Previewing the East finals, Heat vs. Pacers

Previewing the East finals, Heat vs. Pacers

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Those looking the other way miss a lot with Spurs' Kawhi Leonard

Those looking the other way miss a lot with Spurs' Kawhi Leonard

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Pacers coach says he wasn't being 'dismissive' of Heat before series

Pacers coach says he wasn't being 'dismissive' of Heat before series

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Grizzlies in familiar spot after 105-83 loss to Spurs in Game 1

Grizzlies in familiar spot after 105-83 loss to Spurs in Game 1

San Antonio holds Memphis' Zach Randolph to two points in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. The Spurs also make a playoff-high 14 three-pointers.

Pacers top Knicks to reach East finals

Pacers top Knicks to reach East finals

Lance Stephenson scores 25 points and George Hill returns from concussion in Indiana's 106-99 victory, setting up a rematch with Miami.

Western Conference finals preview

Western Conference finals preview

Spurs have the experience, but Grizzlies, with a rising star in Mike Conley, get the edge in desire.

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Grizzlies are a tough matchup for Spurs

Grizzlies are a tough matchup for Spurs

Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph give Memphis a chance in the Western Conference finals.

Kings sign deal keeping them in Sacramento

Kings sign deal keeping them in Sacramento

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San Antonio ends Golden State's playoff run

San Antonio ends Golden State's playoff run

Spurs sink the Warriors, 94-82, in Game 6 to advance to the Western Conference finals against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Carmelo Anthony leads Knicks to win over Pacers, 85-75

Carmelo Anthony leads Knicks to win over Pacers, 85-75

Anthony goes for 28 as New York avoids elimination and forces Game 6.

Phil Jackson throws the book at Kobe Bryant

Phil Jackson throws the book at Kobe Bryant

In a new memoir by the former coach, the Lakers' star comes up short in comparisons with Michael Jordan. But it's not all negative.

Grizzlies stop Kevin Durant, Thunder

Grizzlies stop Kevin Durant, Thunder

Zach Randolph has 28 points and 14 rebounds in a series-clinching 88-84 victory at Oklahoma City.

Heat finishes strong to eliminate Bulls from playoffs

Heat finishes strong to eliminate Bulls from playoffs

Miami rallies for a 94-91 victory over Chicago in Game 5 of Eastern Conference semifinal. LeBron James scores 23 points and Dwyane Wade, his knee hurting, scores 18.

NBA owners vote to reject Sacramento Kings' proposed move to Seattle

NBA owners vote to reject Sacramento Kings' proposed move to Seattle

The 22-8 vote follows recommendation made last month by the league's relocation committee and likely brings to an end an emotional three-year drama for fans in Sacrament and Seattle.

Klay Thompson is impressing people, even his dad, Mychal

Klay Thompson is impressing people, even his dad, Mychal

The Golden State guard put on a stunning show in Game 2 of the Warriors' playoff at San Antonio. He's had rough nights too. Either way, his dad, Mychal Thompson, is in his corner.

Kobe Bryant is highest-paid athlete in L.A.

Kobe Bryant is highest-paid athlete in L.A.

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San Antonio gives Golden State guards no shot in 109-91 Game 5 win

San Antonio gives Golden State guards no shot in 109-91 Game 5 win

Tony Parker (25 points, 10 assists) outshines Warriors' stellar backcourt as Spurs take 3-2 series lead. Stephen Curry held to nine points, Klay Thompson to four.

NBA playoffs: Pacers clamp down on Knicks, take 3-1 series lead

NBA playoffs: Pacers clamp down on Knicks, take 3-1 series lead

Indiana maintains focus and defensive intensity in 93-82 Game 4 victory, holding New York to 35.6% shooting and winning rebounding battle, 54-36.

Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard leads All-Rookie team

Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard leads All-Rookie team

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NBA playoffs: Grizzlies hang tough to beat Thunder, 103-97 in OT

NBA playoffs: Grizzlies hang tough to beat Thunder, 103-97 in OT

Mike Conley, Zach Randolph, Marc Gasol and Tony Allen lead the way as Memphis rallies from 17 points down to defeat Oklahoma City and take 3-1 series lead.

NBA playoffs: Heat puts stranglehold on Bulls, and series

NBA playoffs: Heat puts stranglehold on Bulls, and series

LeBron James has 27 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, and Miami's defense does the rest in 88-65 victory at Chicago that gives Heat a 3-1 series lead.

Kobe Bryant's private family matters again reach a public stage

Kobe Bryant's private family matters again reach a public stage

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Golden State gets ugly overtime win over San Antonio, 97-87

Golden State gets ugly overtime win over San Antonio, 97-87

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