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James, Bryant voted to All-NBA first team

LeBron James was a unanimous pick for the All-NBA team and Kobe Bryant earned his record-tying 11th first-team selection. 2 hours ago

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Nothin' but Net: To Hibbert, or not to Hibbert

On Thursday morning, everyone with a basketball opinion stated it about Indiana Pacers head coach Frank Vogel's decision to keep center Roy Hibbert on the bench during the closing sequence of the Miami Heat's Game 1 victory in the Eastern Conference Finals.

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James, Durant headline All-NBA First Team

NBA MVP LeBron James and Kevin Durant headline the 2012-13 All-NBA First Team.

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North Texas forward says tough but 'great' interview with Pistons

North Texas power forward Tony Mitchell expected the grilling over his underwhelming sophomore season.
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LeBron, Heat dig deep to top Pacers in Game 1

It could have been the perfect matchup to cap an unforgettable game. LeBron James driving to the rim to face Roy Hibbert, one play to decide Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
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LeBron saves Heat at buzzer of Game 1

LeBron James caught the inbounds pass, changed direction and immediately attacked the rim.
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Pacers see chance slip in Game 1 of East finals

Paul George did all he could.
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LeBron makes game-winning basket at buzzer to lift Heat

MIAMI - It all seemed frighteningly familiar.
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Pacers own the boards but fail to finish in stunning loss to Heat

MIAMI - Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel told his players on Tuesday that they would win Game 1.
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Linda Robertson: Chris Bosh needs to be more than an X-factor for Heat

Chris Bosh predicted his clashes with Indiana center Roy Hibbert, the prototypical 7-2 immovable object, would be pivotal to the fulfillment of the Miami Heat's Eastern Conference championship aspirations.
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Recap: Miami vs. Indiana

LeBron James one-upped Paul George in the final seconds of overtime, beating the Pacers All-Star for a left-handed layup just before the buzzer to give the Miami Heat a thrilling 103-102 victory over Indiana in the opener of the Eastern Conference finals.