(3) Indiana Pacers (0-1) at (1) Miami Heat (1-0), 8:30 p.m. (ET)
LeBron James led the Miami Heat to victory in Game 1 and on Friday, the defending champions will try for a 2-0 lead over the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals.
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.
NBA Quick Hits: 5 questionable coaching decisions
Deciding who plays, and when they don't, is one of the toughest parts of coaching.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
LeBron James unanimous first-team All-NBA
This time it was unanimous for LeBron James.
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.
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 makes game-winning basket at buzzer to lift Heat
MIAMI - It all seemed frighteningly familiar.
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.
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.
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.
Quick review of Pacers-Heat game
What went right for the Heat
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.
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.
