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Late turnovers doom Heat in Game 2 loss, 97-93

LeBron James blamed one person after the Miami Heat let home-court advantage in the Eastern Conference finals slip from their hands.
Recap: Miami vs. Indiana

The Indiana Pacers gave away a golden opportunity when their stout defense crumbled down the stretch of Game 1.
Grizzlies have malice toward none of the Spurs

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - It will be the same home court, the same boisterous fans, the same rally towels that were in play in the first round of the playoffs when the Memphis Grizzlies returned to FedEx Forum trailing the Los Angeles Clippers, two games to nothing.
Pacers steal Game 2 from Heat, 97-93

David West punched two passes from LeBron James away in the final minute, then punched the air.
Heat silent on Roy Hibbert's claims of dirty play by Shane Battier

MIAMI - A day after one of their own was accused of dirty play, the Miami Heat chose to keep the focus on basketball.
Report: Pelicans' Vasquez set for ankle surgery

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Greivis Vasquez will reportedly undergo surgery Friday to remove loose particles from both ankles.
Grizzlies, Memphis ready to 'believe' vs Spurs

The towels are showing up all around Memphis. They hang over neighborhood signs and even at a door to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Grizzlies' Allen fined for flopping

Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen has been fined $5,000 for violating the league's anti-flopping rules, the NBA announced Friday.
(3) Indiana Pacers (0-1) at (1) Miami Heat (1-0), 8:30 p.m. (ET)

LeBron James led the Miami Heat to victory in Game 1 and on Friday, the defending champions will try for a 2-0 lead over the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals.
Heat's Andersen provides scoring lift

In the days leading up to the Eastern Conference finals, Heat big man Chris Andersen worked constantly on spacing the floor inside the paint to provide an extra option for driving teammates.
Bucks stay close for three quarters, then lose sight in the fourth in loss to Heat

All it took was a couple of minutes, and the Milwaukee Bucks' hard work through three quarters came undone.
NBA Quick Hits: 5 questionable coaching decisions

Deciding who plays, and when they don't, is one of the toughest parts of coaching.
Andersen a playoff force for Heat

When Chris Andersen does something particularly impressive for the Miami Heat, a heavy metal guitar riff blares through their arena. Some children have shown up for games with replicas of his tattoos drawn upon their bodies. Others have gotten their hair gelled and shaped to match his Mohawk 'do.
Barkley on ailing Wade: 'Father Time is kicking in'

The conversation has played out on TNT in recent weeks - Charles Barkley insisting Dwyane Wade "is not the same player," and Shaquille O'Neal responding with a stern: "Leave Dwyane alone."
Dan Le Batard: LeBron James takes the chaos of victory with an inner calm

Did you notice what LeBron James did as soon as it was over?