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Heat scoring vs. Boston 'D'

On paper, the Heat have the edge in the Celtics-Heat matchup in the East finals, writes John Schuhmann. But Boston won three regular-season meetings. Read Full Article
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Bosh has 'light' workout, return to Heat still unknown

May 28th 2012 12:59 pm

Chris Bosh is taking steps toward returning to the Miami lineup, though it remains unclear when the Heat will actually see their All-Star forward in uniform again. Read Full Article

Sixers' young core gives franchise bright future

May 27th 2012 4:52 pm

The Philadelphia 76ers know brighter days are ahead after a surprising run to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Read Full Article

Wade: East finals an 'inevitable' matchup

May 27th 2012 5:15 pm

In 2010, Boston ousted Dwyane Wade in the first round and LeBron James in the second round. A year later, Wade and James were teammates and turned the tables, sending the Celtics into the offseason. Read Full Article

Heat and Celtics prepare to meet again in postseason

May 27th 2012 2:50 am

It's a rematch: Miami and Boston will meet in the playoffs again, this time with a spot in the NBA finals at stake. Read Full Article

James, Heat turn attention toward East Finals

May 26th 2012 5:41 pm

LeBron James shook a few hands, slapped a few fives, gave a few hugs. Read Full Article

Eastern Conference finals schedule

May 25th 2012 2:41 pm

Here is the schedule for the Eastern Conference Finals. Miami's opponent will be determined Saturday night when the Philadelphia 76ers play the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of an Eastern Conference semifinal series (8 p.m., ABC). Read Full Article

Heat's Spoelstra fined $25K for comments about officiating

May 26th 2012 4:35 pm

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has been fined $25,000 for critical public comments about how the Miami/Indiana playoff series was being officiated, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President Basketball Operations. Read Full Article

Knicks remove interim tag, sign Woodson to multiyear deal

May 26th 2012 9:55 am

Mike Woodson will return as New York Knicks coach after leading them to their first playoff victory in 11 years. Read Full Article

Bradley to have shoulder surgery, miss rest of playoffs

May 25th 2012 2:41 pm

Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley is done for the season. Read Full Article

Knicks' Smith arrested in South Beach for license violation

May 25th 2012 2:41 pm

Miami Beach police say a New York Knicks player has been arrested on a bench warrant for not having a valid driver's license. Read Full Article

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