AL HAMNIK: Pacers heating up their series with Miami

Name calling and organized sports go together like buttered popcorn.

Frank Vogel

Pacers coach Frank Vogel has drawn the ire of Miami's LeBron James by referring to his Heat as "just the next team in our way."

AL HAMNIK: In the case of LeBron and MJ, the ring's the thing

You have the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft and money to burn.

LeBron James greeting

The Heat's LeBron James is greeted by fans during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Bulls in Miami.

Michael Jordan, dunking

Chicago Bulls' guard Michael Jordan captured the slam dunk contest prior to the 1987 NBA All-Star game at Seattle's King Dome.

Heat rally, eliminate Bulls from NBA playoffs

MIAMI | A fast start and faster finish were enough to send the Miami Heat back to the Eastern Conference finals.

Down 3-1 in series with Heat, Bulls left gasping for it

CHICAGO | Dumb basketball doesn't produce wins, only critics, and the shorthanded Bulls have had their share against the Heat.

Bulls run out of gas, trail Heat in series 2-1

CHICAGO | The Miami Heat is not some 13-headed monster from outer space devouring everything in its path.

AL HAMNIK: Shorthanded Bulls haven't lost the chip on their shoulder

CHICAGO | Coach Tom Thibodeau says we're missing the real story.

Bulls put the skids on streaking Heat

CHICAGO | Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals resumes Sunday in Chicago. Oh, wait. That's not true.

AL HAMNIK: Miami vise tightens on postseason hopes

CHICAGO | I took the bait. I feel so dumb.

Distracted Bulls unable to take the Heat in sloppy loss

CHICAGO | This was like hosting the Academy Awards and losing your tux before the curtain went up.

AL HAMNIK: Heat not making a big deal about lack of bigs

CHICAGO | The Miami Heat are running away with the Eastern Conference's No. 1 playoff seed, but no one is handing out cigars and party hats.

Current stars celebrate Jordan at 50

HOUSTON | Michael Jordan turned 50 on Sunday, giving this year's All-Stars a chance to reflect on his illustrious career and how much he still means to the sport.

U.S. trio are members of exclusive Olympic club

LONDON | LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and David Robinson are part of an exclusive Olympic club that may never have another member.

Much to replace for US basketball team to top '08

LAS VEGAS | They lost Dwyane Wade but gained Kevin Durant. Dwight Howard's size has given way to Russell Westbrook's speed.

LeBron and the Heat overcome pain of 2011 NBA Finals flop

MIAMI | A year ago, with an easier path, the Miami Heat fell short of their championship goal.

James, Heat on brink of a title

MIAMI | LeBron James has never been here before.

Heat back in familiar ground: up 2-1 in Finals

MIAMI | LeBron James arrived for practice Monday wearing lime-green sneakers, a highly fluorescent shade.

A break from Lin to put focus back on Howard

ORLANDO, Fla. | Orlando waited 20 years to host All-Star weekend again, and Dwight Howard wants nothing to spoil the party.

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