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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Nasty SpursAfter watching his team's early waltz, Gregg Popovich asked for "some nasty." | NBA DraftThe pace of the NBA game makes it tough to judge this year's center prospects. | Micromovie: Week 4Three teams closed and advanced to the conference finals in Week 4. | Semifinals' bestKevin Durant's heroics, Heat teamwork highlight the best plays of the semifinals. |

Bosh has 'light' workout, return to Heat still unknownMay 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 futureMay 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' matchupMay 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 postseasonMay 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 FinalsMay 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 scheduleMay 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 officiatingMay 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 dealMay 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 playoffsMay 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 violationMay 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 |

![]() | Assist of the Night Dwyane Wade drills this pass to Joel Anthony for the flush. |
![]() | Dunk of the Night Mario Chalmers hits LeBron James for the alley-oop in Game 1. |
![]() | The Daily Zap Watch the highlights and hear LeBron James describe the Heat's win in Game 1 in the Daily Zap. |
![]() | Ginobili on Game 1 Manu Ginobili talks about his big night in Game 1 against the Thunder, matching up with James Harden and playing his style of basketball. |
![]() | Popovich on Game 1 Gregg Popovich talks about Game 1 against the Thunder and his "get nasty" comment. |