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Indiana Pacers vs. Miami Heat: Game 1 Score, Highlights and Analysis
The air was completely let out of AmericanAirlines Arena, but LeBron James found a way to inflate it again. His Game 1 heroics pushed the Miami Heat to a 103-102 overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals Wednesday night. Show More Summary
Early Predictions for NBA's Social Media Awards
Not everyone associated with the NBA is well-versed in the art of Twitter and Facebook, but several of those who are will be honored at the league's second annual Social Media Awards next month. The show—which will be televised live on NBATV on Wednesday, June 12 at 8 p.m. Show More Summary
NBA Do More Moments of Week 5
As the NBA Finals creep closer, NBA players find themselves in danger of going home before the big show. Who is going to show up in this week’s video? Will it be the always-dominating LeBron James with a highlight dunk? Or will it be the Pacers' Roy Hibbert's highlight rejection of Carmelo at the rim? Read more NBA news on BleacherReport.com
Ranking Ideal 2013 Free-Agent Targets for Chicago Bulls
If the Chicago Bulls are fully healthy, they are just a piece or two away from title contention. Quite frankly, a few sensible offseason additions could be just enough to vault them past the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference. TheShow More Summary
Paul George Video: Pacers Star Sinks Ridiculous Clutch 3 to Force OT in Game 1
With time running out in Game 1 between the Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat and Paul George merely seconds from winding up an unlikely scapegoat, Indy's young star nailed a game-tying triple from way beyond the arc to send the contest to overtime. Show More Summary
Comparing Grizzlies' and Spurs' Chances Against Miami Heat
The San Antonio Spurs and Memphis Grizzlies don't have time to worry about the challenge that lies on the horizon. That's probably just as well, since the opportunity to lose to the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals is hardly a just reward for fighting through a tough, physical Western Conference Finals. Show More Summary
LeBron James Talks 2016 Olympics and Return of Coach K
With Mike Krzyzewski officially signed on to continue as the head coach of Team USA for the 2016 Olympics, according to Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today, he's also got the blessing of the 2012 Olympics' best player, as LeBron James is seemingly excited about the announcement. Show More Summary
Boston's Paul Pierce for Indiana's Danny Granger Makes Sense for Both Teams
The numbers work in a one-for-one trade of the Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce ($15,333,334 salary) for the Indiana Pacers' Danny Granger ($14,021,788) according to the RealGM.com’s Trade Checker. But does such a trade make sense for both teams? Why It Makes Sense for Boston Without question moving Pierce for Granger makes sense for the Celtics. Show More Summary
LeBron James Hurts Right Hand Blocking Hibbert, Follows Up with Lefty Dunk
It was a hard-fought game between the Indiana Pacers and the Miami Heat with plenty of bodies hitting the floor throughout. Who would have thought that the most interesting psuedo-injury would be LeBron James jamming a few fingers on his right hand. Show More Summary
Projected Top-5 NBA Pick Trey Burke Is Taking Care of Off-the-Court Business
When he was a kid playing in the Columbus, Ohio youth leagues, officials would prohibit him from stealing the ball until the opponent crossed half court in an effort to try and keep competition fair. Now Trey Burke is projected to go in the top five of next month's NBA draft. Show More Summary
Should the Toronto Raptors Trade into the 2013 NBA Draft?
Currently, the Toronto Raptors will get nothing from the 2013 NBA draft. They gave up their first-round pick to the Houston Rockets for Kyle Lowry in 2012 and they dealt away their second-round pick to the Dallas Mavericks for Solomon Alabi in 2010. Show More Summary
MRI Reveals Carmelo Anthony Was Fighting Through Shoulder Tear in Playoffs
During the New York Knicks' 2013 NBA playoff run, we saw Carmelo Anthony do two things on a frequent basis: shoot and grimace. Anthony has always been big on the former, but now we know why he did so much of the latter. According toShow More Summary
Carmelo Anthony Injury: Updates on Knicks Star's Shoulder
The New York Knicks may be out of the 2013 NBA playoffs, but that hasn't stopped them from stealing headlines. In fact, the news coming out of New York is not only revealing, but also potentially devastating. According to Frank Isola of the New York Daily News, Carmelo Anthony is battling a small left shoulder tear. Show More Summary
Phil Jackson Takes over the World...Because He Can
Phil Jackson's new book Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success is on shelves now, and we know that because Jackson has appeared on every television and radio show of merit in the past week, and every step he's taken has been documented. And he remains the hottest free-agent basketball mind. Show More Summary
Heat vs. Pacers: Who Has the Most Swag?
With the NBA conference finals under way, fans are making their series predictions. Some teams are struggling without key players, while others are firing on all cylinders. The Miami Heat face off against the Indiana Pacers in what should be a close series on the court. Show More Summary
Report: Carmelo Anthony has partially torn labrum in left shoulder, MRI reveals
Carmelo Anthony played 12 playoff games with a partially torn left shoulder, the Daily News has learned. An MRI of Anthony’s shoulder revealed a partially torn labrum, according to a Knicks source and there is a possibility that Anthony may need surgery. The Knicks are hopeful that the injury will heal on its own and the [...]
Technical on Chris 'Birdman' Andersen Gets Pacers-Heat Feud off to Quick Start
Chris Andersen didn't wait long to christen the Eastern Conference finals series between the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers with its first technical foul. Late in the first quarter of Game 1, the Birdman got tangled up with Tyler Hansbrough on the baseline, prompting a quick whistle and the series' first tech. Show More Summary
NBA Draft 2013: Prospects Who Have Potential to Become First-Year All-Stars
Only Tim Duncan, Yao Ming and Blake Griffin have made the NBA All-Star Game as rookies. In fact, only 45 players have done so since 1951, when legendary Boston Celtics starter Bob Cousy accomplished the feat for the first time. Can any...Show More Summary
Team USA Basketball: Why Tom Thibodeau Would Be a Great Hire as an Assistant
It is being reported by ESPN that Mike Krzyzewski has signed on to coach Team USA for the 2014 World Cup of Basketball and the 2016 Olympic Games. Already, speculation is arising as to whom Coach K will choose to be on his coaching staff. Show More Summary
Breaking Down Alex Len's Full 2013 NBA Draft Profile
The 2013 NBA draft is one of unparalleled unpredictability, as there appears to be an absence of superstar talent in this year's class of prospects. With that being said, there are a select few players that display the upside necessary to be a franchise player. Show More Summary
- Vinny Del Negro
- The San Antonio Spurs
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Sacramento Kings
- Memphis Grizzlies
- The Miami Heat
- The New York Knicks
- Golden State Warriors
- Eastern Conference Finals
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Kobe Bryant
- Phil Jackson
- The Portland Trail Blazers
- The Brooklyn Nets
- The Chicago Bulls
- Damian Lillard
- Dwyane Wade
- Carmelo Anthony
- Kevin Durant
- Lance Stephenson
