The Indiana Pacers gave away a golden opportunity when their stout defense crumbled down the stretch of Game 1.

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MEMPHIS, Tenn — 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.

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MIAMI — David West's right hand helped the Indiana Pacers grab home-court advantage in the Eastern Conference finals.

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MIAMI - A day after one of their own was accused of dirty play, the Miami Heat chose to keep the focus on basketball.

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New Orleans Pelicans point guard Greivis Vasquez will reportedly undergo surgery Friday to remove loose particles from both ankles.

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — 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.

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen has been fined $5,000 for violating the league's anti-flopping rules, the NBA announced Friday.

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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.

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MIAMI — All it took was a couple of minutes, and the Milwaukee Bucks' hard work through three quarters came undone.

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MIAMI — 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.

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