It came down to a last shot and who was going to take it, an all-too-familiar dilemma for the Miami Heat.
Modified: 05/16/12 04:27:06 AMAll Times EDT
Modified: 05/16/12 03:07:08 AMThe San Antonio Spurs had just taken Game 1, and Manu Ginobili didn't want to hear another word about winning 15 in a row or not losing in more than a month.
Modified: 05/16/12 04:01:22 AMIn a landslide vote, the former Duke guard and Cleveland Cavaliers rookie received 117 of 120 possible first-place votes after averaging 18.5 points and 5.4 assists a game.
Modified: 05/16/12 05:00:44 AMLeBron James and Dwyane Wade did almost everything for Miami - until the final minute.
Modified: 05/16/12 03:41:39 AMLakers star Kobe Bryant says he doesn't take charges, and he's got a reason for it.
Modified: 05/15/12 09:32:56 PMThe doctor who operated on Derrick Rose's knee insists the Chicago Bulls' star can dominate again.
Modified: 05/15/12 08:26:41 PMOnce Kyrie Irving finished cracking jokes, thanking Cleveland's fans, his teammates and coaches, he looked down from the podium at the person who promised this would happen.
Modified: 05/15/12 03:46:38 PMFor the second time in less than a week, Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers must figure out how to fight back after a humbling loss.
Modified: 05/15/12 04:43:55 AMNBA Leaders
For the second time in less than a week, Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers must figure out how to fight back after a humbling loss.
Modified: 05/15/12 04:43:55 AMCharlotte Bobcats: The Charlotte Bobcats were scheduled to interview Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Nate Tibbetts for their head-coaching job Monday and Orlando Magic assistant Patrick Ewing comes in later this week.
Modified: 05/15/12 03:47:00 AMContact the N&O Sports Staff
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