May 21, 2013

NBA Playoffs: Miami Heat vs. Indiana Pacers preview

(The Heat went 1-2 against the Pacers in the regular season despite LeBron James (right) averaging 21 points and 7.3 rebounds. Issac Baldizon/Getty Images) (PhatzRadio / SI / AP) — One year ago the Pacers grabbed homecourt advantage and a 2-1 lead in their Eastern semifinal before LeBron James and Dwyane Wade exploded offensively, winning [...]

NBA Playoff Roundup: Stephenson spurs late rally to lead Pacers past Knicks 106-99, into Eastern Conference finals

(PhatzRadio / AP) — INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana spent the entire season perfecting its defence. On Saturday, it produced the biggest payoff for the Pacers in nearly a decade. Roy Hibbert’s block of Carmelo Anthony’s dunk attempt midway through the fourth quarter spurred an 11-2 run that rallied the Pacers to a 106-99 victory in Game [...]

NBA Playoffs: Storylines to watch during the 2013 NBA playoffs

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(PhatzRadio / AP) — The overbearing role played by Miami, the possible end of the Celtics as we know them, the strong, the weak and the wild card of Derrick Rose — it’s all here as the NBA playoffs begin at last. Here are the top storylines for the next two months: Can anyone beat [...]

NBA Roundup: Noah, Boozer come up big as Bulls roll over Sixers

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Joakim Noah #13 of the Chicago Bulls is grabbed by Evan Turner #12 of the Phildelphia 76ers as he goes up to shoot at the United Center on February 28, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the 76ers 93-82. (February 27, 2013 – Source: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images North America) CHICAGO (AP) — Joakim Noah [...]

NBA Playoffs: Wade scores 41, Heat eliminate Pacers 105-93

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Shane Battier #31 of the Miami Heat blocks a shot by Danny Granger #33 of the Indiana Pacers as Dwyane Wade #3 defends in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on May 24, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Heat defeated the Pacers 105-93 to win [...]

NBA Playoffs: James and Wade lead Heat past Pacers, 115-83

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Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat shoots a technical foul after being hit in the eye during Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at AmericanAirlines Arena on May 22, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (May 21, 2012 – Source: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images North America) MIAMI [...]

NBA Playoffs: Pacers slapped around Heat 94-75; Spurs run away from Clippers

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Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat walks up the court after missing a shot against the Indiana Pacers in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on May 17, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers defeated the Heat 94-75. (May 16, 2012 – Source: Jonathan [...]

NBA Playoffs: Pacers even series with Heat; Spurs stay hot against Clippers

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LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat controls the ball during Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at AmericanAirlines Arena on May 15, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (May 14, 2012 – Source: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images North America) MIAMI (AP) — David West scored 16 points [...]

NBA Playoffs: Bulls, Nuggets, Hawks stay alive, Pacers win series

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Danny Granger #33 of the Indiana Pacers celebrates a second quarter three point basket with David West #21 and Roy Hibbert #55 while playing the Orlando Magic in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NBA Playoffs on May 8, 2012 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. (May 7, 2012 – [...]

NBA Roundup: Heat beats Bulls 83-72

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LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat shoots over Joakim Noah #13 of the Chicago Bulls during a game at American Airlines Arena on April 19, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (April 18, 2012 – Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images North America) MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James had 27 points and 11 rebounds, Dwyane Wade scored [...]