NBA News
Parity abounds so far in NBA conference semifinals
1-1, 1-1, 1-1 and 1-1: So far, the NBA conference semifinal matchups are fit to be tied
Knicks' Smith fined $5,000 for flopping
Knicks' J.R. Smith fined $5,000 by NBA for flopping against Pacers
Bulls' Deng, Hinrich, Rose out for Game 3
Bulls' Deng, Hinrich, Rose out for Game 3 of Eastern Conference semifinals against Heat
Bulls, Heat prepare for Friday's pivotal Game 3
Weak Deng returns to practice as Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat prepare for pivotal Game 3
Nuggets' Ujiri named NBA's top executive
Denver Nuggets GM Masai Ujiri named NBA's Executive of the Year
Pacers hope physical play gets them back on track
Pacers look to rekindle tough, physical style that seems so frustrating for Knicks and others
McDonough gets to work quickly with Suns
Phoenix Suns general manager Ryan McDonough brings meticulousness, work ethic to the desert
Warriors, Spurs flip-flop roles going into Game 3
Warriors, Spurs suddenly in different roles heading into pivotal Game 3 in Oakland
Conley stepping up in key moments for Grizzlies
Grizzlies G Mike Conley learns how to handle pressure of both missing, making big shots
Warriors end skid at 30 in San Antonio, tie series
Warriors end 30-game losing streak in San Antonio, win 100-91 to tie series
Bulls-Heat series even, and tensions rising
Heat roll to a Game 2 win, evening series with Bulls as tensions and emotions flare
Stoudemire's limit would be 10-15 minutes
Stoudemire would be limited to 10-15 minutes a game if he returns for Knicks
Injured Westbrook trying to help Thunder while out
Injured Westbrook trying to help Thunder while out, expects to be on crutches 4-5 weeks
Spurs can't rally again as Warriors even series
Spurs can't rally again as Warriors win 100-91 to tie series at 1-1
A romp for the Heat, who top Bulls 115-78
Technical Knockout: Heat even East series with a laugher over Bulls, winning 115-78 in Game 2
Denver's Karl named NBA Coach of the Year
George Karl NBA's Coach of the Year after Nuggets' 57-win regular season
Knicks' Anthony plans to keep attacking in Indiana
Anthony plans to keep attacking when Knicks, Pacers resume series Saturday tied at 1-1



