Heat regroup, relax after shocking loss to Pacers

By Tom Withers AP Sports Writer

INDIANAPOLIS | As panic ensued along South Beach and the national scrutiny intensified, the Miami Heat decided to chill out.

James accepts MVP, drains 32 on Pacers

By Tim Reynolds AP Sports Writer

MIAMI | LeBron James got his trophy, and then he and Dwyane Wade made sure the Miami Heat got a win in Game 1.

Pacers, Magic want to play to strengths in Game 3

By Kyle Hightower Associated Press

ORLANDO, Fla. | Through two games of their opening-round playoff series, the Pacers and Orlando Magic have both had moments to laud and lament.

Pacers defeat Magic to even series 1-1

By Cliff Brunt AP Sports Writer

INDIANAPOLIS | David West had 18 points and 11 rebounds to help the Pacers beat the Orlando Magic 93-78 on Monday night and even the Eastern Conference first-round series at one game apiece.

Orlando shocks Pacers

By Cliff Brunt AP Sports Writer

INDIANAPOLIS | The Orlando Magic entered Indiana's building as huge underdogs and walked out talking trash.

Granger emerges as closer for playoff-bound Pacers

By Cliff Brunt AP Sports Writer

INDIANAPOLIS | Danny Granger smiled broadly when it was suggested his nickname should be "The Closer."

Korver leads Bulls past Pacers

By Cliff Brunt AP Sports Writer

INDIANAPOLIS | Kyle Korver scored 20 points to help the Bulls defeat the Pacers 92-87 on Wednesday night and inch closer to claiming the top overall seed in the NBA playoffs.

Pacers deny Raptors rally try

By The Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS | Danny Granger and George Hill scored 18 points each as the Pacers took an early lead and held off the Toronto Raptors 103-98 Monday night.

Granger leads Pacers past Thunder

By Cliff Brunt AP Sports Writer

INDIANAPOLIS | The Pacers faced Kevin Durant's best effort and held on.

Pacers shoot 58 percent, beat Wizards

By Joseph White AP Sports Writer

WASHINGTON | Danny Granger walked to his locker singing "Nightshift" by the Commodores.

Trail Blazers topple Bulls

By The Associated Press

LaMarcus Aldridge scored 21 points, and Wesley Matthews added 18 as the revamped Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Bulls 100-89 on Friday in Chicago.

Hawks beat Pacers for third straight victory

By The Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS | The Atlanta Hawks are back on track, and Josh Smith is a big reason.

AL HAMNIK: Short NBA season can't hold back 'quality' teams

By Al Hamnik Times Columnist

CHICAGO | With the condensed 66-game NBA season, shortened training camp and limited practice time, many believed the caliber of play would be sloppier than a dorm room.

Second-half explosion powers Bulls past Pacers for 7th straight win

By Al Hamnik al.hamnik@nwi.com, (219) 933-4154

CHICAGO | Bulls' coach Tom Thibodeau isn't crazy about his pregame meetings with the media.

Boozer helps Bulls dominate Bucks

By The Associated Press

Carlos Boozer scored 20 points; Derrick Rose, and Luol Deng each added 16, and the Bulls beat the Milwaukee Bucks 110-91 on Wednesday night.

Hibbert leads Pacers past Bobcats

By The Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS | Pacers center Roy Hibbert keeps showing why he was recently selected to his first All-Star game. The Charlotte Bobcats keep showing why they have the worst record in the NBA.

Irving scores 22 to push Cavs past Pacers

By Tom Withers AP Sports Writer

CLEVELAND | At his first opportunity, Kyrie Irving lowered his shoulder and dribbled hard toward the basket, unafraid of injury or other consequences.

Grizzlies upend Pacers 98-92

By The Associated Press

MEMPHIS, Tenn. | Strong play by the Memphis reserves early in the fourth period gave the Grizzlies a burst of energy down the stretch.

Pacers tops Mavs for 1st win in Dallas in 8 years

Stephen Hawkins AP Sports Writer

DALLAS | Paul George and the Pacers are getting more and more confident.

George leads Pacers past Nets

By The Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS | Paul George is starting to make the New Jersey Nets cringe whenever they play the Pacers.

Granger's big night helps Pacers down Magic 106-85

By KYLE HIGHTOWER Associated Press

ORLANDO, Fla. | Danny Granger scored 24 points, and David West and George Hill each had 16 as the Indiana Pacers ran past the Orlando Magic 106-85 on Sunday night.

Granger, Hibbert lead Pacers past Bulls

By Rick Gano AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO | Still smarting from an emotional loss in the rugged first round of the playoffs to the Bulls nine months ago, the Pacers returned to the United Center and scrapped as if they were back in the postseason.

76ers beat Pacersfor 5th straight win

By Dan Gelston AP Sports Writer

PHILADELPHIA | Andre Iguodala scored 20 points and Lou Williams added 13 to help the Philadelphia 76ers win their fifth straight game, 96-86, over the Pacers on Monday night.