7-of-7 from the floor for 16 points, while Chris Bosh added 17 points, including a clutch three-point play in OT with the defending champs down by three. George scored 27 points, David West followed with 26 and Roy Hibbert netted 19 with nine rebounds, though the 7-foot-2 center was not on the court for either of James' buckets in OT.
May 23
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.
May 23
Quick review of Pacers-Heat game
What went right for the Heat
May 23
Dave Hyde: LeBron saves the Heat's night
MIAMI - The clock was moving to zeroes, the Heat were down a point and LeBron James took the inbounds pass and moved down the lane to win the unwinnable game.
May 23
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.
May 23
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.
May 23
Pacers see chance slip in Game 1 of East finals
Paul George did all he could.
May 23
Heat survives opener against Pacers as LeBron makes key basket in overtime
MIAMI - The Indiana Pacers got the ugly game they were hoping for and needed.
May 22
Recap: Miami vs. Indiana
LeBron James one-upped Paul George in the final seconds of overtime, beating the Pacers All-Star for a left-handed layup just before the buzzer to give the Miami Heat a thrilling 103-102 victory over Indiana in the opener of the Eastern Conference finals.
May 22
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.
